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Connected: Wi-Fi cell connect keeps you on Net
If you're the type of person who gets data withdrawal every time you're removed from your Internet connection -- and it seems like there are more people like this every day -- you'll definitely ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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TechMan: It takes bravery to survive in the computer age
I'm Billy Mays and I'm here to tell you about TechMan's Technology Survival Kit, available only through this exclusive newspaper offer. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Keeping It Simple Isn't Always Simple
Carlos Pena was an engineering major in college and has said he probably would have pursued a career in computer engineering if baseball hadn't come calling. His conversational patterns tend toward run-on sentences that weave this way and that before reaching a well-thought-out conclusion. On the field and off, his brain inevitably churns through this possibility and that, particularly when he's ...
The Tampa Tribune |
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Tech Test: With 10-inch screen, Eee PC grows up
When Taiwan's Asustek Computer Inc. brought out the Eee PC last year, it created a whole new category of tiny, cheap laptops. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Ah, the silly season arrives
NIAGARA FALLS — Election season must be drawing near in Niagara County. Newsrooms in all corners of the county were bombarded this week with attack-style press releases and rhetoric-filled diatribes from the fine people who want to represent the voters in Albany and Washington, D.C.
Tonawanda News |
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Memorable Internet case shows need for task force
It was July 20, 2006. Detective Cathy Bickford had watched "darktitan454" and his online show before — plenty of times, in fact. It was routine. He would turn on a Web camera, strip down and ... well, perform his solo act.
The Canton Repository |
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Simple steps to protect yourself from ID theft
More than 41 million credit and debit card numbers were stolen by an international ring that hacked into the computer networks of nine national retail chains. But there are easy ways to protect yourself from this kind of crime, which affects as many as 8 million Americans each year, costing billions of dollars and countless hours to correct the problems it creates.
The Post and Courier |
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Georgian Web Sites Under Attack
As Russian bombs rained down on towns in separatist towns of the former Soviet republic of Georgia, hackers mounted a digital assault on the nation's top Web properties this week, knocking government Web sites offline and defacing others. According to reports from security experts who have been monitoring the ongoing cyber attacks, the Web site for the office of Georgia Foreign Affairs ...
Washington Post |
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Computer magazine tells of PC's genesis, right here in S.A.
A fascinating story in the upcoming edition of Computerworld magazine tells about the beginning of the personal computer and its forgotten pioneers.
San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5 |
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Citizens Library's new director hopes to get more computers
As the summer programs wind down, The Citizens Library in Washington heads into the fall season with a new director, Diane Ambrose. Kathy K. Kennedy retired as director in June, ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Reach out and click to lower your phone bill
Several Web sites offer a range of phone shopping information, including for local and long-distance rates, wireless plans and cell phones: LowerMyBills.com ( www.lowermybills.com ): Click “Phone & Internet” to explore cell phone and plans, long distance service and Web phone service. National Consumers League ( www.nclnet.org/utilities/communications/phone.htm ): Covers what you need to ...
The State |
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Sister act, with a MySpace boost
Meg and Dia Frampton belong to a new class of rockers for whom keyboards are more QWERTY than ivory. These tech-savvy sisters from Utah, who front the five-piece indie pop band Meg & Dia, embody the kind of youthful, pioneer spirit that has come to define the post-Internet music industry. I...
Lancaster Online |
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Vacation time? Leave that laptop behind 10 Aug 2008, 0047 hrs IST, IANS
Though laptops and wireless Internet connections are considered inseparable tools for the new-age executives, they are spoiling their holidays and increasingly ruining their family relationships, a psychologist has warned.
The Times of India |
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Former exec in hot water over move
NASHUA -- Less than a year after buying Nashua-based EqualLogic in its largest acquisition to date, Dell has filed a temporary restraining order against a former executive who left the company to join a competitor. ... - By ASHLEY SMITH Staff Writer
The Nashua Telegraph |
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MONEY PINCH: Tip of the Day August 10th
Save electricity by unplugging appliances when you are not using them, especially your home computer.
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Fatasy football approaches
The nation’s love affair with fantasy football has created competition among sitesvying to play host to leagues. A quick surf around the Internet shows sites such as CBSSports.com, ESPN and NFL.com run leagues for free. Players can also get discounted meals, free access to articles and videos and even a trip for two to next year’s Hall of Fame ceremony. CBSSports.com unveiled its newest NFL ...
The State |
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Amateur radio operators tune into annual Hamfest and Computer Show
HUNTINGTON — Hundreds of amateur radio operators came to Veterans Memorial Field House Saturday for the annual Hamfest and Computer Show. Going strong since the 1970s, the August festival brings out ham radio guys and gals from around the Tri-State and beyond to check out new and antique equipment, pick up parts or simply mingle.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Computer-based program helps veterans with brain injuries
For almost four years, Air Force veteran Troy Whitaker has struggled with simple things. "I will be holding something in one hand and be looking everywhere for it,'' said 39-year-old Whitaker, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and a mild traumatic brain injury.
The Charleston Gazette |
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The Chelko Consulting Group is growing by more than 3,600 square feet at The Carnegie Center, 27500 Detroit Road, Westlake.
The Plain Dealer |
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AT&T U-verse Arrives in Wichita
Wichita-area residents now have a new -- and better -- choice for their television and communications services. AT&T Inc. today announced the launch of the company's integrated suite of AT&T U-verse services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Evidence of Russian Cyberwarfare Against Georgia
An anonymous reader writes "In what seems to be a repeat of what happened in July, a few news sites have mentioned that there is evidence of a campaign against Georgia. For example, both the government's and the president's sites are inaccessible, among other official websites. For some analysis, the RBN Exploit blog demonstrates various traceroutes that have failed to several sites. They also ...
Slashdot |
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Registration deadlines near for business computer classes
Registration deadline is nearing for two computer classes geared for business people.
Rapid City Journal |
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Disparities across LI library districts an open book
At the Roosevelt Public Library, the children's reading room is small and cramped and the main floor is crowded with computers and bookshelves.
Newsday |
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A Boise area man is in jail after meeting 17-year-old
A Boise area man is in jail after meeting with a 17-year-old girl who says she first met him on the Internet.
The Idaho Statesman |
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Pinag-lagakan ng computers para sa ARMM elections, bantay-sarado
Isinailalim ng Comelec sa areas of concern ang 4 na bayan sa basilan kaugnay ng gaganaping ARMM elections bukas dahil sa mga kaguluhang naitala doon. Kabilang dito ang Sumisip Albarka...
RMN |
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