Pocket : Coming to grips with Windows 8.1: Tips and tricks

Pocket : Coming to grips with Windows 8.1: Tips and tricks: "When Windows 8 was released last October it didn't receive a lot of fanfare. But this year Microsoft is making several changes to the operating system with version 8.1 and a lot of them are for the better. While it's not a complete overhaul, there are some subtle changes that should make it easier for new users to learn and use. Here's a look at some tips and tricks for using new features in Windows 8.1."

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Pocket : Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Review And Giveaway

Pocket : Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Review And Giveaway: "It’s almost time to go back to school. That means homework, studying, and all the other good stuff that comes along with getting an education. It also means it’s time to do some back-to-school shopping, which includes items like tablets, laptops, and other gadgets that students could have only dreamed about just a few years ago"

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Pocket : How to Use Microsoft Word 2013′s Built-in Screenshot Tool

Pocket : How to Use Microsoft Word 2013′s Built-in Screenshot Tool: "We recently showed you that you could use Microsoft Word as a blog post editor and the feature was really well received. We are back with this byte size tip to show you how you can quickly add screenshots to your posts."

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Pocket : Beginner Geek: What Every Windows User Needs to Know About Using the Windows Task Manager

Pocket : Beginner Geek: What Every Windows User Needs to Know About Using the Windows Task Manager: "The Windows Task Manager is an important tool for every Windows user. It can show you why your computer is slow and help you deal with misbehaving and resource-hungry programs, whether they’re draining CPU, RAM, disk, or network resources."

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Pocket : How Can I Find Out Where an Email Really Came From?

Pocket : How Can I Find Out Where an Email Really Came From?: "Just because an email shows up in your inbox labeled Bill.Smith@somehost.com, doesn’t mean that Bill actually had anything to do with it. Read on as we explore how to dig in and see where a suspicious email actually came from."

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Pocket : Where to download free music

Pocket : Where to download free music: "For the scofflaws among us, there are endless places to illegally download whatever music you’re looking for. But for those looking to expand their collections and musical horizons in more law-abiding ways, there are also lots of legit places to find music from new artists, from live concerts, and much more that won’t cost you a dime. And that also won’t get you sued by the RIAA in the process."

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Pocket : 7 browser tricks to get the most out of your Chromecast

Pocket : 7 browser tricks to get the most out of your Chromecast: "For $35, you might not expect much from Google’s Chromecast. As it turns out, this little TV dongle can do a whole lot more than just stream video from Netflix and YouTube, or view browser tabs on the big screen."

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How Attackers Actually “Hack Accounts” Online and How to Protect Yourself

How Attackers Actually “Hack Accounts” Online and How to Protect Yourself: "People talk about their online accounts being “hacked,” but how exactly does this hacking happen? The reality is that accounts are hacked in fairly simple ways — attackers don’t use black magic.

Knowledge is power. Understanding how accounts are actually compromised can help you secure your accounts and prevent your passwords from being “hacked” in the first place."

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How To Use Google Forms To Create Your Own Self-Grading Quiz

How To Use Google Forms To Create Your Own Self-Grading Quiz: "Are you a teacher or trainer? Someone involved in a hiring process? Do you need to check somehow that other people have the skills or knowledge that you expect them to? Well, you’re going to love what you can do using Google Forms. You can create a self-grading test for whatever your purposes are. That’s powerful!"

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Transform your PC into a mean, media-streaming machine | PCWorld

Transform your PC into a mean, media-streaming machine | PCWorld: "If you’re anything like me, you’ve built an impressive media empire inside your PC. You’ve compiled album after album of sweet jams. You’ve got reams of cherished photos from all your adventures, and your video collection spans everything from smartphone gag reels to family movies to high-resolution videos ripped from your DVD collection."

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