Why You Can’t Undo Sending an Email (and When You Can)

Why You Can’t Undo Sending an Email (and When You Can): "You can’t normally “undo” an email sent by mistake. Some email clients have undo-like features, such as the “Recall” feature in Microsoft Outlook, but these won’t work most of the time."

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Best Sports Apps | Men's Health

Best Sports Apps | Men's Health: "If you only have time to check one app for updates on all your teams, use SportsTap. Not only does this app support virtually every major sport, but the UI resembles that of a smartphone, making navigation very intuitive. "

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The best iPad apps for toddlers

The best iPad apps for toddlers: "If you've got both an iPad and a toddler in your home, you'll know that your chances of keeping them apart are slim to non existent … no matter how much you liked the idea of minimizing screen-time before they were born. But, rather than let them send random emails to your entire contact list and Like inappropriate posts on Facebook, it's probably best to load your iPad with a few apps to keep them busy. Here's our selection of some of the best iPad apps for toddlers"

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How to Use Pinterest for Beginners | PCMag.com

How to Use Pinterest for Beginners | PCMag.com: "You have likely heard people obsess about Pinterest so you're curious about what it is and how to use it. If you've felt reluctant to ask for help, PCMag is here to clear up any confusion. (Don't worry, we won't tell anyone you were here. Probably.)"

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Smartphone Comparison Guide 2013

Smartphone Comparison Guide 2013: "Shopping for a new smartphone can be overwhelming. Even after you’ve chosen a wireless carrier, there are so many phones – many of which look almost the same – that you might not know where to begin."

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Optoma GT750 3D Gaming Projector Review and Giveaway

Optoma GT750 3D Gaming Projector Review and Giveaway: "I love projectors; I have fond memories of nights spent in front of the projector with all my housemates, as we snuggled under the kotatsu (a Japanese heated table thing) and settled in to watch the latest episode of Heroes. Anything done on a big screen is better – movies and gaming become a surreal experience – even compared to a 50-inch TV screen. Sure, the clarity isn’t quite as good as those LED pixels or a Plasma TV, but the sheer size leads to a far more immersive experience."

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Snapzoom lets smartphones use binoculars for telephoto shots

Snapzoom lets smartphones use binoculars for telephoto shots: "There are already plenty of telephoto lenses that you can add onto the lens port of your smartphone case, but Honolulu-based inventors Daniel Fujikake and Mac Nguyen have come up with an alternative. Their Snapzoom device is a universal adapter mount, that lets you use your existing binoculars to bring your smartphone closer to the action."

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Living With a Chromebook: Can You Live With Just a Chrome Browser?

Living With a Chromebook: Can You Live With Just a Chrome Browser?: "Chromebooks are becoming more popular, with Samsung’s $249 Chromebook garnering solid reviews and decent sales. But a Chromebook still seems a bit scary — how do you live with just a Chrome browser? Is that really enough for a laptop?"

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IBM applies supercomputer cooling to solar collector for 80% efficiency

IBM applies supercomputer cooling to solar collector for 80% efficiency: "Solar power may provide a clean, abundant source of energy, but we know the sun's rays are capable of much, much more. Aside from generating electricity, we've seen solar energy harnessed to produce drinkable water as well, so why not combine the two processes into one system? That's what IBM and its collaborators are hoping to do with an affordable High Concentration Photovoltaic Thermal (HCPVT) system that uses cooling technology from supercomputers to harvest solar energy more efficiently, and produce purified water at the same time."

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How to keep your computer 'awake'

How to keep your computer 'awake': " The computer keeps shutting down on me when I leave it alone for a minute. How do I fix that?"

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Review: Netflix for iOS is a must-have for subscribers | Macworld

Review: Netflix for iOS is a must-have for subscribers | Macworld: "From the moment it debuted for iOS, the free Netflix video-streaming app has been a must-have for nearly all owners of Apple’s tablet. The streaming and DVD rental service offers a large library that can be streamed over Wi-Fi and 3G, in addition to several original programs financed and produced by the company itself."

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs. Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs. Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9: "The iPad still rules the tablet roost, with both versions handily outselling all of its rivals. But Apple’s two biggest competitors, Amazon and Samsung, aren’t going anywhere. Their latest tablets – the Galaxy Note 8.0 and Kindle Fire HD 8.9” – are both compelling alternatives to the iPad and iPad mini. Let’s compare the specs (and other features) of the Note 8 and Fire 8.9."

