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Facebook changes new user default privacy setting to friends only — adds privacy checkup

May 22, 2014

This post first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News PARIS — The National Cyber Security Alliance, or NCSA, is a Washington, D.C.-based organization that promotes online security and safety. Its board consists of representatives from Microsoft, […]

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Microsoft introduces Surface Pro 3 tablet with claims that it can truly replace a laptop

May 20, 2014

Click here for coverage from CNET News

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Experts say UK’s optional filtering equals choice, not censorship

May 17, 2014

Under pressure from Prime Minister David Cameron and other British officials, major UK Internet service providers are now requiring customers to opt-in or out of Internet filters that affect every device in the home. And, […]

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Hands-On With Moto E: Could E Stand For ‘End’ Of Contracts?

May 13, 2014

Read the full post at Forbes.com

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New York City wants to turn payphones into hotspots

May 10, 2014

The Big Apple wants to convert at least some of its more than 7,000 payphones into Wi-Fi hotspots. In a request for proposal, New York City is asking companies to bid on “installation, operation, and […]

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How to stay plugged in while travelling

May 10, 2014

This column first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News My wife and I are headed to London and Paris on what is, for me, mostly a business trip, so I’m in the process of […]

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PBS Kids App Lets Parents Control Screen Time

May 8, 2014

Calling it a way to give parents a “super power,” PBS Kids is now offering a free app that lets parents monitor and control what their kids are “watching, playing and learning” on PBSKids.org. The app, […]

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Snapchat Settles FTC Charges About Disappearing Posts That Didn’t Really Disappear

May 8, 2014

Read the full post at Forbes.com

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Google Classroom Offers Assignment Center for Students and Teachers

May 6, 2014

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Move over Google Glass – Epson selling its Moverio glasses for $700

May 6, 2014

  Details from the Wall Street Journal Epson product page and video Hands-on video

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