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Why Smartphones Are Awesome: The Case For Checking Email All The Time

A few weeks ago, we had a post published where Yaara wrote why she thinks many people use smartphones way too much, and why they may not be all that great. While many of Yaara’s arguments are insightful and convincing, I happen to be one of those people who are obsessively tethered to their phone, addicted to checking email.

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Microsoft Word Bug Linked To Duqu Virus [News]

A new virus is making the rounds, and this one has the potential to be very serious. The Duqu virus has source code similar to Stuxnet, which was believed to have played havoc with Iran's nuclear program. Everyone is looking to unlock the secret behind this serious virus, but for now it looks like it is being linked with a piece of software downloaded from corrupted Microsoft Word documents.

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Tune Into TuneIn Online Radio & Listen to Unlimited Music, Sports & Talk Shows

Is radio listening back in vogue? I think it has been for quite some time. One only needs to follow the trail of advertisers, or for us who live in the online world – the number of internet radio stations that are crowding the ‘airwaves’. Perhaps, that explains my search for the next big thing in internet radio. Perhaps that also explains why I am going to talk about a new one called TuneIn here.

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Which Programming Language Should You Learn For Software Development?

When starting on the path of programming, it’s important you invest your time wisely in choosing to learn something that will both benefit you in the immediate future with visible results on your platform of choice, as well as getting you set up for any future languages. Your choice will depend upon a number of factors, so let’s take a look at their characteristics, ease of learning, and likelihood of earning you a living.

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Write VB Windows Scripts Easier & Faster With VbsEdit

Writing a script to automate various tasks on your system that you would normally have to do manually is something that I've become infatuated with recently. Maybe it's the automation engineer in me, but the idea of having a computer intelligently do what I don't have time to do is very appealing. That is why I've recently started offering some tips on how you can automate your own computer.

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What You Need to Know About Android Tablet Security

As tablets become more popular, they’re serving as stand-ins for computers for some users. Although most people still own a PC, tablets are particularly nice for web browsing and online video, making them common couch-side companions. This, however, could introduce some issues. If tablets are being used like computers, they could be exposed to the same threats.

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