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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