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Online Storage--A Good Idea?Our sites that offer online data storage a good idea?
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Updating Virus Definitions on Norton Antivirus: Why You Need to and How to Do SoYour antivirus program will be absolutely no good to you if it can't identify viruses.
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Rebuilding Your Laptop's BatteryYou don't need to throw your laptop's dead battery out. Rebuild it, and save a fortune.
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An Introduction to Canalphones, AKA Earbud HeadphonesCanalphones, unlike earbuds, channel music strait into your ear, offering some of the best audio available.
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How to Install Ubuntu, Linux Based Operating SystemLinux can be a great operating system. But how do you install it and configure it to be useful?
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How to Solder for DIY Computer RepairIt's a useful talent to have. Take a moment to find out how it's done.
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How to Use Qipit: Copy or Print All Things DigitalUse this new free service to use your digital camera as a scanner.
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Using a Proxy Server for Anonymous BrowsingThere are times when the idea of the government looking over your shoulder makes you squeamish. Read on to avoid this feeling.
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How to Overclock Your Computer's CPUIt may be possible to squeeze one more ounce of power out of your computer.
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How to Rip CDs at the Highest Possible Bitrate: A Guide for People with Good HeadphonesNow that you have those amazing headphones, your old rips just don't sound so good. Time to do it again, and do it better this time.
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How to Install Any Piece of Hardware Without the Install Disk or CDIdeally, installing a new piece of hardware on your computer is easy. But what if you lost the CD?
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Choosing a Keyboard to Meet Your NeedsErgonomic keyboards are often overrated. Find one that is comfortable for you.
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How Not to Get an Adware Infection in the First PlaceThere has been a great deal of ink spilled on the subject of getting adware off your computer, but it is difficult! Best not to get it in the first place.
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Buying a Briefcase - A Guide for MenA briefcase is not only a useful way of carrying your stuff to and from work, but is also a powerful stylistic statement. Choose carefully!
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Buying a Computer MonitorAlthough you don't think much about it, you stare at your computer monitor for hours each day.
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How to Completely Clear Your Internet HistoryGet rid of all record of where your computer has been online.
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How to Choose a Linux Distribution to Suit Your NeedsThere are hundreds of versions of Linux out there. Find one to use on your home computer.
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A Guide to Computer CordsThe various cables and cords that come out of your computer can be baffling. Here is a basic crash course that will help you sort them out.
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A Guide to Buying a Safe CarCars are inherently dangerous things, but some more so than others. Here's a guide to getting one that isn't.
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Review of the Sony MDR-NC6 Noise Canceling HeadphonesIf you want to experience noise canceling technology, but don't necessarily want to be impressed by it, this is the way to go.
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Review of the Sony Cybershot S650 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical ZoomWhile it is impressive that you can get a good digital camera for this little money, you might consider spending some more to get something a little higher end.
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Review of the Sennheiser HD 202 HeadphonesThe Sennheiser HD 202's prove to be great headphones, for those who don't want to spend a lot of money.
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Review of the HP Deskjet F380 All-in-One Printer/Scanner/CopierI was amazed to see an all in one printer for under $100. Upon getting it home, I found nothing amazing about it.
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Review of the Canon PIXMA MP600 All-in-One Photo PrinterThe PIXMA MP600 proves to be an excellent all in one printer, especially for those more interested in photo printing capabilities than an office machine functions.
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How to Record Television Shows on Your ComputerVCRs are going out of date, and digital video recorders are expensive. Find out how you can save your favorite television shows directly to your computer.
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How to Change Your Car's Oil FilterChanging a car's oil filter is not as big a nuisance as it might seem to be, and will save you money. Do yourself the next time you change your car's oil!
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How to Connect Land Line Telephones to Your Cell PhoneRead this guide and learn how to connect your land line telephone to your cell phone. Perhaps, you can even ditch your land line entirely!
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A Review of the Dremel 1100-01 Stylus Multi-Function ToolAlthough the A review of the Dremel 1100-01 Stylus is not quite is handy is its description might make it sound, a high speed rotary tool is a nice thing to have.
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Garmin Nuvi 350 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel AssistantA long battery life, accurate GPS sensor, touchscreen, and a suction cup of mount make this device rather more effective than some of its compatriots.
