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WD My Cloud: A better, more secure alternative to cloud storage

Posted October 3, 2013 - 12:22 pm

Who needs Dropbox when you can get 2TB of web-accessible storage this cheap?
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Galaxy Note 3 review: Even more features packed into a (slightly) bigger body

Posted October 1, 2013 - 4:44 pm

Samsung threw everything but the kitchen sink into its latest not-quite-a-phone, not-quite-a-tablet. No wonder it's so big.
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Galaxy Note 10.1 review: It takes more than high-end specs to make a great tablet

Posted October 1, 2013 - 4:42 pm

This tablet chugs more than a frat boy at Oktoberfest.
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New in iOS 7: What developers need to know

Posted October 1, 2013 - 2:35 pm

The revamped UI, dynamic type, new multitasking modes, and 64-bit support point to new classes of apps -- and devices
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Review: Xcode 5 makes better, faster, stronger iOS and OS X apps

Posted October 1, 2013 - 12:43 pm

Major upgrade to Apple's IDE scores high with faster compiling, 64-bit support, easier debugging, source control integration, and automated testing
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iPhone 5c: The no-brainer upgrade for iPhone 4 or 4s

Posted September 27, 2013 - 3:00 pm

When a new device comes out, it's only natural to compare it to its immediate predecessor: Does this thing do something new the last thing couldn't do? It's a measuring stick, a way to put the new device into context. And when we're talking iPhones, it's a perfectly standard practice.
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Benchmarks don't lie: SSD upgrades deliver huge performance gains

Posted September 25, 2013 - 12:09 pm

An SSD can breathe new life into an old PC, but exactly how much performance do you gain? We ran the tests.
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5 great free apps for customizing Android

Posted September 25, 2013 - 12:05 pm

Android is the most customizable smartphone OS, but if you want more ways to master it, I've got help. Here are five free apps that will help you customize Android and be more productive.
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5 of the best Haswell-powered notebooks you can buy today

Posted September 24, 2013 - 11:47 am

You'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that the laptop with the second-highest benchmark score was also the second-least expensive.
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Apache OpenOffice 4.0 review: New features, easier to use, still free

Posted September 23, 2013 - 8:18 pm

Lagging slightly behind Microsoft Office in features, Apache OpenOffice has a lot of functionality and flexibility.
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9 free personal clouds offer something for everyone

Posted September 23, 2013 - 3:50 pm

A personal cloud service lets you share photos, music and documents among all your devices easily and quickly, but the way that sharing happens depends on which cloud service you choose.
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Free Game Friday: Love the line

Posted September 20, 2013 - 6:40 am

Lines, man. Those thin little one-dimensional shapes make up our entire world. Written languages, architecture, art and math are just a few examples of what wouldn't exist without them. It's time they get a chance to shine in the free-to-play flash game world, and I'm here to give it to 'em.
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Bitbucket vs. GitHub: Which project host has the most?

Posted September 18, 2013 - 3:20 pm

The right choice boils down to a number of factors -- you might even consider using both.
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3 wireless media hubs: Extra storage for mobile devices

Posted September 16, 2013 - 4:47 pm

Travelers who want to take some extra storage and battery power along with them should check out these three mobile devices.
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Super-fast Wi-Fi: Cisco, Ubiquiti access points top out at nearly 400Mbps

Posted September 16, 2013 - 11:54 am

First wave of 802.11ac access points for the enterprise deliver speed, management features.
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BlackBerry Q10 review: You'll either love it or hate it

Posted September 12, 2013 - 12:04 pm

Physical keyboard addicts now have a smartphone designed for them, but no one else may want to suffer the drawbacks
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Windows 8.1: The great compromise

Posted September 11, 2013 - 3:35 pm

The RTM's out, and it shows that Microsoft listened. The Modern UI plays better with the desktop, and other improvements.
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Review: VMware Workstation 10 turns to tablets

Posted September 11, 2013 - 10:26 am

The best desktop virtualization software for techs adds support for Surface Pro sensors and more polish
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Hands on with Apple's iPhone 5C and 5S

Posted September 10, 2013 - 4:14 pm

Here are my immediate first impressions on Apple's iPhone models, the 5C and 5S, which the company launched on Tuesday and allowed reporters to test after the press conference at its Cupertino, California, headquarters.
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Windows 8.1: New version, same mess

Posted September 10, 2013 - 3:39 pm

If you're stuck with Windows 8, the Windows 8.1 upgrade is a no-brainer, but the fundamental flaws remain.
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Fedora adds 3D printing support

Posted September 9, 2013 - 11:14 am

The latest version of Fedora, nicknamed "Schrodinger's Cat," features a number of improvements aimed at IT users. But its strict adherence to the open source philosophy means that it continues to be problematic for typical end users.
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Ubuntu impresses in Linux enterprise server test

Posted September 9, 2013 - 9:49 am

Introduced in 1991, Linux boasts an estimated 67 million users worldwide according to linuxcounter.net. Free versions abound, but companies adopting Linux as part of critical infrastructure typically require more support than a community of unpaid, albeit enthusiastic, volunteers can provide.
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Hands on with Yamaha's Spotify Connect AV receivers

Posted September 7, 2013 - 10:01 am

Spotify's new Connect service was launched this week and audio device makers used the IFA electronics show to launch the first wave of products that tie into it. I tried it out with the Yamaha RX-A830, an €849 ($900 in the U.S.) audio receiver that also supports Pandora and Rhapsody streaming on some models.
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Curved-screen TVs fall flat

Posted September 6, 2013 - 11:49 am

To turn around dropping sales, TV manufacturers are working on a number of technologies including curved screens, which were shown off by a number of vendors at the IFA trade show this week.
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Fragging wonderful: The truth about defragging your SSD

Posted September 6, 2013 - 10:58 am

We analyze the tech reasoning and put four defraggers through their paces on both kinds of drives. The results may surprise you.
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