Convert Chrome tabs to a list to save memory and your sanity - CNET

Convert Chrome tabs to a list to save memory and your sanity - CNET: "By the end of the workday, my Internet research and wanderings leave me with dozens upon dozens of open tabs. This trail of tabs is confusing to navigate and leaves my laptop feeling sluggish. If you use tabs as temporary bookmarks as I do and use Chrome, I suggest you give OneTab a whirl."



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What’s the Difference Between FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS?

What’s the Difference Between FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS?: "Whether you’re formatting an internal drive, external drive, USB flash drive, or SD card, Windows will give you the choice of NTFS, FAT32, and exFAT. The Format dialog in Windows doesn’t explain the difference, so we will."



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Yahoo could become Internet history - CNET

Yahoo could become Internet history - CNET: "A decade and then some past its heyday as an Internet pioneer, Yahoo will spin off its core business after failing to convince people that its products are still worthwhile."



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How to Make Old Programs Work on Windows 10

How to Make Old Programs Work on Windows 10: "Most of your Windows applications should just work on Windows 10. If they worked on Windows 7, they’ll almost certainly work on Windows 10. Some older PC applications won’t just work, but there are many ways to get them working again."



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10 Common Misconceptions About Wireless Networks

10 Common Misconceptions About Wireless Networks: "Most of us don’t know our AES from our MIMO. In a world so technical, so jargon-rich, it’s easy to see how networking myths start. Networking isn’t the simplest of things to discuss, and for the average Internet user it’s probably not on their mind at all until their network goes down, or they experience an intrusion"



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How to turn your old tablet into a universal smart home remote - CNET

How to turn your old tablet into a universal smart home remote - CNET: "Have you upgraded your tablet and you're old one is languishing in a drawer? Or maybe you tossed your tablet to the side in favor of a big-screened phone."



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What’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router?

What’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router?: "Many Internet service providers offer combined modem/router units, but a modem isn’t the same thing as a router. Understanding exactly what a modem is is important so you can buy your own modem and stop paying $8-$15 a month to rent one from your Internet service provider."



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Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC Performance the Most?

Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC Performance the Most?: "Is your PC running slow? Maybe you’ve tried optimization software and investigated all the common solutions, but nothing seems to be working. In that case, it’s time to upgrade some of your hardware."



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How to Change Your WiFi Network’s Name and Password

How to Change Your WiFi Network’s Name and Password: "our Wi-Fi router comes with a default network name and password, and both are often printed on the router itself. But you can change the name and password to anything you want in just a few clicks."



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True or false? Battery myths that need to die - CNET

True or false? Battery myths that need to die - CNET: "Battery technology may not have changed much in the last couple decades, but common knowledge is even worse."



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How to Install the Google Play Store on Your Amazon Fire Tablet

How to Install the Google Play Store on Your Amazon Fire Tablet: "Amazon’s Fire Tablet normally restricts you to the Amazon Appstore. But the Fire Tablet runs Fire OS, which is based on Android. You can install Google’s Play Store and gain access to every Android app, including Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, Hangouts, and the over one million apps in Google Play."



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An Insider Review of the Windows 10 Fall Update

An Insider Review of the Windows 10 Fall Update: "The first major update to Windows 10 is being rolled out as a cumulative update this month. It delivers a series of user interface (UI) changes, some bug fixes, and several new default settings. Notable improvements include the updated Windows 10 activation and new features to manage storage and find lost devices."



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26 Actually Useful Things You Can Do with Siri

26 Actually Useful Things You Can Do with Siri: "Siri is best known as Apple’s so-called digital personal assistant available on iOS devices like iPhone and iPad. Some might think Siri is only good for looking stuff up, but it can actually do a great deal more."



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Five of the best budget laptops for 2015

Five of the best budget laptops for 2015: "Buying a new laptop can be tough, with countless models to choose from, and many humdrum machines that don't stand out from the crowd. When you consider that today's prices cover a broader-than-ever spectrum, along with the rise of hybrid machines and alternative operating systems, there's more to consider than ever. Let Gizmag lend a hand, with five of the most compelling options in low cost notebooks."



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10 Common Misconceptions About Wireless Networks

10 Common Misconceptions About Wireless Networks: "Most of us don’t know our AES from our MIMO. In a world so technical, so jargon-rich, it’s easy to see how networking myths start. Networking isn’t the simplest of things to discuss, and for the average Internet user it’s probably not on their mind at all until their network goes down, or they experience an intrusion."



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How to Use Google Drive Offline on a Deskop or Mobile Device

How to Use Google Drive Offline on a Deskop or Mobile Device: "If there’s any drawback to using cloud-based services for all your productivity and organization needs, it’s that if you can’t get an Internet connection, you’re basically out of luck.

Thankfully, however, the engineers at Google have thought of a way around this problem and created a setting which will enable you to use their Drive apps and management tools 100 percent offline."



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25 Hidden Chrome Features That Will Make Your Life Easier - PC Mag

25 Hidden Chrome Features That Will Make Your Life Easier - PC Mag: "You can automatically search through many websites without actually going to those sites, as long as they're in your list of search engines (if not, we'll get to that below). "



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5 Ways to Free Up Space on Your Android Device

5 Ways to Free Up Space on Your Android Device: "Android phones and tablets can fill up quickly as you download apps, fill them with media files, and cache data for use offline. Lower-end devices may only include a few gigabytes of storage."



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How to Find and Set Screen Savers on Windows 10

How to Find and Set Screen Savers on Windows 10: "Windows 10 has seemingly removed the ability to set screen savers on your computer. Fret not however, they’re not gone, rather they’ve simply been relegated to a small, hard-to-find control panel."



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How to Configure and Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10

How to Configure and Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10: "If you’re already well on your way to becoming a Windows 10 convert, you might have noticed there have been a few tweaks to the way the taskbar is configured and customized for the average user. And although there haven’t been a huge amount of changes since the days of 8.1, Microsoft has still stuck to same ethos it has with much of the rest of its new flagship operating system: even if it ain’t broke, there’s probably a better way to fix it."



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What’s the Best Antivirus for Windows 10? (Is Windows Defender Good Enough?)

What’s the Best Antivirus for Windows 10? (Is Windows Defender Good Enough?): "Windows 10 won’t hassle you to install an antivirus like Windows 7 did. Since Windows 8, Windows now includes a built-in antivirus named Windows Defender. But is it really the best for protecting your PC — or even just good enough?"



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Windows 10 settings you should change right now video - CNET

Windows 10 settings you should change right now video - CNET:



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The 10 Best Tablets of 2015 | PCMag.com

The 10 Best Tablets of 2015 | PCMag.com: "Looking for something to bridge the gap between laptop and smartphone? Here's what to consider, whether you're looking for Android, Apple, or Windows options, along with ten top-rated tablets that fit the bill."



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Why you need to turn down your TV's sharpness control - CNET

Why you need to turn down your TV's sharpness control - CNET: "If you turn up the sharpness control on your TV, you'll get a sharper picture, right? Nope. In fact, it's the opposite.

