Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update Review & Rating | PCMag.com

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update Review & Rating | PCMag.com: "The Windows 8.1 Update released at Microsoft Build on April 2 can be viewed as both a step backward and a step forward for Microsoft's vision of a hybrid OS that's equally comfortable on tablets, slates, laptops, and desktops. In the first version of its daring two-in-one OS bet, the company put nearly all the focus on the touch interface. With this update, mouse and keyboard users finally get the attention they've been clamoring for."



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8 Geeky Ways To Customize Windows To Your Needs

8 Geeky Ways To Customize Windows To Your Needs: "Whether you’re a tech guru or you feel as if you’re hardly getting by on your computer, customizing Windows is for everyone. That’s right – even if you don’t feel as though you’re the “tech savvy” type, you should customize Windows. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance it’ll help you navigate your computer better. And thanks to the Internet, you don’t have to figure these customizations out yourself – we’ve covered a significant portion of them right here on MakeUseOf."



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Bypass Georestrictions By Changing Your Smartphone's DNS Settings

Bypass Georestrictions By Changing Your Smartphone's DNS Settings: "DNS tunneling services allow you to access geo-restricted services just by changing your DNS server. In other words, you can watch American Netflix or Hulu by changing one setting. Services like UnoDNS and Unblock-Us aren’t just for your computer. They’ll work on smartphones, tablets, and even game consoles."



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10 Great Ways to Save Time & Money And Get Great Results From Your DSLR

10 Great Ways to Save Time & Money And Get Great Results From Your DSLR: "When you are doing something you love, time and money doesn’t really matter. Now, go and tell that to someone who wants to join a photography class. The good ones cost good shekels.
Photography is an expensive hobby, and it doesn’t get easier on the pocket as you graduate upwards with better skills. Don’t worry, the Internet is a burgeoning school for learning photography thanks to the trigger-happiness around the world."



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Wi-Fi speeds are about to triple - Apr. 4, 2014

Wi-Fi speeds are about to triple - Apr. 4, 2014: "At the moment, Wi-Fi networks can only serve one device at a time, cycling quickly among different users. That creates slower speeds for everyone when more devices connect to the network."



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Battery Tech Aims to Charge Your Phone in 30 Seconds | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Battery Tech Aims to Charge Your Phone in 30 Seconds | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "Finding the time to charge your phone on the go can be just as frustrating as watching your battery drain. But Israeli company Store Dot has a solution."



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Why You Should Ditch Windows XP Now | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Why You Should Ditch Windows XP Now | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "For the tech-savvy, this is a non-issue. You've said goodbye to XP, which first launched in 2001, and embraced a more modern OS, like Windows 7 or Windows 8. But March data from Net Applications showed that XP is still the second most popular operating system around the globe, with 27.69 percent of the market. So there are more than a few devices out there that need an upgrade—and fast."



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