Scientists create prototype quantum hard drive

Scientists create prototype quantum hard drive: "Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Otago in New Zealand have created a prototype quantum hard drive that may fundamentally alter the realm of secure, long-distance data encryption. Using atoms of the rare-earth element europium embedded in yttrium orthosilicate (YSO) crystals, the scientists have shattered previous records for quantum information retention by creating a storage device capable of holding quantum state information for up to six hours at a time."



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How to Tell Whether Your Windows PC is Using a Proxy Server

How to Tell Whether Your Windows PC is Using a Proxy Server: "While researching for our article about what happens when you install crapware from a really lousy download site, we noticed that some of the crapware and spyware will actually try to install a proxy server to spy on you. So how do you know if your PC is using a proxy?"



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Why Would You Want a Curved TV or Computer Monitor?

Why Would You Want a Curved TV or Computer Monitor?: "Curved TVs were everywhere at CES 2015. We’re not exaggerating: Almost all the TVs being shown off were curved instead of flat! But what’s the advantage of a curved TV, anyway?

It wasn’t all about TVs. Samsung was showing off curved computer monitors, too. 4K TVs will be useful someday, but we’re not so sure about curved TVs."



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What Are the Windows A: and B: Drives Used For?

What Are the Windows A: and B: Drives Used For?: "The C: drive is the default installation location for Windows, if you have a CD/DVD drive on your machine it’s likely the D: drive, and any additional drives fall in line after that. What about the A: and B: drives?"



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Here’s What Happens When You Install the Top 10 Download.com Apps

Here’s What Happens When You Install the Top 10 Download.com Apps: "We installed the top 10 apps from Download.com, and you’ll never believe what happened! Well… I guess maybe you might have a good guess. Awful things. Awful things are what happens. Join us for the fun!"



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10 Ways You Might Be Killing Your Home Wi-Fi Signal

10 Ways You Might Be Killing Your Home Wi-Fi Signal: "This is a popular time of year for hosting friends and family.  And stocking up on essentials is a must – drinks, snacks, the list goes on.

But there’s one necessity in your house that might get overlooked: Wi-Fi.  Whether your guests want to show a funny YouTube video, stream the latest Taylor Swift song or post a selfie on Facebook, everyone will want a strong and fast Internet connection."



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How to Backup and Restore the Windows Registry

How to Backup and Restore the Windows Registry: "Any time you make a change to the Windows Registry, any responsible article will probably tell you to backup the registry first. But how do you do that? It’s not quite as simple as you might think."



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Start the year off right with a clean PC | PCWorld

Start the year off right with a clean PC | PCWorld: "Unsavory detritus lurks in the vents and crevices of your computer hardware: Hair, dust, cigarette smoke, and pet dander can accumulate in your PC and also in your peripherals, even down between the keys of your keyboard. Some of it’s just gross. However, buildup on fans and other key components can increase the heat stress on your machine, potentially making it unstable and shortening the life of individual parts. That’s no way to start a new year. With thanks to Marco Chiappetta’s detailed rundown on how to clean a dirty PC, we’re adding information on how to clean  peripherals as well."



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When Will 3D Printers Be Worth Buying For Home Use?

When Will 3D Printers Be Worth Buying For Home Use?: "We all want the replicator from Star Trek: a machine that can create any object we desire. 3D printers, which create objects from plastics and other materials, are the closest things we have. And they’re getting cheaper every year."



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How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows

How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows: "The more software you install on your computer, the longer it may seem to take to start up Windows. Many programs add themselves to the list of programs started when you boot your computer, and that list can get long."



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