How to stream video from Kindle Fire HDX to Chromecast and more

How to stream video from Kindle Fire HDX to Chromecast and more: "The Kindle Fire HDX doesn't allow AirPlay-like wireless streaming of music, photos, and video like an iPad. Of course, you can always display videos by connecting the micro-HDMI cable to your HDTV, but that can be a hassle depending on your home theater set up. Luckily a little app called Avia allows users to stream content from Amazon's tablet to devices that include the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standard."



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Get More Out Of The Windows Taskbar with 7+ Taskbar Tweaker

Get More Out Of The Windows Taskbar with 7+ Taskbar Tweaker: "Could the Windows Taskbar be more useful? If you’re looking for fluff-free taskbar enhancement, rather than a sleek taskbar alternative, try 7+ Taskbar Tweaker. It adds much needed features and keeps things simple. True to its name, it’s available for Windows 7 and Windows 8."



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Want to Browse Faster? Stop Clearing Your Browser Cache

Want to Browse Faster? Stop Clearing Your Browser Cache: "Do you regularly erase your browsing data, run CCleaner, or use another temporary-file cleaning tool? You’re probably clearing your browser cache, and it’s slowing down your browsing.

The cache contains local copies of bits of websites. Your browser loads these bits from your hard drive when you visit a website that requires them, speeding things up and saving download bandwidth."



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PC Maintenance: Cleaning your Computer Inside and Out

PC Maintenance: Cleaning your Computer Inside and Out: "Computer cleanup is the one thing you can do every day that will keep you flush with disk space and help you free up valuable system resources. Furthermore, actual physical cleanup, as in dusting, will allow your computer to literally breathe easier, and in turn prolong the life of your system."



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The Death of Unlimited Mobile Data | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

The Death of Unlimited Mobile Data | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "T-Mobile made a move this week that should be of interest to anyone considering the Comcast-Time Warner cable merger. While it lowered its rates for people who use less than 3GB of data per month, it hiked up rates for its unlimited-data customers."



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50 Best Portable Apps (Windows/Mac/Linux) | Binary Head

50 Best Portable Apps (Windows/Mac/Linux) | Binary Head: "Do you travel very often to client place and use different computers?  If yes, then make sure your USB drive is loaded with some common tools that can make your life much easier. I have compiled a list of 50 portable tools that you can carry on your USB or flash drive."



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Chromebooks Don't Work Offline? Debunking the Myths

Chromebooks Don't Work Offline? Debunking the Myths: "One of the biggest criticisms aimed at Google’s Chromebooks is that they are online-only machines – ergo, no Internet, no point.
How true is this statement? Is a Chromebook without a connection akin to a car without an engine, or can the device still operate as a valuable and efficient productivity hub?"



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Screenshot Tour: What’s New in Windows 8.1 Update 1

Screenshot Tour: What’s New in Windows 8.1 Update 1: "Windows 8.1 Update 1 offers some crucial improvements for mouse and keyboard users. Windows will now automatically detect whether your computer has a touch screen and do the right thing. It also provides better mouse and keyboard support in “Store apps.”"



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Windows XP End of Support is on April 8th, 2014: Why Windows is Warning You

Windows XP End of Support is on April 8th, 2014: Why Windows is Warning You: "Microsoft won’t be releasing new security patches for Windows XP come April 8th, 2014, and they’re making sure all Windows XP users know it. You’re on your own after this point — no more security updates for Windows XP!"



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Vimeo relaunches On Demand pay-for-play platform | Internet & Media - CNET News

Vimeo relaunches On Demand pay-for-play platform | Internet & Media - CNET News: "For the first birthday of Vimeo On Demand, the video-sharing site is giving its pay-for-play platform an overhaul.
Monday, user-created-video site Vimeo released its refreshed version of Vimeo On Demand, which is a feature of its $199-a-year subscription known as Vimeo Pro."



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