The $38 Android Tablet Is Coming to the U.S. | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

The $38 Android Tablet Is Coming to the U.S. | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "The $37.99 Android tablet is finally coming to the U.S. The Datawind Ubislate 7ci, which we checked out when it launched in India last year, is rolling out here with Wi-Fi, 2G, and 3G models to bridge the digital divide, according to Datawind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli."

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Key Microsoft engineer defects to rival Google | Internet & Media - CNET News

Key Microsoft engineer defects to rival Google | Internet & Media - CNET News: "Blaise Aguera y Arcas, an engineer and imagery expert who played a key role in development of Microsoft's Bing, has left the company for rival Google, according to a The New York Times report.
Aguera y Arcas confirmed in tweet Monday that he is "going to Google" and wrote in a personal blog post that it was the hardest decision of his life."

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How to set up and use Google Cloud Print

How to set up and use Google Cloud Print: "Google is doing its bit to delay the emergence of the paperless office with Google Cloud Print, a service that lets users print from web-connected devices, including Android and iOS mobile devices and PCs, from virtually anywhere in the world with an internet connection. So how exactly does it work? Here's a look at setting it up using either a standard printer connected to your computer or a Google Cloud Ready printer."

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So You Got a New Android Phone: Here's All You Need To Know

So You Got a New Android Phone: Here's All You Need To Know: "You bought your grandmother, sister or another loved one a new Android smartphone for the holidays: good move! Unfortunately, that deosn’t mean they’ll know how to use it. If this is their first Android device or if they’re upgrading from an old version, print this article and include it with your gift. It’s the perfect companion for their first foray into the world of modern Android phones."

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Surf Better With These 9 Killer Google Chrome Extensions - The Daily Beast

Surf Better With These 9 Killer Google Chrome Extensions - The Daily Beast: "Released in September 2008, Google’s Chrome Internet browser has wasted no time in dominating the Web. It was swiftly adopted by users looking for a cleaner, more intuitive interface for visiting their favorite websites. By May 2012, Chrome had surpassed Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, claiming 310 million users and nearing 40 percent of all Internet browser users."

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2013 Best of Year Laptop Awards - Reviewed.com Laptops

2013 Best of Year Laptop Awards - Reviewed.com Laptops: "A slew of laptops came tumbling through our labs this year, and in order to help you find the right computing companion, we put them each to the test.

From sheer power, to battery, to speed, to resolution, we looked these machines up and down in search of the best. There were losers, and there were winners, and now it's finally time to announce our Best of Year winners."

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Google Tips: New Site to Help you Use Google Products

Google Tips: New Site to Help you Use Google Products: "Google today launched a new site called Google Tips, which gives you helpful guidelines on how to use Google products. The site is broken into cards, Google’s latest design style of choice, each of which offers a quick description and the option to flip over to learn more. Every card can be shared to Google+, Twitter, Facebook, and via email."

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How to Get Started With Speech Recognition on Windows 7 or 8 — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

How to Get Started With Speech Recognition on Windows 7 or 8 — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "Did you know Windows has had Speech Recognition built-in since Windows Vista? This is more than just a way to type by speaking aloud — you can use it to control applications and navigate the desktop with your voice."

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How to watch YouTube videos on your TV — howto.cnet.com — Readability

How to watch YouTube videos on your TV — howto.cnet.com — Readability: "When the time comes to view that hot new YouTube video everyone's talking about, which would you rather do: gather around a laptop, tablet, or, horrors, smartphone, or kick back and enjoy it on your big-screen TV?

Thought so.

Although YouTube was built for Web browsers, it can easily find a home in your living room. All you need is the right gear. If you don't have a so-called smart TV that already has a YouTube channel, here's an overview of the various ways to watch all your favorite cat videos from the comfort of your couch."

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Best free sites for learning how to write code — howto.cnet.com — Readability

Best free sites for learning how to write code — howto.cnet.com — Readability: "Not so long ago, typing was for secretaries, journalists, and would-be authors. Now we're all tapping away at keyboards and screens from morning until night.

The number of people who spend their workday coding continues to soar. In the not-too-distant future, writing code may be as commonplace as typing and other forms of text-keying are today."

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