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This laptop is completely free! Here's the catch

02.05.2015 3:30 AM

Sure, all the software--right down to the firmware!--is free and open in the LibreBoot X200. But it's still a refurbished 2008 laptop, and indicative of deeper problems in the state of truly open hardware.

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Skype fails: 5 of the worst problems and how to fix them

02.05.2015 3:00 AM

Admit it: You've cursed at Skype. We all have. These tips will save your breath--and maybe save your meeting.

 

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9 typing tips every Android and iOS user should know

02.04.2015 3:30 AM

Oh, the joys of typing on a little touchscreen keyboard! From how to turn on “caps lock” to a simple shortcut to the exclamation mark, these tips will make it easier.

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How to track changes in Microsoft Word without going insane

02.04.2015 3:00 AM

Multiple authors. Way too many changes. Follow these tips to manage heavily edited documents without the headache.

This is huge: FCC chairman's strong net neutrality proposal turns the Internet into a public utility

02.04.2015 9:17 AM

Invoking Title II authority was the FCC's nuclear option in the war for net neutrality, and it just exploded.

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Hands-on with the HP Sprout, an imaging powerhouse built into a touch-friendly PC

02.03.2015 9:05 AM

This PC-projector-camera combo's skills are a bit primitive now, but it's easy to see a promising future in 3D printing and augmented reality.

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Office Online vs. Office 365: What’s free, what’s not, and what you really need

02.02.2015 3:00 AM

Free Office Online is a great deal, but paying for an Office 365 subscription gives you some hard-to-beat perks. We’ll help you decide which way to go.

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Razer Blade refresh adds GeForce GTX 970M GPU and Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU

02.03.2015 8:17 AM

It's what's inside that counts, especially with gaming PCs. Razer's Razer Blade Pro laptop hasn't changed on the outside, but the all-important GPU and CPU are now state-of-the-art.

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Microsoft reimagined: The 10 most momentous moments of Satya Nadella's first year as CEO

02.04.2015 7:54 AM

The Microsoft of today is not the same as the Microsoft as yesterday, and Satya Nadella's appointment as CEO was the catalyst.

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Selling passwords for $150, and other dumb ways users threaten corporate security

01.30.2015 3:00 AM

Ironically, the same employees surveyed who were often lax on corporate security were nevertheless vigilant about their own digital security.

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Why the Steam Machine's war against Windows gaming looks more doomed by the day

01.30.2015 3:30 AM

Steam Machines sounded so good on paper... but they've remained on paper after a long delay, and the need for a Windows alternative diminishes by the day.

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Windows Phone hands-on: Lumia Camera make snaps crackle and pop, but Hey Cortana disappoints

02.03.2015 3:00 AM

With Lumia Camera for Windows Phones, Microsoft adds a comprehensive suite of features designed to ensure you'll rarely miss a photo. On the other hand, the new "Hey Cortana" feature missed way too much.

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10 alternative carriers that can save you serious cash on your smartphone bill

02.02.2015 3:30 AM

These mobile carriers piggyback off the big guys and save you some serious dough in the process.

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Hands on: the Raspberry Pi 2 is powerful, but you still get what you pay for

02.02.2015 1:15 PM

It has more memory and a better processor than the Pi 1, but comparing it to, say, an Apple Mac would be bananas.

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