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Control your Xbox 360 with an iPhone The iOS update to the My Xbox Live app has given the iPhone the ability to control an Xbox 360. Here's how to set it up.

How to set up sync on Windows 8 One of the best things about Windows 8 is that you can sync settings, apps, and more across multiple computers and tablets. Here's how you do it.

Give e-books as gifts Giving books as gifts is a great idea, even as more and more people continue to embrace reading them in electronic form. Sharon Vaknin shows you how to buy e-books for the bookworm in your life.

Power your phone in an emergency Learn some quick and easy tips for charging your phone or any portable gadget in an emergency.

Choose the right cheap tablet There are some great tablets to be found under $300, but there's also plenty of garbage. CNET's Donald Bell offers his buying advice for choosing a low-cost tablet for your needs.

Six tips to keep your Mac safe in a post-Flashback world Flashback was a wake-up call for many people to start thinking about Mac security. Here are six simple tips on how to be your own gatekeeper on your Mac.

Get Windows Phone photos on a Mac Learn how to transfer pictures taken on a Windows Phone device onto an Apple computer using a Microsoft app called Windows Phone 7 Connector.

Find out if someone is stealing your Wi-Fi Sharon Vaknin shows you how to enable a program that alerts you each time someone logs into your Wi-Fi network.

How to install a Nest Thermostat At $250, it's a little pricey, but with its easy of use, simple styling, and online interface, this Nest Thermostat might save you money in the long run.

Replace your computer's main hard drive with an SSD Replacing your computer's hard drive with an SSD is the most satisfying upgrade, in many cases--it's like getting yourself a new high-end computer without actually paying for one.

Clear your Google Web History before the big privacy change On March 1st, Google's new unified privacy policy goes into effect, and your Google Web History will be shared among all of the Google products you use. Find out how to clear your data before that happens.

How to read a Best Buy circular (laptops edition) Deciphering the specs in a retail store sales flyer takes some careful reading and the right background info.

Make an iPad 2 Smart Cover Apple's Smart Cover is neat, but its flimsiness offers no protection. With a few inexpensive supplies, you can make a durable case that locks and unlocks your iPad.

Send a postcard with your mobile device In a world where e-greetings and Facebook Likes are the norm, why not show a friend you really care by sending him a postcard?