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DOJ alleges Russians used VPNs to appear as if they were in US

February 16, 2018

The 37-page indictment (read or download PDF) from the Justice Department alleges that defendants and co-conspirators purchased space on U.S. computer servers and, says CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid, hid their Russian identity and location […]

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Facebook Now Includes Organizations and Businesses In Crisis Help

February 15, 2018

Facebook has expanded its crisis center to include information and help offers from businesses and organizations. Read the full post at Forbes.com. […]

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Tax apps, software give CPAs a run for the money

February 15, 2018

The annual tax deadline is fast approaching. If you’re like most Americans, you need to file a return. You could hire a CPA or go to a tax preparation service such as H&R Block. You could […]

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Google Chrome to block particularly annoying ads

February 14, 2018

Google announced that it is rolling out a feature for its Chrome browser that will block ads that are really really annoying. They won’t block all ads – that would be self-defeating for a company […]

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For many PC users, a cheaper PC is just as good

February 11, 2018

I recently wrote a positive review about a  $1,214 Lenovo All-in-One PC with 16 GB of memory and a 2 TB drive. But, at the end of the column, I advised readers, “Before buying any […]

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How to watch the Olympics online

February 9, 2018

If you subscribe to a cable or satellite package that includes NBC (just about all do) then you can log into NBC Olympics and watch for free. The site will provide some free coverage for […]

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It’s a hoax. Facebook is not limiting your feed to 26 people

February 8, 2018

  Call it a hoax, an urban myth or even fake news, but Facebook has not changed its algorithm to limit your news feed to only 26 friends despite what you may have seen from […]

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U.S. Safer Internet Day Celebration — watch the live stream Tuesday

February 2, 2018

by Larry Magid Tuesday, February 6th is Safer Internet Day. The big U.S. celebration will be in Austin, but you don’t have to come to Texas to participate. It will be live streamed starting at 11:30 AM […]

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Call for Facebook To Cancel Messenger Kids Is Well-Meaning But Misguided

January 30, 2018

Read the full post at Forbes.com

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Online privacy day reminds us to stay alert year ’round

January 25, 2018

by Larry Magid Sunday is “Data Privacy Day,” when a host of companies, nonprofits and government agencies remind people to take steps to protect their privacy. The event is sponsored by the National Cyber Security […]

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