All hard drives die sooner or later, but that doesn’t mean they all die at the same rate. At this time, the average lifespan of a hard drive is six years i.e. 50% of hard drives make it to the six-year mark. Sometimes an early death is the fault of the manufacturer, but more often than not, hard drives fail earlier than they should because we don’t take care of them. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Firefox Beta for Android is making it easier to customize its launch screen and quickly access favorite web sites. Check this out from Greenbot.com
Managing a computer’s storage has always been a challenge. Microsoft’s addition of libraries to Windows has in some ways made organization easier, but this important feature isn’t self-explanatory, and using it to overcome some of Windows 8′s shortcomings requires specific knowledge. Here’s everything you must know to get the most out of libraries. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Android L is undoubtedly going to be one of the biggest Android updates in years. To ensure it’s a smooth rollout, Google has already begun slowly transitioning its many Android apps and services to follow the new Material Design interface principles. The Google Play Store already received a half-makeover, and now Google is testing out the new design on its Chrome Beta app. Check this out from Greenbot.com
Seeing how useful this tool is, it’s shockingly fameless. I’m talking about the Windows Mobility Center. Say what? See what I mean! Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
Face it: Employers, both current and future, look you up online. And not just your LinkedIn profile—most of them will also click any public social network links that are floating around. But don’t panic. With a little effort, you can polish your profiles so your personality shines through and makes you a more attractive candidate to recruiters. Here are five tips for leveraging your social networks to give your career a competitive edge. Check out how on this article from PCWorld.com
Facebook’s quarterly sales rose 61 percent on the strength of mobile advertising, the company said Wednesday. Check out more on this article from PCWorld.com