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Over 90 advanced computer courses are only $10 each (normally $99) for a limited time

Posted May 23, 2013 - 12:44 pm

This Udemy promotion gives you a discount of about 90% for nearly a hundred online courses
Think your Skype messages are secure? Nope, microsoft is reading Skype messages

Posted May 22, 2013 - 01:23 pm

Microsoft has been caught accessing Skype messages that are supposedly encrypted
Tested: The fastest and most reliable online storage and syncing services

Posted May 20, 2013 - 11:32 am

Two reports compare Dropbox vs. Google Drive vs. SkyDrive vs. Amazon Cloud vs. Box
Get a free year of ShopRunner 2-day shipping with an Amex credit card (save $79)

Posted May 16, 2013 - 07:00 pm

ShopRunner is like Amazon Prime membership, but for more stores, incl. Newegg and Toys R US. And free is hard to beat.
All the amazing things Google just revealed at Google I/O

Posted May 15, 2013 - 03:46 pm

Google has unleashed a host of impressive new features for Android, Chrome, Google+, Search, and Maps
Own a Kindle Fire? Get $5 of free Amazon Coins to buy apps and games

Posted May 13, 2013 - 09:52 am

Amazon's virtual currency is a way to save on Android app purchases
How much computer memory you actually need

Posted May 10, 2013 - 01:18 pm

Installing more RAM is one of the easiest, least expensive upgrades you can do. But it's not always worth it.
How NSA spies hack Google to find confidential information

Posted May 09, 2013 - 01:56 pm

You too can search like a spy.
It's Change Your Password Day. How hackable are you?

Posted May 07, 2013 - 03:46 pm

90% of passwords are vulnerable to hacking, according to risk-management firm Deloitte. Is yours one of them?
How to add Dropbox and Google Drive as storage options in Office 2013

Posted May 06, 2013 - 10:31 am

Connect these online storage options to Microsoft Office as alternatives to SkyDrive

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