Amazon Fire: Cable Killer?
Amazon Fire TV is just the latest debut in several streaming devices on the market allowing you to stream content from video applications like Netflix,…
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Make Awesomely Secure Passwords Easily
Remembering a unique login and password for every website you frequent on the internet requires either a genius-level photographic memory or a really cool trick.…
“Heartbleed” Bug Discovered – Affects 2/3 of Internet
Researchers today discovered a serious flaw in the security software that keeps two-thirds of the web private. The bug, called “heartbleed,” has been a part…
Apps for Children with Special Needs
Note: I have updated this article with reader feedback at the end. Please read it and my response Are there apps for children with special…
Share Secrets on New Social Network
Secret is the latest social media site to garner buzz. It’s different from Facebook or Twitter because you post anonymously to a pool of people…
IRS Releases Top Tax Scams of 2014
On February 19th, the IRS released its annual list of the top tax scams for 2014. As more taxpayers prepare, file, and store their data…
Is Facebook Depressing You?
While Social Networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have been shown to increase a user’s feeling of connectedness with friends, family and their community,…
The Muse Headband Exercises your Brain
Last night I was startled awake with a bad dream. I found myself staring at the ceiling at 4 AM, unable to get back to…
NERDS ON CALL: ARE YOU SPREADING MALWARE?
California, (January, 2014) – Have you ever had this happen to you: Often you receive emails from people who haven’t contacted you in years, with…
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