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Hacking the Zune
hacking_zune_485.jpg Until it went on sale last November, Microsoft's Zune was heralded as the first true iPod-killer. But with its overly aggressive copyright protection and the odd, self-imposed...
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Big Browser Changes
IE8 screenshot from PCMag.com The big news on the browser horizon is the release of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8. It's promising new contextual services–like being able to Digg a page with an...
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World Browser War II
The Chrome Affair Google A lot has changed since the 1990s when the search engine of choice was AltaVista, when Internet connections ran through a phone line, and when Netscape battled Internet...
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WSJ: Microsoft Crippled Internet Explorer Privacy Settings to Keep...
Internet Explorer via Flickr/ bnpositiveIn the war over Internet privacy, money has apparently won a major battle. Microsoft engineers initially wanted a feature in Internet Explorer 8 to limit the...
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Until it went on sale last November, Microsoft's Zune was heralded as the first true iPod-killer. But with its overly aggressive copyright protection and the odd,…
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The big news on the browser horizon is the release of Microsofts Internet Explorer 8. Its promising new contextual serviceslike being able to Digg a page with an integrated…
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A lot has changed since the 1990s when the search engine of choice was AltaVista, when Internet connections ran through a phone line, and when Netscape battled Internet…
View ArticleWSJ: Microsoft Crippled Internet Explorer Privacy Settings to Keep...
In the war over Internet privacy, money has apparently won a major battle. Microsoft engineers initially wanted a feature in Internet Explorer 8 to limit the powers of…
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How to get Wi-Fi to every corner of your house
DIY Death to dead zones You've probably got more than one device in your home that relies on the internet. Here's how to make sure you're always getting a strong signal.
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Wikipedia bots spent years fighting silent, tiny battles with each other
Technology And no one even noticed Bots waging war for years on end, silently and endlessly arguing over tiny details on Wikipedia is, let’s be honest, pretty funny. Automatons with vendettas against...
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How to watch foreign TV at home
DIY Get around those region limits With the right apps installed, you can tune into TV from anywhere in the world—without having to pack your bags and take a flight.
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How to choose safe passwords—and remember them too
DIY Cyber security 101 Your online passwords are your first line of defense against hackers, so it pays to make sure you're well-protected. Here's how to go about it.
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The government won't protect your internet privacy, so here's how to do it...
Technology Harm mitigation in a suddenly less secure internet Congress is gutting online privacy. Read on for tips to protect yourself in a much less secure internet. Read on.
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How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi
DIY 5 tips for roaming without fear. Wi-fi hotspots let you work, play, and keep in touch on the go—but they can also be vulnerable to security threats. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Tips for keeping strangers off your Wi-Fi network
DIY Give digital trespassers the boot. Make sure you've got no unwelcome visitors loitering on your wireless network, stealing bandwidth you need for Netflix, or snooping on your browsing.
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Net neutrality is under threat (again). Here's why you should care
Technology The internet was built to work as a level playing field. Net neutrality is a crucial piece in keeping the internet working as it was intended, but it's currently under attack.
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How to speed up your Wi-Fi
DIY Optimize your internet connection. Wi-Fi is faster and more reliable than a cellular connection—usually. Several factors can slow down your network speed. Here's how to bypass these obstacles.
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Why and how to erase your browsing history
DIY Cover your tracks in any web browser. You don't want your past internet searches hovering over you forever. Here's how to delete your history from any browser: Google, Mozilla, Apple, or Microsoft.
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How to get Wi-Fi to every corner of your house
DIY Death to dead zones You've probably got more than one device in your home that relies on the internet. Here's how to make sure you're always getting a strong signal.
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Wikipedia bots spent years fighting silent, tiny battles with each other
Technology And no one even noticed Bots waging war for years on end, silently and endlessly arguing over tiny details on Wikipedia is, let’s be honest, pretty funny. Automatons with vendettas against...
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