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How to Buy a Digital Video RecorderAs your VCR goes out of date, you might want replace it with a brand new digital video recorder. Here's how.
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How to Take Care of Your Laptop on Hot Summer DaysLaptops overheat in the summer, run slowly, and generally cause problems. Here are some tips on how to avoid such issues.
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How to Scan Large Amounts of Text into Your ComputerHave you ever had to scan a long document into your computer? Next time, use your digital camera, and save yourself hours of work.
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How to Set Up a FON WIFI HotspotDo you live near someplace where people use computer? A Starbucks perhaps? If so, you can get paid to split your Internet connection, and get free WIFI when you're on the road in the process.
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How to Take Care of Your Laptop's Battery and Make it LastA number of people have written about how to squeeze the most runtime out of a battery charge, but not a lot has been said about how to make your battery last in the long run. Read on to find out how.
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Creative Labs NOMAD MuVo² 4 GB MP3 Player--A Failed Attempt to Rival the IPod MiniThis mp3 player seems to have just about nothing going for it, after you get over the fact that it takes the form of a cute little square.
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Review of the HP LaserJet 1020 PrinterAfter using and carefully studying the HP LaserJet 1020, I can't figure out why anyone would choose it over an inkjet.
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Review of the HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer, Copier, Scanner, FaxThe HP OfficeJet 5610 seems to be an all-in-one printer actually designed for office use, rather than photo printing. Although it isn't amazingly fast, it seems to be a great printer.
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The iPhone and Its KeyboardNo one has yet come up with a good way to enter text into a handheld device. Apple is no exception.
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Palm's Foleo Meets Skeptical ReceptionThe device in between a smart phone and a laptop that Palm hoped would prove to be its iPhone seems too expensive and too impractical to many consumers.
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Church of England Takes Issue with New PlayStation GameSony's new game, "Resistance: Fall of Man", which features a shootout scene inside the Manchester Cathedral, has attracted the wrath of the Church of England.
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Apple IPod In-Ear Headphones--Excellent, for Overpriced Cheap HeadphonesAlthough ubiquitous and not bad, the iPod's earphones leave a bit to be desired.
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Apple 30 GB IPod Video, Generation 5.5Flashy and stylish, useful, but short lived. But, a cultural icon nonetheless.
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Review of the Sandisk SDMX4-4096 Sansa E260 4 GB MP3 PlayerAlthough it has a few serious deficiencies, the Sansa e260 is a nice alternative to the iPod mini.
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Review of Acid Music Studio 5 -- Not the Greatest SoftwareA relatively inexpensive piece of recording software, which is both difficult to use and limited in its functionality.
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Creative Inspire P7800 8-Piece Powered Surround Sound Speaker System -- Not Amazing, but Certainly Does Improve One's Movie Watching ExperienceWhile not amazing, the Inspire P7800 is a heck of a lot better than your television's speakers.
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Review of the Canon PIXMA MP530 Office All-In-One Photo Printer and FaxThe PIXMA MP530 provides excellent quality and value, but has a tenancy to get clogged, and might not last more than a year or two.
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Review of JBuds Hi-Fi Noise Reducing Ear Buds for IPod -- Not Bad, for the MoneyThe JBuds are not too bad, if you really don't want to spend more than $20 for headphones.
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Review of the Apple MacBook MB063LL/A 13" Laptop -- Excellent, If You Want a MacThe MacBook MB063LL/A is a sleek and powerful laptop, but not a good value when compared with PCs.
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Review of the Maxtor OneTouch III Mini External 160 GB Hard DriveAlthough it offers a limited amount of storage space, the Maxtor OneTouch III introduces a new concept in external hard drives: Portability.
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Microsoft's New Zune - Large Screens and FlashThe Zune mp3 player, which has long been an unsuccessful hard drive player, is branching out, hoping to catch new customers with affordable flash models and large screen video models.
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Thinking of Purchasing a Gaming Laptop? -- Bad IdeaThere has been a recent trend toward "gaming laptops", wildly expensive portable computers. They don't seem worth it.
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Dell Releases Computers Running UbuntuThe popular Ubuntu Linux operating system is now available on three computers from Dell.
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Chinatown Busses--A Cheap Ride, and Well Worth ItFears of tipping over and blowing up aside, Chinatown busses offer affordable transit between east coast cities.
