iPhone 6 leaks show a device begging for extreme torture-testing - CNET

iPhone 6 leaks show a device begging for extreme torture-testing - CNET: "A video making the rounds this week purports to show a sapphire crystal screen panel from the upcoming iPhone 6 withstanding some pretty serious scratches and stabs from a hunting knife and some keys.

It's an impressive demonstration that, along with other rumors that the next iPhone's screen could also be curved or flexible, means that those like myself in the device torture-testing community might need to up our game in the near future."



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A hidden trick to fix Android only techies know | Komando.com

A hidden trick to fix Android only techies know | Komando.com: "When your computer keeps crashing or freezing, one of the best tools to fix it is Safe Mode. This starts a stripped-down version of Windows so it's easier to remove or change problem programs, drivers or settings.

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I've used Safe Mode hundreds of times and I'll probably use it hundreds more times in the future."



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Beware of viruses hidden in text messages | Komando.com

Beware of viruses hidden in text messages | Komando.com: "Here's how it works. Your friend gets a text message from another friend recommending an app. When your friend taps the text message's link, they download a malicious app called MoboGenie. This service claims to be a competitor to Google's Play Store."



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Easily Fix These Common Windows 8.1 Frustrations

Easily Fix These Common Windows 8.1 Frustrations: "Windows 8.1 can be frustrating to use. No, not just because of how different it is — Windows 8 was very different, but Windows 8.1 shows Microsoft becoming more reasonable. We’re talking about blurry text, laggy mouse pointers, touchpad issues, and SecureBoot problems — good, old-fashioned Windows annoyances."



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The Ultimate "Should I Use Linux?" Checklist

The Ultimate "Should I Use Linux?" Checklist: "You may have heard from a handful of people around the Web (myself included) that you should try to switch to Linux if you can, especially if you’re still lingering on Windows XP. But deciding whether switching to Linux isn’t so easy, because Linux isn’t perfect and sadly not for everyone — although we’d like to think that."



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12 Pinterest Tips to Make Pinning a Breeze - Slideshow from PCMag.com

12 Pinterest Tips to Make Pinning a Breeze - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "The Pinterest interface essentially allows for infinite scrolling, meaning you can easily spend hours perusing recipes, home décor inspiration, gadgets, or travel photos. The format seems to be working. After joining the site, 84 percent of female Pinterest users and 50 percent of male pinners stay active on the site, according to Digital Insights."



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Windows 8.1: Personalizing Your Start Screen

Windows 8.1: Personalizing Your Start Screen: "When you first begin using Windows 8.1, you are given the option of picking your colors during the initial set up. Once the user’s account boots for the first time, their Start screen will be decked out in those colors. Of course you may want to change them, in fact, you may not want the Start screen to look that way at all."



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Autocorrect fails: How and why to turn off word prediction on your phone.

Autocorrect fails: How and why to turn off word prediction on your phone.: "f you use a phone to send text messages, chances are you’ve been burned by autocorrect at some point. You’ve typed messages to friends or co-workers wherein “meeting” morphed into “mating,” or the phone changed “Trish” to “trash” without you noticing—making you appear ridiculous, incompetent, or drunk. We’ve all been there."



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What is the Difference Between Numbered and Non-Numbered Pentium Processors?

What is the Difference Between Numbered and Non-Numbered Pentium Processors?: "With the variety in names and so-called types of Pentium processors over the years, it can be a little bit confusing knowing the differences between them all. With that in mind, today’s SuperUser Q&A post has some answers to a curious reader’s question about numbered and non-numbered Pentium processors."



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Google Is About To Take Over Your Whole Life, And You Won't Even Notice | Co.Design | business + design

Google Is About To Take Over Your Whole Life, And You Won't Even Notice | Co.Design | business + design: "GOOGLE'S NEW DESIGN ETHOS, LIVING ON AND BEYOND EVERY SCREEN, COULD MAKE GOOGLE AN AMORPHOUS PROBLEM SOLVER OF UNIMAGINABLE SCALE."



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