Oculus Rift Development Kit Review and Giveaway

Oculus Rift Development Kit Review and Giveaway: "The Oculus Rift has finally arrived, and is making heads turn (literally) all over the gaming community. No longer are we confined to to peering through a flat window into the gaming worlds we love so much; with the Rift, we can teleport right into it. While it may not be the holy grail of virtual reality yet, it’s off to a bloody incredible start."

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Why some Web sites are much slower than others | PCWorld

Why some Web sites are much slower than others | PCWorld: "You can't set a clock by your Internet download speed. A great many factors make one page faster than another. And a great many other factors can make the same page fast one day (or hour) and slow the next."

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Google announces e-mail money transfers for Google Wallet | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google announces e-mail money transfers for Google Wallet | Internet & Media - CNET News: "On Wednesday, the company made three announcements at its Google I/O developer conference with regard to Google Wallet that take the service well beyond specialized tap and go technology to make Google Wallet more usable on the Web."

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Google revamps Maps with 3D, cards, social search | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google revamps Maps with 3D, cards, social search | Internet & Media - CNET News: "Google says it has rebuilt Google Maps for the Web with a new version that's more immersive and social.
The new version takes a page from Google's mobile efforts by putting the search box inside the map and making use of cards -- Google's take on interactive information widgets."

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Become Better With Search Engines - Boolean Search Logic Explained

Become Better With Search Engines - Boolean Search Logic Explained: "The number of websites currently in existence is unimaginable. And while – on a bad day – it only takes Google’s thousands of servers half a second to query approximately 50 billion indexed pages, it takes you significantly longer to scan only the first page of search results"

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How to Backup Your Evernote Notebooks (Just in Case)

How to Backup Your Evernote Notebooks (Just in Case): "One of Evernote’s selling points is that all your notes, clippings, and other bits and bytes are stored both on the Evernote servers and your local device. If that’s not enough data security for you (and it shouldn’t be), read on as we show you how to properly backup your Evernote notebooks."

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30+ Web-Based Alternatives to Traditional Desktop Apps for Chromebooks and PCs

30+ Web-Based Alternatives to Traditional Desktop Apps for Chromebooks and PCs: "Whether you’re using a Chromebook or you’re just interested in switching from installed desktop apps to browser-based ones, web-based software can replace many of the programs people use on their computers — and can often improve on them."

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Making Your Own Website: Your Career Will Thank You Later

Making Your Own Website: Your Career Will Thank You Later: "Previously, we beat to death every single excuse/myth/misconception that there is about creating a personal website. You no have no reason not to have one. However, you may still be wondering how making your own website could really benefit you."

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Sony unveils 13.3-inch e-reader destined for students

Sony unveils 13.3-inch e-reader destined for students: "Most popular e-readers available today tend to be based around a 6-inch screen. Though you can read technical manuals, textbooks (with graphics and tables), comic strips or electronic magazines on these devices, the roughly paperback-sized display does tend to feel just a little cramped. "

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Geek School: Learn How to Use Excel Macros to Automate Tedious Tasks

Geek School: Learn How to Use Excel Macros to Automate Tedious Tasks: "One of the more powerful, but seldom used functions of Excel is the ability to very easily create automated tasks and custom logic within macros. Macros provide an ideal way to save time on predictable, repetitive tasks as well as standardize document formats – many times without having to write a single line of code."

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