Why Your PC "Whines," and How to Avoid It

You turn on your PC, start up a particularly taxing program, and then—you hear it. A high-pitched sound emanating from somewhere as if your ears are ringing. You’re not going crazy, it’s coil whine, and it can come from a number of components in your computer. Read more…

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This Video Explains What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much

If you’ve just had a really big meal, there’s a lot of things going on in your body . Between the stomach stretching and the chemical reactions taking place, here’s an explanation of what’s going on in there. Read more…

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What Really Happens When You Delete Something from Your PC

If you want to sell or get rid of your computer, it’s important to make sure there isn’t any leftover data that someone could get to. When it comes to NTFS-formatted hard drives, simply deleting your files isn’t enough—even if you empty your recycle bin—but there are still a few things you can do. Read more…

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Scribd Adds More Than 30,000 Audiobooks to Its Subscription Service

Ebook subscription service Scribd updated today to now offer over 30, 000 audiobooks along with their collection of standard ebooks as part of their current $8.99 per month plan. Read more…

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Google Gives Bookmarks an Overhaul with Bookmark Manager for Chrome

Chrome: What was formerly known as Google Stars— before it was pulled from the Chrome Web Store —is now the Bookmark Manager extension, which makes bookmarks more powerful with improved search, bookmarks by topic, and the ability to share them anywhere. Read more…

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How Much $100 Is Really Worth in Every State

The face value of $100 is the same in all 50 states, but when it comes to actual purchasing power, your mileage may vary depending on where you are. These are the states that offer the biggest bang for your buck. Read more…

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How Much $100 Is Really Worth in Every State

This DIY Internet Speedometer Visualizes Network Speed in Real Time

There are plenty of ways you can go about monitoring your network performance, but this setup using a BeagleBone Black is always running and visualizes your speed in a fun, colorful way. Read more…

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Secure Windows Apps With the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit

Microsoft’s Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) is targeted toward system administrators, but the How-To Geek explains how you can use it to secure your personal Windows system. Read more…

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