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They Killed Reader And iGoogle - What To Do If FeedBurner Is Next

Google is commendable for being so willing to experiment with new potential products. Where would we be if they never fooled around with, say, Gmail or AdSense? Yet it seems like for every product that succeeds, a handful of others get the axe. Most recently, Google killed Reader. What happens if they come after Feedburner next? Do you have a backup plan?

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How To Use Chrome To Learn A Foreign Language While Browsing The Web

One of the more natural ways to learn anything is to immerse oneself in that environment. In fact, if you stay in a foreign country for any length of time, you naturally pick up some of the colloquialisms. Well, the best way to save yourself the price of a plane ticket is to use the browser to travel. Travel the web with Chrome and take the help of these Chrome extensions for learning a foreign language while you are simply browsing.

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10 Flash Drives Masquerading As Awesome Miniature Car Models

Wouldn't you like to have a 1:18 scale model of the DeLorean from Back To The Future III? Now you actually can! Dave Hersch founded a company called Flash Rods, which manufacture the most unique data storage devices ever: scale models of cars with integrated flash/hard drives!

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The Best ROM For Sony Xperia Z? PAC, Reviewed

I had recently started using the Sony Xperia Z, my first non-Samsung Android device in a while. Unlike the international Galaxy S4 (i9500), the Xperia Z has a wealth of available ROMs. Today I'd like to show you a ROM called PAC, which pulls out all the stops when it comes to customization. If you're particular about how you like to customize your device, chances are PAC would help you get the result you want.

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4 Indie Games From E3 That Need To Be On Your Radar

While the focus of this year's E3 was the Xbox One and PS4, there was plenty of new indie games shown off at the show. In spite of how much people do care about independent games, this year they were kind of outside of the attention of most gamers. However, not paying attention to these games would be a mistake, as some of them were downright fantastic. If you love sitting down and enjoying a smaller gameplay experience, then you will love these new games that were shown off at E3 2103.

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How To Play N64 And GBA Games On Your Android Device

For many of us, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance games were our childhood. Unfortunately for the fans of Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon, Nintendo has been reluctant to create Android games, unlike Sega, which has released several Sonic games. It's here that the openness of Android excels, allowing users to download emulators and ROMs to play some of their favorite old games.

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Get Things Done! 5 Ideas To Make The Best Productive Use Of Your Desktop

People love their desktops! Whether you're on a Mac, Windows or Linux computer, the desktop is an open space that isn't pre-defined by a rigid structure. Unlike the interfaces of mobile devices or Windows 8's Modern interface, it gives room to randomness, creativity, and individuality. This of course results in messy desktops more often than not. We have previously demonstrated how to clean up your desktop and switch wallpapers. Here I present a selection of wallpapers to go with a lean and productive desktop.

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Disaster-Proof Your Data! 4 Offsite Backup Solutions

Laptops, desktops and tablets are ultimately trivial items that can be replaced and hold little value, but the same might not be true of the data they contain. Losing a project you’ve worked years on because of a fire or flood would just be salt in the wound and could even disrupt your livelihood. Fortunately, there are some ways to prepare for the unthinkable, be it a personal tragedy or a natural disaster.

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ASUS USB-N66 Dual-Band Wireless-N900 USB Network Adapter Review and Giveaway

You may not be able to control the type and make of router you use or where it's placed, but you can always control what wireless receiver you use. There are a handful of different wireless adapters that claim to boost your signal and speed, so we've decided to test this by picking up an ASUS USB-N66 Dual-Band Wireless-N900 USB network adapter. At the end of this review, you'll be able to enter the competition for a chance to win a unit for yourself!

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Stop Spam Texts Forever with These Tips

Spam texts are dumb. I could have provided a much more detailed introductory sentence, but I believe we can all agree here. Ever had this kind of moment? "Oh man! A new text message! Wonder who it could be-- NO I DO NOT WANT THIS OBVIOUSLY FAKE LOAN." We're still in the relatively early days of spam texting, so it's going to take a little while longer for us to instantly recognize them as well as we recognize a Nigerian prince scam. Here are some tips to stop them from hitting your inbox.

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