Speed Up an Old Mac with These Tricks [Mac OS X]

Speed Up an Old Mac with These Tricks [Mac OS X]: "iven time, the performance of any computer will tend to degrade – even Macs (gasp!). Years of improperly un-installing applications can leave your drive littered with preference files and resources that are no longer needed. A small drive can quickly fill up with photos or music, causing everything else to come crashing to a halt. Or perhaps your Mac is just old and can’t quite handle the latest software or OS updates – but with a little performance boost, it’d be good to go for another year at least!"

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Getting started with the new Gmail tabs | How To - CNET

Getting started with the new Gmail tabs | How To - CNET: "Google on Wednesday made a big announcement regarding Gmail's overall look and feel. Gmail will be taking a new tabbed approach to helping users organize e-mail -- something I'm sure we all struggle with. Over the next few weeks a new tab workflow will be slowly introduced to the Web, iOS, and Android versions of Gmail."

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Five steps to ultimate Firefox security | PCWorld

Five steps to ultimate Firefox security | PCWorld: "Over the years, many have touted Mozilla’s Firefox as one of the most secure Web browsers. But as with other browsers, the security level offered depends on the settings. Some security features need to be manually enabled. Those turned on by default should still be double-checked."

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How and Why to Back Up Your Cloud Data

How and Why to Back Up Your Cloud Data: "So you’ve got all your data stored on servers somewhere — your emails at Gmail, photos on Facebook, and passwords in LastPass. But what if one of these services failed and lost your data?"

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New Gmail look blings up your inbox with tabs | Internet & Media - CNET News

New Gmail look blings up your inbox with tabs | Internet & Media - CNET News: "Google continues to revamp the appearance of many of its services, this time turning its redecorating eye on Gmail.
The company unveiled on Wednesday the new look and automatic labels for Gmail on the Web, as well as in Gmail's Android and iOS apps."

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Four time-saving iPhone tips | How To - CNET

Four time-saving iPhone tips | How To - CNET: "Whether technology saves more time than it squanders is an open question. Some of us may dream of a life off the grid and out of range, but by choice or necessity, we spend much of our waking life connected to the world through some electronic device or another."

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A powerful tool for better Wi-Fi - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads

A powerful tool for better Wi-Fi - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads: "You can't see them, but they're all around you! I'm not talking about cockroaches (I hope). No! I'm talking about Wi-Fi.  At this very moment, dozens of wireless networks could be broadcasting in your area."

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Facebook Scam Leads Internet Crime Wave

Facebook Scam Leads Internet Crime Wave: "Will you become a victim of a Facebook scam? With something like one in 10 of the world's adults now using them, social networking sites like Facebook are quickly becoming the number one target for Internet scams."

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The 100 Best Android Apps of 2013 | PCMag.com

The 100 Best Android Apps of 2013 | PCMag.com: "With your new Android device in hand, you're ready to take on the mobile world. But with over 700,000 apps to choose from, finding which will work best for you can be a daunting task. That's why we've selected what we think are the best 100 and presented them here, for your perusal."

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How to set reminders in Evernote | How To - CNET

How to set reminders in Evernote | How To - CNET: "If you use Evernote to organize your life, then your life just got more organized. Evernote updated its iOS, Mac, and Web apps to include reminders, which is "one of the most requested features of all time," said Andrew Sinkov, Evernote's VP of marketing."

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Nokia Lumia 920 Review & Giveaway

Nokia Lumia 920 Review & Giveaway: "A couple of weeks ago, Nokia introduced two new devices to the world: the Nokia Lumia 925 and the Nokia Lumia 928. The top notch of Windows Phone 8 devices, these two smartphones will only be available in June, but the advent of the next generation of Lumia devices inspired us to finally get our hands on one of Nokia’s flagship smartphones — namely, the Nokia Lumia 920."

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Ending the headaches of Wi-Fi | Mobile - CNET News

Ending the headaches of Wi-Fi | Mobile - CNET News: "Soon wireless subscribers won't even have to think about signing on to a Wi-Fi hot spot. New standards that will be included in the latest generation of products will take the headache out of Wi-Fi."

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Forget Chromebooks: Chrome OS is Coming to Windows

Forget Chromebooks: Chrome OS is Coming to Windows: "Google didn’t announce any shiny new Chromebooks at Google I/O. Instead, they highlighted their two big “platforms” — Chrome and Android. Whether you’re using Windows, Linux, or Mac, Google will be bringing the Chrome OS experience to you."

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Turn That Extra Computer Monitor into a Spare TV | Business 2 Community

Turn That Extra Computer Monitor into a Spare TV | Business 2 Community: "Anyone with a monitor in their closet gathering dust has probably thought the same thing: “Why can’t I just use this to watch TV?”  You can!  As more people transition to mobile devices or upgrade their screen when replacing their PC, there are decent monitors taking up room in storage cabinets everywhere.  Before you retire your old monitor to the landfill, consider re-purposing it."