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How to Enable a Guest Access Point on Your Wireless Network

How to Enable a Guest Access Point on Your Wireless Network: "Sharing your Wi-Fi with guests is just the polite thing to do, but that doesn’t mean you want to give them wide open access to your entire LAN. Read on as we show you how to set up your router for dual SSIDs and create a separate (and secured) access point for your guests."

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Why Computer Hard Drives Die | Business 2 Community

Why Computer Hard Drives Die | Business 2 Community: "Computer hard drives often die from preventable problems. If you know why they die, you can either prevent the problem entirely or backup your data before the computer hard drive dies."

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Home networking explained, part 6: Keep your network secure | How To - CNET

Home networking explained, part 6: Keep your network secure | How To - CNET: "If you were concerned after reading CNET's recent report that most home routers can be easily hacked, I don't blame you. The study did sound ominous, but the good news is that your network is likely far less susceptible than the report suggests. And more importantly, there are things you can do to make sure it's secure."

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How to Enable a Guest Access Point on Your Wireless Network

How to Enable a Guest Access Point on Your Wireless Network: "Sharing your Wi-Fi with guests is just the polite thing to do, but that doesn’t mean you want to give them wide open access to your entire LAN. Read on as we show you how to set up your router for dual SSIDs and create a separate (and secured) access point for your guests."

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What’s the Best Way to Backup Your WordPress Website? | Copyblogger

What’s the Best Way to Backup Your WordPress Website? | Copyblogger: "Nearly 14 years ago today, some of the greatest advice in the history of online publishing was dispensed."

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How to Buy a Wireless Router | PCMag.com

How to Buy a Wireless Router | PCMag.com: "You only really notice them when they aren't working right: wireless routers. These sometimes complicated, often frustrating devices allow sharing a broadband Internet connection among computers and gadgets, provide a way to create a network for sharing data between users and machines, and of course, give wireless connectivity for iPads, smartphones, media players and other types of technology hardware."

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Review: Kindle Fire HD 8.9" tablet

Review: Kindle Fire HD 8.9" tablet: "“This is the iPad with Retina Display,” begins the ad. “And this is the new Kindle Fire HD with an 8.9-inch display.” We then see two “stunning HD” screens, with the narrator telling us that we may not be able to tell the difference. Then he drops the bomb: “ ... but your wallet can.” See, the iPad starts at US$500, and this Kindle Fire starts at $270. But is it really the great deal that Amazon says it is? Let’s find out, as we review Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD 8.9” tablet."

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3 Ways You Can Improve Smartphone Reception

3 Ways You Can Improve Smartphone Reception: "Whenever I’m at my favourite pub (admittedly not often) or at my mother-in-law’s (sadly more often than I would like) I find that I have considerable trouble making a phone call. It’s so bad that I have to leave the house, and getting a data connection is considered alchemy within those four walls."

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The Forecast is Beautiful: Introducing The Yahoo! Weather App for iPhone and iPod Touch | Official Yahoo! Blog - Yodel Anecdotal

The Forecast is Beautiful: Introducing The Yahoo! Weather App for iPhone and iPod Touch | Official Yahoo! Blog - Yodel Anecdotal: "Checking the weather is part of our daily routine, but who says it has to be routine? For most of us, getting the weather is a moment of anticipation, it’s the memory of a great place we’ve traveled to, or it’s even a topic of conversation with a total stranger. Weather is so much more than a forecast of reading numbers and charts."

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Become an Evernote power user: 10 must-know tips | PCWorld

Become an Evernote power user: 10 must-know tips | PCWorld: "Emailing a webpage or its URL to yourself for later retrieval never seems to work right. This task is especially difficult if you're trying to save a password-protected webpage or a news story that may simply vanish at a later date."

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Become an Evernote power user: 10 must-know tips | PCWorld

Become an Evernote power user: 10 must-know tips | PCWorld: "You can already bend Evernote’s notes, notebooks, and stacks to your will. And maybe you’ve directed your team to use Evernote Business. Evernote is friendly when you’re getting started with it, but the more you use it, the more your notes can pile up, threatening your productivity."