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Future Alternatives to the BatteryMobile technology has taken off, but the basic technology behind the battery remains more or less unchanged. What is the future of the battery?
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More Than Three Quarters of Cell Phone Users Don't Want an IPhoneAlthough only 6% of poll participants want an iPhone, Apple seems unconcerned about the product's pending release.
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Ubuntu Announces Plans for a Mobile Operating SystemThe popular Ubuntu distribution is poised to become the first foray into open source mobile computing.
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Microsoft Streets & Trips with GPSThis nifty little program features a GPS receiver that plugs into your laptop and keeps you from getting lost. Not as good as a real GPS unit, but a whole lot cheaper.
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The Zen Stone--The Definition of MP3 Player BroadensSince Apple defined the mp3 player five years ago, companies have expanded the definition of "mp3 player", at the same time expanding the market. Now, Creative has just released an 18 gram "Stone" mp3 player.
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Rumors of Dell Tablet PC Prompt the Question--Why Didn't the Tablet Take Off?When Toshiba released the first tablet PC four years ago, many people thought the technology would forever change mobile computing. Why didn't they.
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Dutch Commission Differentiates Good Biofuels from BadThe Cramer Commission has just published a series of rules to ensure that biofuel production, a technology that offers a potentially promising alternative to petroleum, stays within the bounds of ecological goodness.
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GPS Comes Inside, Courtesy of Television SignalsRosum, a new start up company, is combining television and GPS signals to make a GPS receiver that works inside, underground, and in all sorts of environments where GPS doesn't usually work.
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O2 Battles Planned ObsolescenceO2 has recently introduced a new plan by which rather than getting a new phone every two years, subscribers would get $200. Unfortunately, phones don't last that long.
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Microsoft's Thing that is "Not a Zune Phone"In a recent interview, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said his company was thinking about putting out a media-capable Windows Mobile phone, if not specifically a Zune phone.
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Meizu's Minione: an IPhone Knockoff AttemptChinese tech firm Meizu has recently updated the design for its miniOne, an almost direct ripoff of the iPhone. Surprisingly, it doesn't look too bad.
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Verizon Releases New Worldwide BlackBerryWhile an improvement on its predecessors, Verizon's BlackBerry 8830 Worldwide Edition is rather expensive when used overseas.
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A Remote Controlled Automatic BB Gun?vCrib has just come up with a new twist on home security--an automatic BB gun turret designed to be mounted in your window.
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Time Warner Cable Allows Users to Create Public HotspotsSigning a deal with Fon, Time Warner Cable has allowed its 6.6 million subscribers to make their home internet connections public. Fon hopes this will allow people living near parks and coffee shops to offer low-cost public WiFi.
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Fingerprinting Technology: Google's Answer to ViacomAfter Viacom filed suit against Google in March, Google has been scrambling to find a way to keep illegal copyrighted material off its site. It seems to have found an answer in fingerprinting technology. -
A Printer in Your Pocket?Using a thermal imaging technology, Zink has invented a photo printer that can fit in your pocket, or even in your camera, reducing the number of steps from digital picture to photo in your hands.
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New Wireless Network on Its WayWIMAX, the fourth generation cellular network, which is currently being discussed at a conference in Orlando, promises to bring mobile broadband and better cell phone service.
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Latest Ubuntu Comes OutThe latest version of Ubuntu Linux, known as "Feisty Fawn" will soon be released. It is much easier to use than any previous version of Linux has been, coming now with out-of-the-box wireless support, codec-finding software, and Windows migration tools.
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Intel Announces New ProcessorIntel's new Santa Rosa chip, due out two months from now, is a dual core processor, with the capability of overclocking one or the other of its individual cores.
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Hobbicolor Ink--For High Quality Printer RefillsHobbicolors' inkjet ink is amazingly faithful in its formulations to your printer's original ink, and prints beautiful photos. Refilling is quick and easy.
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Review of the Dell XPS M1210 LaptopThe XPS M1210, while being one of the most portable computers on the market, is plagued by reliability issues.
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Computer Product Review - the Canon PIXMA IP4200 PrinterAlthough somewhat cumbersome, the IP4200 delivers beautiful photos and sharp text on short order and on a budget.
