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The Basic Guide to Troubleshooting Common Windows PC Problems [Troubleshooting]

Your Windows PC might be designed to make your life easier, but they often have a non-stop list of problems. Today we'll walk through some of the more common problems and how to troubleshoot them. More
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The Best Android Apps for Your Car [Android]

Having an Android along for your daily commute or occasional car trips can make the ride a lot easier, safer, and simply more fun. Here are our favorite Android apps to have on hand when it's time to hit the road. More
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Battle of the Android Home Screen Launchers: ADW vs. LauncherPro vs. HelixLauncher [Android]

Many Android devices ship with a default home screen launcher that, frankly, kind of sucks. The good news? You can install a new launcher offering better shortcuts, more home screens, and extra configuration options. Here's the lowdown on the most popular options. More
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Will iOS 4 Supercharge the iPad? Maybe. [Ipad]

It's fall and thus a man's thoughts turn to operating system updates. I don't ache for as many changes to the iPad in iOS4 as one might think, but a few would make my laptop replacement even better. More
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Why Technology Is So Addictive, and How You Can Avoid Tech Burnout [Technology]

We're surrounded by gadgets that demand our attention, constantly fragmenting our ability to properly focus on the task at hand. Living with technology doesn't mean we have to live with an addiction, however. Here's how to beat tech burnout. More
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Gmail’s New Priority Inbox Feature Knows Which Emails Are Important To You [Google]

Google is rolling out a new beta feature to Gmail users: The Priority Inbox . It's a way for Gmail to learn which emails are important to you and make sure that you see them first. Oh, and it works incredibly well. More
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Five Best Text Recognition Tools [Hive Five]

Working with text on your computer offers a range of possibilities in searching and editing that simply aren't available with hard copy text. Check out these five text recognition tools to get your printed text into your computer. More
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Canned Beer Is The Future of Good Beer [Blotto]

America makes some of the world's finest beers. And now those beers are getting the conveyance they deserve—cans. More
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Put Your System on a Diet: Replace Bloated Apps with Command-Line Alternatives [Command Line]

Modern operating systems have no shortage of feature-rich applications. The problem: Sometimes feature-rich turns into flat-out bloat. From email to music to Twitter and beyond, put your system on a serious diet with these command line alternatives. More
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Put Your System on a Diet: Replace Bloated Apps with Command-Line Alternatives [Command Line]

Modern operating systems have no shortage of feature-rich applications. The problem: Sometimes feature-rich turns into flat-out bloat. From email to music to Twitter and beyond, put your system on a serious diet with these command line alternatives. More
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