Pocket : 10 Wrong Ways To Set Up Your Wireless Network

Pocket : 10 Wrong Ways To Set Up Your Wireless Network: "When I turn on a wireless device in my apartment, I immediately find over twenty five wireless networks, all with strong signals. This is an example of how prevalent wireless Internet has become, but some of the networks I can find are not set up properly, making them insecure or unreliable."



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Forget Linux – A Chromebook is the Perfect Replacement for Windows XP

Forget Linux – A Chromebook is the Perfect Replacement for Windows XP: "There are innumerable reasons why users might still be using Windows XP, but ever since Microsoft announced that the operating system would no longer be supported there has been a debate around how its last advocates should proceed. The ceasing of support will unquestionably create problems for people who still rely on the system, and it’s clear that an alternative OS needs to be found – but which one? There are a plentiful number of Linux distributions that can adequately replace the ancient Windows software, and they do have the benefit of not costing users anything to install, but can Google’s Chromebooks also be considered as a valid alternative? We think they can, here’s why…"



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6 Reasons Why You Can’t Move Your Cell Phone To Any Carrier You Want

6 Reasons Why You Can’t Move Your Cell Phone To Any Carrier You Want: "You can buy a laptop or Wi-Fi tablet and use it on Wi-Fi anywhere in the world, so why are cell phones and devices with mobile data not portable between different cellular networks in the same country?"



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Network Security: Windows Defender and a Malware-Free System

Network Security: Windows Defender and a Malware-Free System: "In this second lesson we are going to talk about one of the most confusing security products that are bundled with Windows: Windows Defender."



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10,000 robots coming to Amazon warehouses | The Verge

10,000 robots coming to Amazon warehouses | The Verge: "Amazon intends to increase its robot workforce to 10,000 by the end of 2014. CEO Jeff Bezos revealed the company's plans during a recent shareholder meeting, according to CNN Money. An Amazon spokeswoman noted that the "increase won't change the number of actual people employed." The online retailer currently uses about 1,000 robots in its warehouses. The machines are produced by Kiva Systems, a robot-based material handling company that Amazon acquired for approximately $775 million in 2012."



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Roku Streaming Stick Review and Giveaway

Roku Streaming Stick Review and Giveaway: "The latest rage in media streamers are small form-factor “streaming sticks”. The Chromecast was the first device to create this new category, but it’s no longer the only choice. Roku has made its competing Roku Streaming Stick that is similarly priced and supposedly offers all of the features Roku is known for."



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8 Backup Tools Explained for Windows 7 and 8

8 Backup Tools Explained for Windows 7 and 8: "Backups on Windows can be confusing. Whether you’re using Windows 7 or 8, you have quite a few integrated backup tools to think about. Windows 8 made quite a few changes, too.

You can also use third-party backup software, whether you want to back up to an external drive or back up your files to online storage. We won’t cover third-party tools here — just the ones built into Windows."



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