Friday, May 29, 2015

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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