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The Fostex PMO.4 Studio Monitors--Great Sound for a Dorm RoomAlthough being on the lower end of studio monitors, these speakers stand head and shoulders above all computer speakers on the market, being very accurate and capable of making a lot of noise.
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Reviewing the Canon PowerShot A620 Digital CameraWhile not as small or sleek as some of the more modern pocket-sized digital cameras, the PowerShot A 620 takes great pictures and sells for under $200.
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IBM Develops Chip Stacking TechnologyA new technology recently developed by IBM, which allows flat microchips to be stacked one on top of another, will facilitate circuits faster than what we have today by orders of magnitude.
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Norwegan Liberal Party Passes Resolution in Favor of File SharingA resolutuon passed by Venestre, Norway's liberal party, would legalize file sharing and sampling, shorten the lifespan of commercial copyrights, and ban DRM.
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Tips on Organizing Your Music LibraryIt's easy to make a mess of your music library. Here's how to put it back together.
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How to Run Linux on Your ComputerLinux is stable, attractive, and functional open source operating system. Haven't you always wanted to try it?
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How to Protect and Replace Your Inkjet's Print HeadDo your printers seem to have too short a lifespan? By taking better care of the print head, you should be able to make them last much longer.
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A Virtual Currency, the QQ Coin, Has Taken on Real Value in ChinaThe QQ Coin, initially meant to be a kind of online play money, has taken on real value, while having none of the legal restrictions of real money. Financial officials are scared.
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How to Make Linux Work with WIFIIt is difficult to make WIFI adapters work with Linux, but we explain how.
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How to Buy Desktop Publishing SoftwareDesktop publishing software (DTP) allows you to go beyond the capabilities of a word processor, and turn out really nice looking printouts.
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How to Refill Inkjet PrintersPrinters are so cheap because ink is so expensive. But it doesn't have to be.
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How to Network a Printer to All the Computers in Your HouseWhy have multiple printers when you can connect all your computers to one? Save money and space.
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How to Conserve Your MP3 Player's Battery PowerMany mp3 players are capable of getting 20 to 30 hours out of a charge. Here's how to do it.
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Apple 8: The Most Powerful Machine on the MarketApple has just taken the idea of multiple-core processors to the extreme, creating an eight core machine.
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New Anti-Phishing Technology InventedA new tool currently being designed will catch domains registered for phishing before they even go up.
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New Drug-Resistant Flu Strain Found in JapanA new strain of the flu, immune to both Tamiflu and Relenza, was discovered in Japan.
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Google Signs New TV Ad DealSearch giant Google has recently signed a deal with EchoStar Communications, moving it out into the world of TV advertising.
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First Quarter Primary Fundraising Results Show SurprisesFirst quarter fundraising results are in from the primaries, with a few surprises: Mitt Romney is ahead and John McCain isn't.
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College Rejections Break RecordsMore high school seniors applied to college this year than ever before, continuing the recent tradition and causing colleges to reject record breaking numbers.
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Why Cell Phone Service Extras Don't SellA recent poll showed that a staggeringly small percentage of owners of phones with advanced features actually paid to use them.
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How to Sell Your Car OnlineTake advantage of the internet and get a good price for your old car.
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Space Travel for Rich Tourists?After several exceedingly wealthy individuals have gone for "space vacations," it seems that an industry will develop providing space travel to the rich.
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The Next Windows--Plans Are RevealedA recently posted PowerPoint presentation reveals how the new operating system, scheduled for release either next year or the year after, will improve on Windows Vista.
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How to Buy a LaptopA basic guide as to what to look for in a laptop.
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How to Format Your Hard Drive and Reload Your Operating SystemUse these directions to take everything off your computer, get rid of all its problems, and start again.
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The Fingerprint Time ClockWasp Barcode Technologies has recently moved beyond barcodes to develop a fingerprint-reading time clock. It prevents time theft, but it it worth it.
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The Future of Digital VideoWith HDTV's on the market, a solution is needed to provide HD video. Two formats duke it out.
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ExpressCards--The PC Card's Long Awaited ReplacementThe PC Card, at the venerable age of 16, is finally being replaced. Learn more about the slightly smaller cards that will soon find their way into your laptop.
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Tensions Build in UK/Iran StandoffRecent protests at embassies in London and Tehran and high oil prices underscore the tension of the standoff over the 15 captured soldiers.
