Archive for February, 2012


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?

Have you ever misspelled a website's domain name while typing in a URL? It happens all the time, and usually, you are just directed to an error page. But, some clever hackers have caught onto this, and have been taking advantage of common typ...Read More

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

Obama campaign launches “technology field office”

President Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign changed the face of elections in the United States forever, due to its heavy investment in social media and other forms of online communication as a way to reach out to young voters.

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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. Created in 2010 by Facebook's Dave Morin, Shawn Fanning (the founder of Napster) and famed developer Dustin Mierau, Path is described as a "virtual journal" of sorts.

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

What is bloatware?

Have you ever ever wondered why your new laptop comes pre-installed with a bunch of programs that you rarely use? Or, if you've updated some of your software, why your computer is still running slow? It doesn't necessarily mean that you ...Read More

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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 - you still have some time. Roses and candy are always a safe bet, but if you're dating someone who is a lov...Read More

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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

Beginning with Apple's release of the first iPad in April 2010, tablets have hit the world by storm, changing the way we interact and use computers. Although the concept of the tablet computer had been around for some time, the iPad's li...Read More

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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

Beginning with Apple's release of the first iPad in April 2010, tablets have hit the world by storm, changing the way we interact and use computers. Although the concept of the tablet computer had been around for some time, the iPad's li...Read More

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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

Beginning with Apple's release of the first iPad in April 2010, tablets have hit the world by storm, changing the way we interact and use computers. Although the concept of the tablet computer had been around for some time, the iPad's li...Read More

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Because they are free and easy to use, millions of people have started blogs all over the world.

Should you start a blog?

Blogs are hugely popular these days, and sometimes it seems like nearly every business, news source and stay-at-home mom has created a blog to share their thoughts with the world. In fact, as of this summer, the popular blog hosting site, Tumblr, ...Read More

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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.

Unfortunately, one of the easiest components to br...Read More

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