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Securing Your Wifi Router
Is it possible to get arrested for downloading illegal material ...
Is it possible to get arrested for downloading illegal material even if you never download it yourself? Yes: When someone else logs onto your unprotected wifi, they can make a clean getaway while you get stuck with the blame. Tune in to learn more.
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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 29th, 2011
With billions of people on the planet and millions of ...
With billions of people on the planet and millions of astonishing events happening each day, it's tough to keep track of everything. Luckily, Marshall's here to keep you up-to-date with the latest news in his weekly news roundup. Tune in and learn more.
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Is it possible to use a leaf blower as a supercharger?
Leaf blowers are convenient, but are they living up to ...
Leaf blowers are convenient, but are they living up to their potential? In this podcast, Marshall examines superchargers, explaining how a leaf blower can (theoretically) perform the same duties. Tune in and learn more about hacking leaf blowers.
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How do artificial sweeteners work?
At many restaurants, a little container on the table will ...
At many restaurants, a little container on the table will have regular sugar in addition to artificial sweeteners. But what exactly are artificial sweeteners, and how do they differ in comparison to regular sugar? Listen in to find out.
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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 22nd, 2011
From the Dukan Diet to gigantic super organisms, there's no ...
From the Dukan Diet to gigantic super organisms, there's no shortage of fascinating news stories each week -- so how can you keep track of the best? Never fear: Tune in as Marshall catches you up to speed with his weekly news roundup.
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What does a gigabyte of internet access really cost?
Internet service providers often tangle with customers who claim they're ...
Internet service providers often tangle with customers who claim they're being ripped off -- but how much does a gigabyte of access actually cost? Join Marshall Brain as he breaks down the real cost of a gigabyte's worth of internet access.
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How does a pressurized airplane cabin work?
How does a pressurized airplane cabin work -- more importantly, ...
How does a pressurized airplane cabin work -- more importantly, what happens when the pressure fails? Join Marshall Brain as he breaks down the science behind cabin pressurization.
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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 15th, 2011
With billions of people on the planet and millions of ...
With billions of people on the planet and millions of astonishing events happening each day, it's tough to keep track of everything. Luckily, Marshall's here to keep you up-to-date with the latest news in his weekly news roundup. Tune in and learn more.
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Is it possible to rescue water-soaked electronics?
Is it possible to rescue an electronic device dunked in ...
Is it possible to rescue an electronic device dunked in water? In this episode, Marshall recounts an unfortunate meeting between a GPS device and a dog's water bowl. Tune in to learn whether or not he was able to fix it.
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Will space tourism become a reality?
With private companies frantically searching for new ways to take ...
With private companies frantically searching for new ways to take people into orbit, it seems that space tourism could become a reality (for those who can afford it). But will it ever really happen? Tune in and learn more in this podcast.
