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    7 ways Windows Server 2012 pays for itself

    Posted October 17, 2012 - 10:43 am

    These new and improved 'supersaver' features offer the biggest return on your Windows Server 2012 investment

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    Start8 beta gives Windows 8 a Start Menu

    Posted October 16, 2012 - 10:32 pm

    If there's any company that's going to have a field day with Microsoft's controversial new Windows 8, it's Stardock. Case in point: Start8, a free beta program the company markets that replaces the "missing" Start Menu on the Windows 8 explorer desktop taskbar.

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    Two new Asus laptops offer an Ubuntu Linux option

    Posted October 16, 2012 - 8:33 pm

    As the arrival of Windows 8 draws ever nearer, it's not surprising to see the debut of a flurry of devices featuring the new OS.

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    TweetDeck: Now in classic and Twitter flavors

    Posted October 14, 2012 - 9:23 pm

    More than a year after its acquisition by Twitter, popular social media management application TweetDeck has a whole new look. Twitter has rolled out a new version of TweetDeck that sports a more flexible layout and the option for a brighter new design.

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    Free Instagram Downloader: Save your Instagram snapshots permanently

    Posted October 13, 2012 - 7:10 am

    Instagram helps you take cool-looking photos and share them with friends, but it's not so good at helping you compile a permanent collection of those snapshots. Free Instagram Downloader (free is a handy application that lets you download your favorite Instagram photos to your desktop.

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    Free game Friday: Text-based games

    Posted October 12, 2012 - 7:04 am

    In honor of the 2012 Interactive Fiction contest we'll be featuring text-based games in this week's Free Game Friday roundup. Not all of this week's games come from the competition, but they all feature the written word as their main gameplay mechanic. We also didn't have space to feature all the great games in the competition, so here's a list of all the web playable games in the competition if you need more interactive fiction. Text-based games are having a real renaissance right now, and the quality of interactive fiction has never been better.

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    Windows 8 first impressions for CIOs and IT pros

    Posted October 10, 2012 - 10:36 am

    Microsoft's new operating system has received mixed early reviews. Get past the missing Start menu and the 'ribbonized' File Explorer, though, and you'll likely find a faster OS that should make workers more productive -- especially if you give them new Windows 8 tablets.

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    First look: Firefox for Windows 8 beta

    Posted October 7, 2012 - 7:13 am

    Mozilla’s tablet-friendly version of Firefox for Windows 8 is coming together, and an early public build of the browser is now available.

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    Review: Miso for iOS

    Posted October 6, 2012 - 7:40 am

    If you find yourself bored while watching TV, add some spice to your viewing by making a game of it. Miso brings competition to social TV through points. It also offers extra content for some shows. And while you get some social features on all iOS devices, the app only offers its full complement of tools for iPhone and iPod touch users running iOS 3.2 or later.

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    Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 review: Powerful--and power hungry, too

    Posted October 6, 2012 - 7:37 am

    The Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 delivers serious power at a price that won't break the bank. On the other hand, it might break your back, weighing a hefty 6.2 pounds (not including accessories). But for comfort-be-damned power users, the Y580 will be well worth its $1099 price.

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    Review: GetGlue for iPad

    Posted October 6, 2012 - 7:30 am

    GetGlue started as Foursquare-style check-in app for TV--you could let others know what you're watching and get awards for your show check-ins--but the recently updated iPad app (which is compatible with any iPad running iOS 5.0 or later) adds more ways to interact and discover new shows. Although the interface could be more intuitive, these new features work well, and its large user community makes GetGlue the most engaging of the social TV apps available now.

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    Acer W700 hands-on: Our first serious quality time with a Windows 8 tablet

    Posted October 6, 2012 - 7:25 am

    Bad news for cynical tech bloggers, grenade-lobbing Internet trolls, and everyone else who's been attacking Windows 8 for the sheer thrill of sport: I've been using a Windows 8 tablet for over a week now, and the experience has been a revelation.

