Friday 28 December 2012

Ultimate Windows 8 starter guide: Must-know tips, apps and utilities

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Ultimate Windows 8 starter guide: Must-know tips, apps and utilities

12.26.2012 3:30 AM

The gift-giving season has reached a head, and there's a strong possibility that you now find yourself with a new Windows 8 tablet, laptop or hybrid. Does the new OS confuse you? Allow us to assist.

2012's most innovative tech gear

12.27.2012 8:27 AM

Innovative gear in 2012 pushed the envelope, even if gadgets weren't a huge consumer hits.

 

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High-tech 2012: The 10 biggest news events of the year

12.25.2012 3:30 AM

From epic hardware launches to ugly lawsuits to continued disruption in social media and the cloud, 2012 was a very busy year for consumer technology.

10 third-party alternatives for 'missing' Windows 8 apps

12.27.2012 3:00 AM

The Windows Store is maturing with time, but it's still missing scads of must-have apps, like Facebook and Google Maps. Fortunately, these third-party alternatives can help ease the pain.

The five best productivity apps of 2012

12.26.2012 5:00 AM

Before you flip the calendar to 2013, make sure to stock your smartphone with this time- and efficiency-boosting apps.

Google's biggest hits and misses of 2012

12.24.2012 3:30 AM

Google is stunningly prolific. But when you launch so many new products, services, and features, you're bound to have a few flops among all the wins.

Free Game Friday: End your week on a bad (guy) note

12.21.2012 6:00 AM

This week weve got 5 great games where you play the villain!

2012's worst security exploits, fails and blunders

12.28.2012 3:00 AM

Stolen social security numbers. Erased online identities. Pilfered payment information, and even hacked hotel locks. Yep, 2012 was a banner year for the bad guys.

Must-have Android tablet accessories

12.21.2012 7:41 AM

These Android tablet gadgets are size-agnostic, and provide the perfect complement for your tablet.

Google tests integrating Gmail activities into search results

12.21.2012 8:01 AM

Some features of the Google Now service are available in a Web trial, so that a search query will include results from your Gmail account.

Instagram reverses service terms: Is it good for users?

12.21.2012 8:06 AM

After users objected, Instagram reversed its plan to revise its terms of service in regard to using its customers' images in ads. But the original contract gives the company a lot of latitude anyway.

Facebook's $1 message test opens inboxes to strangers

12.21.2012 8:45 AM

Facebook is experimenting with a service that charges to drop a message into the inbox of someone who isn't your Facebook friend.

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