Review: Kindle for iOS remains a compelling iBooks alternative | Macworld

Review: Kindle for iOS remains a compelling iBooks alternative | Macworld: "The iPad is a great device for reading. And there are a variety of apps focused solely on reading ebooks with the device—almost all of which work on the iPhone, too. So how do you judge a reading app? What are the criteria?"

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The best set-top media streamer: Roku 3 | TechHive

The best set-top media streamer: Roku 3 | TechHive: "A media streamer set-top box is the missing link between your TV and the vast array of content available over the Internet. Whether or not you’ve cut the cord and severed that pricey cable or satellite subscription, a media streamer can give you access to endless hours of TV shows, videos, sporting events, music, and much more—in a way that no smart TV, with its built-in roster of apps, can promise. And no streamer provides more than the $100 Roku 3, my pick for best media streamer."

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Is There a Difference Between the Headphone and Speaker Ports?

Is There a Difference Between the Headphone and Speaker Ports?: "Your computer has a speaker port (perhaps even multiple ones) and a headphone port. You can plug your headphones into both of them and tunes come out, so what’s the real difference between the two?"

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Should You Use Ubuntu LTS or Upgrade to the Latest Release?

Should You Use Ubuntu LTS or Upgrade to the Latest Release?: "Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the recently-released Ubuntu 13.04 is that it isn’t remarkable at all. Ubuntu 13.04 contains the latest versions of software and additional polish, but there are no must-have features that will make you rush to upgrade."

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Supersize your free cloud storage to 100GB or more | PCWorld

Supersize your free cloud storage to 100GB or more | PCWorld: "Just a few short years ago, cloud storage services that synced files and folders across multiple PCs and mobile devices were just a dream. But thanks to the rapid rise of entities like Dropbox, SugarSync, and Google Drive, cloud storage and syncing services are nearly ubiquitous today, acting as hard drives in the sky that help you do all kinds of things—such as creating a bulletproof (almost) backup system or turbocharging your productivity to blistering new levels—no matter where you are."

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PC Cleaning Apps are a Scam: Here’s Why (and How to Speed Up Your PC)

PC Cleaning Apps are a Scam: Here’s Why (and How to Speed Up Your PC): "PC cleaning apps are digital snake oil. The web is full of ads for applications that want to “clean your PC” and “make it feel like new.” Don’t pull out your credit card — these apps are terrible and you don’t need them."

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Three essential security add-ons for Firefox, Chrome, and IE | How To - CNET

Three essential security add-ons for Firefox, Chrome, and IE | How To - CNET: "The free extensions for Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer thwart trackers, block ads (in Firefox and Chrome), and rate the safety of links before you click them: Ghostery, Adblock Plus, and Web of Trust, respectively."

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iCan't: 5 Things Android Users Take For Granted and iPhone Users Just Can't Do

iCan't: 5 Things Android Users Take For Granted and iPhone Users Just Can't Do: "Have you ever thought that there might be a reason Android users brag about their customizability? Sure, as an iPhone user, you can add and configure apps, change your wallpaper, and otherwise make yourself feel at home. But at the end of the day, you’ve only changed a few small details."

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What Does "Dual Core" & "Quad Core" Mean? [MakeUseOf Explains]

What Does "Dual Core" & "Quad Core" Mean? [MakeUseOf Explains]: "At one point, our computers had a central processing unit (CPU) with a single core. These days, most CPUs you’ll come across are dual core, quad core, or even octo core. We’ll explain exactly what a core is, dual core vs quad core, and how this all impacts your real-world computer usage."

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How to Use Multiple Disks Intelligently: An Introduction to RAID

How to Use Multiple Disks Intelligently: An Introduction to RAID: "RAID allows you to combine multiple physical hard drives into a single logical hard drive. This allows you to mirror your data across two hard drives, ensuring you always have your important data stored in multiple places."

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