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Microvision on Monday unveiled its Web store for U.S. customers for the SHOWWX laser pico projector, and plans to fully cut the ribbon later this month. According to Microvision, this is the world’s first laser pico projector based on the company’s PicoP technology in the U.S. The company will offer two products when the store opens, including the Standard Edition SHOWWX and the Limited Edition SHOWWX promotional bundle

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The world has been waiting impatiently for the day when Apple would finally spill all the details on its tablet – and it has finally arrived: the iPad . But is it all hype and no substance, or has Apple managed to once again release a game changing device onto the world? We give you all the information you need on Apple’s latest toy. 1. Coming to the UK

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Staying synchronised across several different PCs can be a challenge. Updating files manually isn’t a great idea, especially if you do so regularly, because it takes only one mistake to cause serious problems. Obviously keeping regular backups will protect you against data loss, but managing multiple versions of files can be very tricky. The best option is to use an automated system that backs your files up remotely and synchronises each PC whenever you’re connected to the internet, so you don’t have to worry about transfer drives. Dropbox handles this automatically and you can use 2GB of space with a free account.

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Not everyone wants to buy a new PC every couple of years. Just because your PC no longer sits at the cutting edge of the technological spectrum doesn’t mean you need to replace it to get great performance. Your PC is just as useful now as it was when you first purchased it and with a few handy tips and tricks, you can keep it that way for a long time – saving yourself some money in the process. There are three broad techniques you can use to extend the life of your PC: maintenance, repairs and upgrades. The only one that doesn’t cost any money is maintenance and if you follow our advice you can not only make your PC as speedy as it was when you bought it, you can even improve its performance, making a new purchase unnecessary

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What can you make from a laptop that has a broken screen (other than an oversized and rather ugly paperweight)? The cheapest and easiest option is to put the lappie to good use serving up delicious files. Sure, that option is about as sexy as most people find a furry in spandex pants, but a file server can be damn handy. You can stream music and video from it, use it to download that 2GB Batman demo, or just merrily torrent your socks off

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