7 Places Where You Can Download Premium PC Games Free & Legally

7 Places Where You Can Download Premium PC Games Free & Legally: "Want great games, but don’t want to pay? If you’re looking for the latest, you’re out of luck – assuming you’re not a pirate. But if you’re willing to play something a little older, you just might find something perfect for you."



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Android Guide: Managing Your Device’s Storage and Backups

Android Guide: Managing Your Device’s Storage and Backups: "Data management on Android is easy but you can still find yourself low on empty space very quickly. After all, your device has finite space. So, if you find yourself running out of space, then you need to take action."



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HTG Explains: Should You Change Your Passwords Regularly?

HTG Explains: Should You Change Your Passwords Regularly?: "“Change your passwords regularly” is a common piece of password advice, but it isn’t necessarily good advice. You shouldn’t bother changing most passwords regularly — it encourages you to use weaker passwords and wastes your time.

Yes, there are some situations where you’ll want to regularly change your passwords. But those will probably be the exception rather than the rule. Telling typical computer users they need to regularly change their passwords is a mistake."



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How to Perform a Clean Install of Windows 8.1 With a Windows 8 Key

How to Perform a Clean Install of Windows 8.1 With a Windows 8 Key: "Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade to all Windows 8 users, but you normally can’t install Windows 8.1 with a Windows 8 product key. Luckily, you can get around this limitation if you really want a fresh install of Windows 8.1.

Microsoft also only allows you to download Windows 8.1 installation media with a Windows 8.1 key, so we’ll show you another trick that allows you to download Windows 8.1 installation media with a valid Windows 8 key."



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Tricks to instantly boost your Wi-Fi for computers, tablets and other gadgets | Komando.com

Tricks to instantly boost your Wi-Fi for computers, tablets and other gadgets | Komando.com: "The joy of Wi-Fi is that you can use your gadgets anywhere in your house. Want to browse the Internet on your couch with a tablet? Sure.

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Want to download the latest recipes on your laptop in the kitchen? Great.

Want to get your smart TV in the back bedroom online? Oops."



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10 Money Management Tools Inside Google Drive You Should Use Today

10 Money Management Tools Inside Google Drive You Should Use Today: "Managing money. What a waste of time, isn’t it? The problem is, if you don’t manage it, you end up without it. Not much fun. So, how about a few useful money management tools to help you get started right inside your Google Drive account?"



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How To Search Better & Faster On Windows 8

How To Search Better & Faster On Windows 8: "Windows 8 has gotten some flack for being caught between a desktop interface and a modern interface, and the search function is no different. Fortunately, the search functions are actually quite robust once you get used to them. Let’s take a look at both the modern and desktop ways of searching your computer and the Internet on Windows 8."



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Should You Buy a Router If Your ISP Gives You a Combined Router/Modem?

Should You Buy a Router If Your ISP Gives You a Combined Router/Modem?: "Many Internet service providers are now giving their customers combined devices that function as both a modem and a wireless router. With these devices, you don’t have to buy a router — but you can, if you like.

While separate routers can be more powerful, configurable, and feature-filled, that isn’t necessarily a good thing for everyone. Whether you should get a separate router or not depends on what trade-offs you want to make."



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Netflix is raising prices for new members | The Verge

Netflix is raising prices for new members | The Verge: "Netflix is about to get more expensive, but only by a dollar or two. In his company's Q1 letter to shareholders, CEO Reed Hastings said, "Our current view is to do a one or two dollar increase, depending on the country, later this quarter for new members only." Hastings then noted that existing customers will be able to stay at current monthly rates (e.g. $7.99 in the US) for a "generous" period of time. "I don’t think it’s a huge difference," he said of the price change during Netflix's afternoon earnings call."



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Windows XP Security Risks: They're Real And Heading Your Way In 2014

Windows XP Security Risks: They're Real And Heading Your Way In 2014: "With plenty of press coverage about the impending end of support for Windows XP, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s all just hype. But without security updates, the aging operating system becomes a Trojan horse in your home or business."



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