Microsoft: Surface Pro 3 will replace your laptop - CNET

Microsoft: Surface Pro 3 will replace your laptop - CNET: "Microsoft has officially unveiled the Surface Pro 3, a device aimed at eliminating the "conflict" Microsoft sees between the tablet and laptop.

The device features a 12-inch screen and kickstand, and supports a stylus. In addition, the tablet comes with support for USB 3.0 and Microsoft's popular Type Covers in multiple colors. The Surface Pro 3 features an Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 processor to boost its performance compared to the previous Microsoft slate."



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8 Steam Features You Didn't Know You Had

8 Steam Features You Didn't Know You Had: "You probably think you know how to use Steam pretty well. You shop for your favorite titles, chat with your gaming friends, and manage your library with ease. You know how to find the best prices on games and make the most of Steam’s trading card system. You’re a natural."



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Everything You Need To Know About Ethernet Cables

Everything You Need To Know About Ethernet Cables: " really hate WiFi, and you should too. If you own your own home or your landlord doesn’t mind a few holes in the wall, running gigabit Ethernet around the house is the best thing you can do for a faster computing experience. But what’s all this about Cat 6 or crossover cables? Here’s everything you need to know about Ethernet cabling."



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5 ways to save big money on printer ink | Komando.com

5 ways to save big money on printer ink | Komando.com: "Your printer ink is way, way, way more expensive. Printer ink can range from $13 to $75 an ounce. To bring that home, you could buy more than 2,000 gallons of gas for the cost of a gallon of ink"



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Alternative Keyboard Layouts Explained: Should You Switch to Dvorak or Colemak?

Alternative Keyboard Layouts Explained: Should You Switch to Dvorak or Colemak?: "QWERTY — so-called because the letters at the top-left corner of the keyboard begin with QWERTY — is the most common keyboard layout. But some people think alternative keyboard layouts like Dvorak and Colemak are faster and more efficient."



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The camera on your phone might be the best defense you have | The Verge

The camera on your phone might be the best defense you have | The Verge: "Could your cellphone camera give a boost to cryptography programs that help protect your data? That was the pitch that surfaced in a paper this week from a group of researchers at the University of Geneva. The paper studied the visual noise patterns from the camera on a Nokia smartphone, digging deep enough to track quantum fluctuations (tiny, temporary changes in the amount of energy at a point in space). If used right, those fluctuations could provide a source of perfectly random noise that would make a huge difference in future encryption protocols."



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