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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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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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Best 10 alternatives to the iPhone 5S

Posted September 17, 2013 - 11:55 am

Just in case you were underwhelmed by the new Apple smartphones.
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Image Gallery: My week with Google Glass

Posted September 16, 2013 - 7:20 am

How a product most people wouldn't dream of buying can get you thinking about what you want from technology.
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15 geeky places to visit before you die

Posted September 4, 2013 - 3:26 pm

If you like reliving geeky history, you’ll want to add visiting these places to your bucket list
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Jealous much? 8 techy things that can spark office envy

Posted August 28, 2013 - 3:33 pm

From telecommuting to extra monitors, technology has given us new reasons to be jealous of our co-workers
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14 smartwatches: What's here, what's coming, what's rumored

Posted August 21, 2013 - 12:04 pm

The market for smartwatches -- devices that play music, connect to social media and even let you make phone calls -- is poised to take off. Here's a look at what's available and what's in the works.
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Who goes to an Apple II convention in 2013?

Posted August 20, 2013 - 3:47 pm

KansasFest is an annual convention for fans of the 36-year-old Apple II computer. Who are these people, anyway? We turned on a video camera and let them speak for themselves.
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Top 10 strangest places lost mobile phones have been found

Posted August 12, 2013 - 2:32 pm

Inside a wall, in a hamster cage and even inside a coffin...
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Sizzling back-to-school tech deals

Posted August 12, 2013 - 11:20 am

Apple Macs to Google Chromebooks to Microsoft Surface tablets are being discounted in hopes of wooing students (or their parents and teachers).
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10 apps to save you from yourself behind the wheel

Posted August 8, 2013 - 4:28 pm

If you can't leave your phone alone while driving, these solutions might help
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11 free mobile apps for city life

Posted July 29, 2013 - 2:58 pm

We've sifted through a wealth of mobile apps to see which ones can best help you find transportation, food, housing and local events in your city.
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Vacation locations: How to make a story map with photos, text, map

Posted July 29, 2013 - 2:44 pm

Share photos that show just where they were taken and add a narrative with a free ArcGIS Online account.
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First look: Google’s new Nexus 7

Posted July 29, 2013 - 2:25 pm

Google's update to last year's well-received Nexus 7 a step forward, though asking price slightly higher.
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Image gallery: 8 apps to keep your car rolling

Posted July 29, 2013 - 2:05 pm

These 8 apps for iPhones, iPads and Android devices can help you maintain your car, save money on gas, avoid accidents and make life on the road easier.
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10 top options for streaming movies and TV

Posted July 29, 2013 - 1:43 pm

Netflix, Amazon and Hulu are the heavyweights in the video streaming industry, but there are many other options as well.
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Google Chromecast brings Google into your living room

Posted July 24, 2013 - 3:25 pm

Google on Wednesday announced the Google Chromecast, a small device that lets you stream online content and sync your phone, tablet or laptop with your TV.
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Look, ma, no hands! 9 mounts for mobile devices

Posted July 19, 2013 - 11:26 am

On the desk or on the go, it is often inconvenient -- and sometimes dangerous -- to have to hold your smartphone or tablet. These mounts for your car, office or home let you drive, work or play hands-free.
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16 great iPhone app battles

Posted July 19, 2013 - 10:37 am

The iPhone has become a battleground for a number of popular mobile app categories. In addition to Apple's own native apps, there is an ecosystem of third-party apps -- all fighting for a place on your iPhone.
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Queen Victoria's gadgets: Tech gear for the steampunk set

Posted July 19, 2013 - 10:14 am

Occupying a fantastic world where Charles Darwin meets Steve Jobs, steampunk-modded devices blend 19th- and early 20th-century styles with 21st-century tech. Get an eyeful of these cool and clever computers, cellphones, speakers and more.
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10 celebrity cameos in classic video game ads

Posted July 3, 2013 - 10:10 am

Before Breaking Bad returns on August 11, you owe it to yourself to watch Bryan Cranston hawk Mega Force for the Atari 2600.
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May the sporks be with you: 14 ways to geek up your summer BBQ

Posted July 2, 2013 - 5:37 pm

Grilling is not generally considered a geeky thing to do - unless you add some (or all) of these items to your next big summer BBQ
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5 outstanding Android keyboard apps

Posted July 1, 2013 - 3:38 pm

Make your Android device better than ever with a custom onscreen keyboard that suits your style. These five options represent the best the platform has to offer.
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9 animated shorts that give Pixar a run for its money

Posted June 18, 2013 - 2:14 pm

Who needs Disney? You can watch the best computer-animated short films the Internet has to offer right here, for free.
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The technology of WarGames

Posted June 17, 2013 - 7:54 pm

The classic hacker movie, which just turned 30, also featured some classic computer hardware, both on-screen and off
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