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    Review: TV Guide Mobile for iOS

    Posted October 6, 2012 - 7:20 am

    TV Guidehas earned cred in television listings--the company has produced a printed guide of TV show listings since 1953. However, the way we watch TV has changed quite a bit since then, and the app that bears the company's name attempts to keep up with the times. If you like a traditional list-type guide to find what's on, TV Guide's free app is a solid choice. The app makes it easy to find what's new and if streaming versions are available, though its social features lack in comparison to other TV companion options.

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    Review: BuddyTV for iOS

    Posted October 6, 2012 - 7:15 am

    BuddyTVstarted as a website that let users comment on their favorite shows. Then the company made this model more mobile with its iOS app and added some tempting features, like integrating a remote for some DVRs. Unfortunately, the flaws in the current version of the app overshadow any advantages BuddyTV offers.

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    Digital Storm Aventum review: Impressive build, but misses the target

    Posted October 6, 2012 - 7:13 am

    On paper, Digital Storm's Aventum desktop looks as if it should smoke anything you throw at it. Seen in person, the chassis of this obscenely large and backbreakingly heavy PC looks more like a white version of the monolith from Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey than a desktop computer. In fact, we urge you to not put this one on any desk that you haven't structurally reinforced.

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    Review: Into_Now for iOS

    Posted October 6, 2012 - 7:05 am

    Based on its concept, Into_Now is what social TV should be--a fun, innovative way to share what you're watching with others. But one thing is missing: enough people participating in the conversation.

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    Joomla 3.0 review: Making way for mobile

    Posted October 4, 2012 - 7:27 am

    We take a close look at 3.0, the latest version of the open-source content-management system, which offers a new implementation that helps site developers design for the mobile platform.

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    Xpadder: Play PC games with a game controller instead of a keyboard

    Posted October 3, 2012 - 12:10 pm

    Many casual Web or Flash games would do well to implement gamepad controls. Platformers and bullet-hell titles are a perfect example. Sure, you can get by with WASD and the space bar, but it's not 1992 anymore. You shouldn't be forced to just get by when you've got that shiny, $60 wireless gamepad sitting two feet away. The answer here is a program called Xpadder ($10).

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    Scorecard: Office-compatible apps for the iPad

    Posted October 2, 2012 - 2:35 pm

    How the leading office productivity apps for Apple's tablet rate

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    AMD OverDrive: Easily overclock an AMD rig

    Posted October 2, 2012 - 2:31 pm

    Low framerates can make or break a 3D game. When overclocked, most video cards push past their posted limits with ease and offer better gains than CPU boosts when it comes to gaming. Although many utilities to tweak graphics cards exist, AMD's OverDrive is an especially good choice for AMD-based systems.

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    Google Field Trip offers quirky tips about surroundings

    Posted October 1, 2012 - 12:10 pm

    Google's new Field Trip smartphone application offers users facts, photos and deals within their immediate proximity. The app is a free download from the Google Play store and is coming to iOS and international users soon.

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    Apple (Maps) picking

    Posted October 1, 2012 - 11:48 am

    What better way to test out Apple Maps than by using it to go apple picking?

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    Parallels Desktop 8 vs. VMware Fusion 5

    Posted September 29, 2012 - 9:05 pm

    When Apple switched to Intel processors, Windows switchers as well as Mac users who needed to run the occasional Windows app rejoiced.

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    DOSBox: Free, open-source DOS emulation

    Posted September 29, 2012 - 7:25 am

    Running games during the DOS era was trouble enough, and today exploring those old games can be a nightmare. Sound card issues, memory management and other peculiarities of early PC gaming amplified as OS technology progressed and passed these titles by, leaving many of them orphaned and unable to run on modern systems. Today's answer to this problem isn't digging up an old system or rooting around for special drivers, it's emulation: free and open-source DOSBox.

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    ShortcutFoo: Master keyboard shortcuts in no time

    Posted September 29, 2012 - 7:00 am

    If you find yourself reaching for the mouse too often, Web app ShortcutFoo ($5, free demo with feature limitations) can help you start using the keyboard for everything.
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