Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Laptop buying guide — reviews.cnet.com — Readability

Laptop buying guide — reviews.cnet.com — Readability: "While our laptop and mobile PC buying guide will give you the tools to go out and research, shop for, and buy the perfect laptop, hybrid, or Windows tablet, there's no harm in starting off with a few favorite picks for 2013."

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Schneier tells Washington NSA broke Internet’s security for everyone — arstechnica.com — Readability

Schneier tells Washington NSA broke Internet’s security for everyone — arstechnica.com — Readability: "WASHINGTON, DC—To say that there are a lot of people who are angry with the National Security Agency (NSA) right now would be an understatement. But the things that are getting the most political attention right now—such as the invasion of the privacy of American citizens and spying on the leaders of American allies—are just a fraction of the problem, according to cryptographer and Harvard University Berkman Center for Internet and Society Fellow Bruce Schneier."

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What The Windows XPocalypse Means For You — www.makeuseof.com — Readability

What The Windows XPocalypse Means For You — www.makeuseof.com — Readability: "If there is one thing that Microsoft has an aptitude for, it’s pomp. Windows 95 launched to a soundtrack scored by none other than The Rolling Stones and Weezer. For Vista, Redmond made sure that those who turned up to the launch party were given enough worthless tat to fill a landfill. However, nothing quite topped the vainglorious fanfare of the launch of XP, which saw New York turned into a literal, honest-to-god fairground, which was scored with a performance by Geordie crooner, Sting."

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The most dangerous case: 3 ways to weaponize your iPhone — www.techhive.com — Readability

The most dangerous case: 3 ways to weaponize your iPhone — www.techhive.com — Readability: "This…makes quite the impression. It isn’t unique, either—iPhone cases have been weaponized in multiple ways, gaining everything from DIY studs to a pistol shape to pepper-spray add-ons. There’s even an armored iPhone case that will stop .50 caliber bullets (which is probably realistic only if you’re the Professional Russian)."

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Microsoft Xbox One — reviews.cnet.com — Readability

Microsoft Xbox One — reviews.cnet.com — Readability: "Just a week after the encouraging debut of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One claims the spotlight.

Arriving a full eight years to the day after the Xbox 360, the Xbox One stakes a bold claim as the command center of your living room. Its name says it all: the One Box that would have you view all your living room entertainment -- from gaming, live TV, online video streaming, or Skyping with friends and family -- through its hardware."

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Essential steps for securing your phone, and what else can be done to foil thieves — reviews.cnet.com — Readability

Essential steps for securing your phone, and what else can be done to foil thieves — reviews.cnet.com — Readability: "It could happen to you any time, or maybe it already has: You're on the bus playing Angry Birds or browsing Facebook on your phone, when someone snatches your handset, sliding out the closing doors and slipping away into the crowd. Or, worse, a thief takes your phone from you at gunpoint. However it happens, there's no recourse. Your phone is gone, and while you always can buy another handset, all your personal information now lives in the hands of a criminal, petty or otherwise."

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Google Now vs. Siri: The rematch | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video

Google Now vs. Siri: The rematch | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video:

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Does the Color of a Heatsink Affect Its Performance? — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

Does the Color of a Heatsink Affect Its Performance? — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "When it comes to the pursuit of true geekdom, there’s no question too arcane. Today we take a look at whether or not the color of a heat sink matters (and if the performance hit or bonus is even worth considering)."

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HTG Explains: Can You Use Any Charger With Any Device? — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

HTG Explains: Can You Use Any Charger With Any Device? — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "Every device — smartphone, tablet, eReader, laptop — seems to come with its own charger. But do you really need all these chargers? Can you re-use the same charger for multiple devices?

The Micro-USB connectors and chargers shipped with most modern smartphones and tablets are now supposed to be standardized. This is a topic that’s more confusing than it should be, given this standardization."

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