Google Chrome 25 will disable silent extension installation, kill all such extensions retroactively - The Next Web

Google Chrome 25 will disable silent extension installation, kill all such extensions retroactively - The Next Web: "Google on Friday announced that it is changing its stance for silently installing extensions in its browser. As of Chrome 25, external extension deployment options on Windows will be disabled by default and all extensions previously installed using them will be automatically disabled"

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Holiday Shopping: How to Avoid Sales Tax - Slideshow from PCMag.com

Holiday Shopping: How to Avoid Sales Tax - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Before you start sending me hate mail (or blasting me in our comments area), allow me to clarify. No, I'm not trying to incite a political, social, or philosophical argument here. I'm from New York by way of South Jersey and Philadelphia. I've heard it all."

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The Best Free Dictionary and Thesaurus Programs and Websites - How-To Geek

The Best Free Dictionary and Thesaurus Programs and Websites - How-To Geek: "Are you a writer? Or a word geek? If you write anything or play word games, dictionaries, thesauruses, and other reference tools can come in handy. We’ve found some useful offline and online tools for looking up words, finding synonym, or building words in Scrabble."

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How to Clear Your Computer’s CMOS to Reset BIOS Settings - How-To Geek

How to Clear Your Computer’s CMOS to Reset BIOS Settings - How-To Geek: "Your computer stores low-level settings like the system time and hardware settings in its CMOS. These settings are configured in the BIOS setup menu. If you’re experiencing a hardware compatibility issue or another problem, you may want to try clearing the CMOS."

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Backing Up Is Good To Do: Carbonite Home: Online Backup | Shutterbug

Backing Up Is Good To Do: Carbonite Home: Online Backup | Shutterbug: "Photographers should back up their image files—it’s as simple as that—and there are numerous services that offer their services today. In this article I’ll be looking at one, Carbonite (www.carbonite.com), that works somewhat differently from others. Many people have told me that their $59 per year for the Home Plan, unlimited backup, is a steal, so I thought I’d check it out"

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5 common computer problems you can fix yourself - Kim's Columns – Reviews and Advice on All Things Digital - The Kim Komando Radio Show

5 common computer problems you can fix yourself - Kim's Columns – Reviews and Advice on All Things Digital - The Kim Komando Radio Show: "Computers always act up at the worst times. You're in the middle of a major report or playing your best game ever and - pffft."

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5 common computer problems you can fix yourself | Fox News

5 common computer problems you can fix yourself | Fox News:

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Google touts 10 tips on how to use its iPhone Maps app | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google touts 10 tips on how to use its iPhone Maps app | Internet & Media - CNET News: "A new page dubbed "10 ways to make your Google Maps for iPhone experience even better" reveals several handy features that you may not know existed."

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A look back: The best and worst phones of 2012 | Dialed In - CNET Blogs

A look back: The best and worst phones of 2012 | Dialed In - CNET Blogs: "In addition to a number of great handsets this year, 2012 also had its fair share of duds. CNET reflects on the phones that rose to the top and the others that fell flat."

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Roku Streaming Stick Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

Roku Streaming Stick Review - Watch CNET's Video Review: "The Roku Streaming Stick offers to streamline your smart TV setup by eliminating power cords and the need for a separate remote. The experience is akin to that of other Roku boxes and is one of the best streaming setups available. The device offers a motion remote and dual-band 802.11n networking."

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