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Harrisburg computer expert warns of 'official-looking scam'

Harrisburg computer expert warns of 'official-looking scam': "One local computer professional is calling a virus that is currently circulating around the Internet and affecting several area residents an "extremely official-looking scam."

Joshua Nelson, president and senior systems engineer with IT consulting firm My Computer Doctor LLC in Harrisburg, said he is seeing many clients affected by the virus called the "FBI virus.""

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iPhone 3: Advanced (iOS 6)

iPhone 3: Advanced (iOS 6): "The iPhone is a revolutionary device thanks to its user-friendly interface and sleek minimalist design – but that doesn’t mean it’s always straightforward. Many of the iPhone’s advanced or lesser-used features are hidden away and Apple don’t always do the greatest job of filling you in."

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Asus PCE-AC66 - Adapters/NICs - CNET Reviews

Asus PCE-AC66 - Adapters/NICs - CNET Reviews: "Laptops or tablets with built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi are scarce, but if you have a desktop, it's now quite easy to add the full speed of this new Wi-Fi standard to it, thanks to the PCE-AC66 Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Adapter add-on adapter from Asus."

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How Safe Is Browsing the Internet on a Phone? | Science - Opposing Views

How Safe Is Browsing the Internet on a Phone? | Science - Opposing Views: "Safe and smart Internet browsing is key to protecting your computer from viral infection or fraud -- even if the computer you're using happens to be your smartphone. As small-scale mobile computers, smartphones and tablets have evolved considerably and can browse the Internet with full-featured browsers comparable to their desktop and laptop counterparts. While browsing on your smartphone is often a much safer experience than on your computer, the experience is not without pitfalls."

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Functioning Apple computer from 1976 auctioned off for $668,000

Functioning Apple computer from 1976 auctioned off for $668,000: " An auctioneer says one of Apple's first computers — a functioning 1976 model — has been sold for a record $668,000."

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5 signs that your computer is infected | Fox News

5 signs that your computer is infected | Fox News: "Oh, the not-so-humble computer virus. For decades, it's been making computer users miserable.

It's like the common cold. You'd think someone would have cured both by now. Unfortunately, it looks like computer viruses are just getting stronger and smarter."

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Why is My Nexus 7 So Slow? 8 Ways to Speed it Up Again

Why is My Nexus 7 So Slow? 8 Ways to Speed it Up Again: "Everyone seems to be complaining about their Nexus 7 tablets slowing down over time. Sure, this is anecdotal — but there are a lot of anecdotes. We’ll cover a variety of ways to speed it up."

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What I learned using only Google products - Computerworld

What I learned using only Google products - Computerworld: "Computerworld - Mobile technology is like language. You learn it best through total immersion.

As a former Windows and current Apple user, I wanted to understand the full Google platform experience firsthand. So I went all-in."

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CatWalkChatt - Column by Dwight Watt What is a computer crash

CatWalkChatt - Column by Dwight Watt What is a computer crash: "A computer crash is when your computer stops working unexpectedly. A blue display might come up on the monitor or everything may totally shut down. This just means the computer quit when it should still be going. "

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If your brain were a computer, how much storage space would it have?

If your brain were a computer, how much storage space would it have?: "The comparison between the human brain and a computer is not a perfect one, but it does lend itself to some interesting lines of inquiry. For instance: what is the storage capacity of your brain?"

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The Easiest Computer Backup | Business 2 Community

The Easiest Computer Backup | Business 2 Community: "You don’t need to stress over your computer backup. You don’t even need to put in a lot of time or money to make a computer backup that will protect your data. There are two easy ways to make a computer backup and one thing you should always do on a regular basis."

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how to recover a dry printer head

how to recover a dry printer head: "ow many time do you have found your inkjet printer dead after a standing idle long period? Because of the low durability of inkjet prints I usually send them to a web print-shop, so my colours, althought I try to remember to keep them making exercise, often get dry. This happens more certainly if you go on printing after the warning of ended ink (whoops...).
Anyway... it's not a big problem if you know hot to solve the matter."

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Welcome to Android: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started With Android

Welcome to Android: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started With Android: "So you’ve just picked up your first Android phone, or perhaps you have an Android phone that you don’t take full advantage of because that’s the only type of low-end phone your carrier is offering these days. This guide will help you understand and adapt to life with an Android."

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Task-based email app Mailbox lands on iPad

Task-based email app Mailbox lands on iPad: "Remember Mailbox? The iPhone app with a fresh to-do list approach to email ... and an annoying reservation system to boot? Well, a lot has changed. Not only is it now owned by Dropbox, but the reservation system is long gone, and, starting today, it’s also available for the iPad."

