HTG Reviews the Doxie Go: Simple Computerless Scanning

HTG Reviews the Doxie Go: Simple Computerless Scanning: "Portable scanners aren’t exactly brand-new technology, so what makes the Doxie Go portable scanner special? Read on as we take one for a test drive, show you how to set it up in the process, and highlight exactly why the Doxie Go will keep your inbox and file cabinets empty."



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▶ Get to know iOS 7: iOS's other apps | Macworld

▶ Get to know iOS 7: iOS's other apps | Macworld: "iOS 7 abolished many of the design paradigms of its prior versions in its main design, and that has filtered down to every major app built in to your device. But user interface isn’t the only thing that’s gotten an overhaul—some apps have new features as well as a new look. Here are some of the more minor stock app redesigns and updates in iOS 7."



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Limitless For Chrome: The Ultimate Productivity Companion

Limitless For Chrome: The Ultimate Productivity Companion: "Where did the time go? You got on your computer and the next thing you know it’s been 3 hours and you’re in some vast part of the Interwebs, or perhaps on one of the many sites notorious for wasting time, neither of which of anything to with why you got online in the first place."



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Does ReadyBoost Work? Does It Improve Performance for Slower PCs?

Does ReadyBoost Work? Does It Improve Performance for Slower PCs?: "The theory behind ReadyBoost is that it helps speed up older computers with low amounts of RAM memory. However, nobody knows how much of an impact this technology has, so we decided to make our own measurements and learn whether ReadyBoost has a positive impact or not. Read on to learn what we have found:"



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Can You Split a Hard-Drive into More than 4 Primary Partitions?

Can You Split a Hard-Drive into More than 4 Primary Partitions?: "So, you have a shiny new hard-drive and want to install multiple operating systems on it, but just how many partitions can you create for those systems? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to one reader’s partitioning dilemma.

Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites."



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Ask HTG: Do You Need a Router for Simple Single-Computer Setups?

Ask HTG: Do You Need a Router for Simple Single-Computer Setups?: "There’s a common misconception that if you have a simple setup, like only one home computer, you don’t need a router. Read on as we explain why even a lone desktop needs a buddy."



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Upgrade From Windows XP To A Modern OS In 7 Simple Steps

Upgrade From Windows XP To A Modern OS In 7 Simple Steps: "If you’re still using Windows XP on your computer, stop it — right now. Windows XP has become so ancient and outdated that even Microsoft is pulling its extended support for it in a little over a month. In order to stay safe and get the most out of your computer, it’s important to upgrade to a newer operating system. If you’re unsure how to do this, just follow these steps."



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▶ 3 helpful tips to keep your Outlook.com inbox clean | PCWorld

▶ 3 helpful tips to keep your Outlook.com inbox clean | PCWorld: "Around ten years ago, like many longtime Hotmail users, I got a Gmail account and never looked back. Gmail was faster, more organized and just plain better. Well, that was then. These days, I've jumped ship yet again to the ultra-polished Outlook.com and spend most of my time using Microsoft's Hotmail successor."



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Move from a hard drive to an SSD | PCWorld

Move from a hard drive to an SSD | PCWorld: "David R McCullough needs to clone his 1TB hard drive to a 120GB SSD. It's like moving all your furniture from a big house to a small apartment.

I've discussed the advantages of installing an SSD while also keeping your large hard drive in The Best of Both Worlds: An SSD and a HDD. I've also explained how to Move your libraries to an external drive without messing things up--important with most laptops when you switch to an SSD."



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SanDisk launches Wi-Fi enabled Flash storage - Computer Storage

SanDisk launches Wi-Fi enabled Flash storage - Computer Storage: "The two products in the SanDisk Connect range are the Wireless Flash Drive and the Wireless Media Drive. Both devices work by creating ad hoc wireless networks, allowing multiple devices to connect to them and access the stored files. The drives can be configured to also allow access to a standard Wi-Fi connection at the same time"



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