Sharpness is found among the basic picture settings on every TV, and its very name seems to encourage you to turn it all the way up. After all, who doesn't want to see the sharpest, clearest most detailed picture possible?"



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Force iPhone to show numerical value for signal strength - CNET

Force iPhone to show numerical value for signal strength - CNET: "If you are a numbers person, you may like this iPhone hack that replaces the five dots in the upper-left corner of your iPhone that indicate the strength of your cellular signal with a numerical value. It does not require you to jailbreak your phone -- all you need to do is jump in and out of the hidden Field Test mode. Here's how:"



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How to Customize Appearance Settings on a Chromebook

How to Customize Appearance Settings on a Chromebook: "Chromebooks and Chrome OS have a full library of fun, funky themes that you can use to spice up your browsing experience. Not only that, but with features like “Surprise Me”, your background wallpaper will continuously rotate through the Google Image archive to give you a fresh image to look at each and every day."



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10 Overlooked New Features in Windows 10

10 Overlooked New Features in Windows 10: "Windows 10 includes some flashy new features like Task View virtual desktops, Cortana, the Edge browser, a Start menu, and apps that run in windows. Here are some of the other, more overlooked improvements."



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How to Create Bootable USB Drives and SD Cards For Every Operating System

How to Create Bootable USB Drives and SD Cards For Every Operating System: "Creating installation media for your operating system of choice used to be simple. Just download an ISO and burn it to CD or DVD. Now we’re using USB drives, and the process is a little different for each operating system."



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How to Clean Install Windows 10

How to Clean Install Windows 10: "The Windows 10 upgrade process drags old files, settings, and programs from your previous Windows system to your new one. Microsoft allows you to get an entirely fresh system by performing a clean install, but the activation process can be a bit confusing."



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How to Tame (and Improve) the iPhone’s Autocorrect Feature

How to Tame (and Improve) the iPhone’s Autocorrect Feature: "Autocorrect is a really handy tool for those moments when you whiff the spelling of a complex word or transpose the letters in a simple one, but autocorrect errors can be extremely frustrating and the system isn’t without shortcomings. Read on as we show you how to whip your iPhone’s autocorrect system into shape (and teach it a new trick or two at the same time)."



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12 of the Biggest PC Myths That Just Won’t Die

12 of the Biggest PC Myths That Just Won’t Die: "Computers are like anything else. Myths and urban legends have built up over time, passed from person to person. Some myths once had a grain of truth, but are no longer true thanks to technological progress."



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Is Windows 10 Backwards Compatible With Your Existing Software?

Is Windows 10 Backwards Compatible With Your Existing Software?: "Microsoft’s Windows 10 seems like a big change. The version number alone is a big leap from Windows 7, and most of the default apps are new-style “universal apps,” not traditional desktop apps."



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When are expensive cables worth it? - CNET

When are expensive cables worth it? - CNET: "There are few things that come in as wide a variety of prices as cables and interconnects. HDMI cables, for instance, can run from $1 to over $1,000 for the same length. USB cables can be similarly cheap or high-end. Speaker cable is even more extreme, from pennies per foot, to hundreds of dollars for the same 12 inches."



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14 Hidden Facebook Features Only Power Users Know - Slideshow from PCMag.com

14 Hidden Facebook Features Only Power Users Know - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Facebook is the principal digital public square of today. Well, it's the principal digital public square for those of a certain age (i.e. post-college, the young'ns aren't into it!) But Zuck & Co's site is still an extremely integral virtual venue and will continue to be for some time."



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You Won’t Be Able to Disable (or Delay) Windows Updates on Windows 10 Home

You Won’t Be Able to Disable (or Delay) Windows Updates on Windows 10 Home: "Microsoft says Windows 10 will be “always up-to-date,” and they mean it. There’s no way to turn Windows Update off. Microsoft says feature updates will be tested on consumer devices before they’re rolled out to business PCs."



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Here’s What’s Different About Windows 10 for Windows 8 Users

Here’s What’s Different About Windows 10 for Windows 8 Users: "Windows 10 isn’t just a big change for Windows 7 users. There have been some major changes in philosophy since Windows 8. Windows 10’s touch interface is now very different and more integrated with the desktop."



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How to Build Your Own PC | PCMag.com

How to Build Your Own PC | PCMag.com: "Computing has changed a lot in the last decade. For many, smartphones have become the go-to method of playing games, staying in touch with friends, and browsing the Web for answers to spur-of-the-moment trivia questions and viewing cat pictures"



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A powerful trick to fix an unstable computer | Komando.com

A powerful trick to fix an unstable computer | Komando.com: "I'm going to start by admitting this isn't the most exciting topic in the world. We're going to be exploring the inner workings of Windows, which any tech will tell you is far from a bundle of laughs."



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You can securely wipe your files, hard drive or SSD with one of these free utilities | PCWorld

You can securely wipe your files, hard drive or SSD with one of these free utilities | PCWorld: "Stoqn Tochev asked about securely erasing sensitive files without destroying everything on his hard drive. I'll discuss SSDs, as well."



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When the time comes, you'll be able to make Windows 10 look like Windows 7 | PCWorld

When the time comes, you'll be able to make Windows 10 look like Windows 7 | PCWorld: "Tom Corbett is considering moving to Windows 10 when the time comes, “but I do want the desktop to look like Windows 7.”"



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HTG Explains: Should You Pay More For a Faster Internet Connection?

HTG Explains: Should You Pay More For a Faster Internet Connection?: "Your Internet service provider probably wants to sell you a faster Internet connection. Pay more money every month and you’ll get faster Internet speeds — sounds simple. But do you even need those speeds, and when would you notice them?"



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Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: How Much Better is a Wired Connection?

Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: How Much Better is a Wired Connection?: "Wi-Fi is obviously more convenient than wired Ethernet cables. But Ethernet still offers advantages — faster speeds, lower latency, and no wireless interference problems."



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15 Can't-Miss Chrome Extensions for Productivity

15 Can't-Miss Chrome Extensions for Productivity: "More Google gold for you! You listed some of your favorite Chrome extensions in one of our recent polls and Dave turned them into a handy list. Today we bring you a few more essential extensions geared toward helping you work better online."



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The Best Games You Can Play with One Hand on Your iPhone

The Best Games You Can Play with One Hand on Your iPhone: "We live in a busy world, one where the luxury of using both your hands to beat the last boss may not always be immediately available. Today we’re showcasing some great games that you can play while you’re busy holding a baby or just trying to stand in the subway without falling over."



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HTG Reviews The Wink Hub: Give Your Smarthome a Brain without Breaking the Bank

HTG Reviews The Wink Hub: Give Your Smarthome a Brain without Breaking the Bank: "Having a home packed with smart devices is great but managing them all in a smooth and unified fashion can be a nightmare: enter the home automation hub. Read on as we field test the Wink Hub and show you how to get your devices working together."



