Nintendo 2DS Review & Giveaway — www.makeuseof.com — Readability

Nintendo 2DS Review & Giveaway — www.makeuseof.com — Readability: "In a move that left many gamers scratching their heads, Nintendo released the 2DS, a portable gaming system that removes the glasses-free 3D screen and clamshell design for which the console is known. It’s a big change, as all but one of Nintendo’s recent handheld consoles have featured a hinge (the one exception being the GameBoy Micro)."

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iPad Air vs. iPad mini with Retina Display — www.gizmag.com — Readability

iPad Air vs. iPad mini with Retina Display — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Last year, deciding between the iPad 4 and iPad mini was a tough decision. But this year, choosing between the iPad Air's sleeker design and the iPad mini's Retina Display is trickier than ever. Let Gizmag try to help, as we break down the differences (and increasing similarities) between Apple's iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina Display."

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How to Identify Which Hardware Component is Failing in Your Computer

How to Identify Which Hardware Component is Failing in Your Computer: "Concluding that your computer has a hardware problem is just the first step. If you’re dealing with a hardware issue and not a software issue, the next step is determining what hardware problem you’re actually dealing with.

If you purchased a laptop or pre-built desktop PC and it’s still under warranty, you don’t need to care about this. Have the manufacturer fix the PC for you — figuring it out is their problem."

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Find Out Who's Eating Your Bandwidth With These Tips

Find Out Who's Eating Your Bandwidth With These Tips: "Click….wait. Click….wait. Click….ARG! Sound familiar? That’s the sound of someone running out of Internet bandwidth.
A lot of things can drain away the capacity of that pipe that connects your computer to the Internet. It could be other people or devices on your network, or it could even be malicious applications or services running on the PC itself. The problem can get so bad that some people will toss out their computer and buy a new one."

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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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