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Get a high-capacity portable battery pack for $19.99 shipped | The Cheapskate - CNET News

Get a high-capacity portable battery pack for $19.99 shipped | The Cheapskate - CNET News: "One thing I learned during my recent travels is that you can never have enough juice for your mobile gadgets. For example, if you're relying on your smartphone for GPS navigation in an unfamiliar city, you don't need the added stress of a low or dead battery."

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Forget what you know, next-gen consoles change everything | Reviews - Games and Gear - CNET Reviews

Forget what you know, next-gen consoles change everything | Reviews - Games and Gear - CNET Reviews: "For the better part of a decade the video game landscape remained mostly unchanged, complacent in a sea of sequels, motion controls, and downloadable content.
It's a generation that has lasted longer than any other before it, albeit for generally good reasons. And perhaps most impressive is that though their PC gaming counterparts have long since passed them by, these aging consoles are still able to render great-looking games."

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How to dummy-proof the PCs of friends and family | PCWorld

How to dummy-proof the PCs of friends and family | PCWorld: "BRR-RING! The phone rings at midnight, interrupting your sleep—or worse, your late night Steam session with your gaming clan. Is someone sick? Did a car hit your dog? Is it your pal, calling to tell you he got the munchies and discovered that, joy of joys, the McRib is back? Perplexed (and maybe a bit hungry), you pick up your handset, and hear the ominous words"

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Bill Shock: How to Avoid $22,000 or More in International Roaming Fees

Bill Shock: How to Avoid $22,000 or More in International Roaming Fees: "Roaming data can cost as much as 300 times the price of domestic data, leading to bill shock. Some of the more extreme examples of roaming bills have been for tens of thousands of dollars."

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Everything You Need To Know About the Blue Screen of Death

Everything You Need To Know About the Blue Screen of Death: "The blue screen of death — or BSOD — is always an unwelcome sight. BSODs appear when Microsoft Windows encounters a critical error it can’t recover from, requiring a reboot and possibly resulting in lost work.

A blue screen of death is the worst type of error a computer can experience, unlike an application crash, which doesn’t bring down the whole system. A BSOD is the result of low-level software crashing — or faulty hardware."

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How To Protect Yourself From Online Services Shutting Down

How To Protect Yourself From Online Services Shutting Down: "Google’s unfortunate decision to shut down its RSS reader service, Google Reader, is an important reminder of just how unreliable the cloud can be. When using free online services, and in some cases even some paid ones, you can never be too sure what is going to happen to your content, and whether or not the service will be available a year from now."

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As Yahoo buys Tumblr, Ghost offers bloggers a third way

As Yahoo buys Tumblr, Ghost offers bloggers a third way: "With eight days of his already successful Kickstarter campaign still remaining, John O'Nolan has cited the uncertainty surrounding Yahoo's newly-announced US$1.1 billion purchase of Tumblr as a reason to back his open source, non-profit blogging platform, Ghost."

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You Too Can Benefit From The Power Of Email Signatures

You Too Can Benefit From The Power Of Email Signatures: "A signature tells you something about a personality. Just as two people hardly write alike, they also sign differently. That’s how the “science” of Graphology came into being. But the digital age and the email signature have reduced the way you sign-off on a mail to a footnote. Just a typed name, and maybe a phone number or a Twitter handle – how utterly dull. Just as there is a way to write and format proper emails, there are also ways to end them well."

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nGroove Snap turns the car CD player into a smartphone mount

nGroove Snap turns the car CD player into a smartphone mount: "Driving and talking or texting on a cell phone is illegal in most parts of the world, and with good reason. However, using a phone as an in-car music player is standard practice for many people, and the safest way to do this is with a mount that keeps your phone secured and easily accessible. "

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Did Xbox One just make the long-rumored Apple TV set irrelevant?

Did Xbox One just make the long-rumored Apple TV set irrelevant?: "Remember when the rumor mill’s favorite hobby was obsessing about an Apple TV set? It seemed like every week, some publication or other was reporting on the mythical device. Many assumed it would be the company’s next big revolution: iPod, iPhone, iPad ... iTV. Well, don’t look now, but Microsoft just unveiled a device that does most of what we expected the iTV to do, in the form of the Xbox One."

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How to Migrate Your Google Account to a New One

How to Migrate Your Google Account to a New One: "Whether you’ve outgrown your college era email address and you want a professional one, or you want to change your firstname.maiden account to firstname.marriedname one, we’ve got you covered with a start-to-finish Google migration guide."