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How to Get a Chrome OS-like Operating System on Any PC

How to Get a Chrome OS-like Operating System on Any PC: "Want to turn any old computer into a Chromebook? Google doesn’t provide official builds of Chrome OS for any old computer, but there are ways you can install the open-source Chromium OS software or a similar operating system."



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3+ Myths Told about Windows that Aren't True (Anymore)

3+ Myths Told about Windows that Aren't True (Anymore): "While the authors at MakeUseOf carry diverse preferences on computer OSes, we’ve written in defense of Windows, explaining why it’s still a viable option in the world of Mac OS X and Chromebooks. Of course, people continue to hate things they don’t prefer using and so stereotypes about Windows persist."



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Wi-Fi vs Ethernet: Which Should You Use and Why?

Wi-Fi vs Ethernet: Which Should You Use and Why?: "The world is going wireless. The lack of clutter and the convenience of being able to connect to the Internet almost anywhere means Wi-Fi is the first choice for anyone who is looking to go online."



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Is an Octa-Core Better than a Quad-Core? Not Always! Android Processors Explained

Is an Octa-Core Better than a Quad-Core? Not Always! Android Processors Explained: "Buying an Android phone can be overwhelming. As if the sheer variety of choices on offer wasn’t difficult enough, manufacturers use jargon that confuses the buyer."



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How Facebook is Killing the Open Web

How Facebook is Killing the Open Web: "The way we use the web is changing. The rise of social networks and apps have created closed silos where people are spending increasing amounts of time, at the expense of the open web."



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What To Do When Your iPhone or iPad Runs Out of Space

What To Do When Your iPhone or iPad Runs Out of Space: "Run out of space and your iPhone will inform you your storage is almost full. You won’t be able to install new apps, take photos, sync media files, install operating system updates, or do anything else that requires space until you make some."



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What to Do When Your Android Phone or Tablet Won’t Turn On

What to Do When Your Android Phone or Tablet Won’t Turn On: "You turn on your Android phone or tablet by pressing its power button — simple. If that button won’t work, your device isn’t necessarily broken — there are ways to bring it back to life."



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How Do You Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Battery?

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Battery?: "Batteries don’t last forever — they only have so many charge cycles. As you use your battery, it will degrade over time and you’ll get less and less battery life from it. Eventually, you’ll want to replace a device’s battery — or get a new device with a new battery."



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▶ 3 surprisingly easy PC repairs you should do yourself | PCWorld

▶ 3 surprisingly easy PC repairs you should do yourself | PCWorld: "PCs can be confusing, even scary at times, but the truth is they shouldn't be. That's especially true when it comes to simple hardware upgrades, repairs, or software fixes.

Sure, you could pay the overpriced techies at Geek Squad to fix your Windows system for you, but why bother? Tech support is often hiding a dirty secret: You could easily do most of this stuff on your own and save yourself some serious money in the process.

To get you started, here are three fixes you should almost never pay someone else to do."



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Bloatware Banished: Windows 10 Eliminates the Need to Ever Reinstall Windows on New PCs

Bloatware Banished: Windows 10 Eliminates the Need to Ever Reinstall Windows on New PCs: "Geeks often immediately reinstall Windows on their new PCs to get a completely clean system. Thanks to a change in Windows 10, you can get a fresh copy of Windows on any PC without downloading an ISO file and reinstalling Windows."



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Microsoft reveals all the editions of Windows 10 | The Verge

Microsoft reveals all the editions of Windows 10 | The Verge: "While Microsoft has not yet revealed an exact date for the Windows 10 launch (other than summer), the software giant is revealing all the editions today that will be made available when the operating system is finalized. Windows 10 Home is what Microsoft calls the "consumer-focused desktop edition."



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Samsung takes another step into Internet of Things

Samsung takes another step into Internet of Things: "SAN FRANCISCO — Four months ago, Samsung Electronics vowed to make the Internet of Things a staple of its $211 billion business. Today, it delivered a key piece."



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Jawbone Up3 review: a feature-packed disappointment

Jawbone Up3 review: a feature-packed disappointment: "Is there room for a $180 health band today that doesn't have a built-in display and is totally reliant on your smartphone? "



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For Venom security flaw, the fix is in: Patch your VM today | ZDNet

For Venom security flaw, the fix is in: Patch your VM today | ZDNet: "That's the good news. The bad news is many of you, even though you may use a QEMU-based hypervisor on your server or for your cloud, think you've nothing to worry about. You do."



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The Best Security Suites for 2015 | PCMag.com

The Best Security Suites for 2015 | PCMag.com: "When you sit down at your computer, security is probably the last thing on your mind. You want to check your email, catch up with friends on social networks, play some games, or maybe buy some goodies online. The problem here is that you actually need security"



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23 Hidden Chrome Features That Will Make Your Life Easier - Slideshow from PCMag.com

23 Hidden Chrome Features That Will Make Your Life Easier - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Browsers have evolved far beyond their original mission of providing one-way windows into the world wide webosphere. Indeed, as more services migrate to the cloud, browsers only reinforce their new role as multi-function boxes of digital magic."



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How to Create a Drop Cap in Word 2013

How to Create a Drop Cap in Word 2013: "A drop cap is a decorative element typically used in documents at the start of a section or chapter. It’s a large capital letter at the beginning or a paragraph or text block that has the depth of two or more lines of normal text."



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Intel Compute Stick Review & Rating | PCMag.com

Intel Compute Stick Review & Rating | PCMag.com: "BY JOEL SANTO DOMINGO
A PC you can fit into the palm of your hand? That's been a pipe dream for most computer manufacturers. But it looks like Intel is setting up to change the technology landscape with its Compute Stick ($150 as tested), a complete Windows 8.1 small-form-factor (SFF) desktop PC that's not that much bigger than a USB flash drive."



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How to Add Hidden Private Channels to Your Roku

How to Add Hidden Private Channels to Your Roku: "Not every Roku channel appears in the channel store. There are quite a few hidden “private channels” you have to go out of your way to find."



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How to Test Your Internet Connection Speed or Cellular Data Speed

How to Test Your Internet Connection Speed or Cellular Data Speed: "How fast is your Internet connection? Sure, your Internet service provider has given you some numbers, and your cellular provider probably says you get blazing fast 4G LTE. But how fast is it, actually?"



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Avoid Junk Piling up on Your Computer with These Strategies

Avoid Junk Piling up on Your Computer with These Strategies: "You’d be surprised at how quickly your computer can get clogged with unnecessary junk. Whether it’s outdated downloads, unused programs or just messy folder structures, keeping things neat and organised will give you peace of mind."



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Apple - iPhone 6 - Tips and Tricks

Apple - iPhone 6 - Tips and Tricks:



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How to Share a Wired Ethernet Internet Connection With All Your Devices

How to Share a Wired Ethernet Internet Connection With All Your Devices: "Wi-Fi hasn’t completely taken over the world yet. Some hotels may offer wired Ethernet connections and spotty or unavailable Wi-Fi, for example. But you can turn that wired Ethernet connection into a Wi-Fi connection all your devices can use."



