OTT Explains Sending Money Through Gmail

OTT Explains Sending Money Through Gmail: "If you’re a Gmail user, you may have noticed a new money sign icon at the bottom of the compose window when writing a new email. Hovering over the icon, you see that you can “attach money” to the email! Sounds pretty cool right? So how does it actually work? Is it really free and do you need to have a Google account to receive the money?"

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Why You Should No Longer Be Using Windows XP

Why You Should No Longer Be Using Windows XP: "Even though Windows XP was released way back in 2001, it’s still a pretty great operating system. It’s stable, has a Start button and gets the job done. That’s why there are literally hundreds of millions of computers that still have it installed. It’s so popular, in fact, that it’s the second most installed operating system in the world, only a little bit behind Windows 7."

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Tips & Tricks to Speed Up Your Computer - News - Bubblews

Tips & Tricks to Speed Up Your Computer - News - Bubblews: "Tips & Tricks to Speed Up Your Computer
After a computer for a while, we all have an opinion that seems to be slower than when you bought it. This is often because we are unable to perform simple tasks of cleaning each team must do. By spending a few minutes with these tasks, the speed of your computer system can be improved."

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Extend Your Wi-Fi Range With a Parabolic Reflector | PCWorld

Extend Your Wi-Fi Range With a Parabolic Reflector | PCWorld: "
robertstrohmeyer
09/18/2008 08:53 AM PDT

Hi MicTig. Thanks for the great question. The answer to that depends on the layout of the space you're using the router in. Reflectors like this are useful in situations where you have a long, narrow space, such as a ranch-style home or a narrow apartment. By focusing the signal in a single direction, you can increase the range in that direction while reducing the amount of radio waves that escape in undesired directions. Naturally, if your router were placed in the center of your workspace, reflectors like this would be unhelpful."

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Extend your Wi-Fi network throughout the house | PCWorld

Extend your Wi-Fi network throughout the house | PCWorld: "Extending a Wi-Fi network can be as easy as playing with cardboard and tape, or as difficult as rewiring your house. It all depends how big a boost you need, and how much time and money you're willing to devote to the task.

Here are three ways to increase your signal's range.

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How to share an Internet connection with your neighbors...and why you shouldn't

How to share an Internet connection with your neighbors...and why you shouldn't: "You can do this, and depending on your homes' geography, it might even be relatively easy. I'm going to tell you how to do it, but I'm also going to tell you why you probably shouldn't.

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If your router's Wi-Fi signal is powerful enough to be accessible throughout your neighbor's home--or if their router's signal is powerful enough throughout yours--the logistics are easy. All you have to do is share the Wi-Fi password."

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The first 6 things you need to do with your new Android tablet | Tablets - CNET Reviews

The first 6 things you need to do with your new Android tablet | Tablets - CNET Reviews: "So you now have an Android tablet. Congrats. Android tablets are arguably -- some would say inarguably -- the most versatile tablets you can buy. However, after you've gone through the initial setup but before you begin actual normal use of your shiny new portable device, there are a few things -- six things, in fact -- you'll want to take care of."

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Channel Master DVR+ - Video Players and Recorders - CNET Reviews

Channel Master DVR+ - Video Players and Recorders - CNET Reviews: "t's a familiar story. Cord-cutters give up their cable subscription to shed the ever-increasing monthly fee, only to find that the best alternatives to record free, over-the-air TV, such as the TiVo Roamio and Aereo, require -- you guessed it -- another monthly fee.

The new Channel Master DVR+ ($250) is looking to become the over-the-air recording solution for subscription-phobic cord-cutters. Most DVRs charge a monthly fee for electronic program guide (EPG) data, but the DVR+ provides that info, supplied by Rovi, for free."

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How to Turn Your Kindle Fire Into a Totally Kid-Friendly Tablet with FreeTime

How to Turn Your Kindle Fire Into a Totally Kid-Friendly Tablet with FreeTime: "FreeTime is Amazon’s version of parental-controls (tools available on computers and mobile devices that allow parents to restrict and filter content to protect their kids from mature material, stop them from messing around with the device’s settings, and otherwise getting into trouble). FreeTime is, by far, the most sophisticated and comprehensive parental-control suite available for any tablet. FreeTime is available for all Kindle Fire tablets in the HD and HDX lineups."

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Can A Human Fall In Love With A Computer? | Popular Science

Can A Human Fall In Love With A Computer? | Popular Science: "The film Her, which opens across the country this month, tells a love story between a man and some software. It may seem far-fetched, but researchers say it’s plausible. If so inclined, they could stitch together existing systems into one irresistible romance algorithm. Here’s how a lovebot could seduce you."

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How To Make Yourself Disappear Online Completely

How To Make Yourself Disappear Online Completely: "f you’re looking to drop from the Webosphere completely in an attempt to remain anonymous, we can help. The process is arduous and there are several key steps you’ll need to take along the way. But in the end, if you value your online privacy, it’ll be worth it."

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