The Amazing Jellybean takes the guesswork out of power cycling

The Amazing Jellybean takes the guesswork out of power cycling: "When the internet goes down, the first thing anyone should do is power cycle their modem and router – it seems like almost every internet problem can be fixed by simply turning everything on and off in the right order (as long as the problem is not on the ISP's end, of course). The process takes a good five minutes, between waiting and timing everything right. The Amazing Jellybean aims to make it simpler by allowing users to simply push one button, and have everything power cycled for them in the correct order."

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The "Other" Facebook inbox you didn't know you had | PCWorld

The "Other" Facebook inbox you didn't know you had | PCWorld: "I know loads of Facebook users who never bother to check their notifications. You know, that area in the top-left corner of the screen, the one with the little red number badges?


From left to right, those little icons consist of the following: Friend Requests, Inbox, and Notifications."

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How (and why) to set up a VPN today | PCWorld

How (and why) to set up a VPN today | PCWorld: "arissa Mayer made Yahoo's VPN famous by using it to check on the work habits of her employees. Lost amid today's VPN conversation, however, is the fact that virtual private networks are much more than just pipelines for connecting remote employees to central work servers."

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12 simple steps to safer social networking | PCWorld

12 simple steps to safer social networking | PCWorld: "Confession time: I'm an inveterate social media junkie. From Facebook to Instagram to Diaspora, whenever a new communication platform rolls around—or comes back around—I'm ready to leap aboard."

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Know the Difference Between Types of Computer Monitors and Pick the Best One

Know the Difference Between Types of Computer Monitors and Pick the Best One: "It may seem like size is all that matters when it comes to buying a monitor, but there's a lot going on under the hood. This video from Techquickie tells you everything you need to know about LCD monitors as fast as possible"

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How to take better travel photos with a smartphone

How to take better travel photos with a smartphone: "Believe it or not, even you can take great travel photos with just your simple smartphone—no bulky camera needed. We went straight to the top photographers and travel bloggers in the biz for their tips on how to take the best photos using only a smartphone."

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When you encrypt a file or a hard drive, is it really secure? | PCWorld

When you encrypt a file or a hard drive, is it really secure? | PCWorld: "There's no such thing as perfect security. Someone with sufficient time and money, and a strong enough motive, can crack anything"

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What Is OpenWrt And Why Should I Use It For My Router?

What Is OpenWrt And Why Should I Use It For My Router?: "So, what is OpenWrt? OpenWrt is a Linux distribution for your router. Like other Linux distributions, it offers a built-in package manager that allows you to install packages from a software repository. It can be used for anything that an embedded Linux system can be used for, including functioning as an SSH server, VPN,  traffic-shaping system, or even a BitTorrent client."

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9 Ways To Become More Popular On Facebook [Weekly Facebook Tips]

9 Ways To Become More Popular On Facebook [Weekly Facebook Tips]: "Facebook is different things to different people. It’s used to stay in touch, play games, share news and stories, or promote brands. What unites almost everyone who regularly uses Facebook is the desire to be popular and Liked."

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T-Mobile faces war of words after killing subsidies, contracts | Mobile - CNET News

T-Mobile faces war of words after killing subsidies, contracts | Mobile - CNET News: "T-Mobile's seismic shift in how it sells phones and service may be too much for some consumers to process.
In moving away from the old -- and arguably more comfortable -- business model of subsidized phones and two-year contracts, T-Mobile is hoping to shake up the industry and grab a bit of the limelight in the process."

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