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Super Security:
How Biometrics Works
With the help of Q, James Bond can breeze through a security system that requires the villain's irises, voice and handprint. Biometrics isn’t‚â‚â just for the movies. Real-life businesses and governments are using it.

Check it out.


 
GTA: Masterpiece or Menace?
Do video games like "Grand Theft Auto" contribute to teen violence? Tell us what you think.
How Laptops Work
They've advanced so much that you may want to make a laptop your only computer.
How Computer Memory Works
It's not just in your PC -- computer memory shows up in lots of electronic devices.
How VDSL Works
Find out exactly why VDSL is so much faster than other DSL technologies.
How Bluetooth Works
It allows any sort of electronic equipment to connect without wires or cables.
How Motherboards Work
Learn how this essential piece of equipment has come a long way in the past twenty years.
How USB Ports Work
It's easy, it's standardized, it's fast, and it supports up to 127 devices on a single machine.
How File Compression Works
Find out how compression algorithms cut down on bytes without killing data.

Reach Out And "See" Someone
Video instant messaging is here! For around $30, this quality webcam can bring you closer to out-of-town friends and family. Check it out.
The Leader In Laptops
The IBM ThinkPad is consistently one of the highest rated laptops available. Click here to see prices.
The Amazing Mini
It's hard to call this powerful new Mac a "desktop," because it's barely bigger than a CD case. Find out more.
Ready to Unplug?
This popular Lynksys wireless router makes it easy to share internet access, printers, and more. Check it out.
Huge Jump Drive
Carry enormous files in your pocket with the 5GB Sony Micro Vault. It even handles automatic backups. Learn more.
Cost-Conscious Workhorse
This user-friendly color inkjet printer is a bargain at around $30. Check it out.


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