Lifestyle & Trends - Technology

The revolutionary technology that's making smartphones even smarter

Smartphones are about to become much smarter. Imagine a world where completing transactions, exchanging digital content, connecting electronic devices and accessing buildings and venues can all be done with a simple wave or tap of your smartphone.

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Tips for passing down family photos in the digital age

For many years, photography meant developing a roll of film at the local store, sliding your glossy prints into a photo album and then placing them on your bookshelf. Digital photography changed all that, and now your photos live on computers, hard drives, CDs, USB drives and even your phone. But just because photos rarely go into leather-bound albums doesn't mean that they're any less precious. The evolution of photography has changed the ways in which we use photos - and it makes sense to think differently about how to preserve and pass on your treasured memories.

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Help get your PC running faster in no time

There is nothing more frustrating than a slow PC, especially when you're trying to juggle several programs and files at once. When it takes your computer half a minute to save a document - distracting you from efficiently finishing your tasks - then you know something is bogging down your computer.

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Smartphones and tablets contribute to explosive growth of video chat this holiday season

Many consumers will be using new electronic devices to connect face to face with family and friends as the popularity of smartphones and tablet computers with front- and rear-facing cameras is expected to drive much of the growth of video chat over the holidays.

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Use your photos to make personalized holiday gifts that last a lifetime

Finding that perfect holiday gift for friends and family is always challenging. Clothes are difficult unless you know the perfect size and style. You can miss the mark on books and music if you're not intimately familiar with the genres that interest the recipient. One type of gift that will never go out of style is the personal, handmade present.

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