Meet 60GHz Wi-Fi, the insanely fast future of wireless networking | PCWorld

Meet 60GHz Wi-Fi, the insanely fast future of wireless networking | PCWorld: "Get ready for a ridiculous boost in wireless networking speed. Two camps are competing to deliver wireless components that are at least seven times faster than today’s gigabit (IEEE 802.11ac) routers. By harnessing spectrum in the unlicensed 60GHz frequency band, these devices will be capable of offering more bandwidth than hardwired USB 3.0 connections."

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Get Organized: Tips for Managing Your Ebook Library | PCMag.com

Get Organized: Tips for Managing Your Ebook Library | PCMag.com: "If you read a lot of ebooks, chances are your virtual storage spaces are just as sloppy and disorganized as your real-world bookshelves. You could try to mimic the intensely structured system of a professional library, but this is your personal collection of reading material, and really, the best way to organize it is the way that makes the most sense to you"

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How Can I Effectively Conduct a Performance Test of My Internet Connection?

How Can I Effectively Conduct a Performance Test of My Internet Connection?: "SuperUser reader KronoS is in an interesting position: he has access to his old internet connection and his new internet connection for a period of time. During this period he wants to test them out:"

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Roku 3 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

Roku 3 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review: "The good: The Roku 3's excellent new interface and faster processor makes it feel quicker and more responsive than any other streaming box. Over 750 channels are supported, including Netflix, Amazon Instant, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Pandora, MLB.TV, Amazon Cloud Player, and Vudu. It also has cross-platform search that scours several major TV and movie services to find content. And Roku's nifty new remote has a built-in headphone jack that lets you listen without disturbing others."

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4 Affordable 3D Printers

4 Affordable 3D Printers: "Its seems like everyday I run into some article, tweet or news story about 3D printers. Apparently the price for a good 3D printer has dropped significantly over the last 2 years, which means a regular consumer like you and me can actually afford one."

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Why shouldn't I forward this email asking me to "forward to everyone I know"?

Why shouldn't I forward this email asking me to "forward to everyone I know"?: "I received an email with a disturbing story that seems like more people should know about. At the bottom, it even suggests that I forward it on to everyone I know. It seems such an important issue ... and yet I've been told that I shouldn't forward this kind of thing. Why not?"

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Why shouldn't I forward this email asking me to "forward to everyone I know"?

Why shouldn't I forward this email asking me to "forward to everyone I know"?: "I received an email with a disturbing story that seems like more people should know about. At the bottom, it even suggests that I forward it on to everyone I know. It seems such an important issue ... and yet I've been told that I shouldn't forward this kind of thing. Why not?"

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Netflix reveals the speeds of top ISPs around the world | Internet & Media - CNET News

Netflix reveals the speeds of top ISPs around the world | Internet & Media - CNET News: "Is your Internet provider as fast as its rivals? A new Netflix page could provide the answer.
Launched today, the site's ISP Speed Index page displays the performance of certain ISPs in the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. As such, it doesn't cover the entire world but simply those countries where Netflix is available."

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Facebook's Revamped News Feed: What's New? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Facebook's Revamped News Feed: What's New? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "acebook on Thursday took the wraps off a new News Feed, which gives the social network a more contained, organized look while also providing the option to drill down on things like photos and games."

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5 Tech Myths Debunked: Cell Phones Don’t Cause Cancer & More

5 Tech Myths Debunked: Cell Phones Don’t Cause Cancer & More: "Myths are more common than most people will admit. They perpetuate because they sound like they could be true – and nobody has time to fact-check every last detail. Eventually, as the myths are repeated time and time again, they sound more factual than the truth."

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