Archive for 'Tech'
How Much Bad Service Should I Put Up With?
Sep 26, 2012 - A reader asks about how to receive better customer service from the cable company. The answer? You might not be able to. But there's still a happy ending.
Do Copyright Exceptions Help or Hurt?
Sep 25, 2012 - A new Australian study suggests gentler copyright laws could boost the economy there. The Electronic Frontier Foundation argues that's true in the U.S., too.
The Android Answer to Siri
Sep 24, 2012 - Android smartphone users now have a free, powerful voice assistant app working hard to rival Apple's.
The 20 Worst Possible Banking PINs
Sep 24, 2012 - Avoid easily guessed passwords. Out of nearly 3.4 million four-digit PINs studied, 1234, 7777, and 6969 were among the most popular.
Which Internet Streaming Device is Best for Your TV?
Sep 24, 2012 - You don't have to pay for cable to get good TV. These streaming devices deliver instant movies and TV shows to your big screen, but which one is best?
Study: Fake Social Media Reviews Could Cost You
Sep 20, 2012 - Better read this before you consult your phone about your next meal out.
How to Fix a Broken PayPal Account
Sep 20, 2012 - PayPal makes money management a breeze – until your account gets locked down. If it happens to you, here's what to do.
How to Get a Cheap or Free Cell Phone
Sep 19, 2012 - If you're short on cash, you can still get a cell phone – the federal government is throwing you a Lifeline. Read on for details...
How to Reduce the Cost of a Lost Smartphone
Sep 19, 2012 - If you lose your smartphone, you can get it replaced easily – but not cheaply.
Google Now Has More Movies and TV
Sep 18, 2012 - Following Amazon, Google just announced a deal to expand its rent-or-buy digital library – with Fox.
How to Get an iPhone 5 for Free
Sep 17, 2012 - But first, we host an iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 5 face-off.
How TV Ads Target Young People
Sep 14, 2012 - What TV ads do young adults notice? According to new research, men like sarcasm and competition, while women prefer seeing role models and happy situations.
Google Knows What You Did Last Summer
Sep 14, 2012 - And this summer. They've used maps search data to determine the most popular summer activities and destinations in various countries.
iPhone 5 Sold Out Already
Sep 14, 2012 - Apple's initial inventory sold out in just one hour and they're pushing back the shipping date. This probably means longer lines in person on release day, too.
6 Ways to Protect Your Work Computer
Sep 14, 2012 - Last week consumer data that may have been stolen from an FBI laptop was posted online. How do you guard your work computer?
