New WiFi protocol boosts congested wireless network throughput by 700% | ExtremeTech

New WiFi protocol boosts congested wireless network throughput by 700% | ExtremeTech: "Engineers at NC State University (NCSU) have discovered a way of boosting the throughput of busy WiFi networks by up to 700%. Perhaps most importantly, the breakthrough is purely software-based, meaning it could be rolled out to existing WiFi networks relatively easily — instantly improving the throughput and latency of the network."

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The Problem with Owning a Tablet [Comic] - How-To Geek

The Problem with Owning a Tablet [Comic] - How-To Geek:

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Three simple rules for buying a new laptop | PCWorld

Three simple rules for buying a new laptop | PCWorld: "This is the time of year when friends, family members, casual acquaintances, and people in the street stop me to ask about buying a new PC."

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8 worst Windows 8 irritations (and how to fix them) | PCWorld

8 worst Windows 8 irritations (and how to fix them) | PCWorld: "After spending more than a year conquering the operating system's overhauled (and nonintuitive) interface in its various prerelease iterations, I've now entered a second stage of frustration: I find myself cursing at Windows 8's major changes less and less, but shaking my fist and swearing like a sailor at its little irritations more and more."

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Kindle keyboard review

Kindle keyboard review: "If you like to read, there have become a lot more ways to read in the past few years. The old fashioned way of reading paper books is getting less popular, while using an e reader and a tablet are becoming more popular all the time. "

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The rise of the $20 7in tablet computer | SciTech | GMA News Online | The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere

The rise of the $20 7in tablet computer | SciTech | GMA News Online | The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere: "Datawind, an India-based startup has built a seven-inch tablet called the Aakash 2, which runs Google's Android operating system and costs just $20 (P823.20)."

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The 50 Best Free iPhone Apps of 2012 | PCMag.com

The 50 Best Free iPhone Apps of 2012 | PCMag.com: "Not everything in life is free, but many great iPhone apps are. And when you can find good software for free, take it."

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Become a Skype power user with our 7 must-know secrets | PCWorld

Become a Skype power user with our 7 must-know secrets | PCWorld: "Skype is so popular that in some circles people use the name of the service as a verb. Yet most people use Skype only for making free voice calls, and for conducting occasional video chats between far-flung relatives. That's a shame, because Skype is a powerful business tool. A Skype-powered videoconference can take the place of a business trip, saving you money on airfare, hotel, and car rental. And let’s not forget the free Skype-to-Skype calls you can make to overseas suppliers, clients, and other contacts."

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Morning Bell: Cybersecurity: Do You Trust the Government with Your Computer?

Morning Bell: Cybersecurity: Do You Trust the Government with Your Computer?: "Do you trust the federal government to keep your personal data safe? What about your business’s records and trade secrets?
If you answered “no,” you have good reason—the federal government has had 13 breaches and failures of its own cybersecurity just in the last six months."

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How To Delete, Move, or Rename Locked Files in Windows - How-To Geek

How To Delete, Move, or Rename Locked Files in Windows - How-To Geek: "Windows won’t allow you to modify files that open programs have locked. if you try to delete a file and see a message that it’s open in a program, you’ll have to unlock the file (or close the program)."

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