Spend 20 bucks, build yourself an adjustable standing desk in 20 minutes — www.pcworld.com — Readability

Spend 20 bucks, build yourself an adjustable standing desk in 20 minutes — www.pcworld.com — Readability: "You probably know that sitting on your butt all day isn’t good for you, but you might not realize just how bad it is. According to one frightening study, people who spent more than 11 hours per day in a chair were 40 percent more likely to die within the next three years, compared with those who sat for 4 hours."

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When Windows breaks: How to fix it, piece by piece — www.pcworld.com — Readability

When Windows breaks: How to fix it, piece by piece — www.pcworld.com — Readability: "Windows is so customizable, it’s tempting to tinker. Don’t like Internet Explorer’s default feel? There are settings for that! Hate the way Windows 8’s Ribbon UI looks? Tweak away! And if you’re feeling truly adventurous, a veritable universe of change awaits within the easy-to-bork Windows registry."

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When Windows breaks: How to fix it, piece by piece — www.pcworld.com — Readability

When Windows breaks: How to fix it, piece by piece — www.pcworld.com — Readability: "Windows is so customizable, it’s tempting to tinker. Don’t like Internet Explorer’s default feel? There are settings for that! Hate the way Windows 8’s Ribbon UI looks? Tweak away! And if you’re feeling truly adventurous, a veritable universe of change awaits within the easy-to-bork Windows registry."

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Speed up a slow PC without buying new hardware — www.pcworld.com — Readability

Speed up a slow PC without buying new hardware — www.pcworld.com — Readability: "Gamersim17 complains that his PC is "moving extremely slowly and not performing like it should." He asked the Desktops forum for advice.

If a once-fast computer has slowed to a crawl, you can't really blame the hardware. Sure, you may be able to improve speed by adding RAM, upgrading the CPU, or replacing the hard drive with an SSD. But none of those solutions--all of which cost money--address the underlying problem. Your hardware isn't underpowered. It's overloaded."

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Amazon Prime announces new original comedy series, really wants to be Netflix — www.techhive.com — Readability

Amazon Prime announces new original comedy series, really wants to be Netflix — www.techhive.com — Readability: "Last minute mom gift facilitator Amazon has just announced that it will debut two new original comedy series this month: political satire Alpha House and Silicon Valley start-up send-up Betas.

Alpha House features John Goodman and is written by Doonesbury cartoonist Gary Trudeau. The series follows the adventures of a group of Republican senators who rent a house together in Washington, DC. Betas follows four young friends as they attempt to launch a new social networking app. Alpha House will debut on November 15 and Betas will follow on November 22."

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How The Internet Has Revitalized Legitimate Work At Home Jobs — www.makeuseof.com — Readability

How The Internet Has Revitalized Legitimate Work At Home Jobs — www.makeuseof.com — Readability: "Do  you think that earning money online is just a scam? Think that people who say they “work online” are just making up an excuse to stay home all day? Well we’ve found two professionals who work exclusively online, and make a comfortable living doing it."

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How to Buy a Wireless Router | PCMag.com

How to Buy a Wireless Router | PCMag.com: "Fact: Selecting the right wireless router can be a challenge. Businesses often spend thousands of dollars to hire wireless networking professionals to perform site surveys to determine the best equipment and means to deploy a wireless network. Small wonder, then, that home and small business users can feel frustrated about purchasing, setting up, and maintaining a wireless router and their own wireless networks!"

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How to use Google Search's new features in iOS | How To - CNET

How to use Google Search's new features in iOS | How To - CNET: "Google Now for iOS isn't quite on par with its Android counterpart, but it's getting very close -- especially after yesterday's release of the updated Google Search app.
In case you're unfamiliar with it, Google Now integrates with the Search app to provide you custom, personalized information, everything from local weather to sports scores to traffic reports -- and now, reminders. This data appears on cards when you swipe up from the main Google-search screen."

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