Math Adventures in the Common Core - Eagle Rising

Math Adventures in the Common Core - Eagle Rising: "It really is amazing to me how much of our lives have been directly affected by this disastrous president.  Is nothing sacred?

The short answer is: no.

Not even math."



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▶ How to prepare your devices for iOS 8 | Macworld

▶ How to prepare your devices for iOS 8 | Macworld: "iOS 8 is coming out next week and I’ve very interested in installing it on my iPad. Are there things I can do today to get ready for it?
We’ll be offering a complete iOS 8 installation guide in the next few days, but I’m happy to reveal the steps you should take before the next version arrives."



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How to use Siri as your own personal DJ - CNET

How to use Siri as your own personal DJ - CNET: "Want to listen to your favorite artist or album on your iPhone but your hands aren't free. No problem. You can simply hire Siri as your DJ."



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Open Source Software Licenses: Which Should You Use?

Open Source Software Licenses: Which Should You Use?: "Slowly but surely, open source software is taking over. If you don’t believe it, just look at some of the most popular tools that we all use: Firefox, WordPress, 7-Zip, MediaWiki, BitTorrent, Android, plus all of the free alternatives to paid software. But did you know that not all open source licenses are the same?"



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Google Chrome 64-bit - Is It Better Than The 32-bit Version?

Google Chrome 64-bit - Is It Better Than The 32-bit Version?: "A few weeks ago, Google released the 64-bit version of the popular Chrome browser and promised increased stability, security, and speed. We were curious to learn how many of these promises are true, and share what you gain and lose when using the 64-bit version of this browser. We have used this browser for a couple of days and ran several benchmarks. Here's what you get when using the 64-bit version of Google Chrome instead of the 32-bit version."



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Ask Ars: When should I plan to upgrade my iPhone? | Ars Technica

Ask Ars: When should I plan to upgrade my iPhone? | Ars Technica: "A new iPhone is here. You've spent most of the day watching Apple's announcement, the coverage around it, the reaction to the announcement and the coverage, and the reactions to those reactions. It's the standard tech news rigmarole, which can be fun, but ultimately doesn't really help people make purchasing decisions."



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▶ A router and an extender: When your laptop doesn't know which to use. | PCWorld

▶ A router and an extender: When your laptop doesn't know which to use. | PCWorld: "isa Marie Lalonde’s router isn’t powerful enough to cover her entire home, so she installed a range extender. But when she moves from one part of the house to another, her laptop fails to connect to the nearest signal and loses the network.

If you carry a laptop, tablet, or smartphone through a home with multiple access points (such as routers and range extenders), the device should latch onto the access point with the strongest signal—presumably the closest one. Therefore, it should appear to be continually connected as you move from room to room."



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A router and an extender: When your laptop doesn't know which to use. | PCWorld

A router and an extender: When your laptop doesn't know which to use. | PCWorld: "Lisa Marie Lalonde’s router isn’t powerful enough to cover her entire home, so she installed a range extender. But when she moves from one part of the house to another, her laptop fails to connect to the nearest signal and loses the network."



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Four Hardware Upgrades That Will Boost Your Laptop's Battery Life

Four Hardware Upgrades That Will Boost Your Laptop's Battery Life: "Want better laptop battery life? Hardware upgrades are much better than software tweaks for improving power efficiency. Unfortunately, not all mobile computers offer easy component upgrades. Most full-sized laptops are upgradeable though, and the process takes surprisingly little time or effort. Ultrabooks, on the other hand, require a bit more elbow grease to upgrad"



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Defend Your Windows PC From Junkware: 5 Lines of Defense

Defend Your Windows PC From Junkware: 5 Lines of Defense: "Every Windows user is fighting a constant war against junkware that legitimate application installers try to sneak onto our systems. Here’s everything you can do to protect yourself from obnoxious browser toolbars and all that other junk."



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