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Microsoft’s Android Patent Licensing: What Public Records Confirm

Microsoft profits from Android than Windows Phone. Each time you purchase an Android cell phone or tablet, Microsoft is likely getting $5 to $15. They...

How GPS Finds Your Location and Why Accuracy Changes

Learn how GPS receivers use satellite signals to estimate location and why buildings, trees, atmosphere and device design affect accuracy.

Do You Need Extra Antivirus on Windows? Check These Settings

Check Windows Security, understand when extra antivirus may be redundant and run the right scan when you suspect malware.

What Is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Learn what the Internet of Things means, how connected devices exchange data, and what to check before adding an IoT product to your home or business.

Speed up Your Windows Vista Computer with ReadyBoost

Windows Vista includes a new feature called ReadyBoost that lets you plug in a flash memory stick or SD card to store commonly used files for quicker acces.

Android One Android 5.0 Lollipop update arriving in January

You all have been irritating us about this for quite a long time, yet at last there is a response to the inquiry: when will Android One get the Lollipop ov.

Turn a Photo into Pixel Art: A Simple Editing Workflow

Create a blocky image with a small canvas, limited palette, nearest-neighbor scaling, careful cleanup, and a crisp PNG export.

How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files Safely

A careful process for finding likely duplicate files, checking that copies are truly identical, and cleaning personal folders without risking important data.

Wireless Display Standards Explained: AirPlay, Miracast, WiDi, Chromecast, and DLNA

Compare AirPlay, Miracast, Chromecast and DLNA, and check device compatibility before choosing a wireless display setup.

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