Pocket : How to get the most out of Google search

Pocket : How to get the most out of Google search: "Over the past few years, Google has built a massive database, which it calls Knowledge Graph, that is designed to make its already awesome search engine even faster and easier to use. One of its most useful features, however, may also be its least well-known: if you type in the proper search phrases or words, it can show detailed information right there, without needing to click a link or go to a separate site."

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How to Protect Your PC’s Hardware From Static Electricity When Working On It

How to Protect Your PC’s Hardware From Static Electricity When Working On It: "Whether you’re building your own computer, installing new RAM, or upgrading your PC’s components, you’ll be opening it up and touching sensitive electronics components. While doing this, you should be careful of static electricity, which can harm your computer."

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The How-To Geek Guide to Cleaning Your LCD Monitor Screen

The How-To Geek Guide to Cleaning Your LCD Monitor Screen: "Whether you’re trying to get the dust off your monitor or your kid’s fingerprints off your gorgeous new HDTV set, removing dust, dirt, and oil from the plethora of screens around you requires the right tools and the right touch. Read on as we show you how to safely clean your expensive screens."

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Lacie Rugged Mini vs. AData DashDrive Durable: A Comparative Review

Lacie Rugged Mini vs. AData DashDrive Durable: A Comparative Review: "Electronics of all kinds aren’t really built to withstand much in the way of knocks or extreme weather, but a special breed of portable hard drives exists to serve this very purpose – to withstand the everyday tumbles and adverse weather without sacrificing your precious data. It’s not often I get to break things in the name of science, but today is a special day. In the interests of all backpackers, hikers, summer poolside partygoers and urban adventurers – I’ll be putting the claims of two “rugged” portable drives to the test."

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Rumor: Apple's Next iPhone to Arrive Sept. 10 | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Rumor: Apple's Next iPhone to Arrive Sept. 10 | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "Apple will unveil the next edition of the iPhone at a major press event on Sept. 10, according to All Things D."

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Holho turns your tablet or smartphone into a 3D projector

Holho turns your tablet or smartphone into a 3D projector: "Owning a smartphone is a bit like being a kid who got too many toys for his birthday. No matter how many apps you have, you still want it to do something more. Imagination Farm USA LLC, based in Houston, Texas, decided that the something more was the Holho “hologram generator,” which uses a set of mirrors perched on a smartphone or tablet to produce the illusion of a moving 3D image."

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How Roku can build a Chromecast killer | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews

How Roku can build a Chromecast killer | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews: "Google has shaken up the world of streaming video with its new (and hard to get) Chromecast. The $35 unit effectively turns any "dumb" HDTV into a smart TV with Netflix and YouTube, and uses any iPhone, Android phone, or tablet as a remote."

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Pocket : Coming to grips with Windows 8.1: Tips and tricks

Pocket : Coming to grips with Windows 8.1: Tips and tricks: "When Windows 8 was released last October it didn't receive a lot of fanfare. But this year Microsoft is making several changes to the operating system with version 8.1 and a lot of them are for the better. While it's not a complete overhaul, there are some subtle changes that should make it easier for new users to learn and use. Here's a look at some tips and tricks for using new features in Windows 8.1."

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Pocket : Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Review And Giveaway

Pocket : Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Review And Giveaway: "It’s almost time to go back to school. That means homework, studying, and all the other good stuff that comes along with getting an education. It also means it’s time to do some back-to-school shopping, which includes items like tablets, laptops, and other gadgets that students could have only dreamed about just a few years ago"

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Pocket : How to Use Microsoft Word 2013′s Built-in Screenshot Tool

Pocket : How to Use Microsoft Word 2013′s Built-in Screenshot Tool: "We recently showed you that you could use Microsoft Word as a blog post editor and the feature was really well received. We are back with this byte size tip to show you how you can quickly add screenshots to your posts."

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