Popular Mechanics, April 2009

The Smarter Home 2009
Modest to mammoth, these products and projects boost efficiency and cut resource waste.

Weapon of Mass Disruption
Could hackers take down key
parts of our infrastructure? Experts say yes. A chilling look at the
widespread cyber threat to America's national security.
Masters of Rescue
We attend the Coast Guard's elite
helicopter rescue school, where lessons start in the classroom and end
at sheer cliffs, in deep caves and on huge ocean waves.

Finding Your Inner Garage
PM and Garage Mahal turn a two-car space into a home fitness center.

The Fast and the Frugal
Sensible vehicles don't have
to be dull. In the ultimate test of functionality, efficiency and
(especially) fun, PM pits a sporty subcompact against an exotic
motorcycle. The results may surprise you.

Making the Most of Your Router
Your wireless router is the heart of a home network. Here's how to get the most out of it.

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