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August 27, 2011
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* Our Top Stories
Half of American Adults Use Social Networks, says Pew Survey
Sixty-five percent of adult Internet users are active on social
networks, up from 61 percent a year ago. The biggest boom is
among ages 50 to 64.
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Sneak Peek at Windows 8 Tablet Apps
First ever images of Windows 8 tablet apps have surfaced showing
a similar simple, clean, and modern design aesthetic seen on
Windows Phone 7.
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Twitter Missives Stalking or Free Speech?
A lawsuit asks whether a public message on Twitter is the same as
speaking publicly from a soapbox, or a more direct form of
communication (and threat).
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Top Three Steve Jobs Speeches
Steve Jobs is a master of keynotes, commencement speeches, and
product announcements. Here are three of his most memorable
talks.
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Hurricane Irene: Last-Minute Survival Tips for Small Businesses
As Irene barrels toward the East Coast it's a bit late to make
continuity and disaster recovery plans, but these tips may help
keep your business going or get it back up quickly later.
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Video Game in Film Foretells Advanced Bionic Bodies
Deux Ex: Human Revolution features character Adam Jensen, who
uses biometric body parts such as Terminator eyes that add
situational data to vision or super-strong arms that double as
weapons.
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Razer's New Blade Proves That Gaming Laptops Can Be Thin, Light,
Sexy
The Blade gaming laptop by Razer weight less than 7 pounds, is
less than 1-inch thick, and has the latest Intel processor and an
LCD multitouch trackpad.
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How to Protect Yourself, Your Tech, and Your Data When a
Hurricane Blows Into Town
When a major disaster like Hurricane Irene hits, you need to
think about protecting your loved ones, your tech gear, and your
data. Here are 14 apps, tips, and sites to help you.
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Hurricane Irene Inspires Phishing Scams
The Department of Homeland Security warns about storm-related
phishing attacks and other malicious cyberactivity.
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Verizon Passes on Galaxy S II
The Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone will be introduced on other
major carriers next week, but Verizon talks up its existing
Android selection.
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What Will Zelda on the Wii U Play Like?
Nintendo's Eiji Aonuma hints at some of the innovations he wants
to bring to the table for Zelda on the Wii U.
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China Yanks Video That Leaked Hacking Tool
The state-run China Central Television network has yanked a video
that inadvertently included a short clip of a cyber-attack tool
targeting Falun Gong websites.
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Google+ Adds 'ignore' Option
The social networking site provides an alternative to completely
blocking a sometimes annoying Google Circle buddy.
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7 Ways Tim Cooks Apple Can Serve Small Business Better
With the new CEO's focus on the business side of things, theres
an opportunity for small businesses to get some much-needed
attention from Apple.
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20 Great Games for $10 or Less
If you're on a budget, this handy list of high-quality games is
exactly what you need.
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Amazon's Tablet to Be 'Hundreds Less' Than iPad
If the price is right, it will sell--and it looks like Amazon is
taking this philosophy very seriously.
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Google's War Against Scraper Sites Continues
The search engine is again tweaking its algorithm and asking for
readers' help identifying material lifted and repackaged from its
site of origin.
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3D TV: You Get What You Pay For
These days, 3D TVs come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. We
tested three sets to discover the difference between expensive
and entry-level.
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Want a Faster Firefox? Pale Moon 6.0 Can Help
Tests using this free, Firefox-based browser for Windows have
found performance improvements of as much as 10 percent.
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MLG Raleigh: Streaming Survival Guide
Major League Gaming is hosting a don't-miss-this pro gaming event
in Raleigh, NC this weekend. Here are a few tips to help you stay
on top of the streams.
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Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011
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Half of American Adults Use Social Networks, says Pew Survey
Sixty-five percent of adult Internet users are active on social
networks, up from 61 percent a year ago. The biggest boom is
among ages 50 to 64.
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Sneak Peek at Windows 8 Tablet Apps
First ever images of Windows 8 tablet apps have surfaced showing
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Best Free Utilities and Security Apps
Here are nine great no-cost programs designed to make your PC run
more efficiently and safely.
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RIM on the Edge: Without Innovation, BlackBerry Will Soon Be
Irrelevant
Will the new QNX operating system be enough to save RIM's
BlackBerry in the smartphone OS wars? We hope so, but the company
needs to act fast--and improve its hardware.
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Sony Alpha A77 Is About to Beat DSLRs at Their Own Game
The translucent-mirror-equipped Sony Alpha A77 supports shooting
speeds and focus skills that put DSLRs to shame, making it an
exciting newcomer to the camera world.
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Spotify Brings the Music to Your Windows PC
Online music service Spotify provides an incredible catalog for a
monthly subscription--with a free option--through its Windows
desktop client.
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