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How to clean a touchscreen: All you need is a simple cleaner and a special cloth
PC World - 13 Apr 2015 16:25
Barbie asked how to clean an oily "serum" off her laptop's touchscreen. Do you always wash your hands before using your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Neither do I. And the result isn't pretty. A chemist could probably t...
Aluminum 4-Port USB Hub Clamps to iMac or Display: $19.99
The Mac Observer - 13 Apr 2015 23:22
We have a deal today on a nifty product-it's a 4-port USB hub that clamps to your iMac, Cinema Display or Thunderbolt Display, and some other displays, too. Premium Aluminum 4-Port USB Clamp Hub from Satechi is made of a...
The Faraday Porteur e-bike can finally be yours for $3,500
Engadget - 13 Apr 2015 23:18
Our very own editor-in-chief took a ride on Faraday's dapper Porteur e-bike back in 2012, and now, you can nab one of your own. The company is taking orders for its $3,500 electric bicycle that began as an award-winning ...
Taking HR Analytics beyond Technologists
Forbes - 13 Apr 2015 17:11
Dave Ulrich’s widely adopted model separates the roles in HR into four specializations (see Fig 1). The trouble here is that analytics has a strong part in all these roles, while it has historically been the domain of ...
Fan with an Iron Throne toilet loves 'Game of Thrones' more than you
Mashable - 13 Apr 2015 23:15
On Break's "Super Fan Builds" web series, a team of prop designers and builders craft one-of-a-kind collectibles for only the most devoted fans. In the latest episode, the team surprises an obsessive Game of Thrones fan ...
In Defense of Good-Enough Gadgets
Wall Street Journal - 13 Apr 2015 05:03
Resist the urge to buy the latest, shiniest smartphone, writes Christopher Mims.
How To Move Your Data To And From The Cloud (Without Breaking A Sweat)
Forbes - 13 Apr 2015 19:43
Imagine... if all your data-management capabilities were consistent--even across public and private clouds. Crazy, utopian vision? Not so much. I've described that world as having a fabric that connects together all the ...
2-year-old DJ will make your heart spin with his tiny turntables
Mashable - 13 Apr 2015 17:55
Some toddlers have to go to Baby DJ School, while others are just born for the job South African 2-year-old Oratilwe Hlongwane got bored of the educational iPad apps his parents downloaded for him and found his groove wi...
Heatworks MODEL 1 comes with energy transfer technology
Coolest Gadgets - 13 Apr 2015 18:30
I would like to think that all water heaters at home are the same, whether you live in an apartment or on a piece of landed property. The truth is, not all water heaters are the same, and this means that they are not all...
Clinton Makes Climate Change A Central Issue for 2016
Scientific American - 13 Apr 2015 15:37
It’s official. Hillary Clinton is running for President of the United States. That wasn’t a surprise, but something about her campaign really stood out yesterday – and most people... --
How to Make Objective Decisions When You're Emotionally Invested
Life Hacker - 13 Apr 2015 13:00
Objectivity is one of those traits we all like to think we have. After all, the best course of action in any given situation is to consider the facts and circumstances, and then arrive at the best possible decision. That...
BenQ XL2420G G-Sync gaming monitor Review
Slash Gear - 13 Apr 2015 22:44
We've been using the BenQ XL2420G G-Sync monitor for the past several weeks and can safely say - without a doubt - this is easily one of the finest gaming monitors on the market. While we first said goodbye to V-sync for...
Watch chimp smack drone out of air with tree branch
CNET - 13 Apr 2015 15:46How to Beat Apple's 30 Percent Subscription Fee: Sell Your Stuff on Apple TV
Re/code - 13 Apr 2015 19:48
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Spacewalk GoPro Footage Is The Best GoPro Footage
Gizmodo - 13 Apr 2015 05:15
Down here on Earth, GoPros have been attached to humans jumping off buildings whilst on fire and stunt planes virtually on fire , but thanks to NASA, the coolest POV footage is some guy drifting around and not saying muc...
This virtual reality system takes your cycling workouts to the streets
Mashable - 13 Apr 2015 03:03
Your spin class may never be the same again. An Italy-based team has come up with an innovative new product that promises to mix the Oculus Rift with a responsive, real-world bike See also: Toyota and Chrysler teleport i...
Get a 480GB solid-state mSATA drive for $139.99
CNET - 13 Apr 2015 17:00Future Arctic: Why it's time for action, not resignation
New Scientist - 13 Apr 2015 12:00
From the fate of the caribou to the oil sands industry, Edward Struzik's book paints troubling pictures of an unseen Arctic and explores options to save it
A 'Mortal Kombat X' Review For People Who Don't Play Mortal Kombat
Forbes - 13 Apr 2015 23:52
When I was 15, I discovered a game called Street Fighter II: The World Warrior at my neighborhood 7-11. It was my first blush with Capcom's fighting series, but it sparked a relationship that's lasted nearly 24 years.�...
Watch: HDD and floppy drives play amazing version of Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
BGR - 13 Apr 2015 23:50
If you’re looking for an incredibly creative video to watch to kill some time, you’ll be hard pressed to find something better than this. Using just HDD and Floppy drives, YouTube user Arganalth recently put together...
More big-name musicians predict Jay-Z's Tidal music service will 'fail miserably'
BGR - 13 Apr 2015 23:25
A lot has already been written about Jay-Z’s recently launched Tidal music service, in part because Tidal is making a bold bet that consumers will be on board with paying $20 a month for a streaming service when the al...
Sorry Apple, Microsoft is right: Windows is for people who get things done
Digital Trends - 13 Apr 2015 12:15
When it comes to productivity, Microsoft is right; Windows is the best operating system for those who do. Apple's OS X and Linux have made strides, but nothing compares to Windows in the workplace. The post Sorry Apple, ...