» Is CPU Performance Affected by Age?

» Is CPU Performance Affected by Age?: "This is a hypothetical question about how a CPU operates. If I purchase two identical CPUs, and use one long term (say one year), will it be identical in speed to the unused CPU? Will the number of clock cycles, latency of requests, etc on the used CPU be less than that of the unused CPU?"

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The Top Tablets for Your Kids - Slideshow from PCMag.com

The Top Tablets for Your Kids - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "On Wednesday, Amazon announced Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a dramatic improvement to the FreeTime technology that was available on several of its Kindles."

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The best iPad apps of 2012

The best iPad apps of 2012: "This year was a big one for the iPad. In March, it got a Retina Display. In November, it started a family as the iPad mini joined a faster 4th-generation iPad. Along the way, the App Store's tally of iPad apps grew to over 275,000. Which of those new apps stood out? Read on, as we break down the best iPad apps of 2012."

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Can magnets cause problems for external hard drives?

Can magnets cause problems for external hard drives?: "recently bought an external hard drive, a Seagate Backup Plus. Is it vulnerable to magnets? I know that internal hard drives are vulnerable, but I'm not sure about the external ones. Also, if they are vulnerable, do all external hard drives become vulnerable as well or just certain models?"

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Do tablets need anti-malware software?

Do tablets need anti-malware software?: "Do I need anti-virus software for my tablets? I'm giving my two grandkids a Nexus 7 tablet for Christmas. Do I need anti-virus on them and if so, what do you recommend?"

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Tablets with the best screens | Android Atlas - CNET Reviews

Tablets with the best screens | Android Atlas - CNET Reviews: "The importance of a tablet's screen quality cannot be understated. The vast majority of your interactions with a given tablet takes place on its screen."

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New Stealth waterproof computer can withstand the weight of a pickup truck

New Stealth waterproof computer can withstand the weight of a pickup truck: "You just never know when you might find yourself in a situation where your computer needs to be doused in water or run over by a pickup truck. The original waterproof Stealth WPC-500F had you covered for the water situation, but the latest model adds the strength to withstand the weight of a pickup truck running it over."

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Disc Drives: An Endangered Species - How-To Geek

Disc Drives: An Endangered Species - How-To Geek: "More and more computers are shipping sans-disc drive leading many industry watchers to proclaim the optical disc an endangered species on its way out. Do you still use your drive or are you letting the disc go?"

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Amazon Upgrades FreeTime; More Content for the Kid-Friendly Walled Garden - How-To Geek

Amazon Upgrades FreeTime; More Content for the Kid-Friendly Walled Garden - How-To Geek: "Earlier this year Amazon introduced FreeTime, a walled garden area intended to provide a kids-only app gallery on the Kindle Fire. It was up to parents to populate the content but now, with the recent update, Amazon brings together unlimited books, movies, games, and apps."

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How to Factory Reset Your Android Phone or Tablet When It Won’t Boot - How-To Geek

How to Factory Reset Your Android Phone or Tablet When It Won’t Boot - How-To Geek: "Safe mode can help you troubleshoot your Android, but sometimes you’ll need to wipe everything and restore your device to its factory state. You can even perform a factory reset when your Android phone or tablet won’t boot normally."

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