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  • The Best Twitter Client for Android
    The sheer number of Twitter clients available for Android is staggering, but few of them are actually worth considering. Times have changed, and the best Twitter app for Android has changed along with it. We think that Falcon Pro deserves the nod, and is well worth your money if you use Twitter with any regularity.Update: Our previous pick for the App Directory was Twicca, and before that Twidroyd (now UberSocial), so if the comments below look a little out of place, it's because we've updated…
    - 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 9:30am -
  • The Best Things to Buy in May

    The Best Things to Buy in May

    Spring is a great time to stock up on some new furnishings and other household items, especially in May. Here are the best things to buy this month.Every month, we look back at the best times to buy anything during the year, and pull out items each month to remind you what's coming. Obviously, none of this is to say you should go on a shopping spree—but if you've been holding off for a lower price on something, these are the things that get the sale treatment in May.All SpringTelevisions an…
    - 17 days ago, 1 May 13, 7:30pm -
  • The Best PCs You Can Build for $300, $600, and $1200

    The Best PCs You Can Build for $300, $600, and $1200

    We've walked you through building your own computer before, but what we didn't do at the time is give you a suggested parts list for that new computer. In this post—which we'll update regularly as prices and components change—we'll walk you through the parts and hardware we'll need for three different system builds: a budget workstation, a mid-range powerful PC, and an enthusiast's system for gamers and media professionals.While some consider the desktop a dead platform, there are still ple…
    - 18 days ago, 1 May 13, 11:00am -
  • How to Use Your Alone Time More Productively (and Actually Enjoy It)

    How to Use Your Alone Time More Productively (and Actually Enjoy It)

    Few people enjoy being alone, or at least feel somewhat socially rejected if they do. Nevertheless, solitude can make you more self-sufficient, add to your confidence, and help you get to know yourself a lot better. If being alone scares you, bores you, or just isn’t your favorite thing, here’s how you can fix that and make your time more productive.You, like many people, might get stuck on the idea that being alone is like having some sort of disease—even if you’re the kind of person…
    - 20 days ago, 29 Apr 13, 11:00am -
  • Kick Your Procrastination Problem This Weekend

    Kick Your Procrastination Problem This Weekend

    No human on earth escapes the plague of procrastination. We're all wired to put things off but we also have the capacity to override that tendency. This weekend, pick one of the many ways to purge yourself of procrastination and start getting things done.Remove Your DistractionsProcrastination is brought to you by distraction. While you can put something off without alternatives like Facebook, Twitter, video games, and any number of other things you'd rather do, they certainly make it a lot…
    - 22 days ago, 26 Apr 13, 8:00pm -
  • Five Best Small Form Factor PC Cases

    Five Best Small Form Factor PC Cases

    If you're building an HTPC, a small workstation, or you just don't want your rig to take up tons of space under or on top of your desk, you need a smaller PC case. Something that fits the important stuff, but doesn't waste a lot of space on expansion bays or components you may not need. This week we're going to take a look at five of the best for the job. Earlier in the week, we asked you which small form-factor PC cases you thought were the best for space-saving PCs, hackintoshes, and HTPCs.…
    - 35 days ago, 14 Apr 13, 11:00am -