CNET Exclusives: Roku 2XS - CNET

CNET Exclusives: Roku 2XS - CNET: "The good: The Roku 2 XS is an ultrasmall Wi-Fi streaming-media box that offers dozens of Internet video and audio services, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Crackle, Pandora, NHL, NBA, and MLB, among many others. It works with HD and standard TVs, and it includes a Wii-like motion controller for casual gaming (Angry Birds is included)"

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Turn Documents, PDFs, Pictures and Movies into Interactive Flip Books

Turn Documents, PDFs, Pictures and Movies into Interactive Flip Books: "Tablets and e-readers constantly try to simulate the reading experience of a printed book by making digital pages appear to flip when turned. So far, owners of these devices like the idea of digital-page turning, so much so that software developers are looking for ways to make other text-based materials into flippable pages."

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Troubleshoot Wireless Network Connection Problems [Charts] - How-To Geek ETC

Troubleshoot Wireless Network Connection Problems [Charts] - How-To Geek ETC: "Have Wi-Fi network problems? This set of handy flowcharts will guide you (or a distant relative in need of assistance) towards Wi-Fi happiness."

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Android Camera Shootout: 13 Phones Put to the Test | PCWorld

Android Camera Shootout: 13 Phones Put to the Test | PCWorld: Over the past month, how many photos have you taken with your smartphone versus your stand-alone camera?

Must-Have Downloads for School | PCWorld

Must-Have Downloads for School | PCWorld: "Heading off to school? We've rounded up must-have downloads to take along. Included are security tools to keep your PC private and malware-free. You'll also need an office suite for all those papers and spreadsheets, and maybe a writing helper to organize your thoughts."

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How-To Turn Your Computer into a Supercharged TiVo with Sick Beard - How-To Geek

How-To Turn Your Computer into a Supercharged TiVo with Sick Beard - How-To Geek: "Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a program that automatically downloaded, categorized, and organized your favorite television shows—a true fire-and-forget solution? There is; read on as we show you how to build a supercharged TiVo with Sick Beard."

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How to Make Faux HDR Photos With Stylized Shadows and Details - How-To Geek

How to Make Faux HDR Photos With Stylized Shadows and Details - How-To Geek: "We’ll begin by firing up Photoshop to work with a photo with good detail. Blurry photos or images lacking detail are reasonably okay for this technique, but are not ideal. Pick one with good detail and a good value range for best results."

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When Should You Properly “Eject” Your Thumb Drive? - How-To Geek

When Should You Properly “Eject” Your Thumb Drive? - How-To Geek: "When do you safely remove a device? Some users put caution to the wind and yank out any device, while others perform religious rituals every time. Here are some tips and guidelines for practicing safe drive removal."

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Learn How to Securely Delete Files in Windows - How-To Geek

Learn How to Securely Delete Files in Windows - How-To Geek: "When you delete a file in Windows, only the reference to the file is removed from the file system table. The file still exists on disk until other data overwrites it, leaving it vulnerable to recovery."

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This computer (yes, computer!) costs $25 | VentureBeat

This computer (yes, computer!) costs $25 | VentureBeat: Game developer David Braben has created a computer that’s about the size of a flash drive — and it’ll most likely cost less than your last date