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HowStuffWorks.com - Wanna know how it works?

July 19th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Reference

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Curiosity is something built into everyone. As kids, we tear apart everything we can get our hands on to find the answer to a simple question; How does this work? Now, unless you’re a 2yr old, you’re probably not going to tear apart your brand new DVD player to figure out how it works. Even if you do, unless you’re an electrical engineer or some type of uber-geek, you’re probably not going to understand what the hell you’re looking at. To answer these questions, there’s a better way… HowStuffWorks.com.

HowStuffWorks is a very large site of detailed articles explaining how everything from light bulbs to rocket engines work. The sheer amount of data available on the site can be a little daunting. Luckily, the internal search application for Howstuffworks.com is enhanced by Google, so it’s backed with one of the best search technologies available. The site is also categorized by sections including auto, computers, communications, etc. So if you’re interested in an overall topic, or just looking to pass the time, you can browse by category.

Tags: discovery, diy, tv

Instructables.com - Geeky DIY Mecca

July 17th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Recreation, Reference, Tools

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http://www.instructables.com

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Instructables.com provides user contributed instructions for making gadgets and gizmos out of almost anything you can find around the house or at the local RadioShack. The site has a extensive collection of projects ranging from food recipes to high tech tools and gadgets.

One of the definite advantages of the site is the step-by-step instructions available to visitors. Most projects will typically include a list of materials needed along with construction photos that walk you through the process. Now I say “most” because after all, it is a user contributed site, so some projects have better instructions than others. The site does have a good rating system, so you can typically weed out the good from the bad.

Tags: diy, instructions, social, Tools

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