Which Game Consoles Can You Use as a Media Center?

Which Game Consoles Can You Use as a Media Center?: "Flicking through the specs for the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 recently, I was struck by how much the concept of a game console has changed in the past 15 years. Back in the late 1990s I lodged in an attic, with plenty of opportunity for gaming on a Super Nintendo Entertainment System, which I later upgraded to an original PlayStation to take advantage of the CD playing multimedia magic."

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How to Easily Transfer Files Between Nearby Smartphones

How to Easily Transfer Files Between Nearby Smartphones: "Transferring photos and other files between nearby smartphones should be simple, but it’s not. There are a variety of different ways you can do this, and which is best depends on which types of smartphones you’re transferring files between."

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Skymouse puts mouse control on your fingertips

Skymouse puts mouse control on your fingertips: "he humble mouse may have stood the test of time and remains a staple of most desktop setups, but there are an increasing number of devices looking to relegate the mouse to the bottom drawer. The latest is the Skymouse which, like the Mycestro 3D wearable mouse, Genius wireless Ring Mouse and Leap Motion, shifts cursor control from the desk to your fingertips."

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How To Fix 99% Of All Computer Problems

How To Fix 99% Of All Computer Problems: "Computer problems. Even the most experienced users have to deal with computer issues occasionally. Sometimes the most trivial things will cause a computer to malfunction. Different problems require different solutions; but it mostly boils down to troubleshooting. To help fix 99% of all PC problems, ICP Networks came up with this genius infograph."

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Amazon's next Kindle Fires rumored to have sharper displays, lighter builds

Amazon's next Kindle Fires rumored to have sharper displays, lighter builds: "It's a no-brainer that Amazon will announce new Kindle Fires later this year. The company unveiled new tablets at around the same time the last two years, so we'd be shocked not to see an upgraded lineup at around the same time in 2013. A new report, however, claims to shed some light on the details of those upcoming Kindle Fire tablets."

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4K HDMI cables (are nonsense) | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews

4K HDMI cables (are nonsense) | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews: "With the slow and inevitable transition to Ultra HD 4K happening whether it's necessary or not, it's not surprising that cable manufacturers are jumping at the chance to sell new and more expensive "4K" HDMI cables."

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Power2Go Essentials hits Version 9 | The Download Blog - CNET Download.com

Power2Go Essentials hits Version 9 | The Download Blog - CNET Download.com: "On Tuesday, Cyberlink launched an updated release of Power2Go, a suite of burning utilities for Windows, exclusively on Download.com. Version 9 includes some basic burning features, in addition to added support for backing up photos and videos from sites like Vimeo, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube."

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Do Computer Fans Always Run at 100% Unless Told Otherwise?

Do Computer Fans Always Run at 100% Unless Told Otherwise?: "Whether on laptops, desktops, or even game consoles, we’ve all heard the whir of the system fans in the background. How exactly do all these little cooling fans know when to spin up, down, and otherwise moderate the amount of air they’re moving?"

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Best portable mini Bluetooth speakers | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

Best portable mini Bluetooth speakers | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews: "They're small. They're portable. And they're breeding.
Yes, the mini wireless Bluetooth speaker has come of age, and it seems as if every week we see a new model hit the market."

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15 best Android games | Android Atlas - CNET Reviews

15 best Android games | Android Atlas - CNET Reviews: "When it comes to finding games for Android, everyone knows that Google Play, with all its offerings, can feel downright overwhelming. With that in mind, I'm here to help you navigate through some of the clutter."

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