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Windows Zero-Day Security Hole Does DamageThe zero-day bug allows websites and emails to install malware on your computer without your doing anything, by taking advantage of Window's animated cursor feature. Microsoft has not yet released a patch.
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Primary Campaigns Complete First Quarter FundraisingAs of today, the primary campaigns will finish their first quarter fundraising. The results will determine much about the race to come.
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Poisonous Pet FoodPet food made by Menu Foods, a contract manufacturer that makes 95 brands of cat and dog food, has been found to contain a chemical found in rat poison.
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House Quiet About Iran Hostage MessAlthough Iran's capture of 15 British soldiers and sailors has been condemned by Tony Blair, George Bush, and the Senate, the House has not passed judgement.
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Iran Hostage Tensions Drive Up Cost of OilThe tensions over the Iran hostage crisis have driven the price of oil up by 52 cents a barrel.
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Mercedes Catches Up to BMWThe 2008 Mercedes C350 Sport, the German automaker's entry level sports sedan, looks like it will be competitive with the BMW 3-series.
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How to Buy a Sports CarEver wanted one? Sports cars are more practical than ever. Here's a basic guide to buying one.
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A Convergence of the Gadgets: the IPhoneApple's new device, the iPhone, attempts to do what no device has yet done successfully--unite the phone and the iPod.
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Alienware: the Quest for the Most Expensive Computer PossibleAlienware makes computers that sell for as much as $10,000. What makes a computer worth that much?
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Twitter.com--Another Kind of Social Networking WebsiteTwitter.com offers the ability to keep your friends posted as to exactly what you are doing at all times. Might be a bit of a nuisance.
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Intel and AMD Duke it Out Over Dual Core ProcessorsDual Core processors offer the next step in processor development, and have been an area of great contest between the two computing giants.
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Google Increases Search PrivacyGoogle has recently announced that after 18 months, it will anonymize the final character of the IP addresses it logs along with search queries. It seems a small step towards privacy.
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Apple TV--An Attempted RevolutionThe Apple TV, a product scheduled to be released shortly after the widely hyped iPhone, seems unlikely to be successful.
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Tips for Getting a MortgageTaking out a mortgage for a new home is a difficult task. This article will guide you through it, and help you to avoid some common mistakes.
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How to Refinance Your MortgageA brief guide to refinancing, with information on basic mortgage terminology.
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A Guide to Car Insurance for BeginnersHere is a general list of what to look for in a car insurance policy, and where to find it. -
To Rent or Buy?High real estate costs may make it more cost-effective to rent an apartment rather than buying a home.
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Guide to Renting an Apartment in New York CityHere is a practical guide to finding an apartment in the City.
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Tips for Buying a Washing MachineThings to look for in a washing machine. Top or front load? Stainless steel tub? Features? Find out what is best for you.
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Ebooks-- the Way of the Future?Sony has launched an electronic book reader, equipped with a new screen technology it says is similar to paper, but it looks like it won't catch on.
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Newt Gingrich Considers a Run for PresidentNine years after falling from power spectacularly, and riding on massive name recognition, the former right-wing Speaker of the House is feeling the waters for a possible presidential campaign.
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How to Be a Bad RoommateHere's a complete guide explaining exactly how to push your roommate's buttons.
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Is a Hybrid Car Really the Best Way to Go?Hybrid cars are popular, but do they really make a difference? Are they worth it?
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Making the Most of a Cheap BandsawIf you don't want to spend a lot of money on a high-end bandsaw, you can fix up your smaller, cheaper saw to do a reasonably good job. In my case, I bought an inexpensive Delta bandsaw, and spend a bit more money to upgrade its blade and blocks. It now cuts strait.
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What You Need to Know When Shipping for a Digital CameraA guide to buying digital cameras. Addresses resolution, zoom, memory cards, and batteries, and describes the different varieties of cameras; the standard, the pocket-sized, the easy-to-use, and the high end. General buying advice.
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Secretary of the Army Resigns Over Condition of HospitalSecretary of the Army Frances J. Harvey resigned today over poor conditions revealed at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
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McCain to Run for PresidentTo no one's surprise, McCain announced recently that he will run again for the presidency, beginning his official campaign on the Letterman Show.