Selasa, 25 April 2017

How to Manage Your PC's Fans for Optimal Airflow and Cooling

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QVGA

QVGA (short for Quarter Video Graphics Array, a.k.a. Quarter VGA) is the term used to describe device displays with a resolution of 320*240 pixels (which is one quarter the size of the VGA standard of 640*480 pixels).

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How to Clear Your History in Any Browser

All web browsers remember a list of the web pages you’ve visited. You can delete this list at any time, clearing your browsing history and erasing the tracks stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Each browser has its own separate history, so you’ll need to clear the history in multiple places if you’ve used more than one browser.

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Does Facebook Own My Photos?

Like clockwork, every couple of months some "fact" about Facebook goes viral. Facebook is going to start charging you money! Copy and paste this status or Facebook will cook your children! As soon as you upload them, Facebook owns your photos!

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How to Manage Your PC’s Fans for Optimal Airflow and Cooling

Building a modern desktop PC is surprisingly easy, thanks to modular parts and a lot of solid engineering. It’s often explained as “LEGO for adults.” But managing the air cooling system within a PC is considerably more complex.  We’re talking about physics, thermodynamics, all sorts of fun stuff. But there are a few basic principles you can apply to almost any build to get optimal airflow, and thus, optimal cooling.

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Sitting is the New Smoking [Sponsored]

Maybe you've heard this and wondered if it's actually true.  Truthfully, any amount of smoking is hazardous, while sitting is generally safe.  The problem is that too many people spend way too much time sitting, which definitely increases the risk of developing multiple health issues.

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Unroll.me Is Selling Your Information, Here’s an Alternative

Have you ever used Unroll.me, the web service that helps you unsubscribe from newsletters in bulk? If so, your emails have been scanned by that company and sold to third parties including Uber. There’s a chance they’re scanning your emails right now.

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How to Create Website Reminders with Microsoft Edge and Cortana

Want to set a web page aside and come back to it in the future? If you use Microsoft Edge in Windows 10’s Creators Update, you don’t have to leave the tab open or bookmark it and remember to come back. You can tell Cortana to remind you about the address in the future and forget about it.

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How to Use macOS’ Spotlight Like a Champ

There are two kinds of Mac users: those who use Spotlight constantly, and those who ignore it.

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How to Disable the Profanity Filter In Google Assistant

By default, Google Assistant will filter any bad words that you wouldn’t want to use in front of children. It’s the safer choice, but for adults who prefer their language a little spicier, you might want to turn the *!@$ing filter off.

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What Is Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) and Why Is It Running?

You are no doubt reading this article because you stumbled across the Desktop Window Manager process and are wondering just what it is. We’ve got the answer.

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How to Get Refunds for Steam Games

Steam offers a generous refund system. You can refund any game you purchase through Steam, for any reason—whether it isn’t working properly on your PC or you just don’t find it fun.

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How to Make Windows Troubleshoot Your PC’s Problems for You

Windows includes a variety of “troubleshooters” designed to quickly diagnose and automatically solve various computer problems. Troubleshooters can’t fix everything, but they’re a great place to start if you encounter a problem with your computer.

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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Instagram

Two-factor authentication is a more secure way of protecting your online accounts. You really should enable it on every service that offers it, and here’s how to turn it on for Instagram.

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Which Carrier Has the Best Unlimited Plan? AT&T vs Verizon vs Sprint vs T-Mobile

All of a sudden, it seems all the mobile carriers are offering unlimited plans. So, how do they stack up?

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