5 Tips To Prevent Computer Rage Happening To You - AVG

5 Tips To Prevent Computer Rage Happening To You - AVG: "Ever wanted to smash your computer into a million pieces with a baseball bat and then throw it out the window ‘celebrity style’?!

Usually this sort of feeling erupts deep from within when your computer is misbehaving, going slowly or giving you the ole ‘blue screen of death’."



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How to Install Linux on a Chromebook

How to Install Linux on a Chromebook: "Do you need Skype on your Chromebook? Do you miss not having access to games through Steam? Are you pining to use VLC Media Player? Then start using Linux on your Chromebook.
Installing a traditional Linux environment on your Chromebook is a quick and easy way to unlock your machine’s true potential and improve its functionality."



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Ask HTG: Why Does My New HDTV’s Picture Look Awful?

Ask HTG: Why Does My New HDTV’s Picture Look Awful?: "You’ve unpacked and installed your new HDTV, you’ve fired it up, and despite the expectation that everything should look magnificent on it, you can’t get over how everything looks uncannily smooth and downright weird. Read on as we explain why and show you how to fix it."



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OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box: Which cloud storage service is right for you? | Software - CNET Reviews

OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box: Which cloud storage service is right for you? | Software - CNET Reviews: "Microsoft gave its cloud storage service a makeover today, replacing the now-defunct SkyDrive with the shiny, new OneDrive. After a legal battle, Microsoft changed the name, and used the opportunity to add a few new features to its cloud option.
Though not much about SkyDrive changes in the switch to OneDrive, we're taking this opportunity outline the differences and give you a guide to the other popular cloud storage options out there. Whether you're unhappy with your current cloud service, or have never dabbled in keeping your files in the cloud, this primer will help you get acquainted with the major (and some of the minor) players out there."



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FCC to rewrite Net neutrality rules | Mobile - CNET News

FCC to rewrite Net neutrality rules | Mobile - CNET News: "Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler said he plans on a do-over for Net neutrality rules.
On Wednesday, the chairman laid out a plan for preserving the Open Internet after a federal appeals court struck down the rules last month."



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Microsoft to give 100GB free OneDrive storage to early birds | Microsoft - CNET News

Microsoft to give 100GB free OneDrive storage to early birds | Microsoft - CNET News: "OneDrive users who sign in fast enough can score plenty of free storage for the next year.
Microsoft will dole out 100GB of extra space to the first 100,000 people who sign onto their OneDrive accounts once the new promotion gets off the ground sometime on Wednesday. The extra space comes on top of your existing OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) storage, but is good just for one year."



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King's Assembly puts keyboard, mouse and joystick at your fingertips

King's Assembly puts keyboard, mouse and joystick at your fingertips: "For those who play video games, a fraction of a second, say, the time it takes to move your hand from keyboard to mouse, can be enough to lose a soldier, building or entire army. For this reason keyboard shortcuts have become an important weapon in the gamer's arsenal, but what if our commands could be streamlined even further? With this objective in mind, a US-based engineer and founder of Solid Art Labs Eric Charlton has designed the King's Assembly, an input device which allows control over a keyboard, mouse and joystick simultaneously."



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How to print from the Kindle Fire HD or HDX

How to print from the Kindle Fire HD or HDX: "If you own a Kindle Fire HD or HDX there might be some times when you’ll want to print an email, document, or web article from it. You can print directly to modern Wi-Fi printers. And since the Kindle Fire runs on Android, it’s easy to set it up to use Google Cloud Print and remotely print to virtually any printer that’s connected to the web."



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Celluon EPIC Virtual Keyboard Review and Giveaway

Celluon EPIC Virtual Keyboard Review and Giveaway: "Does your Bluetooth-enabled portable keyboard seem a bit old and bulky? Maybe you should take a look at futuristic ideas such as virtual projection keyboards. Sounds awesome, but how long do you have to wait? What if I told you it’s here, now, and ready for you to buy? Then take a look at the $150 Celluon EPIC Virtual Keyboard."



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5 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Buying A New Laptop

5 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Buying A New Laptop: "The laptop has, for many people, become the only home computer needed. Fast, yet portable, they offer the best of both worlds, and can be had for $500 (or less). Their lure is understandable.
Yet a laptop is also more complex and, compared to a desktop, far less flexible. A desktop user unhappy with a monitor, keyboard or mouse can simply replace it, but laptop buyers have no options. This means picking the right system is both more important, yet also more difficult. Here’s what to look out for if you’re ready to open your wallet."



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