Profile: Matt Smith


Matthew Smith is a freelance writer living in Portland Oregon. He runs the blog Smidgen PC and writes for Digital Trends and PC Perspective in addition to Makeuseof.

Latest from Matt Smith

  • How Does A Firewall Work? [MakeUseOf Explains]

    February 10, 2012

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    There are three pieces of software that, in my opinion, make the backbone of a decent security setup on your home PC. These are the anti-virus, the firewall, and the password manager. Of these, the firewall is often the least well remembered despite its importance. The fade of the firewall from public view is due to the fact that Windows itself now has a built-in firewall.


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  • Yahoo Unveils App Search [News]

    February 7, 2012

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    Search engine Yahoo! may be down, but it’s not out. They’re still trying to find ways to remain relevant, and one way of doing that is a new app search feature. It is what it says. When you search for a keyword on Yahoo! you will now receive app results when appropriate. They are above [...]


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  • Symantec Launches Norton Identity Safe Beta [News]

    February 3, 2012

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    Symantec has just launched the beta version of their password manager, Norton Identity Safe. Password management is a tricky business, particularly for people with both a computer and a smartphone. These needs have so far been addressed by a limited number of services, such as LastPass. Now security giant Symantec is getting in on the [...]


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  • The 5 Best & Most Interesting Ultrabooks From CES

    February 2, 2012

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    CES 2012 focused on the ultrabook. Nearly every major consumer electronics company had one to show – including companies that don’t have much presence in the laptop market, such as LG. Not every ultrabook was worthy of praise, but there were a few that stood out from the crowd. Some were notable for their build quality – others, for their unique design.


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