| There is an ultra-luxury version of Craigslist originally known as JamesList (later renamed to JamesEdition) that features helicopters, yachts, and other high-priced goods and services.  | |
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 You’ve probably heard Microsoft will base its Edge browser on Chromium, the open-source project that forms the basis for Google Chrome. That won’t just make Edge better—Microsoft contributing to Chromium means Microsoft’s efforts will make Chrome better, too. Read More »
|  Windows 10 collects an “Activity History” of applications you launch on your PC and sends it to Microsoft. Even if you disable or clear this, Microsoft’s Privacy Dashboard still shows an “Activity History” of applications you’ve launched on your PCs. Read More »
|  On December 10, 1993, Id Software released Doom. Read More »
|  It’s unusual for Microsoft to release and Insider Build on a Monday, but that’s exactly what happened today. Insider Build 18298 isn’t about big features or crazy changes, however—this one is bringing some nice fit and finish to Windows 10. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  This Christmas is the perfect time for you to buy your kids a robot toy for them to enjoy and maybe learn a few things from. Here’s a look at some of the best robot toys out there for kids of all ages. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  Video doorbells are perfect little companions, as you can receive alerts on your phone when someone comes knocking, as well as catch those pesky porch pirates in the act. If you’re looking for one that can integrate seamlessly with your Amazon Echo, you’re in luck. Read More »
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The PlayStation Classic Gets Hacked for Easy USB-Based Game ROMs
 Sony’s PlayStation Classic mini-console has only twenty games pre-loaded, and there’s no built-in mechanism for adding more. But the system also uses a popular open-source PlayStation emulator to run its ROMs, so an unofficial expansion was more or less inevitable. Read More »
Windows 10’s Next Version Will Sort Your Downloads Folder By Most Recent, Includes More Smart Tweaks
It’s unusual for Microsoft to release and Insider Build on a Monday, but that’s exactly what happened today. Insider Build 18298 isn’t about big features or crazy changes, however—this one is bringing some nice fit and finish to Windows 10. Read More »
DOOM Changed the Game 25 Years Ago Today
On December 10, 1993, Id Software released Doom. Read More »
Windows 10 Sends Your Activity History to Microsoft, Even if You Tell It Not To
Windows 10 collects an “Activity History” of applications you launch on your PC and sends it to Microsoft. Even if you disable or clear this, Microsoft’s Privacy Dashboard still shows an “Activity History” of applications you’ve launched on your PCs. Read More »
After a Second Data Leak, Google+ Will Shut Down in April Instead of August
 Back in October, a security hole in Google+’s APIs lead Google to announce it was shutting down the service. Now, a second data leak has surfaced, causing the company to move the shutdown up by four months. Read More »
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| DAAS (short for Desktop As A Service, a.k.a. Hosted Desktop Services and Virtual Desktop Services) is a thin client architecture (computing solution) in which a virtual desktop infrastructure is delivered by a third-party cloud service provider instead of using, and maintaining, in-house servers. | |
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 Torrents get a bad rap, but there are plenty of legitimate and legal reasons for downloading them. While you can't use BitTorrent itself on a Chromebook, there are some great alternatives available. Read More »
|  If you've ever tried to print photos from your computer, there's a good chance you've been surprised—if not, disappointed—by how they came out. Let's look at where you might be going wrong and why photos often look different when you print them. Read More »
|  Short of an HTPC, the NVIDIA SHIELD TV is the most versatile box you can put in your entertainment console. It supports 4K HDR playback from Netflix and YouTube. You can play games from Google Play Store and stream games from your PC or NVIDIA's servers. And you can even set up an emulator for retro gaming. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  A smart thermostat is a fantastic way to control the temperature in your home from afar, as well as make it more convenient to control the climate in your house. If you’re looking for one that works well with your Google Home, you have a couple of options. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  Foam mattresses are all the rage in the world of bedding right now. And while most of the space-age claims of fancy commercials are suspect at best, there’s no denying that a lot of people like them. Luckily you don’t need to spend a fortune to get one on your bed. Read More »
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| DAAS (short for Data As A Service) is a “central repository”/”cloud strategy” that facilitates on-demand accessibility of business-critical data by an organization’s users in a timely manner. | |
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