Sharon Vaknin
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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
Netflix tips and tricks

Show summary: From better recommendations to Rotten Tomatoes integration, get more out of your Netflix subscription with these valuable tips and tricks.

Category: How to

January 22, 2013
Get started with Facebook Graph Search

Show summary: Graph Search is an entirely new way to explore people, places, photos, and interests. Sharon Vaknin shows you how to navigate the new feature -- and maybe even land a date.

Category: How to

January 18, 2013
Keep track of friends at busy locations

Show summary: Whether at a trade show, convention, or even an amusement park, finding far-flung friends and colleagues can be a challenge. Sharon Vaknin shares some tips for tracking people in a crowd.

Category: How to

January 18, 2013
iSmart Alarm watches your home

Show summary: The system comes with door sensors, and a 350 degree camera controlled via smartphone.

Category: CES

January 9, 2013
Polk's Woodbourne supports AirPlay and Bluetooth

Show summary: The Woodbourne may look retro but packs some high-end features

Category: CES

January 9, 2013
Fulton Innnovation two-way wireless charging

Show summary: This two-way technology will let your devices power each other.

Category: CES

January 9, 2013
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  • Sharon Vaknin
  • Senior Associate editor
  • San Francisco, CA

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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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