3 Handy Mouse Tricks You’ve Probably Never Heard Of [Windows]

3 Handy Mouse Tricks You’ve Probably Never Heard Of [Windows]: "The computer mouse is an incredibly nifty device, which unfortunately, a lot of people do not use to its full potential. There are many more things the mouse can do than left-click to move and select things or right-click to bring up context menus. Many of the tricks are easy to learn as they depend on no more than three keyboard keys. However, they can turn out to be huge time savers and making some tasks much easier."

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50 iOS 6 tips: Panorama, Apple Maps, reading list and more | Reviews | CNET UK

50 iOS 6 tips: Panorama, Apple Maps, reading list and more | Reviews | CNET UK: "After a year-long gestation, iOS 6 is upon us. The latest version of Apple's operating system for iPad, iPhone and the iPod touch is smarter than ever, with slicker graphics, better iCloud integration and easier sharing. It ships on the iPhone 5, and is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S, fourth and fifth-generation iPod touch, and the second and third-generation iPad."

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How To Get Rid Of Facebook Notifications & Other Annoying Things You Don’t Want To See [Weekly Facebook Tips]

How To Get Rid Of Facebook Notifications & Other Annoying Things You Don’t Want To See [Weekly Facebook Tips]: "It’s funny how sometimes you can use an online service all the time, getting annoyed at little things without realising there’s an easy way to do something about it. Several of my friends who use Facebook almost every day recently told me how they hate always getting Facebook notifications for dumb games people want them to play, or updates about these games in their home feed. Obviously, if these people can be avid Facebook users without knowing there’s a fix, then there’s bound to be a few more of you out there too."

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U.S. Caught Creating Three New Computer Viruses « Aletho News

U.S. Caught Creating Three New Computer Viruses « Aletho News: "While routinely touting the necessity for tighter controls over the Internet in the name of cybersecurity, the U.S. government has again been caught creating computer viruses to wage cyber warfare in the Middle East."

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Computer security experts warn Microsoft Internet Explorer users to switch browsers

Computer security experts warn Microsoft Internet Explorer users to switch browsers: "Computer security experts are urging PC users to temporarily stop browsing the Web with Microsoft Corp’s Internet Explorer, saying a newly identified bug in the software makes computers susceptible to attack by hackers."

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Revitalize an Old PC by Installing Windows 8

Revitalize an Old PC by Installing Windows 8: "Got an old computer sitting around running Windows XP? Don’t use it for anything other than as a dust collector? Well, maybe it’s time to try out the fresh new Windows 8 and give it some life back. Now I’m not super supporter of Windows 8, but I’ve been using it for a few months and something has become clear to me."

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Hard disk drives vs. solid-state drives: Are SSDs finally worth the money? - Computerworld

Hard disk drives vs. solid-state drives: Are SSDs finally worth the money? - Computerworld: "Although SSDs are still not cheap, they have come down in price, making them a better alternative to hard drives."

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How To Create Your Own Custom Google Search Engine - How-To Geek

How To Create Your Own Custom Google Search Engine - How-To Geek: "Have you ever wanted to create a custom Google search engine that searches only specific websites? You can easily do this with Google’s Custom Search Engine tool. You can bookmark your search engine and even share it with other people."

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Kindle Fire HD 7″ – The Unveiling « Kindle Review – Kindle Fire Review, Kindle Fire HD Review

Kindle Fire HD 7″ – The Unveiling « Kindle Review – Kindle Fire Review, Kindle Fire HD Review: "esterday afternoon I was so excited to get my new Kindle Fire HD 7″ that I hung around my office an extra two hours waiting for the UPS truck to pull into the parking lot and hoping it would get there before the office closed for the weekend.  Suddenly I got a glimpse of brown coming around the building and ran down to greet the UPS driver at the door."

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Top 20 Things Every First-Time Android User Should Know

Top 20 Things Every First-Time Android User Should Know: "Choosing a new device like a new phone or tablet should be fun. But there are so many choices out there, and it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re thinking about an Android device, or if you’ve just bought one and want to get the most out of it, we have some basic tips to get you started."

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