Secrets of OS X Mavericks: What You Really Need To Know — www.makeuseof.com — Readability

Secrets of OS X Mavericks: What You Really Need To Know — www.makeuseof.com — Readability: "You probably already know about the major features of the latest, free upgrade for Mac OS X. Here are the hidden ones.

You’ve kept up with the news, and you know about Finder’s tabs, Safari’s new list of shared links and the fix Apple finally provided for users of multiple monitors. You read about App Nap and the other tricks Mavericks uses to extend the battery life of your MacBook, and know that the skeuomorphic tendencies have been stripped from Calendar and Contacts."

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Not All “Viruses” Are Viruses: 10 Malware Terms Explained — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

Not All “Viruses” Are Viruses: 10 Malware Terms Explained — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "Most people seem to call every type of malware a “virus”, but that isn’t technically accurate. You’ve probably heard of many more terms beyond virus: malware, worm, Trojan, rootkit, keylogger, spyware, and more. But what do all these terms mean?"

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The 20 Most Important Keyboard Shortcuts For Windows PCs — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

The 20 Most Important Keyboard Shortcuts For Windows PCs — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "Keyboard shortcuts are practically essential for using any type of PC. They’ll speed up almost everything you do. But long lists of keyboard shortcuts can quickly become overwhelming if you’re just getting started."

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Choosing the best tablet for kids — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Choosing the best tablet for kids — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "As anyone who has ever found sticky little fingerprints on their tablet will know, kids love touchscreen technology. But while you can appease them by installing apps on your device, the time will come when they will want one of their own. With this in mind, (and with Christmas fast approaching) here's the Gizmag guide to the best tablets for kids."

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Amazon discounts Kindle tablets in light of FAA ruling — news.cnet.com — Readability

Amazon discounts Kindle tablets in light of FAA ruling — news.cnet.com — Readability: "Consumers can cut the cost of the Kindle Fire HD tablet to $118 from $139, the Kindle Fire HDX 7 tablet to $195 from $229, and the Kindle e-reader to $59 from $69 from by entering the promo code "ThnksFAA" at checkout. But you'll have to hurry. The deal is good only for Monday, November 4."

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