Banned on Facebook - When Facebook Doesn't Like You [Feature]

Banned on Facebook - When Facebook Doesn't Like You [Feature]: "When I interviewed Mark S. Zuckerberg, I immediately thought that he was a charming, polite guy. When he talked, he did so with a typically Midwestern drawl. He has raised a large family and has a massively successful bankruptcy law practice in Indianapolis, and is widely regarded as an expert in his field. Searching YouTube with the query ‘Mark Zuckerberg Indiana’ brings up countless media interviews and appearances."

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HTC One Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

HTC One Review - Watch CNET's Video Review: "The good: The HTC One flaunts a stunning metal design, powerful quad-core processor, and a beautiful 4.7-inch 1080p screen. It runs Android Jelly Bean, takes great pictures, and has a feature-packed camera app."

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Should you shut down computer at night? - southbendtribune.com

Should you shut down computer at night? - southbendtribune.com: "A. In the old days, leaving your computer on at night was recommended, but that's not the case anymore. There are benefits and disadvantages to both shutting down and leaving your computer on. If you leave it on, it drains more power but it can do routine maintenance and updates while you sleep. If you turn it off, it saves power and won't make annoying noises during the night. However, it can mean a very long startup in the morning. Of course, you can speed up your boot with Autoruns, but it can still be a pain. Overall, the choice is yours and neither will drastically alter your computer's life span."

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Nerd Chicks Adventures: Tips on speeding up a slow computer » Redding Record Searchlight

Nerd Chicks Adventures: Tips on speeding up a slow computer » Redding Record Searchlight: "One of the most common questions I get from customers, family and friends alike is how to improve system start up time.

When your system was new it probably felt like you were able to boot up and get working at record speed. Over time, as you install more programs and maybe collect a few malware programs, system boot up can take longer and longer."

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Skype trojan turns your computer into a Bitcoin miner - SlashGear

Skype trojan turns your computer into a Bitcoin miner - SlashGear: "here is a Skype trojan going around that is turning PCs into Bitcoin miners. So far, victims are mostly located in countries like Italy, Russia, Poland, Costa Rica, Spain, Germany, and a few others. Bitcoin Mining is a another way for users to acquire Bitcoin’s currency by “making computer hardware do mathematical calculations for the Bitcoin network to confirm transactions and increase security.”"

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How to fix the PC's 'blue screen of death'

How to fix the PC's 'blue screen of death': "You've got tech questions, here are the answers. Kim Komando helps you make the most of your technology by answering your thorniest tech questions. So if you're wondering what to buy, how to plug it in, or how to fix it, Kim can help."

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Back up, wipe and restore your iPad | TechHive

Back up, wipe and restore your iPad | TechHive: "If you’re planning to sell or give away your iPad, then it is essential that your personal information and data be erased from it. If it’s running sluggish after a few years, sometimes backing up your data, erasing it from the tablet and restoring it might improve performance."

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Disposing Of An Old Laptop - What To Recycle, What To Keep

Disposing Of An Old Laptop - What To Recycle, What To Keep: "Laptops are a treasure trove of parts that can live more than one life. Whether they continue a life as spare part or become the subject of a DIY tech project, you can get a lot of extra value out of your old hardware. And at the very least you can give a broken laptop to a recycling facility that will recover valuable materials like gold, copper, aluminum, and many more. Curious to see which parts you can easily extract yourself and re-use in one way or the other?"

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Facebook wrestles Google for control of your phone | Mobile - CNET News

Facebook wrestles Google for control of your phone | Mobile - CNET News: "Facebook today unveiled a new downloadable user interface that takes over your smartphone's home screen, lock screen, and wallpaper. Instead of the regular Android features, you're treated to a slideshow of updates, photos, and shared links."

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HTG Explains: Why You Should Perform Clean Installs, Not Upgrades

HTG Explains: Why You Should Perform Clean Installs, Not Upgrades: "Whether you’re installing the latest version of Windows or upgrading your Linux distribution, most geeks agree that you should probably perform a clean installation rather than try your luck with an upgrade."

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