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Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Comparing the many editions of Windows Vista: 1 of 7
Microsoft has chosen to release Windows Vista in four different editions. Each edition is targeted to a different set of customers and has different price points. In order to determine which is right for you it is important to understand the features that are common among all editions and what you get by paying more. If you ... More..
Autos > Engine Repair How to diagnose exhaust leaks: 1 of 7
Whether it is a soft "chuff-chuff-chuffing" or a loud roar it can often be obvious that your vehicle has an exhaust leak. While an exhaust leak doesn't impact vehicle performance it is critical that you take care of any leaks that do occur in your exhaust system. The exhaust system of your car is an important safety feature.... More..
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) How computers work: 1 of 6
How do computers work? Wow. That's quite the question. There is the simplistic answer that you input instructions and/or data through the keyboard, the processor runs some instructions and your results are displayed on the screen. You can go deeper and talk about how the system loads the program from long-term storage, the h... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Getting started with beer brewing: 1 of 6
Along with being economical and a lot of fun, brewing your own beer can help you to better understand the intricacies of the brewing process and can lead to a greater appreciation of the beers you drink. Knowing how a pale ale differs from an India pale ale, and how that is a reflection of the ingredients and techniques used... More..
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) The different types of computer memory: 1 of 6
When it comes time to expand the memory in your computer you have to make the decision of how much memory you're going to need and what type of memory is used for your system. Memory is commonly referred to as RAM. Don't confuse memory with storage, the space to keep stuff on your hard drive. They are two completely differen... More..
Autos > Engine Repair How to change a battery: 1 of 6
Changing the battery in your vehicle is usually a very easy DIY job. To figure out if you can do this on your own, determine where the battery is and take a look. Usually your owner's manual will give the location of your battery. If the battery is easy to get to, as is most often the case, and you don't have to remove anyth... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Defining money: 2 of 11
Economists, people that specialize in the study of money and its use in society, define money as having three defining characteristics. While these characteristics aren't recognized by all people at all times, for that which is considered real money they are usually common among societies with advanced communication and trad... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Are baseball players paid too much?: 8 of 40
We've all heard the stories of the outrageous amounts of money paid to professional athletes. With top annual pay for the most desired players rising over 20 million dollars, most of us can't relate to that kind of income. But, is that amount too much when considering baseball salaries? There are all kinds of arguments as to... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Commentary: How our entire economy is being outsourced: 2 of 10
When considering the level of outsourcing of production from the United States it appears as if many look at the wrong problems and reach the wrong conclusions. The most common reason given for outsourcing is the low cost of labor in other countries. While it is true that the nominal hourly cost of labor in third world and d... More..
Autos > Engine Repair How to fix broken exhaust pipes: 1 of 5
A leaking exhaust is a serious issue that must be repaired for the safety of you and your passengers. Exhaust leaks can let dangerous, even deadly, gasses into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. Fortunately, many repairs to your exhaust are fairly simple. The exhaust system directs gasses from the fuel burned by the ... More..