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BlogSafety Community: Data suggest change in Internet safety …

February 8, 2007

This is an extremely interesting observation by researcher David Finklehor, director of the Crimes Against Children Research Center. What it implies is that we might be teaching teens and children the wrong things when it […]

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Thanks Dan Bricklin and Dave Winer

February 7, 2007

Well, I’m now officially a blogger. Thanks to Dave Winer for suggesting I give out my RSS feed (I almost forgot) and thanks to Dan Bricklin for helping me figure out how to house this […]

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Should it be illegal to use an iPod or a cell phone on a public sidewalk?

February 7, 2007

It sounds crazy, but a New York State Senator says that there outta be a law against using an iPod and other devices while walking around New York City. New York State Sen. Carl Kruger […]

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Find obscure films at popular prices

February 7, 2007

By Larry Magid from San Jose Mercury News Monday, February 5, 2007   Until last week, I wasn’t convinced the world needs yet another video download service.   We already have video rental services like […]

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New Online Services Showcased At Demo Show

February 6, 2007

by Larry Magid   Palm Desert, Calif., Feb. 2, 2007         Every year, about 700 tech industry insiders gather in the desert to look at new products. The event, which is in […]

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Turn a PC into a Personal Video Recorder

February 6, 2007

By Larry Magid Special to the Mercury News TV tuners for PCs have been around for more than a decade, but until recently they have been of questionable use. When I first reviewed a PC […]

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What Parents Can Do About Online Safety

February 6, 2007

November 13, 2006 It should come as no surprise that parental involvement is the key to keeping kids safe online. You can lecture your kids, you can install filters to block objectionable websites, you can […]

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Looking At Microsoft’s New Vista

January 23, 2007

Jan. 23, 2007 V-Day was Tuesday, Jan. 30. That’s the day Microsoft ships its consumer versions of Vista, the latest iteration of Microsoft Windows. I know the 30th is a Tuesday because I just typed […]

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Gadgets and Services To Get You Organized In 2007

January 1, 2007

Jan. 1, 2007 Another year, and another chance to get organized. Whether you’re getting ready to prepare last year’s tax return, planning to keep better records this year or just want to avoid a potential […]

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SoonR helps link your cell to computer

December 25, 2006

by Larry Magid Special to the Mercury News December 25, 2006 As I’ve said in the past, cell phones are evolving into pocket-size computers. But now, thanks to a free service from Campbell-based SoonR, you […]

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