Within a few weeks, you’ll have to visit a new site, called Qwikster, to rend DVDs from Netflix. So, why is the video rental giant spinning off its DVD business? Good question.

Also this week: Facebook wants you to share like you’ve never shared before, local library branches are now lending Kindle books, and find out how to jump-start a stalled iPhone.

Netflix and its “Qwikster” bombshell: What you need to know
Pretty soon, you’ll have to visit a new site called “Qwikster” to rent DVDs from Netflix. When will it happen, and will prices go up again? Read more…

Coming soon to Facebook: A new breed of apps that share (almost) everything you do
Get ready for a radically redesigned profile page, complete with a “Timeline” of what you’re watching, reading, playing, and listening to. Read more…

How to revive a frozen iPhoneHow to revive a frozen iPhone
A so-called “hard” reset forces the iPhone to stop whatever it’s doing, shut down, and restart. Here’s how to do it. Read more…

Hey, people on my Facebook Friend Lists can see each other’s names! (reader mail)
Can friends on a Facebook Friend List see each others names—and if so, is that a good thing or a bad thing? Read more…

Top 5 reasons to buy a Blu-ray player
Sure, you can watch HD videos on cable or stream them over the Internet, but there are still at least five good reasons to pony up for a Blu-ray player. Read more…

AppleCore cord organizer keeps earbuds from tying themselves into knots
Here’s a clever little cord organizer that’ll keep your tangly earbuds under wraps. Read more…

Cell phone always running out of juice? Consider a portable battery pack
Need to make one more phone call, but your smartphone’s battery just died? A portable battery pack might be the answer. Read more…

How to borrow a Kindle book from a public libraryHow to borrow a Kindle book from a public library
Yep, you can now borrow Kindle books from your local library, for free, and all you need is a library card. Read more…

Logitech Harmony Link turns your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone into a TV remote
Wish there was a remote control for your TV that was as easy to use as an iPhone or an iPad? The new Harmony Link might be just the ticket. Read more…

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