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A Peek Inside Online Retailers' Warehouses [INFOGRAPHIC]

We all find it very convenient to order online from a site like Amazon. But once we press the "buy" button, we don't give the purchase a second thought until it arrives, and if it's late, we're quick to raise hell. But have you ever wondered what happens exactly behind the scenes when you press that "buy" button? Check out today's infographic which alleges some pretty horrendous working conditions.

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6 Coolest Free Skins For Your XBMC Media Center

Over the years XBMC’s skins have evolved from being functional to beautiful and the latest release, codenamed “Eden”, adds even more polish. Downloading and installing these skins is all taken care of from within XBMC itself, so the hardest part of this process is deciding which skin is right for you. Here are my personal favorites for this latest release.

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How To Restore Accidentally Deleted Bookmarks On Firefox & Chrome [Windows]

Restoring accidentally deleted bookmarks is rather easy, both in Firefox and Chrome. While in Firefox it has become a built-in feature, in Chrome it still requires some folder digging. In either case, don’t despair. There is a good chance you can get your lost bookmarks back.

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Find Out How Healthy And Fast Your Hard Drive Is With These Two Free Windows Applications

The platters of a hard disk drive are spin around at 5400 or 7200 PRM (and sometimes even faster) for countless hours. You would do well to check on their health every now and then. Even if your hard drive is perfectly healthy, it may still pose a performance bottleneck on your system. So how can you tell if your hard drive is healthy, and how can you tell how fast it is?

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4 Tips For Securing PDF Documents

When you create PDFs for business purposes there are a number of security concerns you may have, ranging from who can view it to how the content can be re-used. It's therefore vital to understand your PDF security settings well and to know what protection features are generally available. Here are some of the top PDF security tips.

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A Case For Putting An End To Low Quality, Third Party Mobile Accessories

The threats facing mobile phones have become so numerous that manufacturers have started providing cases with the devices. Sadly these are little more than an afterthought – something that is particularly ridiculous when you consider the importance of these accessories. Which begs the question, why do manufacturers bother giving us free but useless, cheap cases?

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Trelby: A Free Screenplay Writing Software For Windows & Linux

Want to learn the art of writing a screenplay? Check out Trelby, open source screenwriting software you can try right now if you're a Linux or Windows user. Trelby is completely open source, meaning you can download it and start writing right now, free of charge.

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Why You Should Never Queue For New Gadgets [Opinion]

I personally cannot fathom the mindset of people who queue for the latest gadget on launch day. I've tried, I really have, but I think it's a bizarre choice to queue up for hours or even days, through all weathers, purely in order to purchase a next-gen device in person. There is absolutely no need to ever queue for a new gadget on day one as, the Internet means queuing is unnecessary.

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6 of the Best Streaming Media Services Compared

Streaming media has become the way of the future for many consumers, and as a result there’s no shortage of services to pick from. Let’s compare five of the best streaming media services to see exactly what they have to offer and which is the king of this crowd.

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