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Galaxy Geeks: Amp up Your Astronomy Cred

Groundbreaking new software from Microsoft and Google offers unprecedented views of the universe and a chance to be an armchair astronomer.

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…Skype


"Skype keeps me connected with my wife in India, and I get to see her face -- for free."
--Vivek Jayanand, hardware engineer in Santa Clara, Calif.

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…Protect your personal information


Conducting your life's transactions online is convenient, but it can come with a steep price tag if you're not careful. Take these precautions.

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Can Geeks Go Green?

Being environmentally conscious about how you use your electronics just makes sense. Here are some easy ways even geeks can go green.

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Block Spam From Your Smartphone

Sure you know how to thwart spam on your PC. But are you ready for spam on your smartphone? Here's how to block it.

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Why we fall for email hoaxes

Send this email to everyone in your address book, and you'll receive $321 from Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. Don't lick the envelopes at your local ATM, because a madman has put poison on them. Forward this email to help find a missing girl. We've all received these relatively harmless yet annoying email hoaxes, chain letters, and urban legends. But why do some of us fall for them? At least 10 times a day…

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Passwords That Protect

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

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Information on the Internet is subject to the same rules and regulations as conversation at a bar.

George Lundberg, M.D.

Pioneer of medical resources on the Internet

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