Dropcam Pro WiFi Monitoring System Review and Giveaway

Dropcam Pro WiFi Monitoring System Review and Giveaway: "When you think of security cameras, you may often think of bulky, expensive devices that are difficult to install and configure. But, this is no longer the case. Today, you can get a very sleek, compact, and lightweight camera for a decent price that is easy to set up and use. If you’ve been curious about getting your own security camera (the easy way), give the $200 Dropcam Pro a serious consideration."



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Chromebooks – Useful or Useless?

Chromebooks – Useful or Useless?: "My wife gave me a choice of gadgets for Christmas – a new MP3 player, or a Chromebook?
I have never seen the need to upgrade my ancient MP3 player, and the remaining lifespan of standalone MP3 players is now surely limited by the relentless march of smartphones, wearable tech, and cloud based music services. On the other hand, netbooks have been edged out of the market by the ever increasing capabilities of tablets and the competitive pricing of standard laptops – is the Chromebook not merely a watered-down version of these redundant models?"



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How To Enter The BIOS On Your Computer

How To Enter The BIOS On Your Computer: "Inside the BIOS you can change basic computer settings, like the boot order, system time and date, or which hardware components are enabled; that’s why the BIOS is also referred to as ‘Setup’. Entering the BIOS just takes a simple key stroke at the right moment while the system is booting. To save you the guesswork, we have compiled the different ways you can enter the BIOS."



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Facebook Paper (for iPhone) Review & Rating | PCMag.com

Facebook Paper (for iPhone) Review & Rating | PCMag.com: "BY JEFFREY L. WILSON
Facebook's finally created an iPhone app that makes me giddy. Paper, Facebook's entry into the ever-expanding social news reader space, not only feeds you articles of interest based on who you follow on the mega-popular social network, but also trending stories from sources such as Complex Magazine, Huffington Post, Pitchfork, and Vice. Paper is a beautiful, elegant app that nonetheless lacks a key feature or two, preventing me from abandoning the existing Facebook iOS app or our Editors' Choice award-winning Flipboard for iPhone."



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Computer repair guys... what is the craziest stuff you have seen on a customer's computer. : AskReddit

Computer repair guys... what is the craziest stuff you have seen on a customer's computer. : AskReddit: "I was a manager at computer repair for a retailer a couple year ago. We had a clients computer in the back running various malware and virus scans. I was doing morning paperwork in the back near the computer. This pc had its screen saver on displaying random photos from the My pictures folder, various family members, childrens birthday parties the usual stuff. then from then of my eye I swear to god I saw a picture of a woman from the shoulders up with her throat cut. As soon as I realized what I was making out I directed my full attention and it was back to photos of a car show."



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What is the most computer illiterate thing you've witnessed? : AskReddit

What is the most computer illiterate thing you've witnessed? : AskReddit: "Back when I was a med student I used to follow senior colleagues all day long and I was getting pretty used to the whole two-finger typing 1 inch from the keyboard and 2s double click delay thing, but nothing could have prepared me for what I witnessed one day at the maternity ward.
I was co-piloting the senior physician, a woman in her 50's, when after I had asked her a question she went for the computer to look up an illustrative picture of what she was trying to explain. After settling down at the computer and finishing the obligatory locating-the-mouse-cursor dance she then proceeded with the following:"



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▶ 9 free tools that make Windows much better | PCWorld

▶ 9 free tools that make Windows much better | PCWorld: "Windows is packed to the rafters with features, many of them great—and others, just meh. Luckily, there are free alternatives that are more powerful, more efficient, and take only minutes to install. Read on, and we’ll show you 9 built-in features of Windows that aren’t up to snuff, and the free software you can use to replace them"



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4 Hidden Window Management Tricks on the Windows Desktop

4 Hidden Window Management Tricks on the Windows Desktop: "Windows has quite a few features for autoamtically arranging windows, placing them side by side or tiling them on your screen. These features are a bit hidden, so you may not have noticed them.

We used Windows 7 here, but all of these tricks also work on Windows 8 except the ones that require the Task Manager. Many of the tricks also work with earlier versions of Windows."



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HTG Explains: What Is BIOS and When Should I Use It?

HTG Explains: What Is BIOS and When Should I Use It?: "The BIOS on your computer is essential for it to function, yet it remains behind the scenes. In this article, you will discover what this hidden software does, and the reasons why you may need to access it someday.

What is BIOS"



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Inside app uses your phone's sensors for indoor navigation — www.gizmag.com

Inside app uses your phone's sensors for indoor navigation — www.gizmag.com: "Due to those pesky roofs that block access to satellites, smartphone-based GPS systems don't work for navigating indoor environments such as shopping malls. Some non-GPS alternatives are in development, including ones that incorporate rapidly-blinking LED lights or Wi-Fi signals. The just-announced Inside app, however, utilizes the phone's own standard sensors, and is reportedly accurate up to a distance of down to one meter (3.3 ft)."



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