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How do you answer dozens of birthday greetings posted on Facebook? We polled some social media etiquette experts to discover the most polite ways to respond.

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Learn How To Use Your Android Smartphone

Get the most out of your Android smart phone via 'how to' video workshops from Verizon Wireless

By: Stewart Wolpin

May 2, 2012

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Learn How To Use Your Android Smartphone

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A segment of the online Verizon Wireless workshop on "Android: Photos & Video."

Confused or daunted by your Android smartphone? Visit Verizon to join a free online or live in-store step-by-step workshop.

Tech How To: Which Smartphone is Right for You?

With so many smartphones out there now, how do you know which one is right for you?

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Is this the best smartphone for you? Not so fast!

Apple? Android? Windows? Who makes the best smartphone? Well, that depends. One size is not right for all.

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How to Set Up and Use Skype

Setting up Skype is easier than you think.

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Stay connected--and watch your grandkids grow up, right from your home with Skype.

One of the most popular ways for grandparents to stay in touch with their grandkids is with Skype. Hear—and see—everything, right on your computer.

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Best Players to Watch Netflix, Hulu, and Other Streaming Video

Which media streaming devices makes it easy to watch Netflix.

By: Barb Gonzalez

April 30, 2012

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The Sony Bravia EX640 TV remote has a button for instant access to watch Netflix streaming movies.

To watch Netflix, should you buy a media player, connected Blu-ray player, or Smart TV. Learn the easiest players to use to stream Netflix.

Tech How To: All About the New iPad

Here's everything you wanted to know about Apple's latest iPad.

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The latest i-Pad from Apple has some great new features. But do you need to upgrade from the i-Pad 2?

Should you buy the latest iPad from Apple? We have the answer.

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App of the Week: How To Be Green With iRecycle

Here's how to be green – with an iPhone and Android app that tells you who recycles what near you

By: Stewart Wolpin

April 26, 2012

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App of the Week: How To Be Green With iRecycle

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Want to know how to be green? Recycle. And start with the iRecycle app.

You may fault technology for our damaged environment, but it also can answer our question on how to be green – such as the recycling resource app, iRecycle.

How To Buy an AV Receiver

Buying an audio/video receiver is not as complicated as you think, or as pricy

By: Stewart Wolpin

April 24, 2012

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Yamaha's entry-level RX-V473 ($450) AV receiver with a connected iPhone.

They may look complicated and expensive, but audio video receivers are far simpler than they look to buy and operate, and not nearly as expensive as you think.

How to Go Paperless and Reduce Paper Use

Going paperless is easy with tech to take notes, pay bills, even fill out forms without printing.

By: Barb Gonzalez

April 18, 2012

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Go paperless and go digital. Reduce the amount of paper you use and paper you receive.

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.