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10 Simple Steps to Securing Your Computer

Protecting your computer against malicious attacks doesn't have to be complicated. Follow these basic steps.

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i can't live without my …

…Caltrain+, commuter train schedule software


"Without the software, I would have to fumble for a paper schedule and try to read its little lines. I've been using it for about a year, and it keeps me instantly up to date on how to get to work and back."
-- Charles Lindsey, managing editor, San Jose, Calif.

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…Take better digital photographs


Sure you could just point and shoot. But your results may vary. Here are three ways to take photos worthy of a double take.

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GPS Systems That Give Traffic Reports

Real-time traffic reporting is headed your way. But will the trade-off mean compromising your privacy?

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Company Computer Dos and Don'ts

It's easy to forget your employer has access to your company-issued laptop and gadgets. Here's how to be cautious when sending personal messages on work equipment to protect the company and yourself.

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New digital travel gadget takes a load off

OK, so it might not be the sexiest tech toy, but this $25 gadget might save you some time, money and aggravation. The Balanzza is billed as the first digital luggage-scale designed for airline passengers. Its sole purpose is to tell you how much your suitcases weigh before you head to the airport -- so you can avoid that embarrassing clothing transfer exercise between the two bags as other passengers look on…

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Passwords That Protect

Check out these new tricks for creating and storing online passwords.

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We have technology, finally, that for the first time in human history allows people to really maintain rich connections with much larger numbers of people.

Pierre Omidyar

eBay founder and board chair

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