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Konrad Krawczyk

Konrad Krawczyk

Former Computing Editor
Author/Co-Author of 815 articles

Konrad covers desktops, laptops, tablets, sports tech and subjects in between for Digital Trends. Prior to joining DT, he wrote for Major League Baseball, Newsweek, Computer Shopper and other publications. When he's not writing or wishing for a Pink Floyd reunion, Konrad is biking, hiking and lamenting the fact that he's a Mets fan. Konrad lives in Queens with his pet bird, Mr. Chicken.

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How to password protect a Word document

You can password protect any Word document in just a few steps. Here's how to do it quickly and easily.
Computing Guides
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A desktop for Dali: Meet HP’s wildly innovative Sprout

The Sprout by HP computer is an amalgamation of different cutting-edge technologies, and could alter the way users make anything.
Computing News
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Apple iMac 21.5-inch (2014) review

Apple’s 21.5-inch iMac now sells for as little as $1,099, making the lauded all-in-one more accessible than ever.
Computing Reviews
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Click to vote: Politicians push for online ballots in time for 2016 elections

Some US politicians are pushing for Internet voting to be in place as soon as 2016.
Computing News
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Mid-2014 MacBook Air hard drives run slower than last year’s models, benchmarks show

According to some new benchmark results, the hard drives in the new MacBook Air are slower than the disks in the 2013 versions of Apple's notebook.
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Microsoft bails out XP users with unexpected Internet Explorer zero-day flaw patch

Though it wasn't in the cards initially, Microsoft has decided to patch the zero-day flaw in Internet Explorer for Windows XP users after all.
Computing News
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Google hands free voice search now available in full version of Chrome

Hands-free voice search via Chrome has exited the beta stage, Google has announced. Learn more here.
Computing News
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How to get back into OS X from Windows when using Boot Camp

Figuring out how to get back to OS X from Windows may be unclear, especially if you're unfamiliar with Boot Camp.
Computing Guides
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Google adds Chromecast video streaming to dev version of Chrome OS

Google is working on adding the ability to stream movies stored in Google Drive from your Chrome OS computer to Chromecast.
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What is the Heartbleed OpenSSL Bug, and how can you protect your PC?

Though the Heartbleed Bug is newly discovered, the vulnerability in the OpenSSL security protocol has been around for a while.
Computing News
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How to block pop ups using a Firefox browser addon

Do you use Firefox? Here's an easy way to get annoying ads out of your life while you browse the 'net.
Computing Guides
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Heads up! A new Mac OS X virus is stealing Bitcoins

A tainted app for Mac OS X can steal Bitcoins from you if you install it.
Computing News
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With this CoinTerra PCI-Express card, you can mine Bitcoins yourself

With this PCI-Express card, you can mine Bitcoins yourself.
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This PCIe Bitcoin mining card is being sold for 50 percent more on eBay

This Bitcoin mining card is being sold for about 50 percent extra on eBay.
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‘Pony’ is a botnet that steals Bitcoins

Beware of "Pony," the botnet that's been swiping Bitcoins.
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CyberPower attempts to cater to altcoin miners by making PCs for them

Have you ever wished there was a PC company that made rigs made for mining Bitcoins? CyberPower might have what you're looking for.
Computing News
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How to keep your PC’s screen from dimming

Here we show you how to keep your PC's display from napping.
Computing Guides
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How to change the background in Windows 8 and 8.1’s Start screen

Changing the background in the Metro UI's Start screen can make interacting with that part of Windows 8 a more pleasant experience. Here's how.
Computing Guides
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Want Android to go with your Windows? 3 ways mobile and PC tech merged at CES 2014

The worlds of PC and mobile devices like tablets and smartphones continue to collide, but this year at CES we noticed that they've begun to coexist to a degree never seen before.
Computing News
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Asus M70 charges your phone or tablet wirelessly, won’t shut down when the power cuts out

Ever wish your PC could charge your phone or tablet wirelessly? The Asus M70 does.
Computing News
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Vizio reveals refresh of 24-inch AIO, 15.6-inch notebook at CES 2014

Vizio just pulled the curtain off its newest all in one desktop and notebook.
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HP reveals a slew of notebooks and desktops at CES 2014

Read up on the latest computing announcements from HP at CES 2014.
Computing News
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Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro review

The slimmed-down Yoga 3 Pro invests too much in some areas, and neglects others, leading to an unbalanced system.
Computing Reviews
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Litecoin miners love the AMD Radeon R9 290X so much, they’re sold out

AMD's Radeon R9 290X is selling like hotcakes apparently.
Computing News
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How to password protect a PowerPoint document

Powerpoint documents could contain sensitive and/or confidential information. Here, we show you how to secure these docs with a password.
Computing Guides
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An HP Chromebox aimed at business video conferencing is coming this Spring

HP offered a few details about its own Chromebox, which will hit the market within a few months.
Computing News
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Google reveals $1,000 Asus Chromebox for business videoconferencing

Google just unveiled a business-focused Chromebox aimed at making virtual meetings easier to hold.
Computing Best Ofs
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Hotfile shuts down permanently after settlement with MPAA

Hotfile is no more as of today. After the MPAA and the file sharing service reached a settlement totaling tens of millions of dollars, Hotfile decided to shut its doors permanently, making the announcement on its official site.
Computing News
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Surface Pro 3 vs Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro: Specs, features, and prices compared

Here, we pit the Surface Pro 2 and the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro against one another.
Computing Best Ofs
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5 real-life problems OS X Yosemite solves, and Windows 8.1 screws up

Mac OS X Yosemite solves real world problems, and that's coming from a life-long Windows user.
Computing News
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Safeplug safeguards you from snoops for less than $50

For less than the cost of the average concert ticket, Safeplug pledges to preserve your Internet privacy.
Computing News
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How to download Youtube videos with Firefox, Chrome and other browser add-ons

Want to watch YouTube videos anywhere? There's an even easier way to download Youtube videos than by using dedicated programs to do so.
Computing
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Like your favorite jeans after a wash, Windows 10 feels fresh but familiar

The Windows 10 Technical Preview just went live, and we got to spend some quality time with it. Here's what we think, and what you should know.
Computing News
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If R2D2 got crushed in the trash compactor, it would look like this Zotac mini PC

Is this R2D2 in miniature PC form? the Zotac Zbox ID45 ships in one of two varieties: a barebones kit as well as a fully outfitted system.
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