How to back up your school assignments

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These days, “my dog ate it” won’t get you far. And with homework and projects increasingly taking the form of files instead of paper, having a backup strategy is critical. Here’s how to back up your school assignments so you won’t be hit by a digital disaster.

When and why to upgrade your video card

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One of the cool things about PCs is that nothing ever stands still. Whether it’s new video games that redefine immersion, or the ability to edit photos at full resolution with a 4K monitor, progress often means pushing the limits of a video card. If you’ve hit a wall when it comes to your computer’s graphics capabilities, or maybe you made a New Year’s resolution to upgrade your PC so you can use that big 4K monitor to full advantage, the good news is this doesn’t need to mean shelling out for an all new system. Chances are you can get back to enjoying the best PC technology has to offer by simply upgrading your video card.  

Acer C720P Chromebook Review: Adding Touch to the Chromebook Experience

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Chromebooks are one of the fastest growing computing categories. Small, lightweight and inexpensive these Google Chrome OS-powered notebooks have proven ideal for many users including students and small business. They’re great for home too. But what if you want the touchscreen experience that’s become a standard feature on Windows 8 Ultrabooks? You were pretty much out of luck on the Chrome side. Acer has filled that gap quite nicely with the new C720P Chromebook, an 11.6-inch device that combines the advantages of Google’s Chrome OS with a multi-touch display. It’s available now at Best Buy, but if you want a preview of what it’s capable of, I’ve spent some time putting a C720P Chromebook through the paces for a review.

What’s new at Best Buy for July?

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    Welcome July! In this month of beach time, trail rides, and camping in the great outdoors, take a minute to look through what’s new at Best Buy.

Review: BenQ 4K 32-inch monitor

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If you're looking for a new monitor that is perfectly suited for a creative professional or hardcore PC gamer, then you're going to want to check this one out for sure.

Is a new component for my desktop computer the coolest tech...

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How would you define a “cool” tech gift? There are many ways, but by most definitions—including unlocking all new capabilities and breathing new life into a favourite device—a new component for your desktop computer definitely makes the cool gift list.

OnHub from Google: now with IFTTT functionality

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 The newest feature for the OnHub Wireless Routers isn’t a Google feature at all. So what is it, where did it come from, and why does it make your connected digital home more useful than ever before?  

Be more productive with your PC: using virtual desktops in Windows...

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Everyone uses their PCs differently. Some users employ multiple monitors to segregate various applications and windows as well as have some dedicated space for running email or social media applications. Some users with only one display can use virtual desktops to be more productive.

Easily move your work between your iPad and a Mac

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In the old days (2010), sharing work between an iPad and a Mac required a bit of ingenuity. Today, Apple and software developers like Microsoft have embraced the concept of sharing files between multiple devices. Here are some of the easiest ways to move your work between your iPad and a Mac so you can pick up where you left off, no matter which device you’re using at the moment.

Alienware’s desktop gaming PCs: introducing the X51-R2 and the R4

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Alienware is a name synonymous with hardcore PC gaming. Whether you’re fighting off a Zerg swarm, adventuring your way to level 70 in Diablo 3 or freeing London of Nazi invaders in Wolfenstein: The New Order, the ultimate video game experience is on a PC and Alienware has long been a respected name among Windows gamers. And while gaming laptops offer a very good experience, to get the best, you need to go with a tower or desktop gaming PC. This is the form factor that has the space for the monster video card, the high performance CPU and all the other components that make a game look its best. Alienware has just released two new desktop gaming PCs that are available now at Best Buy: The Alienware X51-R2 and the awesome Alienware R4.