Microsoft is buying tiny strands of DNA to store big data

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dna-micahb37-100658318-largeMicrosoft has partnered with a San Francisco-based company to encode information on synthetic DNA to test its potential as a new medium for data storage.

Twist Bioscience will provide Microsoft with 10 million DNA strands for the purpose of encoding digital data. In other words, Microsoft is trying to figure out how the same molecules that make up humans’ genetic code can be used to encode digital information. Check this article from PCWorld.com

You can dual-boot Windows 7 with Windows 10, but there’s a catch

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It’s relatively easy to install Windows 7 on a Windows 10 PC, so that you can boot from either operating system. But it won’t be free. You’ll need a copy of Windows 7, and the one you already own probably won’t work.

You might also need an optical drive. More of this article from PCWorld.com

Skype for Business finally makes its way to the Mac

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office-365-april-update-1-100657993-largeMicrosoft’s new business communication product is finally coming to the Mac after the company launched it for PC users last year.

The company announced the first technical preview of Skype for Business for Mac on Tuesday morning, giving users of Apple computers an easy way to connect to meetings they have scheduled through Microsoft’s professional audio and videoconferencing software. Get this latest news from PCWorld.com

How to Find Free Unlimited Content for Your Kindle

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free-content-kindle-644x373The best thing about having a Kindle is that you can read anywhere, at any time . . . but all of that reading power means you’re going to go through your reading list pretty quickly! Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

10 Powerful Chrome Tools for All Your PDF Needs

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pdf-chrome-tools-644x373Working with PDF files can be difficult if you do not have the software to help. However, if you are a Chrome user, there are several extensions and apps that are quite useful. From viewing and editing, to merging and splitting, there is a PDF tool here for almost anything you need. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to add a contact to your Android home screen

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Android’s 1×1 widgets are powerful and underused tools that can help you start a specific action very quickly.

One example is the ability to add a contact directly to your home screen. Android gives you three options: a widget that launches that individual’s contact card, a direct dial, or text message. Check this article from PCWorld.com

You can dual-boot Windows 7 with Windows 10, but there’s a catch

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It’s relatively easy to install Windows 7 on a Windows 10 PC, so that you can boot from either operating system. But it won’t be free. You’ll need a copy of Windows 7, and the one you already own probably won’t work. Check out this article from PCWorld.com