Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Subject: Must-See Giveaway! Switching To Linux Is Easier Than You Think!


Today's tip: You can save money on auto repair with your own diagnostic tools for Windows.

Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Review and Giveaway

Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Review and Giveaway
With work on content well underway – games, movies, interactive adventures – the release of a second development kit brings significant upgrades and represents a giant leap towards the final consumer release in 2015.
While the first stage of development was very much a creative phase of figuring out what does and doesn't work in VR, the second stage is about polishing those concepts to work with new technologies like positional tracking.
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Migrating From Windows 7 To Ubuntu: The Ultimate Guide

Migrating From Windows 7 To Ubuntu: The Ultimate Guide
Despite what all the Linux haters say, choosing Ubuntu is logical and migrating from Windows 7 to Ubuntu is a breeze.
This article summarizes the process and provides solutions to some of the most common beginner hiccups.
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Types Of Internet Access Technologies Explained, And What You Should Expect

Types Of Internet Access Technologies Explained, And What You Should Expect
What kind of Internet access do you really have? Broadband? High Speed? Wireless? Satellite? Fibre?
There are so many different names for selling Internet access, but most of them don't tell you how you are connecting to the Internet. Now is a good time to find out and see just what they mean for you.
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Five Things Google Probably Knows About You

Five Things Google Probably Knows About You
The majority of us use Google. It opens up the Internet, lets us explore and learn. It helps us expand our minds. And in return, it's collected information about you.
That much, we know. It's common knowledge. A phrase that has quite recently become everyday is: "If you're not paying for the product, you are the product." It's not always true, but when it comes to Google, there's more than an element of believability.
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OBD2 & Windows: Save On Auto Repair With Diagnostic Tools

OBD2 & Windows: Save On Auto Repair With Diagnostic Tools
Running a car in the 21st century can be expensive, especially if it is out of warranty. Diagnosing faults can be particularly costly, especially if the repair facility is experienced in upselling to ensure you carry out your repairs with them.
You can save money on repairs on expired warranty vehicles be performing your own fault diagnosis using a special USB cable and a diagnostic utility. You can then use this information to trace a fault to a particular component (perhaps a temperature sensor, perhaps the brakes) and arrange the necessary repairs.
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Redeem Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 for 300 Points!

Redeem Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 for 300 Points!
Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 is an intuitive and versatile system tune-up utility that can make even the most sluggish Windows PCs run like new.
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