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When logging into popular websites such as Twitter, check the domain name to make sure it is spelled correctly, so you're not a victim of typosquatters.
What is typosquatting?

Some hackers have been taking advantage of common typographical errors for popular websites that generate a lot of traffic by creating fake websites with similar domain names.

The Obama campaign has decided to open a "technology field office" in San Francisco.
Obama campaign launches “technology field office”

Obama’s campaign has decided to take technology even more seriously by opening a new field office for the sole purpose of focusing on online campaigning.

Path.com is hoping to create a digital "journal" that can be share with family and close friends.
Path: the “virtual journal”

A new social network app is gaining popularity: Path.com.

Computer Repair

In addition to much of the typical software, bloatware is usually pre-installed on your computer when you get it.
What is bloatware?

Bloatware is essentially just software that takes up a lot of space on your computer’s hard drive, in spite of the fact that you rarely use it.

Sharing earphones are kind of romantic, but a headphone splitter will let you enjoy your favorite music together, too.
For tech lovers: five great Valentine’s Day gifts

Valentine’s Day is in less than 24 hours, and if you still haven’t gotten your significant other anything, don’t panic – luckily for you, there are a lot of thoughtful, fun and relatively inexpensive tech-related gifts out there.

The thin design of laptops make them very portable, but leave them vulnerable to damage.
What to do if your laptop screen breaks

While a laptop’s light weight and thin exterior makes it easy to take with you almost anywhere, its delicate design also means that the risk of damage to your computer is a lot higher.

Virus Removal

The iPad 2 was released last March, and the release of the iPad 3 is still unconfirmed.
Rumor has it: iPad 3 will be released in March

According to the tech magazine, PC World, one of the largest claims circulating about the new tablet is that it will boast an LCD panel with Retina Display technology.

The iPad 2 was released last March, and the release of the iPad 3 is still unconfirmed.
Rumor has it: iPad 3 will be released in March

According to the tech magazine, PC World, one of the largest claims circulating about the new tablet is that it will boast an LCD panel with Retina Display technology.

The iPad 2 was released last March, and the release of the iPad 3 is still unconfirmed.
Rumor has it: iPad 3 will be released in March

According to the tech magazine, PC World, one of the largest claims circulating about the new tablet is that it will boast an LCD panel with Retina Display technology.

Laptop Repair

Laptop coolers can help prevent overheating.
Does your laptop need a cooler?

Your laptop does a lot of work, and it needs to chill out every once in a while, too.

Dropped laptops are fairly common, regardless of how careful a user is with his or her computer.
How to repair a crack in a laptop case

The exterior case of a laptop is almost always made out of plastic, so if a user is comfortable with do-it-yourself laptop repair, there are several techniques one can use to fix a crack.

Some cracked laptop screens can be salvaged by using toothpaste as a repairing agent.
Mind the gap: How to fill scratches in computer screens

Some scratches can probably be lived with, but others obstruct the screen so badly that a repair must be initiated.

Spyware Removal

Before buying a new computer, many people check out online reviews to see what others think, but those aren't always accurate, either.
How to spot fake online reviews

While online reviews can often be very helpful, unfortunately, it is also very easy for people to leave fake reviews, which typically give glowing recommendations and may persuade you to buy a product that actually isn’t half as great as it sounds.

SOPA seeks to stop online piracy, but some of its aggressive components have online companies worried.
Why is everybody up in arms about SOPA?

Perhaps one of the most popular acronyms thrown around these days is the word SOPA, which stands for the Stop Online Piracy Act.

They aren't exactly sugar cookies - Web cookies are small text files that allow websites to "remember" you.
Cookies: The pros and cons

No, this article isn’t about chocolate chip or sugar cookies – the cookie we’re referring to is what’s known as a Web cookie, which is a small text file that is automatically inserted into your hard drive by a Web page server.

Mac Repair

Apple products are gaining popularity in the business world, according to a new survey.
Use of Apple products in the workplace is growing

While PC computers have been traditionally associated with business, the use of Apple technology in workplace environments has grown substantially, according to a new report by Forrester Research.

The iMac is an example of an "all-in-one" computer, because the hard drive is attached to its monitor, rather than in a separate tower.
Are all-in-one computers the wave of the future?

Among the most popular new models and designs at this year’s CES included what’s known as “all-in-one” computers.

To make your Mac more PC-compatible, later Mac OS versions allow you to install and run Windows.
How to make your Mac PC-compatible

Mac computers are growing in popularity, but PCs are still used in a large number of businesses, schools and other administrative services.

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