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A Real, Android-Based Alternative to Windows: Remix OS 2.0
Looking for a free installable Windows alternative? Jide Technology’s Remix OS 2.0 produces an Android-based operating system for desktops and laptops – it → Read More
Dremel 3D Idea Builder Review and Giveaway
Is 3D printing ready for consumers? Dremel, a brand synonymous with rotary tools, makes a great case for it with their $999 3D Idea Builder. → Read More
Best Laptops Under $300: Everything You Need to Know
Finding a good laptop for less than $300 is almost impossible these days, but can be done if you know what to look for. Here's everything you need to know to make a purchase you won't regret. → Read More
AMD’s New Plan: Make Virtual Reality Cheaper for You
AMD seems to be switching gears in 2016, and if all goes well, they're going to be a big player in the virtual reality market. → Read More
Better Than a Mouse and Keyboard? Steam Controller Review and Giveaway
Every decade there's a revolution in game controller design. In 1983 Nintendo released the first directional pad. In 1997 we received the ergonomic DualShock. In 2006 the Wii Remote brought motion controls. Now we have Valve's Steam Controller. → Read More
Recon Jet SmartGlasses Review and Giveaway
Recon Jet is a $500 consumer-ready, heads-up display for bicyclists and joggers. Think of it as a sports-oriented Google Glass, except at a third of the price. → Read More
Get Organized with the Best Google Tasks Apps for Windows
Google Tasks is an amazing tool to organize your life and it's available on Windows. We have compiled the best paid or free Google Tasks apps from the Windows Store. → Read More
How To Diagnose and Repair Android Boot Problems
Is your Android phone or tablet failing to power on? Odds are good you'll be able to fix it with these simple steps. → Read More
Remove Windows Startup Items to Fix Your Slow Computer for Free
Programs launching at boot can affect both the Windows startup speed and your computer's overall performance. Fix your slow computer by removing applications from auto-start. We show you how to catch them all. → Read More
How to Solve Most Windows Boot Problems
Is your Windows computer not booting up? It could be because of a hardware, software, or firmware error. Here's how to diagnose and fix these problems. → Read More
Polar V650 and V800 Fitness Trackers Review and Giveaway
Polar’s two latest fitness wearables cater to hard-core fitness enthusiasts in two categories: triathletes and bicycling nuts. → Read More
No Sound in Windows 10? Here’s How to Quickly Fix Digital Deafness
Got Windows 10 and having some sound problems? You're not alone. Thankfully there are some simple, effective troubleshooting steps you can follow. → Read More
How to Turn Any Website into an RSS Feed
Many websites do not offer RSS feeds, but there's still an easy way to get automatic notifications whenever a site updates! → Read More
LG Watch Urbane Android Smartwatch Review and Giveaway
The LG Watch Urbane running Android Wear 5.1 is successor to the LG G Watch R, which entered a market hushed by the announcement of the Apple Watch. Is the $350 Urbane worth buying? → Read More
Zensorium Tinké Health Tracker Review and Giveaway
Zensorium's Tinké is a "wearable" health tracker and meditation aid which costs around $120, compatible with both Android and iOS devices – but does it beat out other biofeedback measurement devices? → Read More
How Do I Schedule MediaFire Backups on Windows?
MediaFire is a popular file-sharing application. But did you know you can use it to schedule backups of your files? → Read More
What’s The Best Free OCR or ICR Program For Manuscript Transcription?
I'm looking for a free OCR or ICR program to scan my old manuscripts from images or photographs so I can convert them into Microsoft Word files. → Read More
Google Just Banned This Privacy Tool: How to Use Disconnect
Disconnect can shield users against invisible tracking tools, while increasing consumer awareness on surreptitious data-collection methods. It also functions as an anti-malware tool. So why has Google banned it from the Play Store? → Read More
How do I unlock a Sprint iPhone 6?
A Reader Asks: I have an iPhone 6 that's locked to Sprint which was purchased after February 11th 2015. Will it unlock automatically or is there something → Read More
How Ultrabook Performance Degrades Over Time with a Samsung TLC SSD
Samsung's TLC SSDs are screwing their customers! A bug with Triple Level Cell NAND memory causes performance to degrade and voids warranty early. Find out whether you're affected and get a fix. → Read More