Chromecast vs. Apple TV vs. Roku 3: Which media streamer should you buy? | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews

Chromecast vs. Apple TV vs. Roku 3: Which media streamer should you buy? | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews: "Those aren't the only streaming boxes on the market, but they're by far the most popular and for good reason -- they all come in models under $100 and offer a lot of value for your money. While the Roku 3 remains my favorite streamer and a CNET Editors' Choice, it's not necessarily the best choice for every buyer and the Google Chromecast and Apple TV are compelling alternatives."



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Running Linux from USB: Are You Doing It Right?

Running Linux from USB: Are You Doing It Right?: "You’ve probably heard about live Linux environments on USB drives, but did you know that you can also keep data persistent or even do a full install on the USB drive? Here are your three options for carrying Linux in your pocket. Find out which method is best for you."



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4 Things You Can Do To Prevent Panic When Gmail Goes Down

4 Things You Can Do To Prevent Panic When Gmail Goes Down: "t is pretty easy to take Gmail for granted because, like Microsoft Windows or that stray eyelash you can’t seem to get rid of no matter how many times you gouge your own eyes out, it is always there. But when Gmail goes down, it seems like the whole world just stops. Twitter is instantly abuzz with people panicking that Gmail is down and they don’t know what to do. Instead of panicking, here are some things you can try that may make you feel better when Gmail is out of sorts."



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Excel Formulas: Useful Functions You Should Get to Know

Excel Formulas: Useful Functions You Should Get to Know: "In this lesson we’ll discuss categories of functions – what they do and various examples – and to illustrate how they work, we’ll show you several example spreadsheets. We encourage you to follow along by creating your own spreadsheets."



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5 Serious Problems with HTTPS and SSL Security on the Web

5 Serious Problems with HTTPS and SSL Security on the Web: "HTTPS, which uses SSL, provides identity verification and security, so you know you’re connected to the correct website and no one can eavesdrop on you. That’s the theory, anyway. In practice, SSL on the web is kind of a mess."



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How do You Find Out the IP Address for a Website?

How do You Find Out the IP Address for a Website?: "Whether you are in it just for a bit of geeky fun, or are seriously wanting to know the answer, how do you find out the IP address for a website? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post looks at the answer, and how to know if more than one website is bound to the same IP address.

Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites."



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▶ If we show you how to back up your PC for free, will you finally do it? | PCWorld

▶ If we show you how to back up your PC for free, will you finally do it? | PCWorld: "If we show you how to back up your PC for free, will you finally do it? Beyond simple hard drive failure, your PC could fall prey to user error or all sorts of nefarious malware. The only way to ensure that none of your personal files or programs are lost in a catastrophe is to back up everything regularly."



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How to clean up the mess left by browser toolbars | PCWorld

How to clean up the mess left by browser toolbars | PCWorld: "You would think that in 2014, we'd have put all the web shenanigans of the 1990s and early aughts behind us, but you'd be wrong—at least for Windows users. Download a desktop app like AVG, Skype, or Vuze and these programs will try to sneak toolbars onto your system or change your default home page and browser. Yuck."



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▶ How to protect your PC in the web's worst neighborhoods | PCWorld

▶ How to protect your PC in the web's worst neighborhoods | PCWorld: "Your data. Your wallet. Your identity. In the darker corners of the internet, it’s all fair game, and disaster could be one unwitting click away. Protect yourself by learning about the web’s most common dangers, and how to avoid them. Also, take some basic steps to make your PC more resistant to harm."



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