HTG Explains: What’s the Difference Between Jailbreaking, Rooting, and Unlocking? - How-To Geek

HTG Explains: What’s the Difference Between Jailbreaking, Rooting, and Unlocking? - How-To Geek: "Compared to a PC, phones and tablets are fairly locked-down devices. Jailbreaking, rooting, and unlocking are all ways of bypassing their limitations, and doing things that manufacturers and carriers don’t want you to do."

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This Year Already Presenting Heavy Computer Virus Activity, says OnlineVirusRepair.com - SFGate

This Year Already Presenting Heavy Computer Virus Activity, says OnlineVirusRepair.com - SFGate: "Drastic climb in computer virus activity reported for January. Virus Removal methods are becoming increasingly more difficult reports OnlineVirusRepair.com"

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Build a Computer This Weekend

Build a Computer This Weekend: "Let's be honest: there's no weekend project that's both as fun and practical as building a computer, especially when you have so many options. Whether it's a home theater PC, a workstation, or something else, it's a great way to spend a day (or two) off."

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The End of the Web, Search, and Computer as We Know It | Wired Opinion | Wired.com

The End of the Web, Search, and Computer as We Know It | Wired Opinion | Wired.com: "The space-based web we currently have will gradually be replaced by a time-based worldstream. It’s already happening, and it all began with the lifestream, a phenomenon that I (with Eric Freeman) predicted in the 1990s and shared in the pages of Wired almost exactly 16 years ago."

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Desktop Power Outlet

Desktop Power Outlet: "One of the great annoyances of life with electronics is that many of them need to be charged. In a future world maybe we'll have an induction system in our houses and cars that allow these things to run and charge without hassle, but until then we must deal with outlets and power strips."

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Faster, better, stronger: Get your PC in tip-top shape | PCWorld

Faster, better, stronger: Get your PC in tip-top shape | PCWorld: "Trying to keep your PC running smoothly sometimes feels like an impossible task. Windows is prone to all kinds of bloat, which can bog down your PC or—in severe cases—even render a system functionally useless. Over time, it’s almost impossible to prevent unsavory apps and other files from infiltrating a Windows PC, regardless of how careful a user you may be. There are simply too many ways for junk to seep its way in"

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How to improve mouse scrolling in Google Chrome | PCWorld

How to improve mouse scrolling in Google Chrome | PCWorld: "Google Chrome does a lot of things well, but it's not the greatest when it comes to mouse-wheel scrolling."

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How to record calls on your smartphone | PCWorld

How to record calls on your smartphone | PCWorld: "Whether you're conducting an interview, hosting an important conference call, or trying to trick a criminal mastermind into revealing his plans for global domination, you'll need a way to record your phone calls."

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DOWNLOAD Best Google Search Tips

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Security software showdown! 9 antivirus suites empirically tested | PCWorld

Security software showdown! 9 antivirus suites empirically tested | PCWorld: "If you’re like a lot of people, when it comes time to renew your security software, you may ask yourself, “Do I really need to upgrade to the latest version?” The answer is yes. Keeping up-to-date is generally a good idea, as new threats surface constantly. And if you value mobile security or use a social network, this year’s crop of security suites is worth paying attention to."

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