Monday, May 12, 2014

How to Use Voice Search and Google Now in Chrome on Your Desktop

How to Use Voice Search and Google Now in Chrome on Your Desktop: "Chrome is gradually becoming more of a platform, and some of the best features of Android are making their way to Windows. With voice search and Google Now support, Google beat Microsoft’s own Cortana service to Windows."



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Awesome Things You Can Automatically Import To Google Calendar

Awesome Things You Can Automatically Import To Google Calendar: "Show me a full calendar, and I’ll show you a successful person. A calendar should be a tool that keeps every aspect of your life focused in one place, allowing you to worry less and accomplish more. The following are a few useful ways that you can import more important information into your Google Calendar."



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Yes, that's a new CNET iOS app for you (and some other big stuff) - CNET

Yes, that's a new CNET iOS app for you (and some other big stuff) - CNET: "You asked, we delivered: a wholly new iOS app that puts CNET's best work front-and-center and lets you filter by where you live. (Don't worry -- Android is coming soon. And Windows Phone is already here.)"



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Sunday, May 11, 2014

iPad vs. Surface: Which makes the better faux laptop?

iPad vs. Surface: Which makes the better faux laptop?: "Tablets are the new personal computers. But can they replace a laptop? And do Windows 2-in-1s like the Surface really make for better faux laptops than the iPad? Let's take a look, as Gizmag goes hands-on with keyboard-laden versions of the iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina Display, Surface 2, and Surface Pro 2."



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Intel Core i3 power leads new Chromebook charge

Intel Core i3 power leads new Chromebook charge: "The number of devices running Google's Chrome OS is about to significantly increase. At a press event in San Francisco yesterday, Intel and Google upped Chrome system designs to 20 by introducing a bunch of new computers and notebooks from OEM partners like Acer, LG, Asus, Dell and Lenovo, including a few powered by the latest generation Core i3 processors."



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Has Your Online Security Been Breached? 6 Signs That Say It Has

Has Your Online Security Been Breached? 6 Signs That Say It Has: "Protecting your online privacy and security seems to become more difficult with every month. Recent exploits like the Heartbleed bug have proven that even someone who diligently guards their own security isn’t invulnerable.
A breach in your security usually doesn’t stay secret for long, however. Someone who has your account credentials for one or more websites has probably taken them with a purpose in mind, and their actions will leave a trace. Here are the most common warning signs."



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Ask HTG: What Should I Do After Purchasing a New Computer Monitor?

Ask HTG: What Should I Do After Purchasing a New Computer Monitor?: "Although monitors are largely a plug and play device, there’s more to setting up a new monitor than simply plugging it in and turning it on. Read on as we show a fellow reader how to quality check his new monitor and help it put the best face forward."



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How to Back Up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Using iCloud | PCMag.com

How to Back Up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Using iCloud | PCMag.com: "You probably keep some very important information on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, whether that's photos of your kids or the email addresses of your most important business contacts. You definitely don't want to lose that kind of information. But what would happen to your files, photos, and everything else if your iOS device were lost, stolen, or severely damaged? If you backed up your data, it will all still be available to you in a pinch."



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EndlessTV is a cool way to watch free videos without ads | TechHive

EndlessTV is a cool way to watch free videos without ads | TechHive: "A new app called Endless TV mimics the channel surfing experience on your phone or tablet, giving you a continuous stream of videos without the obnoxious pre-roll ads.

The app, available now for iOS and Android, is extremely simple to set up and use. Just pick a channel you want to watch, from sources like CNN, the Food Network and ESPN, and Endless TV starts playing a selection of clips without any ads"



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Pocket : EndlessTV is a cool way to watch free videos without ads

Pocket : EndlessTV is a cool way to watch free videos without ads: "A new app called Endless TV mimics the channel surfing experience on your phone or tablet, giving you a continuous stream of videos without the obnoxious pre-roll ads."



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