Infrared technology offers faster wireless data transfer than Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Infrared technology offers faster wireless data transfer than Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: "Back around the turn of the century, infrared ports for wireless data transfer over short distances were commonplace on many mobile devices. But it wasn't long before infrared communication technology was kicked to the curb in favor of the more versatile radio-based Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. Fraunhofer researchers are looking to resurrect infrared wireless data transfer technology with the development of a “multi-gigabit communication module” that can wirelessly transfer data 46 times faster than Wi-Fi and 1,430 times faster than Bluetooth."

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iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4

iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4: "The budget iPhone: rumormongers have obsessed out the possibility for years. Though Apple hasn't – and likely never will – manufacture a new iPhone just to tackle the economy market, the company has covered that segment nonetheless. The recipe is simple: continue selling previous years' iPhones in decreasing increments of $100."

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review - Watch CNET's Video Review: "Just in time for the 2012 holiday buying season, Amazon has unveiled a slew of new Kindle tablets and e-book readers. Among them is the Kindle Paperwhite, the company's first self-illuminated e-ink reader, and its direct competitor to Barnes & Noble's excellent Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight."

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What to Do with Your Old Computer - Yahoo! News

What to Do with Your Old Computer - Yahoo! News: "Your old computer may not be in resale condition but you can still get some of your investment back through a trade-in or buy back program at your local electronics store. Many computer manufactures and electronics stores also take old computers for an electronics recycling program so you can make sure that hardware is disposed of in an environmentally way. If your computer still works but is now just an older model, you could sell it to someone looking for a used computer."

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Why does my computer get faster broadband than my wife's? - Telegraph

Why does my computer get faster broadband than my wife's? - Telegraph: "My wife and I often use our respective computers at the same time in the same room. My wife uses a 7-year old IBM laptop using Windows XP connected through a WiFi link. I use an iMac running OS X and this is connected by cable to the shared Belkin modem router."

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Computer users, beware: Hijackers are just a call away - City & Region - The Buffalo News

Computer users, beware: Hijackers are just a call away - City & Region - The Buffalo News: "A person, often with a foreign accent, quotes your name and address, claims to work for Microsoft and warns you of a report from your Internet service provider of virus problems on your computer. The person offers to lead you through easy steps to fix your infected computer."

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On Computers: Get answers before hitting the tablet market - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com

On Computers: Get answers before hitting the tablet market - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com: "I haven’t answered a question about desktop computers in months. That shows how fast handhelds are capturing the computing market."

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Intel developing chipsets to allow laptops to wirelessly charge mobile devices

Intel developing chipsets to allow laptops to wirelessly charge mobile devices: "Wireless charging technology is quickly gaining attention from many mobile device manufacturers, and with good reason. Eliminating the need for a charging cable would offer a huge convenience across the board, and some of the products on the market like LG’s WPD-800 and the Powermat have already drawn quite a bit of attention."

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The Best Text to Speech (TTS) Software Programs and Online Tools - How-To Geek

The Best Text to Speech (TTS) Software Programs and Online Tools - How-To Geek: "Text to Speech (TTS) software allows you to have text read aloud to you. This is useful for struggling readers and for writers, when editing and revising their work. You can also convert eBooks to audiobooks so you can listen to them on long drives."

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How to Keep Computer Screens From Destroying Your Eyes - Lindsay Abrams - The Atlantic

How to Keep Computer Screens From Destroying Your Eyes - Lindsay Abrams - The Atlantic: "Sure, long days spent in front of your computer might make perfect posture difficult to maintain (and our office, at least, has an unofficial policy against wearing plaid shorts, even on Casual Fridays). But a blasé attitude toward "eye-gonomics" while you're doing all of your little computing work could be the reason you're experiencing eye strain, neck and shoulder pain, dry eyes, or blurred vision."

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