Animator Jared Owen made an excellent animated video that clearly shows how a combination lock works.
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Sep 5, 2019
This animated video shows how a combination padlock works
Colbert gives the reason why Trump won't stop talking about his crimes
Stephen Colbert explains why Trump keeps talking about his impeachable offenses in public: “Trump knows if something’s bad, you don’t admit it in public,” he said. “So, if he admits it in public it must not be bad. He’s trying to normalize it.” The host compared what Trump is doing to a husband saying, “Honey, […]
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What is a switch, how does it work, and why are they usually clicky?
This 15-minute explainer video might be the only video you’ll need to learn as much about switches as you’ll ever care to find out. Image: YouTube/Technology Connections [via Dooby Brain]
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Video - how fingerprint recognition works
In this episode of computerphile, Dr. Isaac Triguero, a lecturer in data science at the University of Nottingham, gives a high-level overview of the kind of fingerprint feature-matching algorithm used in mobile phones. Image: YouTube
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Save over 70% on what may be the biggest blanket ever made
We have a theory about those throw blankets that are barely big enough to cover your legs. The only people who seem to make them or use them are grandmothers, and the blankets are only that small because Nana got bored halfway through the sewing job. Look, we’re sure she means well. But if you […]
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3 VPN options that will help you stay protected in 2019 and beyond
Remember when the default state of your online presence was anonymity? That’s not so clear-cut anymore, and the worst part is you may not even know who is using your data or what they’re using it for. Small wonder that so many people are choosing to surf through virtual private networks. VPNs filter web access […]
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Save up to 52% on these Smart TVs and enter to win a lifetime of Netflix
Get ready for the stream of your dreams, binge-watchers. There’s a contest afoot, and at stake is a lifetime subscription to Netflix. All you have to do is sign up, and you’re entered to win this ultimate Netflix plan. When does it expire? Only when you do. And hey, just in case you need something […]
