How to Easily Share Files Between Nearby Computers

How to Easily Share Files Between Nearby Computers: "It’s a common situation — you have several computers near each other and you want to transfer files between them. You don’t have to pull out a USB drive, nor do you have to send them over email — there are faster, easier ways."

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Google Now is One Step Closer to Becoming Active in Google Chrome

Google Now is One Step Closer to Becoming Active in Google Chrome: "Many people have been eager to have Google Now working in their Chrome browsers and this week that dream got one step closer to reality. The first teasers that the new feature is becoming active have started to appear, so now is a good time to activate the switch for it and be ready for its arrival."

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Bitdefender Internet Security: Your All-In-One Solution, Two Windows 8 Laptop Giveaway

Bitdefender Internet Security: Your All-In-One Solution, Two Windows 8 Laptop Giveaway: "There is certainly no shortage of products out there aimed at making your computer more secure. Simply scanning for viruses is not enough — security software needs to be able to handle everything from scanning for viruses to keeping every other aspect of a computer safe and secure."

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Don't buy a new PC or Mac before you read this | Reviews - Laptops - CNET Reviews

Don't buy a new PC or Mac before you read this | Reviews - Laptops - CNET Reviews: "Is the laptop, desktop, or tablet you plan to buy stuck with a last-gen CPU? That may be a reason to wait -- or a way to get a great deal. Here's how to tell."

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How to download Windows 8.1 Preview | PCWorld

How to download Windows 8.1 Preview | PCWorld: "The curious and the thrill-seeking rushed to their PCs as Microsoft unveiled the preview version of Windows 8.1 at its Build 2013 conference Wednesday. It’s free, but not quite anyone can get it yet. Microsoft promises that an ISO version of the preview will be available within the next day, but meanwhile, it’s available only through the Windows store—in other words, to Windows 8 and Windows RT users. Bah humbug! Update: The ISO became available midday Thursday, Pacific time."

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The Roost laptop stand combines hunch-beating height wth ultra-portable design

The Roost laptop stand combines hunch-beating height wth ultra-portable design: "It's no surprise to learn that prolonged use of a laptop is bad for your posture. The solution has long been to use a laptop stand, but many of stands don't provide adequate height, and when it comes time to hit the road, they tend to stay on the desk at home. The Roost is a new take on the laptop stand that aims to address these issues."

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Can Magnets Ruin An SD Card? 6 Common Reasons Why You Can't Use Your SD Card

Can Magnets Ruin An SD Card? 6 Common Reasons Why You Can't Use Your SD Card: "Guess what – magnets can’t ruin your SD cards. Let’s just get that one out in the open. Flash memory just doesn’t work that way! I mean, magnets could work, but it would have to be really, really powerful. Nothing that you have in your household would ruin one, for the record. So yeah, let’s just dispel that myth."

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How to get the Windows 8.1 preview | How To - CNET

How to get the Windows 8.1 preview | How To - CNET: "If you've been screaming from the rooftops for Microsoft to return the Start button to Windows, you're going to be happy. On Wednesday Microsoft unveiled Windows 8.1 at its Microsoft Build conference. The update brings a long list of new features, but most notably, the Start button returns!"

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How to Insert a YouTube Video Into a Microsoft Word Document in Office 2013

How to Insert a YouTube Video Into a Microsoft Word Document in Office 2013: "Did you know you can insert videos into a Word document? While it might not be useful, we thought it was pretty cool. Here’s how."

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Microsoft Windows 8.1 - Operating systems - CNET Reviews

Microsoft Windows 8.1 - Operating systems - CNET Reviews: "Today, during the keynote for the Microsoft Build conference in San Francisco, the company announced the preview version for Windows 8.1. As a point upgrade to Windows 8, there are few sweeping changes to the operating system, but Microsoft has thankfully made some tweaks to the interface, along with upgraded apps and other enhancements that users will appreciate. "

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