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Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs. Google Nexus 7 Created: 09/19/2012
The battle for 7-inch tablet supremacy is far from over. Amazon's Kindle Fire HD is the new challenger for Google's Nexus 7. Will it be the new king of the ring? 
The all-purpose tool for Windows that you need to download Created: 09/19/2012
Pipy is an application launcher that pulls from Unix-based operating
systems by allowing you to pipe output from one set of commands to another. You can search your hard drive for a file and then dig even further by sending the results to the "grep" command. The potential is pretty incredible! 
Best laptops under $600 Created: 09/14/2012
Don't call them Netbooks. These inexpensive computers deliver the features of full-fledged laptops costing twice as much. 
Free way to monitor your Mac's network activity Created: 09/07/2012
Private-Eye is a free network-monitoring application that shows all incoming and outgoing connections on your computer. Sort by incoming and outgoing, or even filter on an application basis. 
Free tool to extend MacBook Pro battery life Created: 09/07/2012
Gfxstatus is a useful menubar item that lets you choose between Integrated or Discrete graphics on late 2008-2012 MacBook Pros. If you need more power, force the Discrete option. If you need to save battery life, choose the Integrated graphics. And if you trust the computer to switch back and forth, choose the Dynamic option and enable Growl notifications so you can see the switch occur. 
Things to do with an old Kindle Fire Created: 09/07/2012
There are some new Kindle tablets in town, but that doesn't mean the old Fire is extinguished. Here are the top five ways to put your old Kindle Fire to good use. 
Samsung New Series 9 vs. Vizio Thin+Light CT14-A2 Created: 09/05/2012
It's a Prizefight punchout between two of the top premium ultrabooks on the market. Does the new kid on the block, Vizio, have what it takes to take down Samsung? Let's do this! 
Find out which Web sites are tracking you Created: 08/31/2012
Mozilla's "Collusion" extension is a great way to see which sites are tracking you and how different ad companies watch you across multiple sites. See your tangled web of stalking today. 
Schedule your PC to turn off, standby, or log off Created: 08/31/2012
Sleepwalker is a handy Windows program that gives you the power to schedule PC shutdown. But that's not all; you can choose other power options after a certain task has completed, like emptying the Recycle Bin or deleting temporary files. 
Home theater essentials (2012) Created: 08/24/2012
There's more to a modern home theater than a great TV. Here are the top five must-have products to complete the home theater experience. 
Headphones under $50 Created: 08/24/2012
When it comes to sound quality, a little money can go a long way. Here are CNET's top-rated headphones that cost less than $50. 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 vs. the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Created: 08/22/2012
We throw two of the best rugged point-and-shoot cameras into the Prizefight ring to see which one survives. It's Panasonic's TS4 versus the Olympus TG-1. Let's get it on! 
Phones to avoid Created: 08/17/2012
If you're having trouble choosing a new phone, here are five you can eliminate right off the bat. These are the top five phones to avoid for 2012. 
Roku HD vs. Apple TV (third generation) Created: 08/16/2012
Two top media-streaming devices, the Roku HD and the third-generation Apple TV, battle it out in this week's Prizefight.
We rate them on design, features, content, and overall value. 