A Better Understanding of the Inner Workings of a Computer - News - Bubblews

A Better Understanding of the Inner Workings of a Computer - News - Bubblews: "This is going to be my very first entry on to this site, as well as my first venture into online blogging/article writing in general, so please try to bear with me. Any (constructive) criticism, tips, or hints are more than welcome!

I thought I'd start my first article off speaking about something I know. Namely, building computers. Please note this is going to be a very simplified list-based guide on the core components needed to put together a personal computer, and a little general info about each item, nothing too comprehensive. So now that we have that out of the way lets get started!"

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Apple iOS 7 Review & Rating | PCMag.com

Apple iOS 7 Review & Rating | PCMag.com: "Launching iOS 7 (free) for the first time feels like stepping into some far-away land. It reminds me of the moment Dorothy first finds herself in Oz. She feels uncomfortable in this foreign world. Yet it's mysterious and fantastical. There's a moment of hesitation, of maybe wanting to go back home where everything will be safe and predictable, before she finds her footing. The draw is too great to turn back. Apple's iOS 7 shimmers and glides. The so-called flat design looks cold initially, but soon seems cutting edge. Dive into the settings, and you'll uncover wonderful improvements in security. A new "share sheet" comes off as much more intuitive than the buttons we've come to know so well. Everything's different, but this is a time for closing your eyes, making the leap, and embracing change."

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Danger: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Cheap Third-Party Batteries For Laptops or Smartphones

Danger: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Cheap Third-Party Batteries For Laptops or Smartphones: "Official replacement batteries can be expensive. Whether you’re looking at a laptop or smartphone battery, you may be tempted to take the cheap route and buy an aftermarket battery. But this decision could blow up in your face — literally."

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Building A PC? How To Get The Best Deals On Parts

Building A PC? How To Get The Best Deals On Parts: "Building your own computer and want to get the best deals? You need a strategy that can score red-hot sales before they sell out. My preferred method uses a multi-spectrum approach, focusing on price-alert apps within a tight 14-30 day window."

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Get to know iOS 7: iOS's other apps | Macworld

Get to know iOS 7: iOS's other apps | Macworld: "iOS 7 abolished many of the design paradigms of its prior versions in its main design, and that has filtered down to every major app built in to your device. But user interface isn’t the only thing that’s gotten an overhaul—some apps have new features as well as a new look. Here are some of the more minor stock app redesigns and updates in iOS 7."

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Your Guide To iOS7

Your Guide To iOS7: "OS 7 is Apple’s latest update to the operating system that powers mobile devices including the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. iOS is also used on the Apple TV, but this guide is specifically designed with users of mobile devices in mind."

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Camera Lenses: Narrowing Down the Choices – PictureCorrect

Camera Lenses: Narrowing Down the Choices – PictureCorrect: "First of all, what is focal length? According to the textbook definition, “focal length is measured in millimeters (mm), and it represents the distance from the optical center of a lens to the digital camera sensor when the subject of the photo is in focus.”"

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Apple iOS 7 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

Apple iOS 7 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review: "The good: Apple iOS 7 gets a complete design overhaul and adds useful features like automatic updates to make everyday use easier. Long-overdue Control Center gives quick access to most-used features. AirDrop and iTunes Radio are excellent additions."

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How to see what's using up space on your iPhone | TechHive

How to see what's using up space on your iPhone | TechHive: "What’s taking up all your storage space on your iPhone or iPad and preventing you from downloading and installing a shiny new app or a new version of iOS? A somewhat hidden panel in iOS’s Settings app will tell you everything you need to know."

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Split Chrome into two windows with NiftySplit | PCWorld

Split Chrome into two windows with NiftySplit | PCWorld: "Most modern laptop LCDs and desktop monitors are extremely wide, which doesn't make sense when you consider that most Web pages are narrow and intended for portrait-style viewing. Indeed, if you look at this very page, you may notice some unused white space on either side."

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