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About Chris Hoffman

Chris Hoffman is a tech blogger and all-around technology addict living in Eugene, Oregon.

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3 Free Ways to Play DVDs and Blu-Ray in Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 still can't play DVD and Blu-ray movies out of the box. What to do if you have a bunch of movies on discs? Luckily, free programs have you covered.

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The Pros & Cons Of Running Windows 8 On Your Desktop & Mobile

Windows 8 isn't just about Windows anymore. It's integrated with Microsoft's online services, including Bing, SkyDrive, Outlook.com, Skype, Xbox Music, and even Office. Is it worth working exclusively on the Windows 8 platform?

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How to Disable Forced Restarts After a Windows Update

Are you tired of Windows hassling you to reboot your computer after updates were installed? Miss a pop-up and it reboots automatically. Stop this madness and reboot at your leisure.

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This Is How Microsoft Has Been Trying To Change The Game In 2013

Microsoft has been behind. The PC market has been declining for years. In 2013, the great sleepy giant made several bold moves that will determine its future. We make sense of it.

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Windows 8 Refresh Not Working? Try These Tips

Windows 8's Refresh is like reinstalling Windows, but it's easier, faster, and preserves your personal files. If Refresh fails or doesn't solve your problems, these troubleshooting tips should help you fix things.

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Everything You Need To Know About Switching To A Chromebook

Chromebooks run a slimmed-down operating system optimized for getting on the web with just the Chrome browser and Chrome apps. Can you switch to a Chromebook?

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How To Send Your Friends Apps For Christmas

When you think about it, apps are the perfect gift. You can buy them online and instantly send them to someone, without having to mail anything or pay shipping fees. Here's how.

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IPad Air Vs IPad Mini - Which Should You Buy?

If you want to buy an iPad, you have a tough decision ahead of you. Apple's new iPads are very similar, but they're still noticeably different in many ways.

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5 Ways To Improve Speed & Efficiency In Windows 8

Has Windows 8 slowed you down? We'll get you back to speed! From boot to shutdown and everything in between - let us show you the best tweaks and shortcuts to efficiently use Windows 8.

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4 App Showdown: Which Is the Best Android Podcast App?

There are great podcast apps available for Android, whether you're willing to pay for an app as good as anything you'd find on an iPhone or want a polished, free app.

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Was Your Android Phone Lost or Stolen? This Is What You Can Do

There are many good options for remotely locating your stolen phone, even if you never set anything up before you lost your phone.

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How To Increase Storage Space On Windows 8.1 Devices With SD Cards

Windows 8.1 devices, even the tablets, are full PCs and often support SD cards. They are great for storing libraries, downloads, and SkyDrive files externally. We'll show you how to best use the extra storage.

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8 Super Windows 8.1 Tweaks For Power Users

With Windows 8.1 came many changes. Some options are completely new, others were changed or moved. Whether you're using Windows 8.1 on a desktop, tablet, or something in between, these tweaks will come in handy!

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Overcome Windows 8.1 Upgrade Errors With A Legal ISO Download

The Windows Store upgrade doesn't work for everyone. To avoid or fix issues, perform a fresh Windows 8.1 installation using Microsoft's ISO file download. You can even use the installation media on multiple computers.

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How To Run WhatsApp & Other Mobile Messaging Apps On Your PC

Most mobile messaging apps don't offer a desktop client or web interface and not even a Windows 8 app. We show you a workaround for running the Android versions on your Windows or Mac computer.

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5 Ways Gamers Can Save Game Progress To The Cloud

What would happen if your game console or PC died? Would you have to restart all the games you're playing from scratch?

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Forget Phone Calls - Your Android Can Remote Control Everything

An Android phone is an infinitely programmable remote control that can be used to control any network-connected device.

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How To Keep Your Files Synced With SkyDrive In Windows 8.1

Storing data remotely and syncing them across devices has never been so easy, especially if you're using Windows 8.1. SkyDrive received a significant update, improving its integration with Windows and adding interesting new features.

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4 Services That Let You Schedule Google+ Posts

Need to schedule posts on Google+? Google is not going to make it easy for you. Google+ doesn't let you schedule posts as Twitter and Facebook do. But there are ways around it.

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Navigating With A Phone? Use Google Maps On The Desktop to Plan Ahead

Google Maps can sync your recent searches, allowing you to enter a destination on the Google Maps website, then pick up your phone and head out the door.

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