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Amazon could be in the streaming set-top box game by holidays

Posted October 4, 2013 - 6:00 am

Push aside your Roku, Apple TV and Google TV and make room for the Amazon FireTube.
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What to do after your email account is compromised

Posted October 3, 2013 - 4:40 pm

Here is what I tell people who want to know what to do next, after their email has been opened up and sorted through.
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WD My Cloud: A better, more secure alternative to cloud storage

Posted October 3, 2013 - 12:22 pm

Who needs Dropbox when you can get 2TB of web-accessible storage this cheap?
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(Almost) cleared for takeoff: FAA panel says electronics are safe 'gate to gate'

Posted October 3, 2013 - 12:18 pm

You'd still have to put your tray table up.
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PS4 to beat Xbox in holiday season sales

Posted October 3, 2013 - 6:24 am

Sony's PlayStation 4's lower price will help it to outsell Microsoft's upcoming Xbox One during the year-end holiday season, according to IDC.
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Leaked new Fitbit Force activity tracker combines best of Flex and One models

Posted October 3, 2013 - 6:00 am

This isn't an official product yet, but signs point to a near-future release.
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The 7 best crime-fighting features of iOS 7

Posted October 2, 2013 - 4:18 pm

Let's be honest: Security isn't sexy. iPhone and iPad users are understandably enamored with iOS 7's photography features and Siri's new voice and likely haven't given a thought to the host of security additions under the hood. But iPhone theft is on the rise everywhere, and your device could be next.
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Keep your old Facebook posts out of search with this one settings change

Posted October 2, 2013 - 2:57 pm

This is what to do now that Facebook is making everything you've ever shared on it searchable to everyone
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When will the iPad Mini with a Retina display be released?

Posted October 2, 2013 - 2:50 pm

I know the release of the next iPad Mini with Retina display has been pushed back, but does anyone have an idea of when to look for it. I’ve been planning to get one for my boyfriend for Christmas. Are they likely to be released in time for Christmas?
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Revenge of the nerds: 11 titans of technology who tackled sports

Posted October 2, 2013 - 1:59 pm

These geeks got rich and then bought their way into sports, but, unlike in tech, they didn’t all hit it out of the park
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Ebook subscription services start rolling out

Posted October 2, 2013 - 6:00 am

We take for granted subscription services for music and video. Now companies like Scribd, eReatah and Oyster are offering similar services for ebooks.
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Galaxy Note 3 review: Even more features packed into a (slightly) bigger body

Posted October 1, 2013 - 4:44 pm

Samsung threw everything but the kitchen sink into its latest not-quite-a-phone, not-quite-a-tablet. No wonder it's so big.
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Galaxy Note 10.1 review: It takes more than high-end specs to make a great tablet

Posted October 1, 2013 - 4:42 pm

This tablet chugs more than a frat boy at Oktoberfest.
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What to do when your free cloud storage fills up

Posted October 1, 2013 - 4:26 pm

Giving away scads of free cloud storage is all the rage these days, but when you've hit your limit, your options are few.
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Build interactive HTML5 sites and graphics with Google's free Web Designer tool

Posted October 1, 2013 - 2:08 pm

Google's new design tool is not just fully capable, it's a free alternative to professional versions from Adobe and others
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Is buying a next-gen console responsible?

Posted October 1, 2013 - 8:00 am

I’ve been into video games my entire life. I’ve saved up and purchased just about every console platform and generation since the original NES. I currently own a PS3 and Xbox 360 but both are collecting dust now that I’m over thirty years old, married, baby and career laden. I want a reason to buy a nex-gen console this year but so far I can’t find that reason.
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Life after users: The Detroits of the Internet

Posted October 1, 2013 - 6:00 am

They were once busy, bustling sites with lots of traffic and personal interaction. Then the users went away. What happened?
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See - and hear - what it was like to surf the web 20 years ago

Posted October 1, 2013 - 6:00 am

CERN launches a line mode browser emulator to recreate the experience of the first cross-platform browser
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Valve completes its trifecta of announcements with the Steam Controller

Posted October 1, 2013 - 6:00 am

Friday afternoon Valve let loose with a hype-filled announcement about a revolutionary new controller. Since then some game developers with hands-on experience have reported mostly positive experiences with this new gadget.
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Change Microsoft Office 2013's default search engine from Bing to Google

Posted September 30, 2013 - 1:26 pm

Not surprisingly, Microsoft's own search engine is the default one in Microsoft Office. But you can change that.
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20 steps to a lean, clean machine

Posted September 30, 2013 - 9:47 am

If your legacy laptop is showing signs of age, it could simply need some basic maintenance. Here's a step-by-step guide to how to clean out your system.
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iPhone 5c: The no-brainer upgrade for iPhone 4 or 4s

Posted September 27, 2013 - 3:00 pm

When a new device comes out, it's only natural to compare it to its immediate predecessor: Does this thing do something new the last thing couldn't do? It's a measuring stick, a way to put the new device into context. And when we're talking iPhones, it's a perfectly standard practice.
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After a week, iOS 7 runs more than half of Apple's mobile devices

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:45 pm

Analytics and advertising firms tracking Apple's new mobile operating system iOS 7 said today that its uptake has been 14% faster than last year's iOS 6.
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iOS 7.0.2 fixes passcode bypass bugs

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:40 pm

Another week, another iOS update: Apple's pushed out iOS 7.0.2, which it recommends for all users. The update fixes a few security vulnerabilities and a bug. (iOS 7.0.1 came out last week, but it specifically fixed issues with the iPhone 5c and 5s.)
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Search Google with more complex questions

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:37 pm

Google Search is becoming less like a search engine and more like a personal assistant and database
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