How to download Windows 8.1 Preview | PCWorld

How to download Windows 8.1 Preview | PCWorld: "The curious and the thrill-seeking rushed to their PCs as Microsoft unveiled the preview version of Windows 8.1 at its Build 2013 conference Wednesday. It’s free, but not quite anyone can get it yet. Microsoft promises that an ISO version of the preview will be available within the next day, but meanwhile, it’s available only through the Windows store—in other words, to Windows 8 and Windows RT users. Bah humbug! Update: The ISO became available midday Thursday, Pacific time."

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The Roost laptop stand combines hunch-beating height wth ultra-portable design

The Roost laptop stand combines hunch-beating height wth ultra-portable design: "It's no surprise to learn that prolonged use of a laptop is bad for your posture. The solution has long been to use a laptop stand, but many of stands don't provide adequate height, and when it comes time to hit the road, they tend to stay on the desk at home. The Roost is a new take on the laptop stand that aims to address these issues."

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Can Magnets Ruin An SD Card? 6 Common Reasons Why You Can't Use Your SD Card

Can Magnets Ruin An SD Card? 6 Common Reasons Why You Can't Use Your SD Card: "Guess what – magnets can’t ruin your SD cards. Let’s just get that one out in the open. Flash memory just doesn’t work that way! I mean, magnets could work, but it would have to be really, really powerful. Nothing that you have in your household would ruin one, for the record. So yeah, let’s just dispel that myth."

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How to get the Windows 8.1 preview | How To - CNET

How to get the Windows 8.1 preview | How To - CNET: "If you've been screaming from the rooftops for Microsoft to return the Start button to Windows, you're going to be happy. On Wednesday Microsoft unveiled Windows 8.1 at its Microsoft Build conference. The update brings a long list of new features, but most notably, the Start button returns!"

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