HTG Reviews the Amped Wireless TAP-EX Wi-Fi Extender: Beefy Power on the 2.4Ghz Band

HTG Reviews the Amped Wireless TAP-EX Wi-Fi Extender: Beefy Power on the 2.4Ghz Band: "€Wireless extenders are a dime a dozen, but the TAP-EX stands out in one area: raw power. This unassuming little piece of networking hardware pumps out 800 mW of signal amplifying juice. Read on as we put it through the paces and determine if that’s worth the price of admission."



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Google Chrome Includes 5 Browser Plug-ins, and Here’s What They Do

Google Chrome Includes 5 Browser Plug-ins, and Here’s What They Do: "Google wants to get rid of browser plug-ins, but they’re bundling quite a few with Chrome itself. On a clean install, you’ll see at least five different browser plug-ins, from the Widevine Content Decryption Module to Native Client.

These plug-ins all use Chrome’s PPAPI (Pepper API) plug-in architecture, which is more modern and sandboxed. The old NPAPI plug-in architecture, still used in Firefox, is being ripped out of Chrome by September 2015."



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How (and Why) to Use Vertical, Tree Style Tabs in Your Web Browser

How (and Why) to Use Vertical, Tree Style Tabs in Your Web Browser: "There’s a dedicated community of browser users who consider a vertical tab bar, or tree-style tabs, to be an essential feature. If you use a large number of browser tabs, this can be a lifesaver.

More simply, a vertical tab bar works well on modern wide-screen displays. Why put all the tabs at the top of the window when there’s more space on the side of the screen for them?"



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Use Siri to find a lost iPhone's owner - CNET

Use Siri to find a lost iPhone's owner - CNET: "Suppose you're strolling through the park one day (say, in the merry, merry month of May) when you spot a phone lying in the grass. Upon closer inspection, it's an iPhone -- and, like all phones should be, it's locked."



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Interactive intent modelling gives SciNet the edge over other search engines

Interactive intent modelling gives SciNet the edge over other search engines: "Google may be dominant in the battle of the search engines, but its ever-evolving page rank algorithm and straightforward list of results don't always get you the information you want – especially when you're not sure precisely what keywords to use."



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Why You Should Never Sign a Cell Phone Contract Again

Why You Should Never Sign a Cell Phone Contract Again: "Like rocket science and high school relationships, cell phone plans are complicated for a reason. Two-year contract or early-upgrade plan? Month-to-month or pay-as-you-go? Individual or shared data?"



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How to Quickly Transfer Your Files and Settings to a New PC (or Mac)

How to Quickly Transfer Your Files and Settings to a New PC (or Mac): "Migrating your files, settings, and programs to a new PC can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re not completely organized. These tools and simple tips will help you get started.

This process will be simple if you’re already creating regular backups. If everything’s scattered all over your old PC, you could lose it if your hard drive dies or you have another computer problems. Backups are essential."



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Improve your HDTV's picture - for free! | One Page | Komando.com

Improve your HDTV's picture - for free! | One Page | Komando.com: "You've thought long and hard about it and you've finally got your brand new HDTV. Congratulations! (Or, if you're in the market for a new HDTV, click here for my HDTV buying guide.) A current 1080p, 16x9 HD screen is light years beyond the typical 19-inch tube screen TV from just a few years ago, right? But regardless how great that screen looks at the TV store, many buyers are in for a rude surprise when they get home."



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AirDrop 101: Easily Send Content Between Nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs

AirDrop 101: Easily Send Content Between Nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs: "AirDrop allows you to quickly and easily send links, photos, files, and more content between nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Just open up the Share panel and tap a nearby device."



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▶ Wi-Fi triage: 5 common solutions to your wireless woes | PCWorld

▶ Wi-Fi triage: 5 common solutions to your wireless woes | PCWorld: "Wi-Fi is the most wonderful home convenience—except for when it isn’t. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a mental checklist on hand for common issues that might be causing the problem when your Wi-Fi checks out.

Everybody has their own favorite way of handling Wi-Fi problems, but here’s mine."



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