5 powerful things you didn't know Chromebooks could do | PCWorld

5 powerful things you didn't know Chromebooks could do | PCWorld: "The now-familiar knock seemingly started when the very first Googley laptop rolled off the line. “Sure, Chromebooks are nice, but they can’t run Photoshop.”

Well, that just isn’t true anymore. Nor are many other Chromebook myths.

From Photoshop to Office and beyond, here are five powerful things you might be surprised to learn you can do with a Chromebook."



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▶ 4 fast note-taking tips for Android and iPhone | PCWorld

▶ 4 fast note-taking tips for Android and iPhone | PCWorld: "You’re dashing off to that big meeting in the city when suddenly, it hits you: that big idea you’ve always been waiting for.

And then—going, going, gone.

I feel your pain. The most I typically can remember about my occasional good ideas is that, well, I had some."



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How To Create Stunning Flowcharts With Microsoft Word

How To Create Stunning Flowcharts With Microsoft Word: "Thankfully, when it comes to logic, the right tools can help simplify any process. Flowcharts are among those visual thinking tools that go grossly ignored for non-technical tasks. Maybe because flowcharting started purely as an engineering skill and didn’t go beyond the draft boards of industrial planners. With its leap towards computer algorithms it became more mainstream."



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Apple iOS 8 Review - CNET

Apple iOS 8 Review - CNET: "wo days before the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8 is finally here, bringing with it a lot of minor new features that add up to an attractive package. Every change is welcome, but there's also a lot of questions about the update that remain unanswered."



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5 reasons iPhone still beats Android

5 reasons iPhone still beats Android: "The new iPhones are here, which means it's the time of year when all those Android diehards try to get the world to believe that Apple isn't all it's cracked up to be. Some might even go so far as to write an article about how their 2010 Android phone is actually just as good as the iPhone 6, but we all know the truth. "



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Hand Crank Generator – Hand Powered Generator – Hand Crank Charger

Hand Crank Generator – Hand Powered Generator – Hand Crank Charger: "You spoke. We listened. Pocket Socket 2!
The Pocket Socket 2 hand crank generator incorporates what we’ve learned from long term testing and customer feedback since the launch of the original Pocket Socket."



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What Exactly Is “Windows 8.1 with Bing”? Do I Have to Use Bing?

What Exactly Is “Windows 8.1 with Bing”? Do I Have to Use Bing?: "Some laptops and tablets now ship with Microsoft’s “Windows 8.1 with Bing” operating system, something you may see mentioned in their technical specifications. But how is this different from Windows 8.1 — is using Bing mandatory?"



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12 Hidden Firefox Functions for Browsing Like a Boss - Slideshow from PCMag.com

12 Hidden Firefox Functions for Browsing Like a Boss - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "We were impressed inside and out; Mozilla's under-the-hood upgrades shined through in our lab tests and we were positively smitten with the browser's stylish new layout (if you've been lured away by other browsers in recent years, Firefox is a far sexier beast than the one you may remember)."



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Make These 4 Changes Before You Delete Any Online Account

Make These 4 Changes Before You Delete Any Online Account: "While surfing the Web, it’s second nature to register on various websites in order to gain access to a variety of services, features, and goodies. Once the mystery is solved, you move on to something newer and shinier, leaving behind a trail of unused accounts. Get rid of clutter like that for a better digital life."



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Math Adventures in the Common Core - Eagle Rising

Math Adventures in the Common Core - Eagle Rising: "It really is amazing to me how much of our lives have been directly affected by this disastrous president.  Is nothing sacred?

The short answer is: no.

Not even math."



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