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Clipboard Manager Clipr Can Paste Text to Your Phone via SMS
OS X

Clipboard Manager Clipr Can Paste Text to Your Phone via SMS

April 29, 2013 2:55 AM - by: Jim Tanous

A recent update has turned Clipr, a simple clipboard manager for OS X, into a powerful tool. The app can now send your Mac’s clipboard contents to any mobile phone via SMS.

Intel’s Haswell CPUs to Launch June 4 at Computex
Hardware

Intel’s Haswell CPUs to Launch June 4 at Computex

April 28, 2013 10:29 PM - by: Jim Tanous

After a minor delay, Intel’s next generation of Core series processors, codenamed “Haswell,” will arrive in early June, just in time for the start of Taiwan’s annual PC trade show, Computex.

How to Disable User Account Control in Windows 8
Windows 8

How to Disable User Account Control in Windows 8

April 28, 2013 9:36 PM - by: Jim Tanous

UAC is a Windows security feature that prevents the installation of apps and changes to system-wide settings unless authorized by an administrative user. Although useful, UAC can still be an annoyance in some cases. Here’s how to disable it in Windows 8.

GTA IV Mod Brings “Beyond Next Gen” Visuals to 5-Year Old Game
Games

GTA IV Mod Brings “Beyond Next Gen” Visuals to 5-Year Old Game

April 28, 2013 7:59 PM - by: Jim Tanous

With Grand Theft Auto IV’s fifth anniversary on Monday, a new beta of the popular iCEnhancer mod makes the game look even better than the upcoming Grand Theft Auto V.

OS X

How to Turn Off & Manage Mac OS X’s Gatekeeper

April 26, 2013 7:06 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Gatekeeper, a new security feature in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, prevents a user from launching applications that are not from the Mac App Store or registered developers. Gatekeeper can be both useful and annoying. Here’s how to deal with it.

Windows 8 Tablets Capture 7.5% Market Share in Q1 2013
Mobile

Windows 8 Tablets Capture 7.5% Market Share in Q1 2013

April 26, 2013 5:40 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Despite earlier reports that painted a grim sales picture, Microsoft’s Windows 8-based tablets sold surprisingly well in the first quarter, according to data published this week by research firm Strategy Analytics.

After Lawsuit, Apple Adds In-App Purchase Explanation to App Store
OS X

After Lawsuit, Apple Adds In-App Purchase Explanation to App Store

April 26, 2013 11:34 AM - by: Jim Tanous

After adding warnings about in-app purchases to its App Store in March, Apple on Friday added a new App Store section with a more detailed explanation of the controversial practice.