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Four time-saving iPhone tips | How To - CNET

Four time-saving iPhone tips | How To - CNET: "Microsoft unveils next-gen Xbox One. Get all the details here, now Share
CNET How To Four time-saving iPhone tips
Four time-saving iPhone tips
Access music-player and camera controls without unlocking the screen; create shortcuts to Web pages and make them easier to read; add numbers and punctuation via the press-hold-drag technique; and customize your music-player view options."

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How to Get Rid of the Modern Environment on a Windows 8 PC

How to Get Rid of the Modern Environment on a Windows 8 PC: "So you’re using Windows 8 on a desktop or laptop. Microsoft goes out of their way to make this more awkward, scattering the tweaks you need to turn Windows 8 into a serviceable desktop operating system all over the OS."

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Forget Windows Media Center: Use a Free Linux-Based Media Center System

Forget Windows Media Center: Use a Free Linux-Based Media Center System: "Windows 8 no longer comes with Windows Media Center. To get it, you’ll need to purchase both the Pro Pack and Media Center Pack upgrades from Microsoft for a total of $110. Consider using a free, Linux-based media center system instead."

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RJLPranks.com

RJLPranks.com: "The free software listed here is perfect for the most mischievous pranks and computer gags. This software is great for playing jokes on those unsuspecting users. Click on any of our computer pranks below to get more information and download them."

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The 10 Most Ridiculously Awesome Geeky Computer Pranks

The 10 Most Ridiculously Awesome Geeky Computer Pranks: "Everybody loves a good prank… unless you are the one on the receiving end of the fun. It’s time to hone your pranking skills, not just to make sure you are the best, but so you can avoid being pranked by others."

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A (wireless) network with DSL/cable

A (wireless) network with DSL/cable: "Nowadays, many households have more than one computer at home. Using a (wireless) gateway router, it is very easy to share your broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable). The advantages of a network (LAN/WLAN) are diverse: sharing files, sharing printers, wireless connections, printer server, fileserver, gaming, but the biggest advantage is simultaneously connecting to the internet. This page is a manual for creating a safe (wireless) network (how to share files and printers included)."

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Home networking Part 7: Power line connections explained | How To - CNET

Home networking Part 7: Power line connections explained | How To - CNET: "Power line networking basically turns a building's existing electrical wiring -- the wires that carry electricity to different outlets in the house -- into network cables, meaning they also carry data signals for a computer network. And this means virtually all households, in the U.S at least, are "wired for" power line networking. It doesn't replace a regular network, so you'll still need a router, but it's a good way to extend your existing network into new places."

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Computer Clean Up Tips!

Computer Clean Up Tips!: "t Central Computers in Hamilton we are more than happy to help you with you any computer problem or service you need."

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Oculus Rift Development Kit Review and Giveaway

Oculus Rift Development Kit Review and Giveaway: "The Oculus Rift has finally arrived, and is making heads turn (literally) all over the gaming community. No longer are we confined to to peering through a flat window into the gaming worlds we love so much; with the Rift, we can teleport right into it. While it may not be the holy grail of virtual reality yet, it’s off to a bloody incredible start."

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Why some Web sites are much slower than others | PCWorld

Why some Web sites are much slower than others | PCWorld: "You can't set a clock by your Internet download speed. A great many factors make one page faster than another. And a great many other factors can make the same page fast one day (or hour) and slow the next."

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Google announces e-mail money transfers for Google Wallet | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google announces e-mail money transfers for Google Wallet | Internet & Media - CNET News: "On Wednesday, the company made three announcements at its Google I/O developer conference with regard to Google Wallet that take the service well beyond specialized tap and go technology to make Google Wallet more usable on the Web."

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Google revamps Maps with 3D, cards, social search | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google revamps Maps with 3D, cards, social search | Internet & Media - CNET News: "Google says it has rebuilt Google Maps for the Web with a new version that's more immersive and social.
The new version takes a page from Google's mobile efforts by putting the search box inside the map and making use of cards -- Google's take on interactive information widgets."

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Become Better With Search Engines - Boolean Search Logic Explained

Become Better With Search Engines - Boolean Search Logic Explained: "The number of websites currently in existence is unimaginable. And while – on a bad day – it only takes Google’s thousands of servers half a second to query approximately 50 billion indexed pages, it takes you significantly longer to scan only the first page of search results"

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How to Backup Your Evernote Notebooks (Just in Case)

How to Backup Your Evernote Notebooks (Just in Case): "One of Evernote’s selling points is that all your notes, clippings, and other bits and bytes are stored both on the Evernote servers and your local device. If that’s not enough data security for you (and it shouldn’t be), read on as we show you how to properly backup your Evernote notebooks."

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30+ Web-Based Alternatives to Traditional Desktop Apps for Chromebooks and PCs

30+ Web-Based Alternatives to Traditional Desktop Apps for Chromebooks and PCs: "Whether you’re using a Chromebook or you’re just interested in switching from installed desktop apps to browser-based ones, web-based software can replace many of the programs people use on their computers — and can often improve on them."

