Saturday, November 30, 2013

Browse Like Bond: Use Any Computer Without Leaving a Trace with Tails

Browse Like Bond: Use Any Computer Without Leaving a Trace with Tails: "If James Bond logs on to a computer, he doesn't want to leave a bunch of files, cookies, or his IP address out there for someone to find. It might seem extreme, but sometimes it's a good idea to take the same precautions yourself. "

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How to set up an HDTV | How To - CNET

How to set up an HDTV | How To - CNET: "Wondering how to set up an HDTV? It may seem like a daunting task, with pages and pages of settings and a pile of cables. But since you took all that time finding the right TV for you, and you've driven/carried/dragged it home, it's worth it to spend a little extra time making sure it's correctly set up. Otherwise, it won't look its best.
After you follow the instructions for getting the TV on its stand (if it isn't already), the real setup begins. There are countless settings, options, and potential issues between box and beautiful picture. This how-to guide should help you navigate the waters of TV technology."

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Wireless Printing Explained: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, iPrint, ePrint, and More — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

Wireless Printing Explained: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, iPrint, ePrint, and More — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from. This definitely applies to wireless printers. When buying a printer, you’ll find that most printers support a variety of different printing standards."

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Google starts actively wooing Chromecast developers — www.techhive.com — Readability

Google starts actively wooing Chromecast developers — www.techhive.com — Readability: "You can already use your Google Chromecast to watch Hulu Plus, Netflix, and HBO Go, but soon Google is expected to allow even more third-party app compatibility with the streaming device.

A number of Android developers are reporting they have received invitations to attend a Cast-centric hackathon at Google HQ from December 7-8."

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How to buy the right sound bar to go with your TV — www.techhive.com — Readability

How to buy the right sound bar to go with your TV — www.techhive.com — Readability: "Your HDTV has crappy speakers. Don’t feel bad, they all do. There’s only so much they can do in that thin enclosure with a tiny bezel around the screen. It’s easy to get great sound in your living room, though. All you have to do is buy a receiver, a center channel speaker, a subwoofer, front and surround speakers. Then you take a bunch of speaker wire, and run it from your receiver..."

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'All you can watch' YouTube subscription service may soon be ready to view — www.techhive.com — Readability

'All you can watch' YouTube subscription service may soon be ready to view — www.techhive.com — Readability: "A long, long time ago, when cable television was considered a standard accessory in every middle-class household, several channels played music videos consistently throughout the day. The MTVs and VH-1s of the world have since had their programming largely overtaken by scripted reality shows, but Google hopes to put those music videos back in the spotlight with an on-demand video service through YouTube."

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Essential free software you can't afford to miss | PCWorld

Essential free software you can't afford to miss | PCWorld: "Free doesn’t have to mean cheesy, especially when it comes to freeware. A developer’s passion project can become something you can’t imagine being without, and the fact that you don’t have to lay out any cash to acquire it is a major bonus. Some developers accept donations to further development, so consider giving what you can if you find value in their efforts."

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Some password managers are safer than others | PCWorld

Some password managers are safer than others | PCWorld: "Susan Taylor worries that password managers may not be sufficiently secure. "What if the password manager company is hacked?"

That's a very good question, and one that we all should worry about. In this day and age, when a large and established company such as Adobe can get hacked, are any of our passwords safe? If Adobe had been storing their customers' banking and shopping passwords, the 38 million people effected by that incident would be in much worse trouble."

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How to reset the Wi-Fi password at your parents’ house on your holiday travels | PCWorld

How to reset the Wi-Fi password at your parents’ house on your holiday travels | PCWorld: "Going visiting this holiday season? If you’re staying with friends or family members, don’t be surprised if the bed is lumpy, the room is cold, and the Wi-Fi is locked down.

Not on purpose, of course. Nearly everyone has a home Wi-Fi network nowadays, but not everyone remembers their network password when guests start showing up with tablets, laptops, and phones in need of Internet.  Typically, this happens because after Uncle Rusty sets up the router, he never has to touch it again and eventually his unbeatable password gets forgotten. Result: No Wi-Fi for you, or any other visitor."

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

La Fonction No.1 briefcase transforms into a miniature mobile cubicle

La Fonction No.1 briefcase transforms into a miniature mobile cubicle: "While smartphones, tablets, and ultra-portable laptops have made it possible to work anywhere and everywhere, some privacy has been lost in the process. La Fonction No.1, a briefcase which transforms into a miniature mobile cubicle, is one attempt to bring an element of privacy back to the new work-on-the-go ethic."

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