HTG Explains: Why is Printer Ink So Expensive?

HTG Explains: Why is Printer Ink So Expensive?: "Printer ink is expensive, more expensive per drop than fine champagne or even human blood. If you haven’t gone paperless, you’ll notice that you’re paying a lot for new ink cartridges — more than seems reasonable."

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How to Tell a Hardware Problem From a Software Problem

How to Tell a Hardware Problem From a Software Problem: "Your computer seems to be malfunctioning — it’s slow, programs are crashing or Windows may be blue-screening. Is your computer’s hardware failing, or does it have a software problem that you can fix on your own?"

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Ten essential tips for searching the Web | Macworld

Ten essential tips for searching the Web | Macworld: "Finding just the right page among the billions on the Web requires not only a search engine but also a bit of know-how. Here is a selection of my favorite tips for searching the Web."

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Add a PC Settings shortcut to your Windows 8 desktop | PCWorld

Add a PC Settings shortcut to your Windows 8 desktop | PCWorld: "If you're new to Windows 8 (or Windows 8.1), you're no doubt battling the learning curve. And some areas aren't as intuitive as they could be, like trying to navigate your way to the PC Settings menu."

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HTG Explains: Should You Buy Extended Warranties?

HTG Explains: Should You Buy Extended Warranties?: "Buy something at an electronics store and you’ll be confronted by a pushy salesperson who insists you need an extended warranty. You’ll also see extended warranties pushed hard when shopping online. But are they worth it?

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What's Holding Up New Chromecast Apps? Nothing ... But Google, That Is – ReadWrite

What's Holding Up New Chromecast Apps? Nothing ... But Google, That Is – ReadWrite: "There's a disconnect in the world of Chromecast. Customers want apps that work with Google's small, affordably priced TV streaming stick. And developers want to distribute them. Some are already built, and are just waiting to be released to the public. "

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How to open a file with a strange extension | PCWorld

How to open a file with a strange extension | PCWorld: "I doubt that anyone knows all of the file extensions used since the pre-DOS days of CP/M. Some of them may not even describe a file type. Before Windows started using them to associate files with an application, people used extensions for all sorts of things.

But that was a long time ago. Chances are that the extension on your mystery file does indeed identify a program. But how do you find what program?"

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Coming Soon and in Billions: Devices That Talk to Each Other - Digits - WSJ

Coming Soon and in Billions: Devices That Talk to Each Other - Digits - WSJ: "According to market research firm Gartner Inc.IT +1.03%, within seven years, 25 billion such devices will be in operation. These devices could be a network of LED street lamps that are connected to each other or smart meters that monitor the availability of parking spaces. That number will be in addition to 7.5 billion conventional devices such as smartphones, tablets and personal computers that require humans to input information."

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Desktop Fun: Halloween 2013 Wallpaper Collection [Bonus Edition]

Desktop Fun: Halloween 2013 Wallpaper Collection [Bonus Edition]: "Halloween is quickly approaching, so why not get your favorite system ready for the holiday? Make your desktop the spookiest one of all with our Halloween 2013 Wallpaper collection."

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Secure Your Wireless Router: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now

Secure Your Wireless Router: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now: " security researcher recently discovered a backdoor in many D-Link routers, allowing anyone to access the router without knowing the username or password. This isn’t the first router security issue and won’t be the last."

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