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Making Your Own Website: Your Career Will Thank You Later

Making Your Own Website: Your Career Will Thank You Later: "Previously, we beat to death every single excuse/myth/misconception that there is about creating a personal website. You no have no reason not to have one. However, you may still be wondering how making your own website could really benefit you."

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Sony unveils 13.3-inch e-reader destined for students

Sony unveils 13.3-inch e-reader destined for students: "Most popular e-readers available today tend to be based around a 6-inch screen. Though you can read technical manuals, textbooks (with graphics and tables), comic strips or electronic magazines on these devices, the roughly paperback-sized display does tend to feel just a little cramped. "

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Geek School: Learn How to Use Excel Macros to Automate Tedious Tasks

Geek School: Learn How to Use Excel Macros to Automate Tedious Tasks: "One of the more powerful, but seldom used functions of Excel is the ability to very easily create automated tasks and custom logic within macros. Macros provide an ideal way to save time on predictable, repetitive tasks as well as standardize document formats – many times without having to write a single line of code."

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The best to-do apps on Android | TechHive

The best to-do apps on Android | TechHive: "Modern life is all about doing things. Constantly. Between family, friends, work, pets, and fantasy hockey leagues, something always needs doing. And just when you think you’ve got all those things done—bam!—it’s two in the morning and you wake up in a panic over all those other things you forgot about."

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10 tips for mastering Microsoft Outlook 2013 | PCWorld

10 tips for mastering Microsoft Outlook 2013 | PCWorld: "Keeping track of emails, calendars and contacts can suck untold time out of any workday. Anything that speeds up your work in Outlook can boost your productivity measurably. Imagine if your inbox only showed the messages you wanted to see. Consider if you could locate vital contact information in seconds. What if you finally knew why some of the hyped Outlook features aren't working as advertised?"

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101 Classic Computer Ads – Boing Boing Gadgets

101 Classic Computer Ads – Boing Boing Gadgets:

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iPhone 2: Intermediate (iOS6)

iPhone 2: Intermediate (iOS6): "The iPhone is a revolutionary device thanks to its user-friendly interface and sleek minimalist design – but that doesn’t mean it’s always straightforward. Many of the iPhone’s advanced or lesser-used features are hidden away and Apple don’t always do the greatest job of filling you in."

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Google Drive triples free storage to 15GB | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google Drive triples free storage to 15GB | Internet & Media - CNET News: "Google announces just ahead of its I/O conference that free storage across Google services -- Gmail, Google+, and Drive -- is leaping from 5GB to 15GB. But why?"

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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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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. "

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Google Drive triples free storage to 15GB | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google Drive triples free storage to 15GB | Internet & Media - CNET News: "Google announces just ahead of its I/O conference that free storage across Google services -- Gmail, Google+, and Drive -- is leaping from 5GB to 15GB. But why?"

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What Are The Best Gmail Plugins For Chrome?

What Are The Best Gmail Plugins For Chrome?: "Tweak Gmail to work exactly the way you want it to. Whether you want to integrate social media icons in your signature, see more information about your contacts, or deal with an email later instead of now, Chrome’s seemingly endless collection of extensions has you covered."

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How to Backup Your DVD and Blu-Ray Movie Collection

How to Backup Your DVD and Blu-Ray Movie Collection: "In this guide, we will show you how to backup your movie collection on to blank DVD and Blu-Ray discs, along with ripping the movie on to your computer if you prefer to keep a digital copy instead."

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How to Build a Computer from Scratch: The Complete Guide

How to Build a Computer from Scratch: The Complete Guide: "Last week, we showed you how to build your own custom PC, from picking the parts, to putting it together and installing your OS. Here's the complete guide, along with a printable PDF version that you can use as a reference."

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100 Websites To See Before You Die (Part 1) | Maximum PC

100 Websites To See Before You Die (Part 1) | Maximum PC: "Here at Maximum PC, we've always done our fair share of website recommendation articles--including a couple of doozies from the past few years. And of course we're not the only ones who do this sort of article either; it's a proven popular format. But this year, we thought we'd mix things up a little bit. Rather than just focusing on what's services are popular, or which web apps will make you the most productive, we wanted to take a look at what's fun on the Internet."

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Best laptops - CNET Reviews

Best laptops - CNET Reviews: "You can dive into the various subcategories here for detailed suggestions for every need and budget, but on this page, we present the current laptops that are our personal favorites, because of style, power, value, or just because we like them."

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Easily turn documents into audio files - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads

Easily turn documents into audio files - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads: "Have a bunch of documents you need to sit down and read? What if you could listen to them on a media player instead? Or what if you could burn audio recordings of your files to CDs to listen to them in your car?"

