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How To Resolve Windows 8 Boot Issues

Windows 8 uses a new "hybrid boot" feature to improve boot times. When you shut down, your computer doesn't actually shut down normally - it performs a sort of limited "hibernate" that stores a state with drivers, services, and other software loaded into memory. When your computer boots, it doesn't need to reinitialize all your hardware, load drivers, and load services - it simply loads the state from your hard drive and continues the boot-up process.

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8 Disappointing Video Game Endings

Video games offer epic experiences with the power to excite, enthrall, and entertain. At least they do on occasion, when all of the various elements needed to turn a game from a mildly amusing distraction into a piece of art are present. Unfortunately, even the best games can often turn ugly in the end. Video games often require hours of effort to complete. And there's nothing quite like sitting back and enjoying a satisfying ending.

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Touch Something That Isn't There - Haptic Technology [MakeUseOf Explains]

Haptics is the technology of touch. In the context of a virtual environment, it would mean being able to touch and feel something that literally isn't there, but that's certainly not its only use. From gaming and virtual reality to 3D modelling and making computers more accessible - virtual surgery, driving simulators, swinging a virtual sword, the texture of paper or moleskin on a touchscreen display - this is haptic technology at its most amazing, and the implications are far reaching.

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Metro/Modern Apps Unstable? Try These Tricks

Over the past few months I've been getting to grips with Windows 8 in its most ideal format, on a touchscreen device. The experience has been largely favorable, although as far as the new Metro/Modern UI goes, I tend to restrict its use to the tablet display while enjoying traditional computing through an external monitor. This setup works for me, enabling me to get on with work while able to quickly check news, weather or listen to the radio.

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Increase Your iPhone & iPad Typing Speed With These 3 Apps & Tips [iOS]

Though I advocate and try to use the built-in iOS dictation feature for the iPhone and iPad, there are occasions when good old touch typing must suffice. If, like me, you are not a fast or very efficient typist the built-in iOS keyboard can be a little daunting for many users. If you find yourself fumbling with the built-in keyboard, download a few of these free apps and practice typing risk-free.

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DNS Jumper - Hop From One DNS Service To Another, Quickly [Windows]

Switch from one DNS server to another quickly. DNS Jumper is a portable Windows app with a long list of built-in DNS services, and you can even add your own. Do so and you can jump from service to service in just a couple of clicks. By default you use the DNS offered by your ISP, but some people switch to a different server for speed or security reasons. Some DNS services even allow you to bypass region blocking.

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8 Excellent Instagram Mashups You Should Have Already Checked Out

Probably, photos come second to maps when it comes to mashups. Unlike a map, a photo tells a story. When you combine it with something else and create a “mashup”, it is often interactive. Mashups are uniquely Web 2.0 in their origins and spread. If you look at all popular mashups, you will often see it is a reflection of a web application’s popularity and the way we use it in our daily lives.

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Get Creative With WordPress - 5 Interactive Ways to Use the Platform

There's quite a lot of ways you can use WordPress beyond simply using it as a blogging platform. We've already taken a look at a list of 5 things you might not have known you could do with WordPress. The platform lends itself to versatility and there's a huge variety of websites out there that you can't even tell are created using WordPress, and there are five ways you can put the platform to use that goes beyond simply content management.

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What Gadget Do You Most Regret Buying? [You Told Us]

Gadgets come in all shapes and sizes, and boast a variety of different purposes. Whether they're designed to help you accomplish certain tasks or chores, or provide entertainment for you and your loved ones, gadgets are an essential part of the lives of most people. Since starting to write about gadgets and technological innovations, I've seen as many bad ideas as good.

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How To Take Amazing Photos Of Your Pets

If you haven't yet experienced the joy of owning a pet then you're missing out on one of life's simple pleasures. While owning a pet isn't a wholly positive experience - especially when they pass away after far too short a time on this Earth - the positives far outweigh the negatives. Especially if you choose the right animal to suit your personality. Pets provide a great subject for photographers, both professional and amateur alike.

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