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How to Print to PDF in Windows: 4 Tips and Tricks

How to Print to PDF in Windows: 4 Tips and Tricks: "Unlike most other operating systems, Windows still doesn’t include first-class support for printing to PDFs. However, PDF printing is still fairly simple — you can quickly install a free PDF printer or use the support included in various programs"

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10 Smartphone Security Tips

10 Smartphone Security Tips: "You’ve probably read a lot about hackers and how to protect your computer, but for some reason, most people don’t really care all that much about smartphone security. Maybe because it’s not like a traditional hard drive where you store all your documents, images, videos, etc, but today’s hyperactive smartphone users store a lot of information that is quite sensitive and that others, like hackers, would gladly enjoy taking while you’re surfing the web at Starbucks."

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How to Instantly Find Files on Flash Drives, Network Shares, DVDs, and More

How to Instantly Find Files on Flash Drives, Network Shares, DVDs, and More: "You don’t have to be a computer power user to amass a pile of backup discs, removable drives, USB hard drives, and other non-localized media. Finding a file in that mess, especially when it’s not directly accessible by your computer anymore, is a headache. Read on as we show you how to build a lightning fast file index."

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Which Kindle should I buy

Which Kindle should I buy: "If you like to read, there have become a lot more ways to read in the past few years. The old fashioned way of reading paper books is getting less popular, while using an e reader and a tablet are becoming more popular all the time. Even reading on your computer is getting more popular. All of them are doable, but the Kindle is the best all around way to read."

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Fix an unfixable virus - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads

Fix an unfixable virus - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads: "Viruses come in all shapes and sizes. One might give you annoying popup ads, while another might silently steal your data. Knowing you have a virus isn't always easy, which is why I've given you 5 signs to watch for.

One you know you have a virus, removing it usually isn't too hard. You can see all the steps here. "

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Get Organized: 5 Handy Tricks in Microsoft Word | PCMag.com

Get Organized: 5 Handy Tricks in Microsoft Word | PCMag.com: "A friend of mine was exporting content from Excel into Microsoft Word and kept getting tripped up by the different exporting options. No matter what he did, the resulting Word doc had unnecessary tabs where there should have been single spaces. He called me and asked me to drop by and help."

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5 Tech Happenings to Look Forward To in 2013

5 Tech Happenings to Look Forward To in 2013: "We’re already 4 months into 2013 and there haven’t been many exciting gadgets released or mind-blwing software created to make us more efficient. Luckily, there are a few things towards the end of this year that are more exciting. I’m really waiting for this year to end just to enjoy using the hardware and software coming. So what am I talking about?"

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Cool things to do with your Kindle

Cool things to do with your Kindle: "Reading books from Amazon is what most people use the Kindle for, what many people don’t know is all the other really cool things that you can use your Kindle for. The Kindle is a great e book reader, and Amazon makes it very easy and convenient to get and read books from them. If that is all you want to use the Kindle for, you won’t be disappointed, but there is so much more that you can do with the Kindle."

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"Pass IT On For Good" USB card helps repurpose old computers

"Pass IT On For Good" USB card helps repurpose old computers: "What should you do with your old computer? Chances are that no one will want to buy it, but you don’t want to just throw it away – especially with e-waste being such a huge environmental concern. Recycling or donating are possibilities, but how do you know that all of your personal information is really deleted from its hard drive? Well, that’s where the Pass IT On For Good project comes in. It supplies you with a USB card that deletes all the personal content on your computer, installs educational software, and then instructs you on how to donate it for use in schools in developing nations."

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Should I buy a Kindle by spease

Should I buy a Kindle by spease: "There has been much talk in the news lately about e readers. If you don’t have one you have probably at least thought about if you need one. If you’re in the thinking about one group and trying to decide which ereader to get, the Kindle is the e reader that you want."

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Build a DIY Secret Bookcase Doorway | Hack N Mod

Build a DIY Secret Bookcase Doorway | Hack N Mod: "Ever wanted that secret place in your house that only you and you family know about? Hell yes!  Believe it or not, it’s actually not that hard. In fact, all you need is a spare bookcase and some basic hardware and electronic components.  We’ve found two more superb ways to create DIY secret passageways in addition to our previous post:"

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The animated guide to Building a PC. Learn to build a PC from scratch with PCitYourself!

