Google HP Chromebook 11 lands in Australia | ZDNet

Google HP Chromebook 11 lands in Australia | ZDNet: "First, it was Samsung, then Acer, and now HP has joined the chromebook bandwagon, releasing the HP Chromebook 11 in the Australian market — almost two years since the first chromebooks went on sale in June 2011.

Designed for business users in mind, the 11-inch laptop boasts that its sleek design can fit easily into a bag or purse and has more than six hours of battery life, which can be recharged using the juice of an Android phone or tablet through a micro-USB connection."



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Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery Review - watch CNET's video review - Mobile Phone Accessories

Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery Review - watch CNET's video review - Mobile Phone Accessories: "Do you need buttons to play games on your iPhone? Certainly not. And yet, iOS MFi-certified game controllers are here, giving you the promise of full game controller-like support and letting you theoretically use your phone or iPod Touch like a little Nintendo 3DS or PlayStation Vita."



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E Ink vs. LCD: Which Screen is Best For Reading? — www.howtogeek.com

E Ink vs. LCD: Which Screen is Best For Reading? — www.howtogeek.com: "There are two big choices when it comes to reading eBooks. You can go with either a dedicated eReader, like a Kindle Paperwhite, or a tablet with an LCD screen, like an iPad — but which is best?

The big difference between the two classes of device — eReader and tablet — is the type of screen they have. eReaders have E Ink screens, while tablets have LCD screens. This makes all the difference."



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How to Reduce Data Usage When Browsing the Web on a Smartphone — www.howtogeek.com

How to Reduce Data Usage When Browsing the Web on a Smartphone — www.howtogeek.com: "When you don’t have unlimited mobile data on your Android or iPhone, every megabyte counts. Mobile browsers like Google Chrome and Opera offer a built in data compression feature, allowing you to browse with less data.

There are only a few small trade-offs here. If you want to use less data, enabling this feature will allow you to browse all the same websites with little noticeable difference."



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How To Create A Custom Windows 8 Installation ISO

How To Create A Custom Windows 8 Installation ISO: "What makes re-installing Windows painful is the waiting around for a few keystrokes and post-installation chores. Windows 8 installs in mere minutes, but you still have to accept the EULA, manually enter your 25 digit serial number, and apply Windows updates once the installation itself is completed. If you’re eager to optimize this process, here is a way to customize your Windows 8 installation."



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What’s the Best Antivirus and How Do I Choose One?

What’s the Best Antivirus and How Do I Choose One?: "There are a huge amount of antivirus programs to choose from, so how do you find the best one? Do you use what came with your computer or what your friend recommended? How do you know if it’s any good?

Antivirus test organizations test antivirus products every month, ranking them on their effectiveness, performance, and usability. You don’t have to fly blind when choosing an antivirus; you can make an informed decision."



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Why I Use Snapchat: It's Fast, Ugly and Ephemeral - NYTimes.com

Why I Use Snapchat: It's Fast, Ugly and Ephemeral - NYTimes.com: "“Question: Do you use Snapchat?” a friend asked me in a text message last week. “I can’t find anyone that actually uses it.”

As I began to type a reply, admitting that I actually do use the service, which lets your messages disappear after they are viewed for up to 10 seconds, the friend followed up with another text: “Well, not true, my kids use it all the time.”"



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Android App Warns When You’re Being Watched — www.technologyreview.com

Android App Warns When You’re Being Watched — www.technologyreview.com: "A new app notifies people when an Android smartphone app is tracking their location, something not previously possible without modifying the operating system on a device, a practice known as “rooting.”"



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Use Paragon's Backup Tools With Windows BitLocker to Protect Against Data Loss and Unauthorized Access — hardware.itbusinessnet.com

Use Paragon's Backup Tools With Windows BitLocker to Protect Against Data Loss and Unauthorized Access — hardware.itbusinessnet.com: "Approximately 60% of all computers sold worldwide today are portable. Portable computers are taken everywhere: home, vacations, or business trips. It makes them an easy target for criminals, especially for the private data they contain. Flash drives are also an easy theft target. Even a failed hard drive that you send back to your vendor for warranty is a potential threat to your private intellectual property. How can your personal data be protected? With one word - encryption!"



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The Importance Of Computers In Our Daily Lives — www.pixuffle.net

The Importance Of Computers In Our Daily Lives — www.pixuffle.net: "In the current world, it’s almost impossible to imagine that someone can live  without computers. Computers have become an electronic device of almost every day use for individuals of every age. They are essential in almost all the business dealings that are made nowadays. The most that any industry has gained from the discovery of the computers is the business industry because of its nature. Computers have gained significance as they have improved the efficiency and productivity of work done. Large amounts of information in industrial and business sectors as well as in the personal lives are stored on computers."



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