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Craig Lloyd

Craig Lloyd

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Craig Lloyd is a freelance writer who's been writing and blogging since 2008. His love for technology goes back even further when he began tinkering with the family computer as a young, naive teenager. Aside from his deep and passionate love for writing and playing around with gadgetry, he enjoys watching and playing baseball, exercising, and getting his hands dirty with DIY projects.

The Netgear Nighthawk AXE11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router on a table.

How to get Wi-Fi access anywhere at any time

When your home internet goes out, it's always a good idea to have a backup plan. Create one now by going over all the possible Wi-Fi access options you have.
Computing Guides
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If you thought Windows 8 was bad, here are 6 operating systems that failed miserably

if you thought Windows 8 was bad, here are some of the biggest OS blunders that you may remember, dating back all the way to the beginning of the GUI.
Computing News
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CODE Keyboard offers mechanical keys without the obnoxious noise

The CODE keyboard is a new mechanical keyboard that takes a new approach to design and functionality, offering quiet mechanical keys and a simple design.
Computing News
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Microsoft Surface Pro $100 price cut is now permanent

After temporarily cutting the price of the Surface Pro, Microsoft has made the price cut permanent, slashing $100 off of the Windows-based tablet.
Computing News
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Parallels Access iPad app lets you control your PC or Mac, is hard cheese for Microsoft

Parallels launched Access, which allows users to control their Windows and Mac computers from their iPad. Could this finally kill the Microsoft Surface?
Computing News

Smithsonian acquires first piece of code with Planetary iPad app

The Smithsonian acquired its first piece of code, making it open-source in the hopes that people will use it to create their own unique software.
Computing News
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Google+ Hangouts going HD and plugin-free for video chat

Two years after its initial release, Google+ Hangouts is getting HD video support, as well future support for a plugin-free video chatting experience.
Computing News
logitech g602 wireless gaming mouse launches with two month battery life

Like the Energizer bunny, the Logitech G602 is the gaming mouse that keeps going and going

Logitech announced the G602 wireless gaming mouse with a 1,400-hour battery life and 11 programmable buttons, available next month for $80.
Computing News
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Microsoft reportedly shutting down Games for Windows Live July 2014

Microsoft is said to be shutting down its Games for Windows Live service on July 1, 2014 after a message appeared and disappeared from a support page.
Computing News

6 ways to repurpose a retired PC

Chances are, you have an old computer lying around in your closet, but its glory days aren't over. There are still plenty of uses for an old computer.
Computing Guides

What is Google Fiber and why is it so awesome?

Google Fiber is still relatively new, and many people don't know what it is and what if offers. We have a quick primer that will get you up to speed.
Computing Guides
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Ubi Interactive’s Kinect app turns any surface into a touchscreen

Ubi Interactive, in partnership with Microsoft, launched a new app for the Kinect that turns any image projected onto a surface into a giant touchscreen.
Computing Reviews
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Google Search gets personal – now updates with flight status, reservations, and more

Google is bringing several new features to its search engine, delivering relevant results from Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google+ right into search.
Computing News
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Surface sales left out of Microsoft milestones, but they simply can’t hide

Microsoft may be keeping quiet about Surface sales, but it recently revealed $853 million revenues from the tablet, resulting in huge losses.
Computing News

Return of the setup wizard? Leaked version of Windows 8.1 features lots of helpful hints

A Windows 8.1 preview has been available since June, but a new leaked build reveals features aiming to help new users navigate their way around the new OS.
Computing Reviews
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Feedly wants $5 to definitively replace your Google Reader – is it worth it?

Feedly Pro was recently announced, and it comes with some new features for those willing to pay a few dollars per month. But are those features worth it?
Computing News
Chromcast

Does the Chromecast have what it takes to convert HTPC diehards?

The Chromecast has already been pitted against the Apple TV and Roku, but can its cheap and minimalistic features convert HTPC users to something simpler?
Computing Features
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Better, faster, smaller: How Resistive RAM could change storage forever

NAND memory is a $60 billion industry, but it could be taken over by a new storage technology called resistive RAM, which is faster and more reliable.
Computing Guides
Chromcast

Google Chromecast: Is it the cheapest way to show your PC screen on your TV?

Google's Chromecast is an HDMI dongle that can mirror your Chrome browser to your TV, but we look at other mirroring options to see how they stack up.
Computing News