The animated guide to Building a PC. Learn to build a PC from scratch with PCitYourself!:

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Build Your Own Server |

Build Your Own Server |:

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Microsoft is Ending Support for Windows XP in 2014: What You Need to Know

Microsoft is Ending Support for Windows XP in 2014: What You Need to Know: "Microsoft will be ending support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014 after 12 and a half years of supporting it. Microsoft has gone out of their way to extend support on several occasions, but the 2014 deadline looks like the final one."

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The Economist explains: How might your choice of browser affect your job prospects? | The Economist

The Economist explains: How might your choice of browser affect your job prospects? | The Economist: "THE internet browser you are using to read this blog post could help a potential employer decide whether or not you would do well at a job. How might your choice of browser affect your job prospects?"

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12 Tips for Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection - 1. My New Router Won't Connect to the Internet - Slideshow from PCMag.com

12 Tips for Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection - 1. My New Router Won't Connect to the Internet - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "The Problem: You buy a new router. You disconnect the old router, connect the new one, and follow the manufacturer's instructions for setup. Even though you can see the new wireless network and can even connect your computer or device, you cannot browse the Internet.
"

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Top 5: Photo Apps for the iPhone

Top 5: Photo Apps for the iPhone: "The iPhone is a heck of a lot more than a mere phone. In fact, it's a darned good camera, too. With 8 megapixels, excellent low-light performance with an F2.4 aperture, sharp 5-element lens, and less than a second between-shot recovery time, the camera built into the iPhone is no slouch. In fact, unless I need telephoto capability, my iPhone is my go-to shooter—it's replaced my pocket point and shoot. The ability to trigger the shutter using the volume up button is another big reason I could this. Add the phones ability to geo-tag photos, and you've got a winning combo."

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Best Online Buying Guides to Consult Before Making a Purchase

Best Online Buying Guides to Consult Before Making a Purchase: "Planning on buying a new computer, a new DSLR camera, a new power tool, a new appliance, or a new piece of furniture? If so, you should always take your time before making a big purchase. I’ve always told friends and family to wait a bit and do a little research before going out and just buying something from a local store they are used to going too."

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HTG Explains: Why Is Smartphone Battery Life So Bad?

HTG Explains: Why Is Smartphone Battery Life So Bad?: "Phones have improved dramatically in the last ten years. Modern smartphones seem like a technology from an alien civilization when placed next to the original cell phones. But battery life hasn’t improved. In fact, battery life feels like it’s getting worse."

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How to Easily Create Selective Color Using Lightroom

How to Easily Create Selective Color Using Lightroom: "Selective color photography has been around for ages. It’s something that has been used in the movies – Schindler’s List and Sin City come to mind – and more recently Chase Freedom and Budweiser have used it in their ad campaigns to highlight their products. So even if you dislike selective color, or if haven’t given it much thought, you have to admit it’s a great technique to use when you’re trying to draw attention to a certain subject and is something useful to have in your tool belt."

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12 easy PC tasks you should be doing (but aren't) | PCWorld

12 easy PC tasks you should be doing (but aren't) | PCWorld: "Computers may have become a lot more user-friendly over the past decade, but they’re still far from perfect—PCs require a certain amount of configuration and maintenance to operate at their full potential. Unfortunately, because we humans are also far from perfect, we frequently don’t put in the work we should, and we end up with a slower, sloppier, less secure machine as a result"

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The experts agree: Ban Facebook Home in your BYOD workplace | PCWorld

The experts agree: Ban Facebook Home in your BYOD workplace | PCWorld: "Facebook Home, the new app that replaces the home screen on an Android smartphone, should be banned from corporate networks to avoid unnecessary security risks, experts say."

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How to Control Internet Access and More With Windows 8’s Parental Controls

How to Control Internet Access and More With Windows 8’s Parental Controls: "Any parent will know that giving their children access to the internet is a double-edged sword. Access to the world’s biggest free library is invaluable, but there are plenty of unpleasant corners of the web that young eyes are best shielded from.  If you’re using Windows 8, Family Safety can be used to lock down your kids’ accounts."

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HTG Explains: What Firewalls Actually Do

HTG Explains: What Firewalls Actually Do: "You’ve probably heard that firewalls are an important security protection, but do you know why that is? Many people don’t, if references to firewalls in TV shows, movies, and other forms of popular media are any indication."

