How to Add Websites to the Home Screen on Any Smartphone or Tablet

How to Add Websites to the Home Screen on Any Smartphone or Tablet: "Your smartphone or tablet’s home screen isn’t just for apps. Whatever platfgorm you’re using, you can pin your favorite websites to your home screen so you can quickly access them.

Some platforms offer bonus features. For example, Chrome for Android opens these websites in their own windows with no browser interface, while Windows 8 and Windows Phone offer live tile updates on some websites."



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▶ How to conquer productivity on the cheap with Google Drive

▶ How to conquer productivity on the cheap with Google Drive: "Google Drive apps are loved for their simplicity and ease of use, but don’t let that fool you. There’s a whole lot of power locked up in these web apps. And while we’d never put the suite on a par with Microsoft Office, there are some impressive features in Docs, Sheets, and Slides that you’ve likely overlooked."



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How to clear absolutely everything off your desktop in Windows 8.1 | PCWorld

How to clear absolutely everything off your desktop in Windows 8.1 | PCWorld: "I'd bet that if you polled 10 PC users on the best way to use the desktop on Windows you'd get 11 different answers. How to use the desktop is one of the most personal choices each PC user makes. We've already covered ways desktop hoarders can better manage files that cover up their wallpaper, for example."



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How those nude photos were leaked (and why you should care) - CNET

How those nude photos were leaked (and why you should care) - CNET: "A number of celebrities were targeted this week in an attack that exposed nude photos -- some said to be real, others fake -- stored in Apple iCloud accounts. Here's what we know and what it means about your own cloud security."



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Five Facebook Threats That Can Infect Your PC, And How They Work

Five Facebook Threats That Can Infect Your PC, And How They Work: "Do you remember how life was without Facebook? Probably not. The site has pervaded our lives and it is no surprise that Facebook is now prime hunting ground for anyone with nefarious intentions."



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How to Quickly and Cheaply Upgrade a Laptop or Tablet’s Storage

How to Quickly and Cheaply Upgrade a Laptop or Tablet’s Storage:



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How to Create a Strong Password (and Remember It)

How to Create a Strong Password (and Remember It): "“Be sure to use a strong password” is advice we all constantly see online. Here’s how to create a strong password — and, more importantly, how to actually remember it.

Using a password manager helps here, as it can create strong passwords and remember them for you. But, even if you use a password manager, you’ll at least need to create and a remember a password for your password manager."



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5 ways to extend your wireless network | One Page | Komando.com

5 ways to extend your wireless network | One Page | 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."



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When Prompted to Restart After Uninstalling Software, is Shutting Down Okay Too?

When Prompted to Restart After Uninstalling Software, is Shutting Down Okay Too?: "Most of the time you do not need to restart your computer after uninstalling a program, but there are times when Windows will ask you to do so for a particular program. Can shutting your computer down work just as well as a complete restart? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader’s question."



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The Ultimate Chrome Sync Hacks For Swapping Between Desktops

The Ultimate Chrome Sync Hacks For Swapping Between Desktops: "Are you the type of person that needs unfettered mobility of their browsing data? If you are such an individual, a typical day may involve moving from a desktop in the office, to a laptop at a client’s office and back to a desktop at home. In between, you likely also use your mobile device to continue browsing. Switching between devices interrupts the browsing experience."



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