Three things I saw at CES that I'd actually buy | The Cheapskate - CNET News

Three things I saw at CES that I'd actually buy | The Cheapskate - CNET News: "LAS VEGAS--So I've pretty much wrapped up my visit to CES 2013, and you know what? I enjoyed it. Most of my fellow bloggers and journalists will tell you it's a crowded, noisy, soul-sucking waste of time with nothing good to see, but I discovered some pretty cool stuff this week."

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Corning introduces laser fiber optic USB cable

Corning introduces laser fiber optic USB cable: "Digital systems are notorious for bottlenecks. It’s no good having a blazing, overclocked PC and an internet connection like a firehose if the USB cable between them is like a straw. It’s even worse when the distance between PC and modem is more than a few feet away, so the cable can’t reach. With the aim of eliminating these bottlenecks, Corning Cable Systems LLC is unveiling its Optical Cable by Corning at CES in Las Vegas. These cables replace copper wires with fiber optics to produce cables up to 100 meters (328 ft) long, that are much more durable and achieve speeds of 10 gigabits per second, which is enough to load a full-length HD video in 30 seconds."

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snappgrip makes your smartphone more like a real camera

snappgrip makes your smartphone more like a real camera: "There’s a reason that so many digital cameras have a hand grip built into their bodies – it makes them easier to hold onto when taking pictures. Unfortunately for people whose smartphone doubles as their camera, phones lack such a feature. London-based product designer Lee Harris decided to address that shortcoming, with his snappgrip case for iPhones 4 and 5, and Samsung Galaxy S3."

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11 Security Resolutions for 2013 | PCWorld

11 Security Resolutions for 2013 | PCWorld: "Among your typical New Year's resolutions—lose weight, stop smoking, be happier—you should consider making some pledges to better secure your digital life. You might even be healthier if you can prevent the stress of a digital disaster, like malware wiping out your PC, having your online accounts hacked, or becoming a victim of identify theft because of a phishing scam or data theft. With that in mind, here are some security resolutions you should consider for the new year."

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Outlook - sgpease@msn.com

Outlook - sgpease@msn.com: "Consider what your PC has been through in the past 12 months: Windows Update added dozens of patches to your operating system; you've likely installed some new third-party software, uninstalled other programs, and upgraded or patched apps and utilities; and you've probably altered, tuned, and tweaked various aspects of your system's user interface and software settings. And you've undoubtedly created and deleted myriad new emails, documents, photos, MP3s, videos, spreadsheets, and such."

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Preparing Windows XP for the long haul

Preparing Windows XP for the long haul: "Microsoft’s support for Windows XP may be fading, but a loyal horde of XP users plans to stick with this venerable OS for as long as possible."

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Panasonic unleashes first prototype 4K OLED | CES 2013: Televisions - CNET Blogs

Panasonic unleashes first prototype 4K OLED | CES 2013: Televisions - CNET Blogs: "AS VEGAS--Not to be outdone by its competitors, Panasonic has displayed its own 4K OLED screen at CES with claims of it being the world's biggest.
Like the 4K display from Sony, the Panasonic 4K OLED is only a prototype but is the first OLED from a company that has thus far concentrated on plasma technology"

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Transporter backs up your files off-site, on other peoples' hard drives

Transporter backs up your files off-site, on other peoples' hard drives: "When it comes to backing up your files, there are generally two approaches ... you can put them on a physical device such as a hard drive, or you can upload them to the cloud. Hard drives can be lost or destroyed, however, while cloud-based services usually charge monthly fees for larger amounts of data – plus, not everyone feels comfortable trusting their files to faceless corporations. Well, that’s where the Transporter comes in. It allows you to store your files off-site, on the hard drives of people whom you know and trust."

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Hisense joins the big boys with 110-inch Ultra-HD LED

Hisense joins the big boys with 110-inch Ultra-HD LED: "China's Hisense arrived at CES 2013 with a brand new line of Ultra-LED (U-LED) XT900 televisions, which will be available in 65-, 84-, and 110-inch sizes. The company's XT900 line boasts an impressive 3,840 x 2,160 pixel resolution along with 120 Hz panels allowing for an active shutter 3D picture. The U-LED screen also incorporates local dimming technology to deliver a more dynamic contrast ratio."

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iPhone 5 comes to Walmart's no-contract Straight Talk plan | Apple - CNET News

iPhone 5 comes to Walmart's no-contract Straight Talk plan | Apple - CNET News: "Forget contracts, users can now snap up Apple's iPhone 5 at Walmart with Straight Talk Wireless. The major retailer announced today that it will be offering users a contract-free iPhone 5 or iPhone 4 for $45 a month starting on Friday."

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