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PCs hit by an ugly quarterly drop as Windows 8 flops - How-To Geek Discussion

PCs hit by an ugly quarterly drop as Windows 8 flops - How-To Geek Discussion: "Looks like Windows 8 is really not doing very well, according to this CNET article covering a report from IDC that says computer shipments dropped 14 percent."

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How to Setup a Website With a Custom Domain in 30 Minutes

How to Setup a Website With a Custom Domain in 30 Minutes: "I’ve been blogging on Online Tech Tips and Help Desk geek for years now, but I really can’t use them to post random thoughts, ideas, links, notes, etc since they consist of more professional content. That’s why I decided two days ago to setup another blog using the aseemkishore.com domain name I had bought a long time ago. I ended up setting it up on Tumblr, which I love since it’s so easy to use and looks great."

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End of free TV as you know it may be on the horizon | TechHive

End of free TV as you know it may be on the horizon | TechHive: "A skirmish in New York City between a streaming live broadcast service and the major TV networks could speed up the death of free TV as consumers know it.

In recent days, Fox, CBS and Univision declared that they’ll stop over-the-air broadcasts of their programming if a streaming live-broadcast-to-Internet service called Aereo isn’t stopped in its tracks."

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Photon 3D scanner digitizes real world objects on your desktop

Photon 3D scanner digitizes real world objects on your desktop: "While 3D printers are gradually becoming more popular, their possibilities are limited if you lack the skills to create custom 3D models. This has led to a surge in the development of user-friendly 3D software, as well as affordable 3D scanners that can digitize real world objects. Matterform's Photon 3D scanner is the latest and most affordable example to be launched via a successful crowdfunding campaign."

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Multiple screen sizes could be just what the iPhone needs

Multiple screen sizes could be just what the iPhone needs: "Apple likes simplicity. It has a simple product line with simple brand names, simple designs and simple-to-use software. This obsession has served the company well. But there is one area where it could afford to have just a bit more complexity. I’m talking iPhone screen size. Apple’s rivals have shown that one size most definitely does not fit all. It’s time for Apple to join them and stop pretending that it does."

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Computer science enrolment low, despite opportunities - Windsor - CBC News

Computer science enrolment low, despite opportunities - Windsor - CBC News: "Computer science students at the University of Windsor enjoy a perfect job placement rate, but the school says not enough people are entering the field."

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What Can You Do To Speed Up Your Browser?

What Can You Do To Speed Up Your Browser?: "f you’re like me and you spend a huge portion of your day browsing the web (whether it’s for research, leisure, or just sheer boredom) then you understand how frustrating it is to have a slow, bloated browser that seems to be on its last leg. While some of that slowness can stem from issues unrelated to the browser, like ISP and computer hardware, there are some steps on how to speed up browser speeds."

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review: "The good: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is comfortable to hold and has the best-looking small tablet screen yet. Writing with the S Pen feels natural and is preferred over typing on a tablet screen. Storage can be expanded via microSD, and the Watch On feature has potential as a universal remote/video content hub."

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Cell Phone Photography Tips and Tricks

Cell Phone Photography Tips and Tricks: "Cell phones have become our most useful tool. Not only do they allow our friends and family to contact us no matter where we are, but we can take notes on them, answer emails, get driving directions, and share photos. Because we always have our cell phones with us, we’re able to capture and save pieces of our lives like never before."

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How to recover accidentally deleted photos from your camera or memory card - PC Advisor

How to recover accidentally deleted photos from your camera or memory card - PC Advisor: "If you've ever accidentally deleted photos from your digital camera's memory card – or even had them deliberately deleted by someone else, it can be easy to retrieve the lost image, provided you stop taking any additional photos."

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How to Test Your Antivirus, Firewall, Browser, and Software Security

How to Test Your Antivirus, Firewall, Browser, and Software Security: "So you have an antivirus guarding your system, your firewall is up, your browser plug-ins are all up-to-date, and you’re not missing any security patches. But how can be sure your defenses are actually working as well as you think they are?"