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How to Turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

How to Turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot: "Windows can turn your laptop (or desktop) into a wireless hotspot, allowing your other devices to connect to it. With Internet Connection Sharing, it can share your Internet connection with those connected devices."



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Spring cleaning: Three ways to increase your computer's performance - CNET

Spring cleaning: Three ways to increase your computer's performance - CNET: "It's something we can all relate to: that dreaded moment when you realize your once super-fast computer is now bogged down by renegade files, programs, and services. I mean, the most exciting part of buying a new PC is the first time you turn it on and experience its amazing speed. "I'm going to be more productive than ever" you exclaim. And then after a few months of usage -- perhaps a few years -- the productivity and computer have both slowed to a crawl."



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How to Share Your Smartphone’s Internet Connection: Hotspots and Tethering Explained

How to Share Your Smartphone’s Internet Connection: Hotspots and Tethering Explained:



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How to Wipe (Securely Erase) Your Devices Before Disposing of or Selling Them

How to Wipe (Securely Erase) Your Devices Before Disposing of or Selling Them: "Be sure to wipe your drives, devices, and anything that potentially contained sensitive files before getting rid of it. Whether you’re disposing of it, selling it, or giving it away — securely erase your data first."



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How to Stream Videos and Music to the TV In Your Hotel Room

How to Stream Videos and Music to the TV In Your Hotel Room: "Hotel rooms still have televisions, and you can put them to use when traveling. Why use your laptop, smartphone, or tablet when you can watch thing son the bigger screen?"



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Everything You Need to Know About Home Networking

Everything You Need to Know About Home Networking: "Setting up a home network is not as hard as you think it is. In fact, if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you a router when you signed up for their services, you probably already have a home network."



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Ultimate Guide to Repairing a Damaged or Corrupt Word File

Ultimate Guide to Repairing a Damaged or Corrupt Word File: "Need to repair or fix a corrupt Word document? Sometimes when opening a Word document, you will give you an error stating that the document cannot be read because it is corrupt or because there is some other problem with the file."



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How to Find Your PC’s Windows Product Key So You Can Reinstall Windows

How to Find Your PC’s Windows Product Key So You Can Reinstall Windows: "ou’ll need a unique product key to reinstall Windows on your PC. This is more confusing than it sounds — you may not be able to re-use the key your computer’s manufacturer used."



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Periscope turns any iPhone user into a live broadcaster

Periscope turns any iPhone user into a live broadcaster: "Not all that long ago, to call yourself a broadcaster you needed the blessing of station executives and pretty smile. But communications technology is advancing quickly. So much so, that anybody with an internet connection can now share their perspective with the world."



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Three things you should know about USB Type-C - CNET

Three things you should know about USB Type-C - CNET: "Whether you're excited about today's news from the Apple event, or you are looking toward the future of USB technology, there's a handful of exciting new features packed in this tiny cable. The MacBook is the first notebook to use the connection, but it's likely we'll see many other devices following suit this year. In the meantime, here are a few things you should know about USB Type-C:"



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Don't Pull a Hillary: 6 Things to Know About Your Work Email Rights | PCMag.com

Don't Pull a Hillary: 6 Things to Know About Your Work Email Rights | PCMag.com: "And this one is about email policies? I have a violent disinterest in this story."



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10 obscure, highly specialized browsers that will make you forget about Chrome, Firefox, and IE | PCWorld

10 obscure, highly specialized browsers that will make you forget about Chrome, Firefox, and IE | PCWorld:



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13 things you need to know about the FCC's Net neutrality regulation - CNET

13 things you need to know about the FCC's Net neutrality regulation - CNET: "Two weeks after voting to preserve the open Internet (also referred to as Net neutrality) the Federal Communications Commission finally released a 400 page document detailing the new rules in all their glory."



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USB Type-C Explained: What It Is and Why You’ll Want it

USB Type-C Explained: What It Is and Why You’ll Want it: "Apple’s new MacBook has a single USB Type-C port, but this isn’t an Apple-only standard. This is a new USB standard, and — given time — it’ll spread to everything that currently uses an older, larger USB connector."



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5 Things You Need to Know About Your iPhone’s Photos App

5 Things You Need to Know About Your iPhone’s Photos App: "Apple’s Photos app saw some changes in iOS 8, and more changes are coming when iCloud Photo Library launches soon. Did you know that your photos app keeps copies of photos you’ve deleted?"



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VIDEO: Microsoft Ditching Internet Explorer for 'Project Spartan' | Video | PCMag.com

VIDEO: Microsoft Ditching Internet Explorer for 'Project Spartan' | Video | PCMag.com: "Microsoft is giving the boot to Internet Explorer —the name, that is. The software giant said this week that there will be a Web browser baked into Windows 10 but it won't be called IE."



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VIDEO: Microsoft Ditching Internet Explorer for 'Project Spartan' | Video | PCMag.com

VIDEO: Microsoft Ditching Internet Explorer for 'Project Spartan' | Video | PCMag.com: "Microsoft is giving the boot to Internet Explorer —the name, that is. The software giant said this week that there will be a Web browser baked into Windows 10 but it won't be called IE."



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How to Reduce Your iPhone’s Cellular Data Usage

How to Reduce Your iPhone’s Cellular Data Usage: "Not everyone has unlimited cellular data. If you find yourself going over your cellular data allowance and paying overage charges or getting throttled, you can make your iPhone use less data."



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How to boost your WiFi speed by choosing the right channel | ExtremeTech

How to boost your WiFi speed by choosing the right channel | ExtremeTech: "If you’ve ever poked around your WiFi router’s settings, you’ve probably seen the word channel. Most routers have their channel set to Auto, but I’m sure that a most of us have looked through that list of a dozen or so channels and wondered what they are, and more importantly, which of the channels are faster than the others. Well, I’m happy to report that some channels are indeed much faster — but that doesn’t mean you should go ahead and recklessly change them. Read on to find out more about 802.11 channels, interference, and the massive difference between 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi."



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How to Check Your Internet Speed | PCMag.com

How to Check Your Internet Speed | PCMag.com: "Is your ISP delivering the data speeds you were promised? Is there even a way to find out? Should you just take their word for it? The answer to these three questions respectively are "we'll see," "YEP!, " and "HELL NO!""



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The 10 Best Wireless Routers - PC Mag

The 10 Best Wireless Routers - PC Mag: "A wireless router is the hub of your home or business network, delivering a single Internet connection to other devices on the network, through either wired Ethernet or a wireless connection. Some routers, targeted at novice users, are easy to set up, while others take a little more know-how. Routers also vary in the throughput they can manage, depending on the antenna configuration and the hardware inside."



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Fastest ISPs: United States - The Fastest ISPs of 2014 | PCMag.com

Fastest ISPs: United States - The Fastest ISPs of 2014 | PCMag.com: "There's no question, the United States lags way, way behind many other countries in the world when it comes to Internet speeds. Ookla's own Net Index country list rates the U.S. at No. 25 out of 194 countries as of press time (based on a national average download speed of 29.0 Mbps). But guess what everybody? That's a huge improvement over last year's 19.1 Mbps, when the U.S. came in at No. 31 on the Net Index list."



