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Got a Hot Nexus 4? Here's a Hack That Will Cool It Down!

Want to fix the LG Nexus 4's terrible overheating problems? I'm going to show you how, but it may require two things: One, voiding your warranty and, two, some experience in disassembling electronics. But for those of you who are brave, or perhaps foolish, enough to continue, your Nexus 4's temperatures can drop by up to 10 degrees Celsius at load. Unfortunately, this fix requires opening your phone up and inserting a thermally conductive component.

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The Basics Of Good Office Posture: An Animated Guide

We've said it before, sitting too long kills you. Working a nine to five job in an office, sitting in a chair for 8 hours a day, while staring at a computer screen isn't exactly a healthy working environment. That's why we suggested switching to a standing desk (it's not difficult to build one yourself).

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Learning Computer Science? Tag Some Video Tutorials On Teaching Tree

Learning with the help of massive open online courses or YouTube videos has one slight problem -- there isn't anyone around to help you take shortcuts to the precise concept. You wade in and flounder around, because there's just so much information out there. If you come up for air, take a look at Teaching Tree. Teaching Tree handles the difficult part of taking you to the right concepts in the shortest time possible.

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5 Kickstarter-Funded Games You Will Want To Play In 2014

Kickstarter has enabled a good number of games to be developed that otherwise wouldn't have ever made it off the drawing board. And what follows are just five games from that list; all which look phenomenal, and all of which are due to be released in 2014. Let's check them out!

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9 IFTTT Hacks To Superpower Your Life With Google Calendar

Your calendar is a big part of your productivity, and managing it right can make a real difference. The right IFTTT recipes can help you take charge of your Google Calendar, and make it perform feats you didn't know were possible. Use them.

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Darktable vs. Shotwell: Two Great Photo Editing Applications For Linux

Until recently, Linux only had GIMP as an acceptable photo editing tool. That's changed, thanks to a couple new tools that provide impressive features: Darktable and Shotwell.

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Can You Really Get A Good Performing Gaming PC For Under $1000?

For many the $1000 mark is an important cut-off. Computers under this are generally considered affordable, even “mainstream,” while those exceeding it are looked at as luxurious items. The average selling price for a PC has meandered between $500 and $600 for the last five years, so even $1000 is a stretch for most buyers. But can you really buy decent gaming PC for less than a grand?

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Back-To-School 2013: Tablet Buying Guide

Tablets are an important tool for students; they can be used for carrying your eTextbooks, taking notes during lectures, or doing online research.

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Great Chrome Web Apps and Extensions for Musicians

Musicians rejoice! There are several apps and extensions available for Chrome that will aid you in your life and journey of musicianship. There are apps that will let you practice the piano while sitting at your desk. Some will display guitar tabs for you. Others will help you make instrument purchases with ease. If you’re a musician and you use Chrome, you’ll want to check out these apps.

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How To Really Start Conversations Around Your Facebook Photos

So you're a new startup for an app/gadget/website/service, or maybe you're just a freelances trying to sell yourself, and you aren't sure how exactly to get conversation going on your Facebook Page. Look around, it seems like photos are all the rage these days, right? Below, we'll tell you how to use your Facebook photos to start conversations on your Page.

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Sennheiser MM 550-X Wireless Travel Headphones Review and Giveaway

Sennheiser, a German-based audio company, has produced some great audio equipment, including the Sennheiser HD 598 headphones that I reviewed not too long ago. I wanted to see what other kinds of innovative headphones they had, and the seemingly "all-in-one" package found in the MM 550-X spiked my interest.

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Will You Be Buying Either a "Gold" iPhone or "Cheap" iPhone? [You Told Us]

As we enter September, we edge ever closer to Apple's latest press event; during which the company is expected to reveal the latest iPhone, or, more accurately, iPhones. Apple always draws a crowd, but this press event is sure to draw even more than the usual levels of attention. So, were the rumored upgrades (if they can be called upgrades) enough to persuade the MakeUseOf readership commit to making a purchase?

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Inside Kickstarter #1: An Exclusive Look At Pressy -- How A Project Is Born

What does it take to launch a Kickstarter project? Can anyone do it? We've hunted down a promising Kickstarter project to try and find some answers. This is not a Kickstarter project you've heard about. It only went live a few hours ago. Over the past couple of weeks, I've been talking to the developers of this project, trying to glean what it's like before the limelights are on them.

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The Secret Life Of Heroes

Designer and illustrator Grégoire Guillemin, otherwise known as the Eclectic Graphical Gamer, created a fascinating art series about the things heroes do behind closed doors. It's interesting, to say the least. If you like his work, they're available in print from his online store [NO LONGER AVAILABLE].

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Myth Debunked: 5 Gadgets You Don't Actually Need For School

Need. Want. One is a four letter word and the other is a necessity. Listen up and heed this old man's words as I get you set to go back to school, do some real learning, and save thousands of dollars by not buying into this computer fad. Look at me! I got an iPhone! Look at me! I can film my lectures! Look at me! I made a spreadsheet that does my arithmetic for me!

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