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Public Wi-Fi Hotspots: Is Someone Eavesdropping?

Without a VPN, your data can be stolen while surfing the Web on a public Wi-Fi hotspot

March 26, 2012

Public Wi-Fi Hotspots: Who's Eavesdropping?

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Is this fellow simply checking his Facebook page over this coffee shop's public Wi-Fi network, spying on someone else's Facebook session, or is someone spying on him?

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.

DON'T Sign Up on New iPad 3 for Verizon 4G Hotspot

Warning: If you want the free 4G LTE hotspot on your new iPad 3, DON'T sign up for it on the iPad

By: Stewart Wolpin

March 21, 2012

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Verizon's 4G LTE hotspot screen on the new iPad 3.

Warning: If you want the free 4G LTE hotspotting capability on your new Verizon iPad, don't sign up for connectivity on the new iPad itself.

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Kids and Technology: Top 10 Online Safety Tips

Hints, Tips and Advice for Parents, Grandparents and Kids of All Ages

By: Scott Steinberg

March 2, 2012

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Make technology safe and fun for kids with online safety tips.

Top 10 online safety tips for kids, parents, and grandparents. Hints and advice on how to make technology safe and fun for children.

How To Install a Wi-Fi Router – and Why

There are more good reasons than you think to have a Wi-Fi router in your home – and it's easier to install than you think.

By: Stewart Wolpin

February 23, 2012

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Hooking up a Wi-Fi network is nowhere near this complicated – especially if you get one of your kids or grandkids to do it.

Installing Wi-Fi isn't expensive, complicated or a bother. More importantly, having Wi-Fi will give your kids and grandkids fewer excuses to not visit.

JVC Turns its Camcorders into Security Cameras

No more cables! New Wi-Fi cams and apps wirelessly stream video footage to iPad, PC and Web

By: Stewart Wolpin

January 26, 2012

Top Gadgets: Last-Second Gadget Gift Ideas

Here's our final gizmo roundup before you start wrapping boxes and shoving them under the tree

By: Stewart Wolpin

December 23, 2011

'Twas the night before the night before Christmas and all through the mist, procrastinators were scurrying for last-minute gifts. I've identified a half dozen gadgets to consider – even though you'll have only a picture of the gadget and a "Coming Soon" note to wrap. It IS December 23d, after all!

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Is Your Cell Phone Carrier Spying On You?

Carrier IQ can track everything you do on your Android smart phone – but is this a bad thing?

By: Stewart Wolpin

December 2, 2011

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Your cell phone carrier may be monitoring your Android smart phone use, but they say it helps them keep your phone working.

Carrier ID records the private things you do on a smart phones. Why is this a bad thing, and what do we surrender in order to wirelessly access the world from a pocket-sized device?

6 Ways iPhone is Better Than Android

Some Android phones may have better specs, but here are 6 reasons why iPhone is superior

By: Stewart Wolpin

November 29, 2011

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As you can see, iPhone literally tops Android.

iPhone and Android are waging a fierce smart phone battle. But if you haven't yet chosen sides, here are six reasons why an iPhone should be your choice.