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ttopp

59 min ago

How to control spam on WordPress blogs

I spend an inordinate amount of time removing spam from a couple wordpress blogs that I am responsible for. How can I keep the amount of...

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JOiseau

1 hour ago

Is the Kindle Paperwhite usable as a tablet?

I'm a little behind the times, and I have yet to jump on the tablet bandwagon. I love to read, and was thinking about getting a Kindle...

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aiden

3 hours ago

What is proper etiquette for using personal social media accounts to promote your company?

I have an acquaintance that constantly posts promotional links to her company on Facebook and Google+. I mean constantly. I would guess...

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chris3339

4 hours ago

How can i know that if someone using my laptop in the office?

Is there any software so that ,if someone try to open my laptop, i will get an msg in the phone ?

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owen

5 hours ago

How can I encrypt my files on Google Drive?

Is there a way to encrypt files stored on Google Drive?

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dthomas

6 hours ago

How to add multiple inboxes to gmail?

I was at a satellite office a few days ago, and one of the guys there who was using Gmail had multiple inboxes visible at the same time...

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delia25

1 day ago

How to set parental controls in Windows 8?

In Windows 7, you just established yourself as an admin, created an account for your kid, and defined the restrictions in the account...

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dniblock

1 day ago

How much will the new Xbox cost?

Has there been any information about what the next gen Xbox aka Xbox Infinity aka Xbox Durango ak X720 is going to cost? I'm pretty...

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Octavio3

1 day ago

How do you install Wordpress themes?

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simsk08

1 day ago

PDF password remover suggestions

A long time ago I had password-protected a PDF file with permission password. Now I want to make some changes to this PDF document but I...

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Linux-based rifle scope lets beginners hit targets a quarter mile away, view results on free iPad Mini

A high-tech Texas gun designer has started shipping its first generation shooting system that combines a hunting rifle with a Linux-based scope that takes so much guesswork out of hitting targets a quarter mile away that even novices can do it.

3D-printed pizza may be delivered soon, thanks to NASA

NASA recently approved a $125,000 grant for a six-month project to develop 3D-printed food, and the first edible prototype may be pizza, Quartz reports.

IBM preps SmartCloud for real-time analytics

Deploying an update of its DB2 database, IBM is pitching its SmartCloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) for use in data reporting and analysis.

SoftBank gets state approval for Sprint acquisition

SoftBank has received all the necessary state approvals for the Japanese mobile carrier to acquire a majority stake in Sprint Nextel for US$20 billion, the companies announced.

IT weather forecast: Hurricanes with a chance of dead satellites

NOAA is working to fix a broken weather satellite -- the one that watches the Atlantic Ocean -- even as it gears up for what's expected to be an above-normal year for hurricanes.

New Kinect for Windows to improve human interaction with computers

Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.

Windows 8 users snub 'Modern' apps, stick to desktop

A majority of consumer and small business Windows 8 PC users launch fewer than one "Modern" app a day, signaling that they're spending most of their time on the classic Windows 7-style desktop, according to data released Wednesday.

U.S. urged to let companies 'hack-back' at IP cyber thieves

U.S. companies should be allowed to take aggressive countermeasures against hackers seeking to steal their intellectual property, contends the private Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property.

Powerful thin clients may be alternative to PCs

Thin clients introduced this week by Dell and Hewlett-Packard have faster processor than existing thin clients as well as high-definition graphics capabilities, so they could be alternatives to traditional PCs as computing continues moving to the cloud.

Java developer says he built, launched basic open source office suite in 30 days

A freelance Java developer claims it took him only 30 days to build and launch a basic open source office suite that runs on multiple OSes.

The geek skills challenge: 10 talents worth mastering

From replacing a hard drive to picking a lock, these are the skills you need to earn the name 'geek'

Spotlight on cybersecurity

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

Recursive deletes, deep-sixing servers, bugs that become rewarding features -- let he who is without IT sin cast the first bits

Computing fossils: Old tech holding on for dear life

Some ancient technology is still useful -- and some just won't die.

12 effective habits of indispensable IT pros

Ditch the slackers, take on dirty work, do it with data -- here's how to get the inside track on a highly rewarding career in IT

10 must-have tools for cloud power users

For many of us, the cloud has changed the way we work and play. Thanks to well-known services like Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook and Instapaper, practically our whole lives -- photos, documents, contacts and more -- are online. So isn't it time to take control?

Six crucial tech companies you've never heard of

Behind the headlines, these firms help form the foundation of the IT industry.

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.

Running Windows on a Mac (Part 2): The good, the bad and the ugly

Tempted by the beautiful Mac hardware? Need or want to run Windows? This 3-part series is your ultimate guide to running Windows on a Mac.

Decoding compliance certification icons

What software developers need to know about product safety and other hardware compliance certifications.

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