How to hook up a USB flash drive to your Android device

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That phone in your pocket is essentially a miniature computer, and can do more than just make phone calls and post to your Facebook account. Most (if not all) Android devices use a USB connection for changing and transferring files, and thus conveniently work with flash drives, too. So if you’ve got pictures and files to transfer—or video files to watch on a long plane ride overseas—you don’t have to limit yourself to a laptop or desktop computer, or wait for them to transfer over to your device. This article from Greenbot.com

Deep inside BitTorrent Sync’s cloudless file syncing

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Cloud services like OneDrive and Dropbox are dead-simple to set up and make multi-device file syncing an absolute breeze—but those services force you to stash your files on the company’s third-party servers. For some people that’s just not an option, or at least an option they’d rather do without. Check this out from PCWorld.com

 

9 Ways To Be More Productive

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If you’re wondering why your to-do list keeps getting longer, and yet you’re not getting much done — it’s pretty obvious you have a few productivity goblins around. There are a few ways to boost your productivity – they’re as simple as doing the most important tasks first, and not multi-tasking. If you feel that you’re just not achieving enough with what little time you have, perhaps you should refocus: beginning with this list. Check this out from MakeUseOf.com

Awesome Things You Can Automatically Import To Google Calendar

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Show me a full calendar, and I’ll show you a successful person. A calendar should be a tool that keeps every aspect of your life focused in one place, allowing you to worry less and accomplish more. The following are a few useful ways that you can import more important information into your Google Calendar. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

Google Maps Updated With Lane Guidance, Offline Mode, And Search Filters

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Rolling out to iOS and Android users is a rather significant update to the Google Maps app that includes a lane guidance feature, improved offline support, filters for search results, Uber integration, improved public transit information including “last train home”, improved saved locations across devices, and improved Street View. Get more of the latest from MakeUseOf.com

5 apps to easily move photos from your phone to your PC

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As the saying goes, the best camera is the one you have with you—and that’s why so many of us have smartphones absolutely stocked with memories from nights out on the town to a child’s first days in the world. But while taking photos on your smartphone is no problem, getting them off your phone and onto your PC can sometimes be a pain. Check this article from PCWorld.com

 

Why you can trust free software (or at least some of it)

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It’s good to be skeptical. And careful. Free products often come with strings attached. But if you pay attention and listen for the right recommendations, you can get some excellent software for free—without breaking the law. Get some tips on this article from PCWorld.com