Barnes & Noble turns its Nook HD line into full-powered Android tablets | ZDNet

Barnes & Noble turns its Nook HD line into full-powered Android tablets | ZDNet: "arnes & Noble's Nook started out well as an early Android-powered e-reader/tablet. Since then, however, the Nook has fallen behind other low-priced Android tablets, such as Google's Nexus 7 and arch-rival Amazon's Kindle Fire. In an attempt to make itself more competitive, Barnes & Noble is incorporating Google Store and its full Android application support into a new software update for its top-of-the-line Nook HD and HD+ tablets."

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No More Upgrade Fees: Use Google Docs or Office Web Apps Instead of Microsoft Office

No More Upgrade Fees: Use Google Docs or Office Web Apps Instead of Microsoft Office: "Microsoft recently launched Office 2013 as well as Office 365, a subscription service. Office 365 will cost you $9.99 per month or $99 a year, while Office 2013 will cost you $219.99 for the Home and Business edition, which can only be used on one PC at a time."

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Google: The future of search is Now | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google: The future of search is Now | Internet & Media - CNET News: "It wouldn't be a stretch, given the huge bet Google is making that it can create intelligent digital assistants for billions of people by putting Google's computer brain to work for you via Google Now. The service, which Google this week expanded to iOS users, is about far more than one-upping Siri in the battle for digital assistants. Google is angling to maintain its top position in search as people leave the desktop and search on mobile and wearable devices."

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How to Buy a Laptop | PCMag.com

How to Buy a Laptop | PCMag.com: "One size fits all? Just the opposite: If there's one thing that characterizes the laptop market, it's the array of sizes and styles to choose from—flyweights that barely tip the scale at 2.5 pounds, lap-crushing behemoths of 10 pounds or more, and everything in between."

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How to View Spreadsheets Side-by-Side in Separate Windows in Excel 2013

How to View Spreadsheets Side-by-Side in Separate Windows in Excel 2013: "Previous versions of Excel have had an option for viewing two spreadsheets side-by-side. However, Excel 2013 now makes it easier by allowing you to snap each spreadsheet (opened in separate windows) to each side of the screen."

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How to Install Ubuntu Linux on Your Chromebook with Crouton

How to Install Ubuntu Linux on Your Chromebook with Crouton: "Chromebooks aren’t “just a browser” — they’re Linux laptops. You can easily install a full Linux desktop alongside Chrome OS and instantly switch between the two with a hotkey — no rebooting necessary."

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Make your old iPhone run like new | How To - CNET

Make your old iPhone run like new | How To - CNET: "My friend is convinced that the slowing of his iPhone 4S is part of a vast Apple conspiracy. I'm not completely persuaded.
I mean, sure Apple has sent out updates to iOS that are arguably a step in the wrong direction, like that whole Apple Maps fiasco. But I believe the main culprit for decreasing smartphone performance (from any phone) is software cruft. Sometimes, you just have to do a little housekeeping."

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iPhone 1: Beginners (iOS 6)

iPhone 1: Beginners (iOS 6): "The iPhone is a revolutionary device thanks to its user-friendly interface and sleek minimalist design – but that doesn’t mean it’s always straightforward. Many of the iPhone’s advanced or lesser-used features are hidden away and Apple don’t always do the greatest job of filling you in. This beginners guide hopes to help point these features out."

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One antivirus program is better than two | PCWorld

One antivirus program is better than two | PCWorld: "Running two antivirus programs simultaneously is a bit like mixing a fine, vintage Cabernet with breakfast cereal. Each is good on its own right, but the combination may have unpleasant effects."

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Reinstall Windows on a new-to-you, used computer | PCWorld

Reinstall Windows on a new-to-you, used computer | PCWorld: "Cydney Bulger bought a used computer that came with unwanted programs and content. What's the best way to make it like new?

Almost every major-brand Windows PC from the last decade came with a built-in restoration tool. This is usually a partition on the hard drive that contains an image backup of the hard drive's contents when it left the factory."

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