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Cracking Open the Samsung Series 9 ultraportable notebook

May 20, 2011 12:01pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open Samsung's answer to the MacBook Air. Inside the ultrathin notebook, he found hardware from Samsung, Intel, TI, and Broadcom.

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How to replace a broken laptop screen

September 6, 2012 1:31pm PDT

A cracked screen can make a laptop unusable. Luckily, you can fix it. Bill Detwiler gives you step-by-step instructions for replacing a broken laptop LCD panel.

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Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

July 12, 2011 5:48pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from Nvidia, Samsung, SanDisk, and Broadcom.

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Cracking Open the Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101

August 2, 2011 12:39pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Asus Eee Pad Transformer. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from NVidia, Kingston, Elpida, and Broadcom.

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Cracking Open the 7" Acer Iconia Tab (A100)

November 2, 2011 10:48am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Acer Iconia Tab A100. Inside this 7" Android tablet, he found hardware from NVidia, Elpida, Saumsung, and Broadcom.

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Three methods for transferring files to and from your Android tablet

May 15, 2013 5:45pm PDT

If your Android tablet doesn't have a USB port, you can still easily transfer your files to and from a PC. Jack Wallen explains three ways this can be done.

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Cracking open the HP TouchPad

June 29, 2011 6:19pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the HP TouchPad. Inside the webOS tablet, he found hardware from Qualcomm, SanDisk, Samsung, Atheros, and Wolfson.

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Create the look and feel of Ubuntu Touch on your Android tablet

May 1, 2013 6:58am PDT

Do you want to make your Android tablet look and feel like the Ubuntu Touch interface without rooting your device? Jack Wallen shows you how.

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Cracking Open the Sony Tablet S

September 21, 2011 7:53am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from Nvidia, Elpida, Samsung, and UEI.

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The top five mind mapping apps for the Android tablet

July 20, 2012 7:30am PDT

Andy Makar highlights five of his favorite mind mapping applications for the Android tablet platform.

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Cracking Open the Toshiba Thrive

July 19, 2011 4:48pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Toshiba Thrive. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from NVidia, SanDisk, Hynix, and Broadcom.

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Does the decline in PC sales indicate tablet dominance?

May 2, 2013 9:12am PDT

Tablets and mobile devices are a major force behind the decline in PC sales, but is the PC dead, and are tablets truly the heir apparent for desktops and laptops?

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Connect Android to Windows and Samba shared directories

April 30, 2012 6:05am PDT

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of connecting your Android tablet to your Windows and Samba shared folders with the help of ES File Explorer.

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Linux on a tablet: Hurry up and wait?

March 5, 2013 1:27pm PST

Patrick Gray takes a look at the upcoming Ubuntu tablet and explains why he'll wait for their second generation device.

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What the decline in Apple's stock means for tablets

May 9, 2013 12:58pm PDT

Does the decline in Apple's stock signify the beginning of the end on the tablet front, or will the company be able to bounce back?

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How to access Microsoft Office 365 from an Android tablet

May 13, 2013 9:54am PDT

Learn how to setup and configure an Android tablet to access Microsoft Office 365.

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How and when to charge your tablet battery

March 16, 2012 7:13am PDT

Jack Wallen provides some tips for maximizing your tablet battery for a life of extended mobility.

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Cracking Open the $1,800 Alienware M14x gaming notebook

October 26, 2011 11:19am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Alienware M14x laptop. Inside the portable powerhouse, he found hardware from Intel, Nvidia, Samsung, Hynix, and others.

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How to hack the $250 Nook Color into a full Android tablet

February 3, 2011 7:30pm PST

The Nook Color is a $250 e-reader powered by Android. Learn how to hack it into a powerful and fully functional Android tablet.

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Do students who are issued tablets miss the benefits of experiential learning?

May 17, 2013 9:29am PDT

What is your opinion about tablet initiatives in schools for the sake of education? Are students missing out on the benefits of experiential learning?

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