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Banned on Facebook - When Facebook Doesn't Like You [Feature]

Banned on Facebook - When Facebook Doesn't Like You [Feature]: "When I interviewed Mark S. Zuckerberg, I immediately thought that he was a charming, polite guy. When he talked, he did so with a typically Midwestern drawl. He has raised a large family and has a massively successful bankruptcy law practice in Indianapolis, and is widely regarded as an expert in his field. Searching YouTube with the query ‘Mark Zuckerberg Indiana’ brings up countless media interviews and appearances."

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HTC One Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

HTC One Review - Watch CNET's Video Review: "The good: The HTC One flaunts a stunning metal design, powerful quad-core processor, and a beautiful 4.7-inch 1080p screen. It runs Android Jelly Bean, takes great pictures, and has a feature-packed camera app."

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Should you shut down computer at night? - southbendtribune.com

Should you shut down computer at night? - southbendtribune.com: "A. In the old days, leaving your computer on at night was recommended, but that's not the case anymore. There are benefits and disadvantages to both shutting down and leaving your computer on. If you leave it on, it drains more power but it can do routine maintenance and updates while you sleep. If you turn it off, it saves power and won't make annoying noises during the night. However, it can mean a very long startup in the morning. Of course, you can speed up your boot with Autoruns, but it can still be a pain. Overall, the choice is yours and neither will drastically alter your computer's life span."

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Nerd Chicks Adventures: Tips on speeding up a slow computer » Redding Record Searchlight

Nerd Chicks Adventures: Tips on speeding up a slow computer » Redding Record Searchlight: "One of the most common questions I get from customers, family and friends alike is how to improve system start up time.

When your system was new it probably felt like you were able to boot up and get working at record speed. Over time, as you install more programs and maybe collect a few malware programs, system boot up can take longer and longer."

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Skype trojan turns your computer into a Bitcoin miner - SlashGear

Skype trojan turns your computer into a Bitcoin miner - SlashGear: "here is a Skype trojan going around that is turning PCs into Bitcoin miners. So far, victims are mostly located in countries like Italy, Russia, Poland, Costa Rica, Spain, Germany, and a few others. Bitcoin Mining is a another way for users to acquire Bitcoin’s currency by “making computer hardware do mathematical calculations for the Bitcoin network to confirm transactions and increase security.”"

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How to fix the PC's 'blue screen of death'

How to fix the PC's 'blue screen of death': "You've got tech questions, here are the answers. Kim Komando helps you make the most of your technology by answering your thorniest tech questions. So if you're wondering what to buy, how to plug it in, or how to fix it, Kim can help."

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Back up, wipe and restore your iPad | TechHive

Back up, wipe and restore your iPad | TechHive: "If you’re planning to sell or give away your iPad, then it is essential that your personal information and data be erased from it. If it’s running sluggish after a few years, sometimes backing up your data, erasing it from the tablet and restoring it might improve performance."

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Disposing Of An Old Laptop - What To Recycle, What To Keep

Disposing Of An Old Laptop - What To Recycle, What To Keep: "Laptops are a treasure trove of parts that can live more than one life. Whether they continue a life as spare part or become the subject of a DIY tech project, you can get a lot of extra value out of your old hardware. And at the very least you can give a broken laptop to a recycling facility that will recover valuable materials like gold, copper, aluminum, and many more. Curious to see which parts you can easily extract yourself and re-use in one way or the other?"

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Facebook wrestles Google for control of your phone | Mobile - CNET News

Facebook wrestles Google for control of your phone | Mobile - CNET News: "Facebook today unveiled a new downloadable user interface that takes over your smartphone's home screen, lock screen, and wallpaper. Instead of the regular Android features, you're treated to a slideshow of updates, photos, and shared links."

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HTG Explains: Why You Should Perform Clean Installs, Not Upgrades

HTG Explains: Why You Should Perform Clean Installs, Not Upgrades: "Whether you’re installing the latest version of Windows or upgrading your Linux distribution, most geeks agree that you should probably perform a clean installation rather than try your luck with an upgrade."

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7 signs your computer has a malware problem | ITProPortal.com

7 signs your computer has a malware problem | ITProPortal.com: "Computers are complex enough machines that they don't always do precisely what we expect. Sometimes a sudden and unexpected behaviour is just a fluke; at other times, it's an outward and visible sign of an inward and terrible malware infestation. If you notice any of these security warning signs, your system may well be compromised."