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Use Kindle Family Library to Share Purchased eBooks With Family Members

Use Kindle Family Library to Share Purchased eBooks With Family Members: "Are you in a relationship with someone who has their own Amazon account? Link your accounts together and share purchased Kindle ebooks, audiobooks, and apps. You can add up to four child profiles, too."



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HTG Reviews the Amped Wireless TAP-EX Wi-Fi Extender: Beefy Power on the 2.4Ghz Band

HTG Reviews the Amped Wireless TAP-EX Wi-Fi Extender: Beefy Power on the 2.4Ghz Band: "€Wireless extenders are a dime a dozen, but the TAP-EX stands out in one area: raw power. This unassuming little piece of networking hardware pumps out 800 mW of signal amplifying juice. Read on as we put it through the paces and determine if that’s worth the price of admission."



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Google Chrome Includes 5 Browser Plug-ins, and Here’s What They Do

Google Chrome Includes 5 Browser Plug-ins, and Here’s What They Do: "Google wants to get rid of browser plug-ins, but they’re bundling quite a few with Chrome itself. On a clean install, you’ll see at least five different browser plug-ins, from the Widevine Content Decryption Module to Native Client.

These plug-ins all use Chrome’s PPAPI (Pepper API) plug-in architecture, which is more modern and sandboxed. The old NPAPI plug-in architecture, still used in Firefox, is being ripped out of Chrome by September 2015."



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How (and Why) to Use Vertical, Tree Style Tabs in Your Web Browser

How (and Why) to Use Vertical, Tree Style Tabs in Your Web Browser: "There’s a dedicated community of browser users who consider a vertical tab bar, or tree-style tabs, to be an essential feature. If you use a large number of browser tabs, this can be a lifesaver.

More simply, a vertical tab bar works well on modern wide-screen displays. Why put all the tabs at the top of the window when there’s more space on the side of the screen for them?"



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Use Siri to find a lost iPhone's owner - CNET

Use Siri to find a lost iPhone's owner - CNET: "Suppose you're strolling through the park one day (say, in the merry, merry month of May) when you spot a phone lying in the grass. Upon closer inspection, it's an iPhone -- and, like all phones should be, it's locked."



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Interactive intent modelling gives SciNet the edge over other search engines

Interactive intent modelling gives SciNet the edge over other search engines: "Google may be dominant in the battle of the search engines, but its ever-evolving page rank algorithm and straightforward list of results don't always get you the information you want – especially when you're not sure precisely what keywords to use."



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Why You Should Never Sign a Cell Phone Contract Again

Why You Should Never Sign a Cell Phone Contract Again: "Like rocket science and high school relationships, cell phone plans are complicated for a reason. Two-year contract or early-upgrade plan? Month-to-month or pay-as-you-go? Individual or shared data?"



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How to Quickly Transfer Your Files and Settings to a New PC (or Mac)

How to Quickly Transfer Your Files and Settings to a New PC (or Mac): "Migrating your files, settings, and programs to a new PC can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re not completely organized. These tools and simple tips will help you get started.

This process will be simple if you’re already creating regular backups. If everything’s scattered all over your old PC, you could lose it if your hard drive dies or you have another computer problems. Backups are essential."



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Improve your HDTV's picture - for free! | One Page | Komando.com

Improve your HDTV's picture - for free! | One Page | Komando.com: "You've thought long and hard about it and you've finally got your brand new HDTV. Congratulations! (Or, if you're in the market for a new HDTV, click here for my HDTV buying guide.) A current 1080p, 16x9 HD screen is light years beyond the typical 19-inch tube screen TV from just a few years ago, right? But regardless how great that screen looks at the TV store, many buyers are in for a rude surprise when they get home."



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AirDrop 101: Easily Send Content Between Nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs

AirDrop 101: Easily Send Content Between Nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs: "AirDrop allows you to quickly and easily send links, photos, files, and more content between nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Just open up the Share panel and tap a nearby device."



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▶ Wi-Fi triage: 5 common solutions to your wireless woes | PCWorld

▶ Wi-Fi triage: 5 common solutions to your wireless woes | PCWorld: "Wi-Fi is the most wonderful home convenience—except for when it isn’t. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a mental checklist on hand for common issues that might be causing the problem when your Wi-Fi checks out.

Everybody has their own favorite way of handling Wi-Fi problems, but here’s mine."



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Find and Enjoy Netflix Content Faster with Flix Plus

Find and Enjoy Netflix Content Faster with Flix Plus: "If you watch a lot of Netflix, Flix Plus provides a veritable Swiss Army knife of improvements to the entire browsing and watching experience. Read on as we highlight the myriad of reasons why it’s foolish to watch Netflix without it."



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How to Delete Old Facebook Friend Requests

How to Delete Old Facebook Friend Requests: "If you’ve had a Facebook account for years, you might have sent out quite a few friend requests when you first opened your account. Not all of those requests were likely answered. That’s all right, because you can go through your pending requests and delete them."



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Net neutrality a reality: FCC votes to bring Internet under utility-style rules - CNET

Net neutrality a reality: FCC votes to bring Internet under utility-style rules - CNET: "In a 3-2 vote, the agency decides to apply the same rules that govern telephone service to broadband, with the hope that it ensures the fair and equal treatment of all traffic on the Internet."



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Internet Speed Test - CNET

Internet Speed Test - CNET:



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5 Things You Need to Know About Your iPhone’s Photos App

5 Things You Need to Know About Your iPhone’s Photos App: "Apple’s Photos app saw some changes in iOS 8, and more changes are coming when iCloud Photo Library launches soon. Did you know that your photos app keeps copies of photos you’ve deleted?"



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How You and Your Neighbors Are Making Each Other’s Wi-Fi Worse (and What You Can Do About It)

How You and Your Neighbors Are Making Each Other’s Wi-Fi Worse (and What You Can Do About It): "Wi-Fi networks interfere with each other. Older Wi-Fi standards are even worse about this, so your old Wi-Fi hardware isn’t just hurting your network — it’s interfering with your neighbors, too.

All that interference is bad for everyone’s network, even yours. Unless you live out in the country with no one else around, this is something you need to think about."



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Take Control of Your Smartphone’s Automatic Photo Uploads

Take Control of Your Smartphone’s Automatic Photo Uploads: "Modern smartphones and cloud photo services want to automatically upload every single photo you take to the cloud. But you don’t always want to save every photo forever on those remote servers."



