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comcast pledges better customer service 20 credit hires 5500 reps van

This guy’s experience with Comcast was so bad, he’s selling his house

Even taking into account Comcast's subpar customer service, one man had so many problems that he's going to have to sell the house he just bought.
Computing News
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Making raspberries, or going bananas? We compare to find the best Pi

Can the Banana Pi really challenge the new, quad-core Raspberry Pi, or are you better of sticking with the latter's extensive community support?
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Shake it to make it: Real Booty Music turns twerking into dance beats

Twerking might seem like a new trend, but it has deep roots in dance clubs. AiAiAi set out to use twerking to make music, rather than as a way to enjoy it.
Music News
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Worried Windows 10 will crash your PC? Here’s how to dual-boot with your existing Windows install

Upgrading to a news OS can be detrimental. Here's our how to guide to dual booting Windows by separating your hard drive into two distinct partitions.
Computing Guides
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Like Uber for helicopters, Gotham Air lets you summon a chopper with your phone

Beat the traffic in style in luxury with Gotham Air, a ride-sharing app for chartered helicopter trips to the airport from downtown Manhattan.
Phones Cars
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Jeb Bush’s radically transparent email dump leaves private info radically exposed

In an effort to promote transparency and his upcoming book, Jeb Bush published thousands of constituent emails, some of which included personal information.
Computing News
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Get more from your Chromebook with these great productivity web-based apps

Really trying to get the most out of your Chromebook? Check out our list of apps designed to extend functionality, whether you're in the office or at home.
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For its coveted Kanye kicks, Adidas wants to end lines with an app

Want a pair of limited-edition Kanye kicks from Adidas? You won’t have to wait in line. Adidas’ new Reserved app lets sneakerheads seal a spot for a pair online.
Phones Health & Fitness
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How to reach every nook and cranny of your house with Wi-Fi

There are a number of ways to increase your Wi-Fi across the board, but if it's just one corner of one room, it's an issue that might be easily solved.
Computing Guides
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Hate Uber all you want, it’s still better than climbing in a cab

Why does Uber continue to succeed even after overwhelmingly negative response from every direction? Because in most places, it's still better than a taxi.
Cars
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How to tackle troublesome PCs using remote desktop connections

Whether you're connecting to your own computer or to other peoples', there are a number of reasons you'd want to use a system you're not in front of.
Computing News
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The dock is dead: Go wireless with one of these great iPhone/iPod speakers

We've put together a list our favorite sonic solutions, which leverage wireless streaming to play all that rad jive on your iPhone right from your pocket.
Audio / Video Products
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Uber ceases illegal Portland pickups for 3 months while city rethinks laws

Uber has announced through an agreement with the city that they'll be suspending pickups within city limits for three months while they rework the code.
Phones Mobile
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How to build a killer media center PC

Not content to just watch the limited libraries of the streaming companies? A media center PC will crown you the king of multimedia.
Computing Guides
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Portland is keeping it weird by keeping Uber out, so we took an illegal ride

Last night, I took an illegal Uber X trip. The driver could have been fined $2250, had his car impounded, and spent a night in jail.
Phones Mobile
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Palm tree, volcano, hospital: How to enable emoji on any Android phone

Emoji allow us to say so many things digitally that words can't, from "I'm sick and going to the hospital," to "my cat pooped a palm tree, one hundred!"
Phones Mobile
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LG officially announces shutdown of plasma display business – Update

After hinting at a pending shutdown of its plasma display panel production, LG officially pulled the plug, stating that it has shut down is PDP factory.
Audio / Video News
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15 Awesome HTML5 and Javascript games we’ve played on the Web

Flash only gets you so far. Check out our favorite HTML5 and JavaScript games, ones made to take advantage of the latest in coding within your browser.
Gaming Guides
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iPhone 6 vs. Lumia Icon: Apple’s darling against Microsoft’s powerhouse

If you're looking at getting a new smartphone, it's worth waiting for the iPhone 6 to drop, especially if you're considering the Nokia Lumia Icon.
Phones Apple
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iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus: An in-depth comparison of both new iPhone models

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus bring a number of notable improvements to the successful line, as well as offering a choice of two different form factors.
Phones Apple
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How to install widgets in iOS 8

Learn how to install Today Widgets, helpful app extensions that can be used directly from your notification tray.
Tablets Mobile
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Lumia 930 vs. Lumia Icon vs. Lumia 1520: Here’s how Nokia stacks up against itself

The Nokia Lumia 930 is capable device. However, how does the company's newest smartphone compare when placed side-by-side with the Lumia Icon and 1520?
Phones Mobile
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Harvard researchers have created a swarm of learning robots

A group at Harvard created a swarm of over 1000 small robots to replicate the efficiency of biological systems, hopefully without dooming humanity.
Emerging Tech News
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Specs shootout: Comparing Samsung’s latest Android smart cameras

We put the specs on Samsung's Android devices with optical lenses to see which smart device really hits the spot.
Photography Products
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Graphics cards: A beginner’s guide to getting the best GPU for you

A new graphics card might be just the kick in the pants your system needs. Check out this guide on some of the best cards you can get your hands on today.
Computing Guides
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How to map a network drive

Check out our guide on how to map a network drive in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X.
Computing Guides
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Galaxy S5 vs. Moto X: Spec Showdown

The Samsung Galaxy S5 and Motorola's Moto X are both capable phones, but how do they compare side by side? Check out our spec showdown to find out.
Mobile Best-ofs
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The best free firewalls you can get for Mac and PC

Internet security is no joke. Plug any vulnerabilities on your rig with one of these free firewalls.
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