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For tech users, every day should be Earth Day

April 19, 2014

This post first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News Earth Day is Tuesday, but some are celebrating all week. Of course, every day should be Earth Day, considering all the challenges that our planet […]

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Facebook’s ‘Nearby Friends’ feature: What you need to know

April 17, 2014

This post is adapted from one that first appeared on Forbes.com Facebook is rolling out a new feature for its mobile app that allows you to  share your approximate location with friends. The opt-in feature (it’s […]

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Identity theft is a problem from cradle to grave

April 12, 2014

This post first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News by Larry Magid Last Tuesday was a scary day. Microsoft ended support and security updates for Windows XP, leaving millions of users vulnerable to hack […]

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Report: NSA Knew About And Exploited Heartbleed For Years

April 11, 2014

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How to protect against the Heartbleed security flaw (Slideshow)

April 11, 2014

First, don’t panic. This is a serious problem but you need to put it into perspective. While there is clearly a vulnerability, there are so far no reports of the flaw being exploited. And even […]

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Are sites you use vulnerable to Heartbleed security flaw?

April 11, 2014

Update: CNET has posted a list of Heartbleed status for top 100 sites A flaw in the most popular web encryption system could leave people vulnerable to data theft according to security researchers. That little […]

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Beware of Heartbleed Inspired Phishing Scams

April 10, 2014

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Windows XP No-Support Deadline Has Arrived — Ignore At Your Peril

April 8, 2014

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A Lot To Like About The New HTC One

April 3, 2014

Now that I’ve had about a week to play with the new HTC One, I can see what all the fuss is about. It’s probably the most stylish phone I’ve used.  Its brushed metal unibody […]

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New Animation Site Lightheartedly Celebrates Cesar Chavez

March 30, 2014

John Grimes, a San Francisco-based cartoonist, animator, illustrator and movie maker has recently launched the site Fizzdom.com which he describes as a place for Amusing and provocative quotes, cartoons, videos and backstories.” Five days a week, Grimes […]

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