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How Do You Install Wordpress Themes?

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How do you enter DFU mode on an iPhone 4?

I experienced a problem updating my iPhone 4 using iTunes. I had the same problem in the past with a 3GS, and was able to correct it by...

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Why are people freaking out about people taking photos with Google Glass?

Apparently a bunch of Congressmen just sent Google a set of questions to be answered about how they protect people's privacy vis a vis...

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stylor

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How much better is VP9 than VP8?

It seems as if VP8 was just released, and now VP9 has been announced by Google. What advantages does encoding video with VP9 have over...

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What is the best audio format for websites?

I was thinking of adding some fairly short informational audio tracks to our website - maybe moving into weekly podcasting if it gets...

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How do you respond to a job interviewer that asks to see your social media activity?

Just to be clear, no one asked for a password. I have my Facebook and Google+ settings to ensure maximum privacy, so that anyone looking...

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Careers advice - IT job working from home - best qualifications

I graduated in BSc Computer Science in July 2005 (result: pass) in London. I have ten good GCSE's and got a Grade A in GCSE IT. Since...

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Is Office 365 the same for Windows 8 and Windows RT?

Does Office 365 work on Windows RT tablets the same as Windows 8 tablets, or do RT users have to make do with a gimped version?

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rtrembley

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How to fix Windows Update Error 8024800A?

I keep getting error 8024800A when I try to update Windows 7. I'm not sure what's causing it, never had a problem before. Has anyone...

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When will Google Glass be available?

Does anyone know when "normal people" will be able to buy Google Glass? Despite the photo of the guy in the shower (nice pic, broheim),...

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Lawmakers seek Google Glass privacy plan

Eight members of Congress have written an open letter to Google CEO Larry Page that outlines privacy concerns about the Internet vendor's computerized eyeglasses.

Former Amazon cloud engineer tells all on Reddit

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Jolla announces first Sailfish-based smartphone

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Shrinking chips challenge Moore's Law

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Canadian Tire forgoes BYOD, issues BlackBerries to workers

Canadian Tire began issuing thousands of BlackBerry Q10 smartphones to corporate employees in Toronto after rolling out Z10 models weeks earlier.

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Cybersecurity events make splashy news headlines, with damages from data breaches running in the millions of dollars and the spectre of attacks on government agencies and critical infrastructure looming large. Here's what you need to know about cybersecurity and cyber threats.

True tech confessions II: sinners and winners

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12 effective habits of indispensable IT pros

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10 must-have tools for cloud power users

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Thunderbolt: Beyond USB and eSATA

Very quietly, there's been a war brewing in computer peripheral interfaces. Backed by Apple and Intel, Thunderbolt may end up surpassing both USB 3.0 and eSATA. Here's what you need to know about the new interface technology.

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