Hardware
The well-reviewed 500 GB Samsung 840 SSD is on sale for $259 at Rakuten.com (formerly Buy.com). At roughly $0.52 per gigabyte, it’s a great price on a very fast drive.
There are several different ways that a computer can enter a low power state, and while Macs automatically manage power options by default, Windows gives users control over which method to use. Here’s a look at each power saving option.
Apple’s iCloud offers a seamless service for syncing data between computers and mobile devices, but some users prefer to have manual access to their synced data. Find out how to view and download your iCloud data via the Web on any computer.
Games
The next generation of home video game consoles is underway. As we wait to see exactly what the PlayStation 4 and next Xbox will bring, let’s put things in perspective by comparing the consoles that have come before.
Windows
After promising it last October, Twitter finally launched its native app for Windows 8 Wednesday. New features include integration with the Charms Bar, live tile updates, and notification support. It’s available free now on the Windows Store.
OS X’s Dock is a key part of the operating system that has helped define the Mac experience for over a decade and, like many aspects of OS X, end users can customize the Dock to better suit their tastes and workflow. Here are some handy Terminal tricks for making the Dock your own.