Tuesday, June 30, 2015

What is the Difference Between Pinging With and Without http://?

If you are experimenting with and learning about pinging a website, you may be surprised by the results based on “what” you ping. Today’s SuperUser Q&A post helps clear things up for a confused and frustrated reader.

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Geek Trivia: Bathing Machines Were An Integral Part Of What Victorian-Era Activity?

Bathing Machines Were An Integral Part Of What Victorian-Era Activity?

  1. Ocean Swimming
  2. Spa Cleanses
  3. Indoor Pools
  4. Weekly Baths

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What is Direct X 12 and Why is it Important?

When Microsoft began detailing new features of its upcoming Windows 10 operating system, one of those features it talked about is DirectX 12. Gamers will immediately know what this is but they may not perhaps realize just how important an update it will be.

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How to Charge Your Smartphone Without Access to Electricity

By this point, the act of plugging your phone in for a charge at night is about as mundane as brushing your teeth or showering… but what would you do if nothing came out the other side of the outlet?

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How to View Multiple Documents at Once in Word

If you’re working on multiple Word documents, it may be helpful to view some or all of them at once. There are a couple of different ways you can view multiple documents and even a way to view different parts of the same document at the same time.

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How to Print Photos From Your iPhone

Digital photos are great, but sometimes you just want a printed photo you can hang somewhere or just hold in your hand. Print photos straight from your iPhone’s camera roll, whether you have your own photo printer or not.

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Monday, June 29, 2015

HTG Reviews The Pebble Time: A Worthy Successor to the Original Pebble

Two years ago Pebble injected the idea of the smartwatch into the public consciousness; now they’re back with a totally updated model. Does the new Pebble have what it takes to compete in the smartwatch market it helped build?

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Geek Trivia: Newton’s Famous Work Principia Almost Went Unpublished Because The Royal Society Printed A Book On?

Newton’s Famous Work Principia Almost Went Unpublished Because The Royal Society Printed A Book On?

  1. The History of Fish
  2. The Four Humors
  3. English Parliamentary Procedures 
  4. The Mathematics of Sheep Shearing

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