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Uninstall (or Disable) Your Browser Plug-ins to Make Your Browser More Secure

Uninstall (or Disable) Your Browser Plug-ins to Make Your Browser More Secure: "Browser plug-ins are the biggest target on your computer. Java is a gaping security hole, but Flash has seen a stream of 0-day attacks recently. There’s even been an increase in attacks against Silverlight"



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ChargeTech promises to cut your smartphone's charge time in half

ChargeTech promises to cut your smartphone's charge time in half: "ChargeAll’s ChargeTech is a convenient adapter that promises to charge your gadgets significantly faster than stock alternatives. It’s small, allows you to power up two devices at once, and comes in a car charger variant. The company is also in the process of crowdfunding what it claims is the thinnest and lightest iPhone 6 battery case around."



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Netflix's Plans to Take Over the World | Motherboard

Netflix's Plans to Take Over the World | Motherboard: "Netflix’s end-of-quarter shareholder letter was releas​ed this week, detailing how the streaming leader fared at the end of 2014. Along with good financial news for the company’s investors—they ended the year with a posted revenue of $1.48 billion, compared to $1.18 billion during the same quarter in 2013—the letter offered some intriguing (and sometimes, candid) tidbits about the company’s secret to success and plans for world domination."



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4 Ways to View Your Laptop or Desktop’s Screen on Your TV

4 Ways to View Your Laptop or Desktop’s Screen on Your TV: "Mirroring your laptop or desktop PC’s display on your TV is actually pretty simple, assuming you know what you’re doing. There are several ways to do this, both wired and wirelessly.

The wired methods are the most reliable, although they’ll need an HDMI cable — and possibly an adapter for your computer. Wireless methods can work well, too — they just aren’t perfect."



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How To Set Up A VPN (And Why It's A Good Idea To Use One)

How To Set Up A VPN (And Why It's A Good Idea To Use One): "Do you know what a VPN is? Do you know what it does? We’ve covered the best VPNs here at MakeUseOf, and you definitely need to take a look at that.
So you know which VPN services are out there, but wouldn’t you like to know how to set one up? Well don’t worry, because this handy infographic will provide you with a quick guide for setting one up, and it even explains exactly why you’d want to."



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How to Remove the Awful ShopperPro Adware / Malware

How to Remove the Awful ShopperPro Adware / Malware: "We were testing out our theory that all freeware download sites are awful when we got infected with the ShopperPro adware, which just completely takes over your entire browser window with obnoxious ads, redirects Amazon links to some shady site, and is awful. Here’s how to remove it."



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The Mouse-Box fits a whole PC inside a mouse

The Mouse-Box fits a whole PC inside a mouse: "We've seen plenty of compact PCs in the past, but few as tiny as the Mouse-Box. This new invention from a team of Polish engineers packs a fully-functioning computer into a mouse that you can hold in your hand. All you need to add is a screen and a keyboard and you're ready to start work, get online or launch a presentation. The Mouse-Box is currently at the prototype stage and its makers are looking for funding to bring it to production."



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10 essential apps for your tablet | Komando.com

10 essential apps for your tablet | Komando.com: "The thing that makes tablets really useful is the apps. Unfortunately, there are literally millions of apps available. Fear not! I've done the research for you, and am bringing you the apps that every tablet owner needs to install. By the way, these apps are also great for your smartphone."



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Which Antivirus Offers the Best Protection? AV-Test Reports

Which Antivirus Offers the Best Protection? AV-Test Reports: "If you count both major players and smaller companies, you'll find dozens of antivirus products available. Which one should you choose to protect your own PCs? If you were choosing between different cars, you could take test drives, see how each suits your needs. But you wouldn't want to test drive an antivirus using live malware! Fortunately, independent labs like AV-Test Institute do the necessary research for you. The latest report from this lab helps identify the best antivirus products"



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How to Troubleshoot Common Google Chromecast Issues

How to Troubleshoot Common Google Chromecast Issues: "Most users have a smooth and trouble free experience with the Google Chromecast, but when it misbehaves the experience quickly goes from flawless to nearly unusable. Read on as we highlight the simply tweaks and fixes you can apply to get an underperforming Chromecast zipping along again."



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Hard disk reliability examined once more: HGST rules, Seagate is alarming | Ars Technica

Hard disk reliability examined once more: HGST rules, Seagate is alarming | Ars Technica: "A year ago we got some insight into hard disk reliability when cloud backup provider Backblaze published its findings for the tens of thousands of disks that it operated. Backblaze uses regular consumer-grade disks in its storage because of the cheaper cost and good-enough reliability, but it also discovered that some kinds of disks fared extremely poorly when used 24/7."



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Windows 10: Microsoft aims for Windows everywhere | The Download Blog - CNET Download.com

Windows 10: Microsoft aims for Windows everywhere | The Download Blog - CNET Download.com: "Microsoft's event introduced the next OS for PC and mobile, the Spartan browser, Xbox streaming, and even holograms. Discover what's coming to Windows 10 in 2015."



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Microsoft to deliver free upgrades to Windows 10 - CNET

Microsoft to deliver free upgrades to Windows 10 - CNET: "The company hopes to encourage customers to embrace its new operating system by offering a free refresh for multiple devices."



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How to Remove the Horrible BoBrowser Adware / Malware

How to Remove the Horrible BoBrowser Adware / Malware: "We were testing out some freeware download sites to prove our assertion that all download sites are pushing bundled crapware (and yes, they are) when we ran across a truly terrible piece of malware called BoBrowser which replaces Chrome with a lookalike that is chock full of adware."



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How do You Hide the New User Profile Name Button in Google Chrome?

How do You Hide the New User Profile Name Button in Google Chrome?: "If you are the only one using Google Chrome on your computer, then you hardly need to be ‘reminded’ that you are the one currently logged into the browser. Today’s SuperUser Q&A post provides a quick and easy fix to hide the button for a frustrated reader."



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Yes, Every Freeware Download Site is Serving Crapware (Here’s the Proof)

Yes, Every Freeware Download Site is Serving Crapware (Here’s the Proof): "When we wrote about what happens when you install the top ten apps from CNET Downloads, about half of the comments were from people saying, “Well you should download from a trusted source.” The only problem is that there isn’t a freeware download site that is free of crapware or adware. And here’s the result of our investigation to prove it."



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Easily enlarge images on the Web without clicking - CNET

Easily enlarge images on the Web without clicking - CNET: "On social media, the larger version of an image is usually just a click away. However, if you're shopping on a site like Amazon, once you click it's easy to get distracted by other recommended products. It's similar to what happens if you read Wikipedia and get wrapped up in vaguely connected topics."



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Five ways to lower your smartphone data consumption - CNET

Five ways to lower your smartphone data consumption - CNET: "In the early days of cell phones, it was all about the minutes -- voice minutes, that is, because people used their phones to call each other. (Weird, right?) You had to limit your conversations or suffer the horrors of overage charges."



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12 Hidden Facebook Features Only Power Users Know - Slideshow from PCMag.com

12 Hidden Facebook Features Only Power Users Know - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Facebook is the principal digital public square of today. Well, it's the principal digital public square for those of a certain age (i.e. post-college, the young'ns aren't into it!) But Zuck & Co's site is still an extremely integral virtual venue and will continue to be for some time."



