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15 Essential Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts

When you’re using Windows 8 on a tablet, it’s easy enough to navigate the new OS. But if you don’t have a touch screen, there’s no need to mouse around to make key functions appear. If you know the correct keyboard shortcuts, you can work faster and more efficiently, no matter the type of Windows 8 PC.

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Bringing Back the Windows “Start” Menu

What does Start Menu 8 do?

Start Menu 8 is specially designed for Windows 8. It offers a perfect solution for users who work with Windows Start Menu all the time and are not accustomed to the new Metro start screen in Windows 8.
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Screenleap

Just when you thought there were plenty of free web services that allow you to easily share your desktop with others, new webapp Screenleap simplifies screen sharing even further.

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UseNetServer Special – $95/Year – Unlimited Access

It looks like UseNetServer decided to answer Astraweb’s annual special:
accounts.usenetserver.com/agoodyear/

The offer is for their High-Speed Plus plan – ~320 days retention, 20 connections, SSL, global search, etc. The same plan they are offering for $10 a month.

Application Launcher for Windows

Windows has a bevy of great app launchers available, but when it comes to power, ease of use, and configurability, Executor is our pick for the best.
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Android 2.2 System Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide

HTC and T-Mobile are proud to launch a system upgrade for the myTouch 3G Slide. This update will bring the following enhancements to the device.

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Vizio 32” 720p LCD HDTV

Woot: One Day, One Deal.

Wifi Browser Login Takes the Pain Out of Login-Required Wi-Fi

Android only: Many places offer “Free Wi-Fi!” They also require you to enter a username/password combo, or simply click “I Agree,” in a browser. Free app Wifi Browser Login can automatically notify you, or open a browser, when that’s the case. [Read more...]

LastPass Acquires Xmarks!

We’re happy to report that Xmarks/Foxmarks has been acquired byLastPass, the leading password and data manager!
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HOW TO: Hide Status Updates From Certain People

Using Facebook’s general privacy settings (find these by hitting “account” on the top right of a Facebook page) you can select whether everyone, just friends or friends of friends can see your status updates. However, there is a way to narrow those options down even further.

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