Nook HD vs. Kindle Fire HD

Nook HD vs. Kindle Fire HD: "We can thank Amazon and Barnes & Noble for making tablets more affordable. B&N created the cheap seven-inch tablet with 2010's Nook Color. Amazon took the concept to new levels with last year's Kindle Fire. Now the two companies are back with improved models. How does the Nook HD compare to the Kindle Fire HD? Let's take a look."

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Need a Cheap But Decent Computer? Google Reveals $199 Acer C7 Chromebook | Manolith

Need a Cheap But Decent Computer? Google Reveals $199 Acer C7 Chromebook | Manolith: "If you’re in the market for a super-cheap laptop computer, then Google and Acer might have the answer for you. Google has just announced the impending release of a new Chromebook built by Acer and running the Chrome operating system. It’s priced at just $199."

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Just Got Your First Android Device? Here Are Simple Answers To Your Everyday Questions

Just Got Your First Android Device? Here Are Simple Answers To Your Everyday Questions: "The popularity of Android has been on a slow but steady rise. If you aren’t using an iPhone, then your options are pretty limited: Blackberry for the business folk, Android for the everyday iPhone equivalent, then Windows Phone for the rest. Of those 3 alternatives, Android is the most popular. So if you’re just starting off with an Android device, you probably have a few questions on how to proceed."

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The Best Free RSS Readers for Keeping Up With Your Favorite Websites - How-To Geek

The Best Free RSS Readers for Keeping Up With Your Favorite Websites - How-To Geek: "RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication” or “Rich Site Summary.” It’s a document specification that allows you to easily collect and organize web-based news and information from websites. RSS reader applications allow you to follow your favorite websites without having to visit each one separately."

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Week in Geek: Microsoft Warns of First Critical Security Flaws in Windows 8 & RT - How-To Geek

Week in Geek: Microsoft Warns of First Critical Security Flaws in Windows 8 & RT - How-To Geek: "This week’s edition of WIG is filled with news link coverage on topics such as Mozilla Firefox turns 8 and Android turns 5, Windows (File) Explorer is the app that crashes most on Windows 8, Classic Mode (Session) will be dropped from GNOME 3.8, and more.



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HTG Explains: Why Screen Savers Are No Longer Necessary - How-To Geek

HTG Explains: Why Screen Savers Are No Longer Necessary - How-To Geek: "Screen savers are a left-over solution from a previous technology. In spite of their name, screen savers no longer “save” anything – all they do is waste electricity. Screen savers are not necessary on modern, flat-panel LCD displays."

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