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Five tech tools for non-gearheads
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Does it ever seem like the more things new technology can do, the more complicated using it becomes? And sometimes it's so complicated you don't feel like using it at all? If so, you're not alone. If you have a place in your life for uncomplicated technology, here are five tech tools that are both easy to use and elegantly useful.
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A good website is a necessity for any business, large or small
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If you run a successful mom-and-pop shop, outstanding service, great customer relationships and word-of-mouth marketing are your trademarks. As we become more reliant on the digital world, it's important to connect with your customers in meaningful ways through the use of technology. The best way to do that is through your website.
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Technological advances highlighted in summer 2010
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When it comes to technology, the summer of 2010 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent history. Newspapers, magazines and the Internet are all abuzz with the latest offerings, and even more impressive gadgets and gizmos lie on the horizon. Below you'll find a list of some of the summer's hottest technology products, all on the cutting edge of the future of tech.
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Virtual schools 'clicking' for many students this school year
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A record number of students are heading back to school this year - without ever stepping foot inside a classroom. A growing number of virtual schools (also known as cyber schools or e-schools), combined with booming parent (and student) demand for high-quality virtual education, have more students than ever logging on, instead of boarding a school bus, this back-to-school season.
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Five things to teach your parents about using social media
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Parents everywhere are signing up for social media websites to better engage with their children and keep up with their activities, among other things. Whether yours are already on Facebook and Twitter or have just discovered e-mail, it's probably time to have "the talk" about social media. It may not be as awkward as the birds and the bees, but introducing your parents to online social networks may deter embarrassing mishaps that will forever be cached online.
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Protect your college kid's laptop
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A laptop has become an essential tool for college students. Parents have more choices than ever - and more opportunities to save - when purchasing a laptop for their college kids. But the cost of a new laptop goes far beyond the price tag on the computer - especially if a new laptop is stolen or damaged while a child is away at school. Instead of risking a costly replacement, parents can take several effective measures to ensure their student's laptop, and the valuable information stored on it, are well protected.
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The 5 late-summer shows you need to watch
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It's the time of year when early-summer shows start wrapping up and late-summer series being rolling out - which means there's no better time to take advantage of great satellite TV promotions (link to: http://www.tvbydirect.com/) and get in on the action. Check out these five Emmy-nominated late-summer dramas that are worth watching again and again. They all have upcoming seasons and they have over three dozen Emmy nominations, combined.
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What does 3D TV mean for Saturday mornings?
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Today, many American kids spend their Saturday mornings in one of two ways - watching cartoons or playing video games. A recent announcement by major television companies could revolutionize both activities.
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Six apps that will assist you in healthy living
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When fingers get pointed in debates over the obesity epidemic in the United States, technology sometimes shoulders some of the blame. Time in front of computer screens or television is often listed as part of the reason why Americans aren't as healthy as they have been in the past. But the truth is there are also technological advances that have the potential to guide you in your quest for a healthier lifestyle, whether that is eating right, exercising or keeping tabs on vital numbers that are important to your health.
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What do IT professionals do when viruses attack?
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Before computers even started making their way into people's homes, programmers were writing "viruses" that could cripple entire systems. Here is an inside look into what experienced IT professionals do when their networks are attacked by viruses.
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