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Free Military-Grade Privacy For Your Files: How Bitlocker Works [Windows]
Ever heard that quote about trying to explain how a television works to an ant? I'm not calling you an ant, even though you are hard-working and enjoy the occasional sip of aphid milk. What I am saying is that I'm going to explain how Windows BitLocker works, without you having to have a degree in computer science and cryptography experience.
NanoStudio: A $14 iOS Music Workstation With Free Windows And Mac Versions
Yesterday's iOS digital audio workstation (DAW) round-up listed the best apps of all the budget tools available on the App Store. One of those featured apps was NanoStudio, a $13.99 iPhone and iPad app that offers a proof of concept in the form of a free OS X and Windows versions. This is a review of the OS X version, though everything in this review also applies to the Windows and paid iOS versions too.
Need a Custom Home Screen? Apex Launcher Gives You What You Want [Android]
For many users, Android is the mobile operating system that revolutionized the smartphone market thanks to the level of customization it allowed. Don’t get me wrong: the iPhone and the Blackberry (and more recently, Windows Phone) all have their place in the market, but nothing beats the out-of-the-box capabilities for personalizing an Android. And what iconifies the smartphone experience better than the home screen?
3 Websites That Help Preserve Gaming Nostalgia
The games of today can't even be compared to my favorites from way back then, and I couldn't be happier that there are emulators and ROMs available that have managed to preserve them forever. More than just that though, the internet has managed to capture some nostalgic gaming memories in plenty of other ways. Let's check out how with the following three websites.
Collect Little Acorns And Unlock Xbox Live Achievements On Windows Phone
As aims of games go, this one is pretty noble – guide Mr Nibbles through 80 different levels to collect nuts and fruit to put away for winter, thereby providing the family of squirrels with enough food. Spread across four years – with four seasons in each – this is a particularly long game for a mobile platform.
Android XBMC Remote Apps Compared - Which One Should You Use?
Control XBMC with your Android phone. Sure, you could buy a dedicated phone for your media center, but if you've got an Android smart phone or tablet there's really no need to. Complete control can be at your fingertips right now. It's only an app away. The XBMC wiki outlines a number of Android remote apps, some free some paid. I've tried out the free ones, and the results of my research are below.
Critical Strike Portable Brings First Person Shooter Mayhem To Your Tablet [MUO Gaming]
While not specifically marketed for tablets, let's face it - to fully experience any FPS game, you really need the larger screen of a tablet. You can purchase from a long list of great first person shooters for an Android Tablet, but if you're looking for the affordable option - aka free - Critical Strike is the way to go. The quality of the game jumps right out at the main window when you launch the game.
What Disadvantages Are There To Bitcoin Mining?
Several times since the beginning of this decade, Bitcoins have been slowly but surely been causing a (good) disturbance in the way people think about currency. If you don't know yet what Bitcoins are, then reading this introduction, or our Bitcoin manual, or this feature on the matter should get you caught up. Now, if you know what they are or have just read the provided materials, you'll know that Bitcoins can be used after they're "discovered" through a process called "mining".
Your First Day On Reddit... Fixed
Reddit is emerging as a true force on the Internet, which explains its inclusion in our list of wonders of the Web. It's a source for news and interesting factoids, the instigator of many memes, the popularizing force of many viral videos, and an all-round entertaining place to hang out online. I thoroughly recommend it to everyone, though there will inevitably be some people who decide it isn't for them.
Find Your Next Video Card With GPU Boss
Purchasing a video card is a rite of passage for PC gamers. Researching, buying, and installing a brand new card for an existing rig separates casual gamers, who simply buy a new PC every so often, from those who truly care about the capabilities and performance of their system. That’s why any gamer looking to break into the do-it-yourself territory should check out GPU Boss.
Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega Wireless Headphones Review and Giveaway
You wouldn't want your entire household to know that you're busy playing games on your Xbox 360 or PS3, would you? Sure, it might be fun, but if your games require you to keep an ear out for enemies approaching from a certain direction, your speakers aren't going to cut it. That's why most gamers would invest in a decent pair of headphones. This is Gaming Month, and we'll be reviewing 2 headphones, starting with the $199.99 Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega Wireless Headphones. And oh, we're giving it away!