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Screenshots: Personalize Windows 8 background images

May 16, 2013 11:51am PDT

Personalizing backgrounds in Windows 8 takes a bit of effort, but it can be done.

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'Star Trek' spaceships through the years (pictures)

May 16, 2013 10:00am PDT

As "Star Trek Into Darkness" hits theaters this week, get a refresher on the prominent starships seen throughout the "Star Trek" saga.

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Screenshots: Five encryption tools for Windows

May 16, 2013 8:15am PDT

Whether you want to encrypt an entire hard drive or just a folder or a few files, using the right tool is vital.

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Google shows off Maps at Google I/O 2013

May 15, 2013 12:10pm PDT

Google announces its overhauled Maps at Google I/O 2013 that include new UI, immersive imagery and with features built specifically according to user demands.

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8 apps you need for summer travel plans (pictures)

May 14, 2013 6:00pm PDT

From picking your flights and packing your bags to airport layouts and chronicling your adventures, we've got you covered.

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Screenshots: Five obscure web browsers

May 14, 2013 7:57am PDT

Not all web browsers are created equal, but obscurity does not mean they are not worth your attention.

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Cracking Open the Google Glass Explorer Edition

May 14, 2013 7:54am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how to remove Google Glass' titanium frame and cracks open the eyepiece in this TechRepublic teardown.

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Five IDEs for building better applications

May 10, 2013 10:55am PDT

When it comes to building applications, the right tool for the job can really make all the difference.

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Screenshots: Install Virtual CloneDrive

May 8, 2013 11:56am PDT

Virtual CloneDrive makes using ISO files in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, just as easy as it is in Windows 8.

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Massive Lego Helm's Deep awes (pictures)

May 7, 2013 1:00pm PDT

Two Lego and "Lord of the Rings" fans combined their passions into a 150,000 piece Helm's Deep model that encapsulates the epic battle.

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Five apps that provide more performance using less resources

May 7, 2013 12:31pm PDT

With the right app you can get high performance without taking up a large amount of resources.

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Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy S4

May 6, 2013 12:55pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks the Samsung Galaxy S4 (AT&T), explores the hardware inside and shows you why it's easier to repair than previous Galaxy phones.

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Best gifts under $500 for dads (photos)

May 5, 2013 11:01pm PDT

Willing to spend a reasonable amount of dough on Dad this year? Here's a look at some top tech picks that cost less than $500.

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Boot Windows 8 into Safe Mode

May 2, 2013 1:00pm PDT

It is possible to reconfigure the Windows 8 boot process to allow you to use the F8 key to access the Advanced Boot Options menu of old.

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Sync more than one cloud storage service

May 2, 2013 11:11am PDT

There are plenty of available tools to help you easily manage those cloud storage services. Jack Wallen lists his favorites.

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Every atom matters in new IBM film (Pictures)

April 30, 2013 10:00pm PDT

IBM's short animated film "A boy and his atom" was shot at the atomic level and set the Guinness record for world's smallest stop-motion movie.

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Screenshots: Five cheap digital photo apps

April 30, 2013 10:47am PDT

You don't have to pay a small fortune for editing and managing digital photos.

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Google Search app brings Google Now to Jelly Bean (pictures)

April 29, 2013 6:00pm PDT

We take a close look at the Google Search app, which comes preinstalled on all Android devices. Unfortunately, though, only Jelly Bean devices get the cool Google Now features.

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Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)

April 27, 2013 1:00am PDT

This week, CNET reviewers got starry-eyed over the do-anything Galaxy S4. We tested an iPad keyboard you can use in the dark, headphones you'll want to fall asleep in, a self-winding extension...

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Access the Command Prompt from Windows 8 Recovery Drive

April 26, 2013 8:42am PDT

Access the Command Prompt from Windows 8's Recovery Drive and use it to recover data. Greg Shultz shows you how it works.

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