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Matt Smith

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About Matt Smith

Matthew Smith is a freelance writer living in Portland Oregon. He also writes and edits for Digital Trends.

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7 Cool Things You Can Do With Your Old iPad After Upgrading

So you’ve upgraded to the latest iPad model? There are some great ways to repurpose your old iPad.

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What Is FireWire & What Are Some Of Its Uses?

Is FireWire still a useful data transfer method? Or is it simply behind the times?

3 Compelling Reasons Why Firefox's Stance On Privacy Is Worth Paying Attention To

No one wants to think they're being watched without consent. Firefox is the only "big three" browser with zero interest in collecting user data. What does this really mean for users?

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6 Customization Tricks Only Possible In Firefox

Firefox is a great browsers for many reasons, but one of the most important reasons is how it can be customized. Here are a few important tricks that prove you should be using Firefox.

How To Install & Work In Mozilla Firefox Offline

Here's how to install and use Firefox efficiently on a computer that lacks an Internet connection.

Upgrading Hardware? Tips For Moving Your Windows Installation Without Having To Reinstall

Cringe at the thought of having to re-install Windows? Upgrading PC hardware is exciting, but dealing with your Windows installation can become an issue. Here are your options for keeping your current Windows setup.

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Getting A 4K Monitor? Which Browser Should You Use?

Running Windows on a 4K monitor can be a huge boon to productivity. The large, pixel-dense space provides plenty of room to open windows. But will browser content scale well on your Ultra HD monitor?

3 Examples of Amazing Science Fiction Tech That Became Reality

Technology is difficult to predict, because it often develops in response to new needs or changing situations that are difficult to imagine. There are, however, a few sci-fi books that were particularly prophetic.

PC Gaming at 4K: Is It Worth The Money?

A resolution revolution is on its way. Ultra HD televisions and monitors are finally starting to drop to reasonable prices. Has Ultra HD matured, or is it still too much money for too little benefit?

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Can A Laptop Last All Day? You CAN Do That On A Chromebook!

Chromebooks are extremely portable, as most have 13 inch display and power-sipping processor. This makes them an appealing alternative to affordable Windows notebooks. But can you actually use a Chromebook for an entire work day?

What Does Continuity Mean for Yosemite & iOS 8?

OS X 10.10, better know as Yosemite, is a major Mac update that offers numerous features never seen before in an operating system. One of the most important is Continuity.

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Want Windows 10 Features? Buy A Mac Today!

Windows 10 reintroduces real desktop search, includes multiple desktops and adds a start menu with live tile "widgets" – so why should you buy a Mac instead?

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Windows 10 In Pictures - A Guided Tour Of The Technical Preview

The Windows 10 Technical Preview is now available to everyone. Some bugs aside, it does look promising. We'll guide you through the new Windows one screenshot at a time.

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Use Your iPad As A Recipe Book? 10 Accessories For Kitchen Tablet Users

There are ways to use your iPad in the kitchen while keeping your tablet clean and functional. Check out these ten accessories that every iChef must consider.

6 Personal Alerts You Should Set Up Today

We receive a swarm of notifications which, to be honest, are often useless. There are some useful notifications however, that are easy to set up and help us keep tabs on what actually matters.

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Going Private - How To Switch To A Local Account On Windows 8.1

You have a choice! Microsoft didn't make it easy, but in Windows 8.1 it's possible to set up or switch to a regular -- local and offline -- Windows account. And it's easy!

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What's The Real Difference Between A Gaming Laptop And Desktop?

The fact that laptops are slower than desktops is common knowledge, but how much slower is hard to quantify, and gamers find themselves weighing the reduction in performance against the price tag and the portability.

Bionic Humans: Exoskeleton Technology Is Redefining Limits

Exoskeleton research has been underway for over a century, resulting in a number of viable prototypes. Surprisingly, though, they focus less on super-human strength and more on improving endurance and quality of life.

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