Archive for 'Tech'

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?

What’s New With the iPhone 5
Sep 13, 2012 - Want to know what's changed in the latest version of Apple's signature product? Here's a quick list.

Better Than the Lottery: Winning at Contests
Sep 13, 2012 - I’ve been entering contests for decades, and I've won everything from appliances to ski lessons. Here's how.

Government Lawsuit Makes E-Books Cheaper
Sep 12, 2012 - The Department of Justice told Apple and publishers to stop fixing prices. One publisher's prices have already dropped significantly.

More Free Wi-Fi for Some
Sep 12, 2012 - A Google-Boingo partnership will offer Android phone and laptop users free access to more than 4,000 hotspots until at least the end of the month.

Getting an iPhone 5? 5 Tips to Sell Your Used Phone for More
Sep 12, 2012 - The iPhone 5 is coming soon. Before you get in line, here's how to get the most possible for your old cell phone.

How to Avoid 4 Common Internet Scams
Sep 12, 2012 - Consumer Reports is warning about the latest computer-related rip-offs, including unbelievable coupons and iPad contests. Here's how to protect yourself.

Illegal Downloads? $9,250 Each
Sep 11, 2012 - A music piracy lawsuit that's been ongoing since 2007 may be over, with a judgment that one woman owes the industry 222 grand.

Majority Now Have Smartphones
Sep 11, 2012 - If you have a cell phone, odds are it's an Android smartphone.

Fliers Want Phones and Free Wi-Fi
Sep 06, 2012 - A new survey of travelers shows 80 percent want in-flight Wi-Fi and two thirds want to use their phones.

You May Not Own Your Digital Music
Sep 05, 2012 - What happens to downloads after death? That's the legal question sparked by an apparently invented story about Bruce Willis suing Apple.

Amazon Just Got Lots More Movies
Sep 04, 2012 - Amazon Prime customers will get streaming access to thousands of popular recent and classic titles

The Homeless Use Facebook Too
Sep 04, 2012 - A new study at the University of Alabama finds young adults without homes still find Internet access.

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September
Sep 04, 2012 - We've mined the archives of sales and coupons from the past few summers to find out the best and worst things to buy this month.

Quicker Checkout With Smartphones?
Sep 03, 2012 - Walmart's testing a system that lets you scan and bag groceries while you shop instead of standing in a long checkout line.