What Is Your Computer’s Name?

What Is Your Computer's Name?

You’ve probably developed a pretty serious relationship with your computer, we all do. And whether you’re one to name inanimate objects or not, your computer needs one to identify itself on networks. A perfect excuse!

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The Next Version of Android Will Be Called KitKat. WTF?

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Yep. As in the chocolatey, wafery KitKat® bar.

    



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