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10 cheap or free ways to make an old PC run faster

10 cheap or free ways to make an old PC run faster: "Teach an old dog new tricks
There’s a reason that unboxing videos and the phrase “new car smell” are firmly ensconced in the public groupmind. New stuff is exciting! New stuff is (theoretically) better! New stuff is just plain cool."



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How to Add a Longer-Lasting Battery to Your Smartphone

How to Add a Longer-Lasting Battery to Your Smartphone: "Well, it’s noon and your phone’s battery is already at 37 percent. There are ways to avert this disaster, adding more battery capacity to your favorite smartphone.

Phones are becoming thinner every year — if only they stayed the same thickness and had a larger battery instead! Be sure to follow the battery-saving tips for your Android phone or iPhone, too."



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The Best Free Google Chrome Extensions | PCMag.com

The Best Free Google Chrome Extensions | PCMag.com: "It's been an up and down year for Google's Chrome Web browser. It's gaining market share; Chrome had 22.65 percent of the market in December 2014 compared to 16.22 percent a year earlier, according to Net Applications. Nice growth, but still behind Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE), which stood at 59.1 percent last month. If you go by other measures, Chrome has an even higher number of users, but they're trending down."



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5 details Facebook asks for that you shouldn't give | Komando.com

5 details Facebook asks for that you shouldn't give | Komando.com: "To Facebook, your personal information is everything. The more the site has on you, the more money it can make from advertisers who want to target you. Unfortunately, there are some things you shouldn't share online."



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What You Can Do With Your iPhone’s Health App

What You Can Do With Your iPhone’s Health App: "Apple’s Health app arrived in iOS 8, and it’s now on every up-to-date iPhone. This app appears simple at first glance, but it hides a lot of data and advanced functionality.

The Health app is in actually the user-visible face of HealthKit, Apple’s attempt at putting all your health data in one place."



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Zombie cookie: The tracking cookie that you can’t kill | Ars Technica

Zombie cookie: The tracking cookie that you can’t kill | Ars Technica: "An online advertising clearinghouse relied on by Google, Yahoo, and Facebook is using controversial cookies that come back from the dead to track the Web surfing of Verizon customers.

The company, called Turn, is taking advantage of a hidden undeletable number that Verizon uses to monitor customers' habits on their smartphones and tablets. Turn uses the Verizon number to respawn tracking cookies that users have deleted."



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Five ways to delete yourself from the Internet - CNET

Five ways to delete yourself from the Internet - CNET: "Finally ready to get off the grid? It's not quite as simple as it should be, but here are a few easy-to-follow steps that should at the very least point you in the right direction."



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The ultimate iPhone 6 drop test... from space - CNET

The ultimate iPhone 6 drop test... from space - CNET: "I'm sure I'll eat these words one day, but it seems that we've finally witnessed an iPhone drop test that can't conceivably be topped.

We've seen iDevices dropped from planes and stuck in molten lava, but the below video of an iPhone 6 descending from the edge of space seems to be about as far as gravity's effects can be pushed, short of tossing an iPad into a black hole."



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Is There Quantifiable Evidence for Power-Cycling a Router for 10 Seconds?

Is There Quantifiable Evidence for Power-Cycling a Router for 10 Seconds?: "We have all heard the advice about power cycling an electronic device in order to clear up problems, but is power cycling better than simply unplugging and plugging the device back in? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to a curious reader’s question."



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How to Enable HDMI-CEC on Your TV, and Why You Should

How to Enable HDMI-CEC on Your TV, and Why You Should: "“HDMI-CEC”, short for HDMI Consumer Electronics Control, is an HDMI feature many TVs and peripherals have. This feature makes your devices work better together, but is often disabled by default.

To make things even more confusing, manufacturers often don’t call this feature “HDMI-CEC”. Like with Miracast, every manufacturer wants to call it their own branded name, even though it’s an interoperable standard."



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13 iOS Apps Worth Buying - Slideshow from PCMag.com

13 iOS Apps Worth Buying - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Why pay for Cows vs Aliens when you can get Remember the Milk for free?
Oddly, paying for an app in the App Store is a big decision for some. It's easy to put down a dollar for a pack of gum, but paying 99 cents for an app? That requires some thought. Maybe that's because about 90 percent of the over 1 million iOS apps are free."



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Does Memory Become Slower if Increased in Size?

Does Memory Become Slower if Increased in Size?: "Sometimes it is fun to speculate how differently your system would operate if changes were made to the hardware components. Today’s SuperUser Q&A post discusses increases in the size of memory to help satisfy a reader’s curiosity."



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What Exactly is a “Quantum Dot” TV?

What Exactly is a “Quantum Dot” TV?: "TV manufacturers are in a constant race to add new “features so they can convince you to buy a new TV. Next up after 3D, 4K, and curved displays: Quantum dots!

Quantum dot displays aren’t a new technology, but they’re making their way to TVs and you’ll see them advertised more soon. LG showed off a quantum dot TV at CES 2015. Sony, Samsung, and TCL will also be selling quantum dot TVs."



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What You Can Do With Your iPhone’s Health App

What You Can Do With Your iPhone’s Health App: "Apple’s Health app arrived in iOS 8, and it’s now on every up-to-date iPhone. This app appears simple at first glance, but it hides a lot of data and advanced functionality.

The Health app is in actually the user-visible face of HealthKit, Apple’s attempt at putting all your health data in one place."



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5 Cool Uses For An Old Smartphone - Digital Media Mom

5 Cool Uses For An Old Smartphone - Digital Media Mom: "Your old smartphone may be disconnected from your cell service / data plan account, but it’s still got plenty of functionality you can use. Remember: your old smartphone still has WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, so now that you’ve disconnected it from your cell plan it’s kind of like a really small tablet."



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10 Hidden Microsoft Word Features That Will Make Your Life Easier

10 Hidden Microsoft Word Features That Will Make Your Life Easier: "veryone knows Clippy. But are you friends with Pilcrow?
Stop there if you know what I am talking about. You know more about Microsoft Word than I do.
Okay. Let me test you a bit more by asking about “widow lines”. If you still got that, then do stop. If you didn’t, then welcome to this side of the line where we think we are proficient on Microsoft Word – but honestly aren’t."



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How Much RAM Do You Really Need?

How Much RAM Do You Really Need?: "Most people know that their computer has RAM — but fewer could tell you just what is it and what it does. Here’s how to gauge how much RAM you need, how much your computer has and how to get the most out of it."



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9 Hidden Facebook Features Only Power Users Know - Slideshow from PCMag.com

9 Hidden Facebook Features Only Power Users Know - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Facebook is the principal digital public square of today. Well, it's the principal digital public square for those of a certain age (i.e. post-college, the young'ns aren't into it!) But Zuck & Co's site is still an extremely integral virtual venue and will continue to be for some time."