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Home networking explained, part 5: Setting up a home router | How To - CNET

Home networking explained, part 5: Setting up a home router | How To - CNET: "CNET editor Dong Ngo explains the best way to set up most Wi-Fi routers: via the Web interface. This guide can be applied to all consumer-grade routers in the market, save those from Apple."

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Google Nexus 10 Review and Giveaway

Google Nexus 10 Review and Giveaway: "Google has recently come out with a number of intriguing products; including the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and multiple different Chromebooks. I’ve recently reviewed a Samsung Chromebook, and Jackson has taken a look at the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7."

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GIGS.2.GO "disposable" paper USB drive

GIGS.2.GO "disposable" paper USB drive: "Though not the first, GIGS.2.GO is perhaps the most tidy execution of a paper-based USB flash drives we've seen. Four sticks, or tabs, made from recycled, molded paper pulp can be torn from a credit-card sized pack. But are such sticks as "disposable" as they purport to be?"

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What’s the best way to charge your mobile devices? | PCWorld

What’s the best way to charge your mobile devices? | PCWorld: "You're packing for a trip. You've already crammed the chargers for your smartphone and laptop into your bag, but your tablet charger is MIA and you're debating whether to bring along a spare charger for your laptop—just in case"

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Listen for the next big thing on Twitter: #TwitterChats | PCWorld

Listen for the next big thing on Twitter: #TwitterChats | PCWorld: "Atul Jha likes to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest in the tech world; after all, that's part of his job as a consultant and technology evangelist for CSS Corp., which is co-headquartered in Silicon Valley and India."

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Get Organized: Change Your Wi-Fi Name and Password | PCMag.com

Get Organized: Change Your Wi-Fi Name and Password | PCMag.com: "In December and January, I visited half a dozen friends and family members. And every time I arrived at a new host's house, I had to ask, "What's your Wi-Fi network name and password?""

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Switched: The Convert's Guide to the Mac and OS X

Switched: The Convert's Guide to the Mac and OS X: "The reasons for deciding to buy a Mac over a PC are entirely personal, and your own pro-Mac arguments might not align with someone else’s. That said, there are a few things that Mac users generally enjoy that users of other operating systems might not, including unique features and a perceived superior user experience. "

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How to Use the Command Line to Kill a Program

How to Use the Command Line to Kill a Program: "Everyone knows how to kill a program using Task Manager in Windows or Force Quit in OS X, but sometimes it’s useful to kill a program using the command line. I’ve run into several situations where the program refused to end via Task Manager, even when I tried to kill the underlying process. Force Quit has it’s own quirks and doesn’t always kill a program like it should. That’s when you can use the power of the command line."

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Raspberry Pi $25 Model-A Computer Hits US Market - Technology News - redOrbit

Raspberry Pi $25 Model-A Computer Hits US Market - Technology News - redOrbit: "The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced that  its $25 Model A computer is now available for purchase in the United States through the electronics reseller Allied Electronics"

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10 Fun & Surprising Operating System Easter Eggs

10 Fun & Surprising Operating System Easter Eggs: "Find hidden hilarity and otherwise odd stuff, built right into the operating system you’re using. They’re hiding in plain site, in software you use every day, and when you find operating system easter eggs you’ll be delighted – it’s no wonder these hidden gems are called Easter Eggs."

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Two unlikely PC makers emerge: Google, Microsoft | Business Tech - CNET News

Two unlikely PC makers emerge: Google, Microsoft | Business Tech - CNET News: "The tech giants are certainly big enough to make waves in the market for personal computers. CNET's Brooke Crothers considers the potential impact of their entry into the arena."

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How to Use Google Chrome to Remotely Access Your Computer

How to Use Google Chrome to Remotely Access Your Computer: "We have looked at some of the various ways in which remote access of your computer can be achieved, including using TeamViewer and VNC, but if you have Chrome installed you can do the same with nothing more than a browser extension."

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Round Up: All of Google’s jokes for April Fools 2013 - The Next Web

Round Up: All of Google’s jokes for April Fools 2013 - The Next Web: "Every year, Google goes all out for April Fools’ Day. The company not only pulls together more jokes than all the other tech giants, but the company makes a point to outdo itself too. It honestly gets difficult to keep track of everything Google thinks up, so like last year we’re putting together a roundup."

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