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18 September 2013
Opinion: How to add a third monitor to your laptop

If you spend any significant amount of time working at a desk, the single best way to boost your productivity is to connect a second monitor.
Opinion: Getting more touch from your iPhone interface

Reader Dale Cardoza would like a unified interface experience among his iOS devices. He writes:
Opinion: How to sync data over your intranet

Your affair with the cloud has gone the way of many relationships. The initial infatuation has faded as you've gotten to know each other and, though the love is still there, you can't ignore the flaws. Most troubling, you've developed trust issues, what with recent revelations about widespread spying by the U.S. National Security Agency and the fact that the majority of cloud services don't even support two-factor authentication for security.
17 September 2013
Opinion: Lessons on the Future of IT From 'Future Shock' and 'The Singularity Is Near'

Alvin Toffler introduced to the term 'information overload,' while Ray Kurzweil told us we'll be overload with more information each decade than in the previous century. There's a lesson for the IT departments of today (and tomorrow): Ignore emerging technology, despite its flaws, at your own risk.
16 September 2013
Opinion: How to delete Gmail messages so they're truly gone

Reader Richard Applebaum wants deleted email messages really, truly deleted. He writes:
Opinion: Split Chrome into two windows with NiftySplit

Most modern laptop LCDs and desktop monitors are extremely wide, which doesn't make sense when you consider that most Web pages are narrow and intended for portrait-style viewing. Indeed, if you look at this very page, you may notice some unused white space on either side.
Opinion: Why you may want a desktop instead of a laptop

Patrick Moore asked the Laptops forum about the advantages of going with a desktop computer.
13 September 2013
Opinion: Google Glass hands-on

Google Glass is one of the most talked about gadgets in wearable technology and we've spent some time with what Google thinks is the future.
12 September 2013
Opinion: Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 7

Arcticsid knows he can't continue using Windows XP. He asked the Windows forum about upgrading to Windows 7 rather than Windows 8.
Opinion: Sucker-free shopping tips for the lazy bargain hunter

Shopping online is a double-edged sword. Naturally, it's super convenient to be able to browse virtually any store in the world, even if you live in the middle of nowhere. There's no giant parking lot, no crowds, and pants are optional. Products are delivered right to your home. Did I mention pants are optional?
11 September 2013
Opinion: My laptop just hit the floor. You won't believe what happened

Out of all the computing hassles you can face, nothing quite compares to dropping your laptop on a hard floor. Because, typically, that's the end of your laptop.
Opinion: Cure for a corrupt Calendar application

Reader Charles Enns would like to put an end to his Calendar problem. He writes:
Opinion: AT&T buys up $1.9 billion worth of unused bandwidth from Verizon

Two billion dollars is a whole lotta clams. It's also a price ($1.9 billion to be exact) that AT&T was willing to throw down to purchase an unused chunk of unused wireless bandwidth from Verizon that covers 18 states, mostly across the west and midwest. The additional bandwidth covers large will be used for AT&T's 4G LTE deployment and will be "substantially complete" by the summer of 2014.
Opinion: Trace wants to track your kickflips, cutbacks, and fakies

Not too many people enjoy long talks about running. Likewise, most folks don't have convos over their time on the elliptical, or dish details on how long they used the stairmaster--but ask any skateboarder, snowboarder, surfer, or skier how their last session went and they're happy to tell you all about how many ollies they landed or how many attempts it took to nail that carving 360.
09 September 2013
Opinion: Friends don't let friends delete shared Dropbox items

Reader Paul Cramblett has a problem with others who just don't know how to share. He writes:
06 September 2013
Opinion: Free Game Friday: Boom

Explosions rule. They make up about 70 percent of action movies, without them Michael Bay wouldn't have a career and we celebrate with them every Independence Day.
Opinion: Organize your Chrome tabs vertically with Veritabs

Months ago I told you about OneTab, a nifty Chrome add-on that sucks up all your open tabs into a single, thus reducing tab clutter and, theoretically, improving Chrome's performance. (The more open tabs you have, the slower any browser will be.)
Opinion: Distant Worlds gives 4X Players a huge galaxy and many options

Distant Worlds is a massive 4X game that shares many of the strengths and weaknesses of the genre: detailed systems, technology, and options; very long games that form their own histories and stories; minimalist graphics and effects; and a steep, steep learning curve.
04 September 2013
Opinion: Hands-on with Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch

Samsung's smartwatch sounds amazing and looks amazing--on paper. In the flesh, the Galaxy Gear is a seriously limited gadget that's tethered to a phone and/or tablet that no one owns yet. So much for innovation.
Opinion: How to effectively fill your Mac's display when screen sharing

Reader Earl Andrews is interested in getting the full picture--at least when screen sharing with his Mac mini. He writes:

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