Focus! 4 Best Tools To Temporarily Block Facebook & Co

Focus! 4 Best Tools To Temporarily Block Facebook & Co: "At best, you might describe it as a compulsive distraction. At worst, it may be a full-blown addiction – a problem that can be symptomatic of deeper issues, such as Internet addiction, smartphone addiction, and more. When you find yourself lacking in digital willpower, sometimes the answer is to block the distractions altogether."



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Are Old Hard-Drives Safe to Take Apart?

Are Old Hard-Drives Safe to Take Apart?: "Taking the occasional piece of old hardware apart can be fun and educational at the same time, but should you be worried that the hardware in question may contain hazardous materials? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to a worried reader’s question."



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Leaked screenshots show a brand new look for Gmail | PCWorld

Leaked screenshots show a brand new look for Gmail | PCWorld: "I’ll be honest—I’m not a big fan of Gmail’s Web interface. It’s clumsy, it’s awkward, and it takes quite a bit of getting used to. But if a set of apparently leaked screenshots are any indication, Google might be about to update Gmail in a big way.

The images, which Geek.com published on Friday, reportedly show an in-the-works version of Gmail’s Web interface, along with a number of new features."



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▶ When Tech Support calls you | PCWorld

▶ When Tech Support calls you | PCWorld: "Diane Shotbolt received a call from an alleged tech support person who “wanted me to make changes to my computer.” She asked for my advice.

If there are people monitoring your computer, and there probably are, they’re not doing it to provide tech support. In fact, they don’t want you to know that they’re watching you."



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Pocket : 7 Tools to Make Android Compatible with Apple Gear

Pocket : 7 Tools to Make Android Compatible with Apple Gear: "Although Apple has always intended for their products to form a closed ecosystem, a lot of people have Android phones and want to use them with Apple products. From streaming video to syncing music and contacts, these apps make it a breeze."



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Why You Shouldn't Trust App Ratings on Google Play

Why You Shouldn't Trust App Ratings on Google Play: "You need a new camera app; you open Google Play and find 50. Naturally, you install the highest-rated one. Guess what? You just got tricked. Google Play’s rating system is broken beyond repair, and you need to understand the details to make informed decisions about the apps you install."



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Readers' Choice Awards 2014: Tablets and Ebook Readers | PCMag.com

Readers' Choice Awards 2014: Tablets and Ebook Readers | PCMag.com: "This month's PCMag Readers' Choice Award survey tackles tablets and ebook readers: the Goldilocks devices."



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