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Strategize Using Simplicity With Tower Defense: Lost Earth [iPhone]

I enjoy strategy games for the very same reason that I enjoy sabotaging high profile companies - you set up a few patsies to do your bidding, hike away to a safe distance, and watch all of the action happen without having to lift another finger. Well, in the case of the Com2US’s Tower Defense: Lost Earth for iPhone, you actually have to lift a finger....just one, though. Sometimes two.

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5+ PS2 Games Still Worth Playing [MUO Gaming]

The PS2 is officially dead, with Sony ceasing production of the last-gen console on December 31, 2012. In Japan at least, when the existing stock of hardware runs out, Sony will not be offering any more consoles to retailers. Not that the PS2 has done badly, with a lifespan of 12 years, six as Sony's flagship console, six as the budget machine playing second fiddle to its successor, the PS3. The PS2 hardware may be dead, but the games are not.

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Automatic Coupon Finders - Do They Really Help You Save Money?

Like many good things in life, coupons and promo codes are elusive. Saving money is never an easy thing, after all, and when you’re trying to find valid codes for something specific, you usually end up with many useless or expired codes, and lots and lots of open tabs. Think about it, how many times have you wanted to buy something and actually managed to find a discount code that helped you save money?

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Neat Facebook Chat Hacks to Keep You Enjoying IM via Facebook [Weekly Facebook Tips]

Facebook chat is one of those things that's fantastic when everything is going well, yet very annoying when something's not right. Sadly, most people don't have the time to navigate all of the options and set their preferences just so. There's also a number of useful tricks you can do with Facebook chat messages that many people just don't realise is possible.

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Tell The Number Of Unread Emails At A Glance With Tab Badges For Firefox

There are boatloads of add-ons available that take on tab organization and give you the power tools to really set up Firefox for your use. So, what’s a 6KB sized Lilliputian add-on doing on our list of Best Firefox Add-ons? At first glance, it seems that Tab Badges is playing David amidst the Goliaths. Scroll a bit up and you will see that Tab Badges is categorized under Custom Interface. Let’s do the explaining here.

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How Much Does The Web Know About You?

Have you ever googled your own name or that of someone else? About two years ago I searched the name of a friend. I was hoping to find his travel photos, but what I discovered were his criminal records. On top of Google's first page. Devastating! I had heard his side of the story, but to see the actual documents, including every last detail of court hearings, was a sobering experience.

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Wi-Fi Finder Helps You Find Wi-Fi Hotspots Anywhere In The World [iOS]

Is your cellular data at a premium? Unless you are grandfathered into an unlimited plan with your carrier, the chances are that your mobile data runs out rather quickly. The best solution to the problem is to connect to the Internet through Wi-Fi. This way you don't have to worry about sucking down your precious bandwidth, and you are likely to see a speed improvement on Wi-Fi as well.

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Nexus 7 vs. iPad Mini: A Comparative Review

If you're shopping for a 7-inch tablet, there's absolutely no shortage of options. It's undeniable, however, that the leading choices are Apple's iPad mini and Google's Nexus 7. We've reviewed both of these devices individually, but it's time to put them head-to-head. We're also extremely pleased to announce that we'll be offering five 32GB Nexus 7s as a hardware Rewards.

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Why It Sucks Being The IT Guy [INFOGRAPHIC]

One of my favourite comedy shows has to be, without a doubt, The IT Crowd. Before, the IT department in a company had this image of being the fun killers that stopped you from browsing Facebook on the company computers during your lunch break. Post-IT Crowd, suddenly the IT departments were hip, cool and fun people to be around. What a difference a TV show makes (and it's set to return next year).

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2 Applications To Put Timers Or Conditions To Windows Shutdown & More [Windows]

When was the last time you actually shut down your computer before bed? I've had to ask myself the same thing, and I can't remember. When you're trying to save power and potentially preserve the lifespan of your system, it's something that you've got to consider. It doesn't have to be that way, and I'd like to introduce you to two applications that can change that.

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Send To Google Docs - Convert HTML To PDF & Save It In A Single Click [Chrome]

One thing we all use the Internet for is information, and it’s great when we can access it easily. But what happens when you need to access the information again after closing the webpage? Or perhaps you don’t have access to the Internet when you need to read the information again? Maybe you just want to save your "to read" or "read again" articles to Google Drive for access on the go and offline?

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10 Email Tips for Dealing With Angry, Trollish, or Rude Emails

It's incredibly frustrating to check your email inbox only to find a completely hateful message. Why in the world do people act like this? With that said, you should learn how to defend yourself while on the web. Let me tell you this though: being a jerk isn't a way to do it. To my credit, I've gotten a few hateful emails in my lifetime. In fact, I've sent a few as well! (That makes me an expert on this, right?)

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The Secret To Getting The Best Deals On All The Stuff You Want

If you make frequent online purchases using big-name retailers, such as Amazon, BestBuy, and Walmart, then you probably know about the deal finding sites SlickDeals and Fatwallet. A little known secret is that all the deal-hunting websites publish their best finds online through RSS feeds. The amount of deals found in these feeds staggers the mind. This article will explain two methods for extracting great deals from sites that specialize in finding sales.

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