Sharon Vaknin
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Watch YouTube videos on Roku

Show summary: Stop waiting for Roku to launch an official YouTube channel and use this workaround to start streaming YouTube videos on your Roku today.

Category: How to

March 25, 2013
Best apps for beer lovers

Show summary: Before you pour yourself another cold one, check out these must-have apps for the discriminating beer drinker. Sharon Vaknin shows you how to explore new brews and share your finds with your friends.

Category: Tap That App

March 8, 2013
Stream media from your Galaxy S3 to a Samsung TV

Show summary: Samsung's AllShare app lets you stream content among phones, computers, smart TVs, and more. Sharon Vaknin shows you how to sync up a Samsung Galaxy S3 and a smart TV.

Category: How to

March 5, 2013
Five most-useful Outlook.com features

Show summary: Sharon Vaknin shows you what to expect as you transition to Outlook.com, whether your Hotmail account is out-of-date or you're just taking a break from Gmail.

Category: How to

February 28, 2013
Turn a Windows 8 PC into a hot spot

Show summary: Microsoft removed the ability to create ad-hoc networks in the most recent version of Windows. If you're still looking for a way to share your computer's Internet connection with your mobile device, Sharon Vaknin has a solution.

Category: How to

February 20, 2013
Calibrate your TV by eye

Show summary: Fine-tuning your TV's settings doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. With these simple tips, you can make any TV more pleasing to your eye in a matter of minutes.

Category: How to

February 14, 2013
Boost battery life on Windows Phone 8

Show summary: Don't get caught with a dying battery when you need your phone most. Sharon Vaknin shows you some settings that will make your charge last longer.

Category: How to

February 7, 2013
Win her heart on Valentine's Day

Show summary: Guys, don't let another Valentine's Day pass you by. From Wi-Fi-connected light bulbs that set the mood, to an easy DIY gift that'll have her beaming, Sharon Vaknin's got the tips to make February 14 a day your significant other will never forget.

Category: How to

February 5, 2013
Add wireless charging to the Samsung Galaxy S3

Show summary: Why plug in your phone to charge when you can just set it down and forget it? Sharon Vaknin shows you how to transplant parts from the Palm Pixi into your S3 in this tricky tutorial.

Category: How to

January 31, 2013
Get started with Vine

Show summary: Twitter's new video app lets users create 6-second videos with simple sharing in mind. Sharon Vaknin shows you how easy it is to start posting your mini movies.

Category: How to

January 24, 2013
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  • Sharon Vaknin
  • Senior Associate editor
  • San Francisco, CA

About Me

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    Senior Associate editor
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    Sharon Vaknin is a CNET How To expert who cooks up DIY projects, in-depth guides, and little-known tricks that help you get the most out of your tech. During her four years at CNET, she's covered social media, funky gadgets, and has shared her tech knowledge on CBS and other news outlets.

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