Thursday, 1 August 2013

Review: Google's Chromecast puts (most of) the Internet on your TV on the cheap

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Review: Google's Chromecast puts (most of) the Internet on your TV on the cheap

07.30.2013 3:00 AM

The Chromecast is cross-platform, flexible, and incredibly cool. Browsing the Web on your TV finally makes sense.

Kindle iOS app offers free samples, straddles Apple's in-app purchase rules

07.30.2013 12:22 PM

Amazon's updated its Kindle app for iOS to allow for searching and downloading of free ebook samples, which lets it partially sidestep provisions of Apple's in-app purchase policies.

 

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Spotify gets its first all-comedy discovery app, and it has a boring unfunny name

07.29.2013 10:21 AM

The Official Comedy app on Spotify is the very first app for finding comedy content on Spotify.

Time to toss that HDTV? 4K UHD TVs become affordable

07.25.2013 2:36 PM

Chinese TV maker TCL announced that the first affordable 50-inch 4K HDTV is expected this fall in the United States.

Breaking Bad's final episodes to stream next-day on Netflix, but only in UK

07.26.2013 11:10 AM

The popular drama about a high school teacher-turned-meth dealer starts airing its final episodes next month, and U.S. viewers have a reason to be envious of Netflix subscribers in the UK and Ireland.

Music discovery by mood or by news: Browse tab appears in (some) Spotify web players

07.30.2013 9:24 AM

The Discover tab works for what it does, but the new Browse feature looks to fill in the gaps by offering curated playlists based around moods, top lists, and more.

Xbox One's controller pricing furthers the PlayStation 4 cost advantage

07.29.2013 11:10 AM

Microsoft put the Xbox One controller up for preorder. at the same price as what Sony is charging for the PlayStation 4?but it uses AA batteries. The company also Xbox One Chat headset.

Goal line technology helps referees make the right call

07.27.2013 6:00 AM

Using an array of high speed cameras pointed at the goal, referees will be able to get a notification of a scoring kick to a wrist watch.

PlayStation 4 vs Xbox One: Can't they both be winners?

07.28.2013 8:16 AM

Rivalry is fine, but the worst thing for gaming would be for either the PlayStation or the Xbox platform to destroy its competition.

Chromecast announcement doesn't kill Google TV, swears Google

07.25.2013 11:30 AM

The launch of the already popular Chromecast doesn't signal that Google will kill Google TV, the search giant said.

Game over? Wii U sales continue to stink

07.31.2013 6:41 AM

People just aren't buying Nintendo's next-gen console, as the Wii U moved just 160,000 units last quarter

Netflix and Amazon: A tale of frenemies forging the future

07.28.2013 11:50 AM

Amazon Instant Video rivals the Netflix video streaming service, but both run on Amazon's cloud computing platform.

How to put your DVD library in the cloud

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How to put your DVD library in the cloud

07.29.2013 3:30 AM

Free your films from their shiny silver prisons so you can watch them forever on your phone, tablet, Roku box, game console, and other devices.

The power user's guide to picking the perfect keyboard

07.30.2013 3:30 AM

Finding your perfect keyboard isn't easy, but it can be doneonce you know what to look for.

 

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Add custom news and alerts to new tabs in Google Chrome

07.25.2013 2:40 PM

Slick add-on OneFeed turns the new-tab screen into a rich, personalized news reader and social-media manager.

Put your passwords in your pocket and take them everywhere you go

07.25.2013 7:38 AM

Password managers help you keep more passwords than you can memorize. Eric asked if he could carry one on a flash drive.

How to overclock your new Haswell CPU like a pro

07.22.2013 3:00 AM

Reap some amazing performance improvements from your hot new Haswell processor for free.

How to use IFTTT to automate your online life

07.18.2013 3:05 AM

The quietly powerful If This, Then That fetches and carries Web content from one service to another so you don't have to. Learn how it works and check out some of its best 'recipes.'

Push your PC's productivity with better, faster gear

07.23.2013 3:30 AM

A fast SSD drive, USB 3.0 ports, or real ethernet networking could be all you and your PC need to be more productive.

How to get a full-screen Gmail compose window every time

07.23.2013 8:01 AM

Like Gmail's new front-and-center mail-composition window? Here's how to make it the default setting.

Desktop land grab: Essential tips for multimonitor productivity

07.11.2013 3:30 AM

Two or more monitors can enhance your computing experience for work?and play. Here's how to set them up for the best possible viewing experience.

Install any version of Windows using any Windows disc you can find

07.12.2013 12:50 PM

A free utility tweaks the Windows ISO image file, thus letting you install whatever version matches your product key.

How to make good use of an old hard drive

07.11.2013 7:59 AM

Carol Hart has an extra hard drive hanging around. She asked me what she can do with it.

Convert a PDF for Kindle viewing, no software required

07.15.2013 1:40 PM

It's easier than you might think to send a PDF to your Kindle and convert it to raw text for easier reading.

Transform your PC into a mean, media-streaming machine

07.09.2013 3:08 AM

All you need is a trusty PC and good media-server software to stream your music, movies, and photos wherever you want them to go.

Weekend Project! Install the Windows 8.1 preview

07.05.2013 3:00 AM

If the Fourth of July's heat is too much, why not sit inside and install Windows 8.1 while you kick back with a refreshing beverage?

Tweak your HTC One for a more pure Android experience

07.09.2013 3:00 AM

It's time to get Sense-less: Here are the apps you need to make your HTC One behave more like a stock Android phone.

Get a disposable email address from MailDrop

07.08.2013 2:14 PM

Need to complete a Web registration but don't want to give out your address? This free service offers a simple alternative.

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