Text Anywhere off-the-grid satellite messaging lets you text ... anywhere

Text Anywhere off-the-grid satellite messaging lets you text ... anywhere: "Touted as a simpler, subscription-free alternative to the Delorme inReach, the Text Anywhere is a portable, satellite-powered hot spot that adds virtually unlimited text-messaging range to your phone. If your work or play takes you to remote regions of the world out of mobile phone range, this device can keep you in touch with the folks back in civilization."

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On Air: Set Up Your Own Online Broadcast

On Air: Set Up Your Own Online Broadcast:

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Run an old program on a new PC | PCWorld

Run an old program on a new PC | PCWorld: "hat's a pretty old game. Realistically, there are limits on how long you can keep using old software. Eventually, operating system designers have to choose between backward compatibility and future capabilities."

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Learn which startup programs are safe to remove | PCWorld

Learn which startup programs are safe to remove | PCWorld: "The longer you run your computer, the more clutter it accumulates. This takes the form of programs you no longer need, bloatware you never wanted in the first place, and/or adware you didn't intend to install.

The result: slow booting, slow operation, slow everything.

To improve the situation, you can uninstall unwanted, unneeded programs. And if you're a little more tech-savvy, you can venture into msconfig to prevent system-dragging software from running at startup."

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How to fix your PC's worst annoyances | PCWorld

How to fix your PC's worst annoyances | PCWorld: "They say it’s the little things that count, and that goes doubly so for PCs. Modern-day computers have enough processing power to cure diseases and crunch your monthly budget numbers without breaking a sweat—but none of that matters if you’re so annoyed by interface quirks and little irritations that merely sending email is an exercise in frustration."

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How to clean and secure your browser like a pro | PCWorld

How to clean and secure your browser like a pro | PCWorld: "The Internet runs on ads, but when you see them in your browser, your first instinct should be to run the other way—fast. The lion’s share of the Internet is wallpapered with tacky ads that invite you to “Lose 15 lbs. with this 1 weird tip” and load your browser with spyware in the process. In other corners of the Web, you might download a free game or a piece of music from an untrustworthy site, ending up with malicious adware that hitched a ride along with it."

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13 awesome science apps to express your inner nerd | TechHive

13 awesome science apps to express your inner nerd | TechHive: "A thirst for knowledge: Check. A solid understanding of the scientific method: Check. A full-blown lab: Ruh-roh! But fear not, aspiring scientists—solving nature’s great mysteries no longer requires access to a full supply of beakers, Bunsen burners, and petri dishes."

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How to Password Protect Files and Folders With Encryption

How to Password Protect Files and Folders With Encryption: "Whether you want to store sensitive data on a USB drive, securely email it, or just add an additional layer of security on your hard drive, there are a variety of ways to protect your files with a password."

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