How to Create a Wi-Fi Heatmap for Network Analysis, Better Coverage, and Geek Cred Galore
Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could see exactly where your Wi-Fi coverage was hot, cold, and somewhere in between? Stop guesstimating where you might need better Wi-Fi coverage and see exactly where with today’s Wi-Fi heatmap tutorial.
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Microsoft will Shut Down Support for Linked Accounts in Outlook.com Next Month
If you or someone you know uses the linked accounts feature in an Outlook.com account, then you definitely need to pay attention to this news. Starting late next month Microsoft will begin the process of unlinking linked accounts as a measure to boost overall account security for Outlook.com users.
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How Does a Quantum Computer Work?
If you are not familiar with quantum computers, then you may be wondering what the difference is between them and our regular everyday computers. Veritasium discusses the topic of what makes a quantum computer different and why they are so powerful in this video.
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How to Erase Windows 8′s Sync Data From the Cloud
The ability to sync data and settings between computers running Windows 8 is great, but it does mean that your information – possibly personal – is stored in the cloud. If you have changed your mind about syncing and want to remove your data from the cloud, here’s how to do it.
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Desktop Fun: Seashells Wallpaper Collection Series 2
Searching for seashells at the beach can be a unique adventure each time you go since new shells are always washing up out of the water. Gather up a beautiful collection of seashells for your desktop with the second in our series of Seashells Wallpaper collections.
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Google will Retire ‘Chrome Frame’ in January 2014
When Google introduced Chrome Frame in 2009, it was their intention to help those running legacy versions of Internet Explorer have access to and enjoy a modern browsing experience. Now that more people are using modern up-to-date versions of Internet Explorer and other browsers, Google has decided that Chrome Frame’s work is done and it is time to retire it.
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Why are People Right-Handed or Left-Handed?
Have you ever wondered why people have a preference for using one hand over the other? What is it that determines hand dominance? Is it because of evolution, is it hereditary, or due to something else? SciShow takes a quick look at the topic in this terrific video.
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How to Extract ZIP Files Using PowerShell
Windows includes the ability to unzip archives and even exposes this functionality programmatically via COM. Here is how to do it. How to Extract ZIP Files Using PowerShell We have seen this question asked numerous times on Stack Overflow and forums alike but most of the time people recommend using the PowerShell Community Extensions or [...]
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Google Preparing to Penalize Non-Mobile Friendly Websites in Search Rankings
Visiting a desktop-only or misconfigured website on your mobile device can be a very frustrating experience. They are not easy to navigate or fail to work properly, leaving you with little to no satisfaction. To encourage websites to adopt good ‘mobile compliant’ practices, Google will be introducing new changes in how websites are ranked when users search on a mobile device.
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Apple’s WWDC 2013 Keynote is now Available Online
Did you miss seeing Apple’s WWDC Keynote this year, but still want to enjoy the experience for yourself? Then here is your opportunity! Apple has posted the 2013 keynote at their website for those who may have missed it or want to see it once again.
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Can Humans Really Feel Temperature?
When you touch an item and it feels hot, cold or in between to you, are you actually feeling the temperature of the item itself or is there more to it than that? You might be surprised by the answer as MinutePhysics discusses the topic in this informative video.
