What would an Always Online Xbox requirement mean to Microsoft gaming? Would it help Microsoft fight piracy or keep honest users from spending their hard-earned money on the next-generation console?

Sometimes, Microsoft makes it very hard to be a ...continue reading

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HP has thrown its hat in the Chromebook arena with its first Chrome OS device. Featuring a 14-inch display, this is the largest screen you’ll find on a Chromebook. It’s also one of the more visually appealing, if you really like black hardware.

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Etsy is a great place to find handcrafted goods made by artists and artisans alike. These products range from the practical to the clever and all points in-between. It has quickly become my favorite place to find original art and products made by people with ...continue reading

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Often, companies and organizations will develop technologies with the idea in mind of helping a group of people who are at a technological disadvantage. These projects make big waves in the media, but what you may not know is just how much they can impact ...continue reading

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Having a good audio recorder is great, but the experience could be even better if you have the right accessories to go along with it. I recently purchased a Zoom H2n, which I use as a primary audio recorder ...continue reading

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Taking a good photo of someone can be done with virtually any camera and environment. It just takes the right moment and some level of luck to make the perfect portrait. That doesn’t mean you can’t do a number of things to dramatically improve your ...continue reading

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For many folks, deciding between a monopod and a tripod is actually a pretty big issue. Carry-on luggage restrictions often means bringing one or the other, and many first-time buyers find themselves torn between the two.

Both of these options have a number of useful ...continue reading

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One of the biggest questions facing amateur videographers is whether or not they need to invest in an external microphone. Believe it or not, my advice can go either way depending on the camera and the situation. Onboard microphones generally perform poorly, but it can ...continue reading

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Apple is one of the largest manufacturers and sellers of touch screen computers in the world. These computers aren’t laptops or all-in-one desktops like the ones you’ll find selling like hotcakes with Windows 8 pre-installed. They’re tablets like the iPad and pocket computers such as ...continue reading

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Microsoft has a long history of highs and lows when it comes to advertising. From the early days of Steve Ballmer selling the first commercial version of Windows complete with calculator and a clock to Bill Gates hanging out with Jerry Seinfeld in an odd ...continue reading

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