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Go Paperless: Stop Printing Everything and Enjoy the Digital Life

Go Paperless: Stop Printing Everything and Enjoy the Digital Life: "The “paperless office” we were promised never seems to arrive for many people. The reality, however, is that a paperless office is here today if you want to take advantage of it."

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Kindle Paperwhite Review & Giveaway

Kindle Paperwhite Review & Giveaway: "The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon’s current flagship reader, and one that we’ve been wanting to review and give away for quite some time. The newest iteration to Amazon’s eReaders comes with built-in light, making it possible to read your book in any lighting situation, including complete darkness. On paper (no pun intended), this should be the perfect combination between an E-Ink reader and a tablet, bringing in the best of both worlds."

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Did You Know Windows 8 Has a Built-In Time Machine Backup?

Did You Know Windows 8 Has a Built-In Time Machine Backup?: "We sometimes forget with all the focus on Windows 8′s new “Modern” interface, but Windows 8 has a variety of great desktop improvements. One of them is File History, a built-in backup feature that functions similarly to Apple’s much-loved Time Machine"

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Best smartphones for $100 or less | Dialed In - CNET Blogs

Best smartphones for $100 or less | Dialed In - CNET Blogs: "A hundred greenbacks is a respectable chunk of change, but when it comes to personal electronics like the ultrapersonal smartphone, $100 on contract (before taxes and fees) is a darn good deal. Since the smartphone operating system remains the same across handsets from the most entry-level to the most premium, what a price hike usually gives you is a step up in features -- like LTE or wireless charging support, a faster processor, and more-premium camera components, for example."

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Why Google Glass needs help getting to you | Internet & Media - CNET News

Why Google Glass needs help getting to you | Internet & Media - CNET News: "If Glass becomes a hit, Google will have to find partners like Warby Parker that can serve the millions of users with stylish frames and prescription lenses."

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Must-have gadgets - CNET Reviews

Must-have gadgets - CNET Reviews: "CNET has a top-products list for each of the categories we cover, but this list brings the cream of the crop together in one place. Recent entries are the Galaxy S4, an awesome budget sound bar, and the best TV we've ever seen. Rather than trying to compare gadgets across multiple categories, we present them in alphabetical order, because when you get right down to it, we think they're all must-haves."

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AT&T's Aio Wireless rounds on T-Mobile's no-contract plans | Smartphones - CNET Reviews

AT&T's Aio Wireless rounds on T-Mobile's no-contract plans | Smartphones - CNET Reviews: "Well, this is interesting. AT&T launched a brand-new prepaid network on Thursday that goes head-to-head with T-Mobile's new no-contract model.
Called Aio Wireless (pronounced AY-oh), the new wireless service provider leans on AT&T's network and offers a range of prepaid devices, including Apple's iPhone 5, which costs 649.99 full retail."

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Keep your laptop battery healthy: Use it sparingly | PCWorld

Keep your laptop battery healthy: Use it sparingly | PCWorld: "Here's one of those sad facts of life that you just can't avoid: Like cars, clothing, and people, batteries wear out. You can't stop this process, but with proper care you can slow it down."

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Casetop "laptop" uses your smartphone as its brains

Casetop "laptop" uses your smartphone as its brains: "Packing powerful processors supported by a healthy amount of system memory and storage, modern smartphones are just like mini computers that can be carried around in your pocket. As a mobile office, however, such devices do have some practical limitations"

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Passwords: You're doing it wrong. Here's how to make them uncrackable. | PCWorld

Passwords: You're doing it wrong. Here's how to make them uncrackable. | PCWorld: "For years now I've harangued relatives about their shoddy password practices. Either they use easily-hacked passwords or forget the passwords they've created—sometimes both."

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You're a dirty, dirty, dusty PC | PCWorld

You're a dirty, dirty, dusty PC | PCWorld: "If you’ve had your PC for more than a few months, it’s probably lousy with dust, dirt, and worse. It’s time to do some spring cleaning on your PC—and I’m talking about the actual hardware here, not your operating system or data files"

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Review: Kindle for iOS remains a compelling iBooks alternative | Macworld

Review: Kindle for iOS remains a compelling iBooks alternative | Macworld: "The iPad is a great device for reading. And there are a variety of apps focused solely on reading ebooks with the device—almost all of which work on the iPhone, too. So how do you judge a reading app? What are the criteria?"

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The best set-top media streamer: Roku 3 | TechHive

The best set-top media streamer: Roku 3 | TechHive: "A media streamer set-top box is the missing link between your TV and the vast array of content available over the Internet. Whether or not you’ve cut the cord and severed that pricey cable or satellite subscription, a media streamer can give you access to endless hours of TV shows, videos, sporting events, music, and much more—in a way that no smart TV, with its built-in roster of apps, can promise. And no streamer provides more than the $100 Roku 3, my pick for best media streamer."

