Is the Pixi 3 Alcatel's New Palm Phone? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Is the Pixi 3 Alcatel's New Palm Phone? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "Palm is one of the iconic mobile computing brands. In the late 1990s, the PalmPilot was the iPhone of its time, the first handheld mobile computer that had anything close to a mass market. But it was slaughtered by HP in one of the top five worst acts of corporate mismanagement in the mobile industry ever, and Palm looked dead ... until now."



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How to Automatically Reboot Your Router the Geeky Way

How to Automatically Reboot Your Router the Geeky Way: "Verizon FIOS is great — the speeds are incredible, and the price is… well, kinda expensive. The real problem is that the terrible router they give you needs to be rebooted all the time, which is a royal pain considering it’s down in the basement. Plus, I don’t want to get off the couch."



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How to Manage Notifications on iPhone and iPad

How to Manage Notifications on iPhone and iPad: "Android users have been a spoiled bunch when it comes to device notifications. iPhone and iPad users had to wait until 2011 to see a notification center appear on their devices. It works pretty well though it handles things much differently than its Google counterpart."



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How to set up your new Chromebook the right way | PCWorld

How to set up your new Chromebook the right way | PCWorld: "Setting up a new Chromebook is much easier than setting up a PC. Chromebooks don't require major updates or antivirus software. You start simply by signing in with your Google Account (or creating that account, if you don't already have one)."



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Take precautions when using public Wi-Fi networks | PCWorld

Take precautions when using public Wi-Fi networks | PCWorld: "Tctws Tan wanted to know about the dangers of using a public Wi-Fi network, such as the ones you find in cafes and libraries. "Is there any other method to increase my privacy?""



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How to Find Your Lost Windows or Office Product Keys

How to Find Your Lost Windows or Office Product Keys: "If you’re planning on doing a reinstall of Windows but can’t find your product key, you’re in luck because it’s stored in the Windows Registry… it’s just not easy to find, and it’s impossible to read without some help. Luckily, we’re here to help."



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11 Google Tricks That Will Change the Way You Search | TIME

11 Google Tricks That Will Change the Way You Search | TIME: "Google Search’s learning curve is an odd one. You use it every day, but still all you know is how to search. But the search engine has plenty of tricks up its sleeve"



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How to Add Bluetooth to Any Old Pair of Speakers

How to Add Bluetooth to Any Old Pair of Speakers: "We love Bluetooth and all its possibilities. Once the domain of dorky headsets, Bluetooth is now in mice, keyboards, phones, computers, tablets, fitness trackers, and so much more. One of the best applications we’ve seen, however, is Bluetooth audio."



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▶ How to set up your new PC

▶ How to set up your new PC: "So you’ve got a new PC. Awesome! That humble metal box is the key to a wide world of potential. It can help you with everything from juggling your finances to keeping in touch with Grandma to blowing off some steam on, uh, Steam."



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Your new PC needs these 22 free, excellent programs | PCWorld

Your new PC needs these 22 free, excellent programs | PCWorld: "More than a mere blank slate, a new PC is a fresh opportunity—a collection of components that, with the right software installed, could accomplish anything from balancing your household budget to helping to cure cancer."



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