Computers

GADGETS | TECH

MagicJack: Great Con or Great Deal?

May 23, 2012

MagicJackPLUS let's you make cheap phone calls via the Internet with no intervening PC necessary for $20 a year. Is this actually as good a deal as it sounds?

SOFTWARE | TECH

Clearing Cache in Web Browsers

By: Barb Gonzalez

May 17, 2012

If you are having trouble with loading web pages, or you know a page has changed but you don't see the changes, you may need to clear the cache in your web browser.  When you visit web pages, your web browser—Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Chrome— will temporarily store the page's content. By caching the images, scripts, and text, web pages will load faster. When a page is redesigned, you may not see the new page correctly because it is showing you the stored page. If web pages are not showing up correctly or you have problems, it's time to clear the cache.

How to Clear cache in Google Chrome for PC

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GADGETS | TECH

What's coming from Apple?

By: Stewart Wolpin

May 16, 2012

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Rumors swirl about new thin Apple laptops, desktop PCs, iPhone 5, iPad Mini and an Apple HDTV. What will these new toys look like and when will we see them?

GADGETS | TECH

First Faster 'AC' Wi-Fi Gear Goes On Sale

By: Stewart Wolpin

May 14, 2012

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First Faster 'AC' Wi-Fi Gear Goes On Sale

First new Wi-Fi routers that stream video three times faster go on sale today. New 802.11ac standard provides faster, more consistent Wi-Fi over wider area.

GADGETS | TECH

Got an Antique TV? Win a New TV!

By: Stewart Wolpin

April 30, 2012

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Have an old TV, camera, record player, appliance, radio or PC with an interesting history? Send in a photo or video and maybe win a new, modern version.

GADGETS | TECH

Will iPad Mini Be Too Big?

By: Stewart Wolpin

April 18, 2012

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Is Apple considering a cheaper, smaller iPad Mini with a 7.85-inch screen? If true, will you be able to stick it in your pocket?

COMPUTERS | TECH

How to Go Paperless and Reduce Paper Use

By: Barb Gonzalez

April 18, 2012

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If you want to be planet friendly, go paperless by reducing the paper you use and reduce the paper you receive. Here are basic tips to get you started toward a print-free, paper-free life.

GADGETS | TECH

Buy Electronics Cheap--Amazon Daily Deals, Lightning Deals,

By: Barb Gonzalez

March 31, 2012

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If you're shopping for electronics, check out the Amazon Daily Deals. Find out where you can get cameras, HDTVs, cell phones, accessories, and other gadgets for cheap.

GADGETS | TECH

Top New Gadgets: Form Boosts Function

By: Stewart Wolpin

March 27, 2012

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Technology isn't always about, well, technology. Sometimes it's about how you package the technology. This week's top gadgets include ergonomic innovations that improve an iPad case, an external hard drive, a Webcam, a video baby monitor, a vacuum cleaner and even an alarm clock.

Top New Gadgets: Hercules HD Twist Webcam

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Public Wi-Fi Hotspots: Is Someone Eavesdropping?

By: Stewart Wolpin

March 26, 2012

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Public Wi-Fi Hotspots: Who's Eavesdropping?

Someone could be eavesdropping or stealing your private data when you surf the Web over a public Wi-Fi hotspot. Protect your Wi-Fi session with a VPN.