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Is There a Difference Between the Headphone and Speaker Ports?

Is There a Difference Between the Headphone and Speaker Ports?: "Your computer has a speaker port (perhaps even multiple ones) and a headphone port. You can plug your headphones into both of them and tunes come out, so what’s the real difference between the two?"

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Should You Use Ubuntu LTS or Upgrade to the Latest Release?

Should You Use Ubuntu LTS or Upgrade to the Latest Release?: "Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the recently-released Ubuntu 13.04 is that it isn’t remarkable at all. Ubuntu 13.04 contains the latest versions of software and additional polish, but there are no must-have features that will make you rush to upgrade."

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Supersize your free cloud storage to 100GB or more | PCWorld

Supersize your free cloud storage to 100GB or more | PCWorld: "Just a few short years ago, cloud storage services that synced files and folders across multiple PCs and mobile devices were just a dream. But thanks to the rapid rise of entities like Dropbox, SugarSync, and Google Drive, cloud storage and syncing services are nearly ubiquitous today, acting as hard drives in the sky that help you do all kinds of things—such as creating a bulletproof (almost) backup system or turbocharging your productivity to blistering new levels—no matter where you are."

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PC Cleaning Apps are a Scam: Here’s Why (and How to Speed Up Your PC)

PC Cleaning Apps are a Scam: Here’s Why (and How to Speed Up Your PC): "PC cleaning apps are digital snake oil. The web is full of ads for applications that want to “clean your PC” and “make it feel like new.” Don’t pull out your credit card — these apps are terrible and you don’t need them."

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Three essential security add-ons for Firefox, Chrome, and IE | How To - CNET

Three essential security add-ons for Firefox, Chrome, and IE | How To - CNET: "The free extensions for Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer thwart trackers, block ads (in Firefox and Chrome), and rate the safety of links before you click them: Ghostery, Adblock Plus, and Web of Trust, respectively."

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iCan't: 5 Things Android Users Take For Granted and iPhone Users Just Can't Do

iCan't: 5 Things Android Users Take For Granted and iPhone Users Just Can't Do: "Have you ever thought that there might be a reason Android users brag about their customizability? Sure, as an iPhone user, you can add and configure apps, change your wallpaper, and otherwise make yourself feel at home. But at the end of the day, you’ve only changed a few small details."

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What Does "Dual Core" & "Quad Core" Mean? [MakeUseOf Explains]

What Does "Dual Core" & "Quad Core" Mean? [MakeUseOf Explains]: "At one point, our computers had a central processing unit (CPU) with a single core. These days, most CPUs you’ll come across are dual core, quad core, or even octo core. We’ll explain exactly what a core is, dual core vs quad core, and how this all impacts your real-world computer usage."

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How to Use Multiple Disks Intelligently: An Introduction to RAID

How to Use Multiple Disks Intelligently: An Introduction to RAID: "RAID allows you to combine multiple physical hard drives into a single logical hard drive. This allows you to mirror your data across two hard drives, ensuring you always have your important data stored in multiple places."

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Why Won't Windows Play My DVD Or Blu-ray Disc?

Why Won't Windows Play My DVD Or Blu-ray Disc?: "You insert a DVD into your Windows 8 computer – you want to watch a movie. Nothing happens.
You try opening Windows Media Player. It can’t play the disk."

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What ActiveX Controls Are and Why They’re Dangerous

What ActiveX Controls Are and Why They’re Dangerous: "ActiveX controls are Internet Explorer’s version of plug-ins. For example, Internet Explorer’s Flash player is an ActiveX control. Unfortunately, ActiveX controls have been a significant source of security problems."

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QR Codes Explained: Why You See Those Square Barcodes Everywhere

QR Codes Explained: Why You See Those Square Barcodes Everywhere: "QR codes are plastered on advertisements, billboards, business windows, and products. They appear to be very popular among marketers, although it’s rare to see anyone actually scanning one."

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15 ways to improve your iPhone's battery life | ZDNet

15 ways to improve your iPhone's battery life | ZDNet: " While the iPhone is booming in popularity, its battery still isn't that good. But by applying a few system tweaks, you can improve your iPhone's battery life considerably."

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Acer launches 7.9-inch Iconia A1 Android tablet starting at $169 | ZDNet

Acer launches 7.9-inch Iconia A1 Android tablet starting at $169 | ZDNet: "In addition to introducing a pair of noteworthy laptops, Acer has unveiled the new Iconia A1 tablet, a 7.9-inch Android slate that will compete against the ever-expaning range of smaller tablets."

