Josh Miller/CNET LAS VEGAS — Lenovo on Sunday announced updates to its ThinkPad line of laptops prior to the start of the CES trade show here. The Chinese company added support for the fifth generation of Intel’s Core i3/i5/i7 processors, also known by the codename “Broadwell.” These new CPUs promise, as always, to deliver improved …
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Fitness tracker? Here’s how you should think about setting goals
Sarah Tew/CNET Fitness trackers can help you live a healthier lifestyle. These little devices are designed to motivate you to walk that extra mile to the train, rather than taking a cap. They are there to remind you not to eat that extra piece of bacon, no matter how delicious it may smell. To help you stay on track many …
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Sarah Tew/CNET Fitness trackers have taken the tech scene by storm. These smart pedometers communicate with your smartphone and track the number of steps you take, distance you travel, calories you burn and your sleep at night. But picking the best fitness tracker for you isn’t enough. Whether you’re an experienced wearable veteran or a newcomer, make sure you aren’t …
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Sarah Tew/CNET One of the advantages Android had over iOS was the ability to change the default keyboard. With iOS 8, however, iPhone and iPad users can also swap out Apple’s default keyboard for a custom one. The Google Play store and now Apple’s App Store are home to thousands of different apps, but there is one that stands out …
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Sarah Tew/CNET We here at CNET have written numerous articles with tips and tricks for improving battery life on iOS and Android, some of which you can find here, here and here, but not everyone owns an iPhone or Android device. Despite which kind of mobile device you prefer, battery life tends to be an issue that we all face. …
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Now playing: Watch this: Use a toothpick to clean out your iPhone 1:07 A simple search on Apple’s forums shows a common trend: a lot of iPhone and iPad owners are having problems charging their device. Two of my colleagues have also run into this problem. There’s a simple solution to this. Before blaming the cable or phone, check your …
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Josh Miller/CNET We have all been there, it’s 9 p.m. and you’re suppose to meet a friend in a half hour. To make matters even worse, the battery on your smartphone is in the red. Surely you don’t have enough time to charge your device without being late? Wrong. Before you connect your phone to the charger, close any open …
Read More »Where to buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick in time for the holidays
Sarah Tew/CNET The Amazon Fire TV Stick is sure to be a hot commodity this holiday season. The little device plugs directly into an HDTV and gives users a quick and inexpensive option to view content from Amazon, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Spotify and Pandora, among many other content providers. Amazon originally offered the Fire TV Stick to Prime customers for …
Read More »How to set up Smart Lock on Android 5.0 Lollipop
Now playing: Watch this: Use a Bluetooth device to unlock your Android phone or… 1:19 It’s always a good idea to use a security passcode or pattern on your mobile device, even though it can be annoying to constantly have to enter a code to unlock it. A new feature in Android 5.0 Lollipop looks to make things a little …
Read More »How the new lock screen works on Android 5.0 Lollipop
Now playing: Watch this: Android Lollipop lock-screen notification tips 1:35 Google’s latest mobile operating is now making its way to a variety of smartphones and tablets. Android 5.0 Lollipop completely revamps the look and feel of the operating system, and includes a number of new features and enhancements. One of the first things you will notice is an updated lock …
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