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Scientists create prototype quantum hard drive

Scientists create prototype quantum hard drive: "Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Otago in New Zealand have created a prototype quantum hard drive that may fundamentally alter the realm of secure, long-distance data encryption. Using atoms of the rare-earth element europium embedded in yttrium orthosilicate (YSO) crystals, the scientists have shattered previous records for quantum information retention by creating a storage device capable of holding quantum state information for up to six hours at a time."



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How to Tell Whether Your Windows PC is Using a Proxy Server

How to Tell Whether Your Windows PC is Using a Proxy Server: "While researching for our article about what happens when you install crapware from a really lousy download site, we noticed that some of the crapware and spyware will actually try to install a proxy server to spy on you. So how do you know if your PC is using a proxy?"



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Why Would You Want a Curved TV or Computer Monitor?

Why Would You Want a Curved TV or Computer Monitor?: "Curved TVs were everywhere at CES 2015. We’re not exaggerating: Almost all the TVs being shown off were curved instead of flat! But what’s the advantage of a curved TV, anyway?

It wasn’t all about TVs. Samsung was showing off curved computer monitors, too. 4K TVs will be useful someday, but we’re not so sure about curved TVs."



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What Are the Windows A: and B: Drives Used For?

What Are the Windows A: and B: Drives Used For?: "The C: drive is the default installation location for Windows, if you have a CD/DVD drive on your machine it’s likely the D: drive, and any additional drives fall in line after that. What about the A: and B: drives?"



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Here’s What Happens When You Install the Top 10 Download.com Apps

Here’s What Happens When You Install the Top 10 Download.com Apps: "We installed the top 10 apps from Download.com, and you’ll never believe what happened! Well… I guess maybe you might have a good guess. Awful things. Awful things are what happens. Join us for the fun!"



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10 Ways You Might Be Killing Your Home Wi-Fi Signal

10 Ways You Might Be Killing Your Home Wi-Fi Signal: "This is a popular time of year for hosting friends and family.  And stocking up on essentials is a must – drinks, snacks, the list goes on.

But there’s one necessity in your house that might get overlooked: Wi-Fi.  Whether your guests want to show a funny YouTube video, stream the latest Taylor Swift song or post a selfie on Facebook, everyone will want a strong and fast Internet connection."



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How to Backup and Restore the Windows Registry

How to Backup and Restore the Windows Registry: "Any time you make a change to the Windows Registry, any responsible article will probably tell you to backup the registry first. But how do you do that? It’s not quite as simple as you might think."



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Start the year off right with a clean PC | PCWorld

Start the year off right with a clean PC | PCWorld: "Unsavory detritus lurks in the vents and crevices of your computer hardware: Hair, dust, cigarette smoke, and pet dander can accumulate in your PC and also in your peripherals, even down between the keys of your keyboard. Some of it’s just gross. However, buildup on fans and other key components can increase the heat stress on your machine, potentially making it unstable and shortening the life of individual parts. That’s no way to start a new year. With thanks to Marco Chiappetta’s detailed rundown on how to clean a dirty PC, we’re adding information on how to clean  peripherals as well."



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When Will 3D Printers Be Worth Buying For Home Use?

When Will 3D Printers Be Worth Buying For Home Use?: "We all want the replicator from Star Trek: a machine that can create any object we desire. 3D printers, which create objects from plastics and other materials, are the closest things we have. And they’re getting cheaper every year."



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How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows

How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows: "The more software you install on your computer, the longer it may seem to take to start up Windows. Many programs add themselves to the list of programs started when you boot your computer, and that list can get long."



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Broadcom, Comcast prep for gigabit cable service to begin in 2015 | TechHive

Broadcom, Comcast prep for gigabit cable service to begin in 2015 | TechHive: "LAS VEGAS—Broadcom announced Tuesday at the Consumer Electronics Show that it's begun sampling its first DOCSIS 3.1 chip, enabling gigabit Internet services to begin in 2015, and for consumers to pump up to 2Gb/s of wireless data throughout their home."



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Sharp reveals new 4K, 8K and wraparound displays

Sharp reveals new 4K, 8K and wraparound displays: "Sharp has announced a number of new displays that it says "simply cannot be duplicated by other companies." The firm showcased an 85-in 8K LCD screen, a 120-in 4K commercial LCD display and a 60-in wraparound pillar display at CES in Las Vega"



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Should You Buy Extra RAM for an Old Computer?

Should You Buy Extra RAM for an Old Computer?: "Sometimes you have an older but still very useful computer and are faced with a dilemma, should you upgrade it or simply hold out until you can buy a new one? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post discusses the dilemma in order to help a reader make a decision."



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Smart TVs Are Stupid: Why You Don’t Really Want a Smart TV

Smart TVs Are Stupid: Why You Don’t Really Want a Smart TV: "Wouldn’t it be great to have a smart TV? Well, not really. If you do have a smart TV, you’d be better off combining it with a cheap set-top box rather than actually using its smart features.

Smart TVs are actually a decent idea. The problem isn’t that the idea of a smart TV is stupid, the problem is that the smart TVs themselves are stupid — or, at least, not very smart."



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Forget 4G. Here's what 5G wireless tech will look like - CNET

Forget 4G. Here's what 5G wireless tech will look like - CNET: "Vestberg shared his vision of 5G, a network that will not only be significantly faster, but much smarter. It's that network intelligence that will better manage the burgeoning trend of the Internet of Things, or the concept that every object can connect to the Internet and talk to each other. "



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Browser Slow? How to Make Google Chrome Fast Again

Browser Slow? How to Make Google Chrome Fast Again: "Have you noticed your usually speedy Google Chrome browser slowing down, or even crashing on you? Unnecessary plugins, extensions, and even browsing data can slow your browser down to a crawl, or make it crash. Here’s how to fix it."



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How to Roll Back or Uninstall a Problematic Windows Update

How to Roll Back or Uninstall a Problematic Windows Update: "Barely a month had passed after we told you to let Windows Update automatically keep your PC updated before Microsoft decided to make us look bad by releasing a couple of really bad updates that broke people’s computers. So today we’re going to show you how to roll things back should an update break everything."



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Google Tracker 2015: Everything we know Google is working on for the new year | Ars Technica

Google Tracker 2015: Everything we know Google is working on for the new year | Ars Technica: "The new year is almost here, and that means it's time for the bi-annual Google Tracker, our roundup of all of Google's news, rumors, and acquisitions. Hopefully it paints a clearer picture of what will happen with the company in the future."



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Best tablets under $200 right now - CNET

Best tablets under $200 right now - CNET: "The saying goes, "Out with the old and in with the new," if you're looking for a device with good performance at an affordable price. However, "in with the old" might be your best game plan if you're looking to save money while picking up a new tablet"



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How to Create a Facebook Business Page in 5 Simple Steps [Tutorial]

How to Create a Facebook Business Page in 5 Simple Steps [Tutorial]: "It's no longer a "good idea" for most businesses to be on Facebook. With 829 million people actively using Facebook every day, it's become a go-to component of almost any inbound marketing strategy.

Thing is, as more and more Facebook features change, so does the process of setting up a Page."



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