The Best How-To Geek Articles for November 2011

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It has been a busy month here at HTG where we covered topics such as how to see which websites your computer is secretly connecting to, reviewed the new Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet, learned how to improve your Google search skills, and more. Join us as we look back at the most popular articles from this past month.

Note: Articles are listed as #10 through #1.

Beyond Barrel Roll: 10 Hidden Google Tricks

If Google’s recent Easter Egg–query “do a barrel roll” if you haven’t tried it already–has you curious about other search tricks, this collection of Easter Eggs will keep you busy for awhile.

HTG Explains: Understanding Routers, Switches, and Network Hardware

How to Use Offline Files in Windows to Cache Your Networked Files Offline

How to See What Web Sites Your Computer is Secretly Connecting To

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