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Barnes & Noble turns its Nook HD line into full-powered Android tablets | ZDNet

Barnes & Noble turns its Nook HD line into full-powered Android tablets | ZDNet: "arnes & Noble's Nook started out well as an early Android-powered e-reader/tablet. Since then, however, the Nook has fallen behind other low-priced Android tablets, such as Google's Nexus 7 and arch-rival Amazon's Kindle Fire. In an attempt to make itself more competitive, Barnes & Noble is incorporating Google Store and its full Android application support into a new software update for its top-of-the-line Nook HD and HD+ tablets."

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No More Upgrade Fees: Use Google Docs or Office Web Apps Instead of Microsoft Office

No More Upgrade Fees: Use Google Docs or Office Web Apps Instead of Microsoft Office: "Microsoft recently launched Office 2013 as well as Office 365, a subscription service. Office 365 will cost you $9.99 per month or $99 a year, while Office 2013 will cost you $219.99 for the Home and Business edition, which can only be used on one PC at a time."

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Google: The future of search is Now | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google: The future of search is Now | Internet & Media - CNET News: "It wouldn't be a stretch, given the huge bet Google is making that it can create intelligent digital assistants for billions of people by putting Google's computer brain to work for you via Google Now. The service, which Google this week expanded to iOS users, is about far more than one-upping Siri in the battle for digital assistants. Google is angling to maintain its top position in search as people leave the desktop and search on mobile and wearable devices."

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How to Buy a Laptop | PCMag.com

How to Buy a Laptop | PCMag.com: "One size fits all? Just the opposite: If there's one thing that characterizes the laptop market, it's the array of sizes and styles to choose from—flyweights that barely tip the scale at 2.5 pounds, lap-crushing behemoths of 10 pounds or more, and everything in between."

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How to View Spreadsheets Side-by-Side in Separate Windows in Excel 2013

How to View Spreadsheets Side-by-Side in Separate Windows in Excel 2013: "Previous versions of Excel have had an option for viewing two spreadsheets side-by-side. However, Excel 2013 now makes it easier by allowing you to snap each spreadsheet (opened in separate windows) to each side of the screen."

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How to Install Ubuntu Linux on Your Chromebook with Crouton

How to Install Ubuntu Linux on Your Chromebook with Crouton: "Chromebooks aren’t “just a browser” — they’re Linux laptops. You can easily install a full Linux desktop alongside Chrome OS and instantly switch between the two with a hotkey — no rebooting necessary."

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Make your old iPhone run like new | How To - CNET

Make your old iPhone run like new | How To - CNET: "My friend is convinced that the slowing of his iPhone 4S is part of a vast Apple conspiracy. I'm not completely persuaded.
I mean, sure Apple has sent out updates to iOS that are arguably a step in the wrong direction, like that whole Apple Maps fiasco. But I believe the main culprit for decreasing smartphone performance (from any phone) is software cruft. Sometimes, you just have to do a little housekeeping."

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iPhone 1: Beginners (iOS 6)

iPhone 1: Beginners (iOS 6): "The iPhone is a revolutionary device thanks to its user-friendly interface and sleek minimalist design – but that doesn’t mean it’s always straightforward. Many of the iPhone’s advanced or lesser-used features are hidden away and Apple don’t always do the greatest job of filling you in. This beginners guide hopes to help point these features out."

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One antivirus program is better than two | PCWorld

One antivirus program is better than two | PCWorld: "Running two antivirus programs simultaneously is a bit like mixing a fine, vintage Cabernet with breakfast cereal. Each is good on its own right, but the combination may have unpleasant effects."

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Reinstall Windows on a new-to-you, used computer | PCWorld

Reinstall Windows on a new-to-you, used computer | PCWorld: "Cydney Bulger bought a used computer that came with unwanted programs and content. What's the best way to make it like new?

Almost every major-brand Windows PC from the last decade came with a built-in restoration tool. This is usually a partition on the hard drive that contains an image backup of the hard drive's contents when it left the factory."

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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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Google launches Google Now for iPhone and iPad

Google launches Google Now for iPhone and iPad: "When Google first announced Google Now, lots of people called it a “Siri rival.” The two services do have some overlap, but Google Now is much more than a sassy personal assistant. Like Google itself, Now is all about using data to provide the answers you’re looking for – whether you’ve asked or not. Today iPhone users can finally get in on the Google Now fun."

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Free and easy way to speed up your computer - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads

Free and easy way to speed up your computer - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads: "Just like your garage, your car and your house, your computer naturally gets cluttered and messy over time. I'm not talking about a physical mess, although that can be a problem as well. No, I'm talking about digital dirt."

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How to Make a Movie With Your Smartphone - Slideshow from PCMag.com

How to Make a Movie With Your Smartphone - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Smartphone screens have been acting as mobile multiplexes for a while, but now they're starting to be used on the other side of the curtain—to make real movies."

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