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Weekly tech news roundup: 2016 CES edition

by Missy Kellor on January 8, 2016 0 comments

The new tech coming out of the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has dominated the tech news for this week. As such, I’m going to highlight some of the fun stuff I noticed coming across the feeds and point you to where you can catch up with all the CES news.

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What was PC technology like when each new Star Wars trilogy debuted?

by Missy Kellor on December 23, 2015 0 comments

Jason, at F-Secure, has taken a look back in time at what home computer tech was like in 1977 when the first Star Wars movie debuted, and again in 1999 when the Lucas released the prequels (with a bit of comparison with today's gadgets). Seeing all of the generations of tech in one place is a kick!

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Things you can do other than see the new Star Wars movie

by Missy Kellor on December 18, 2015 0 comments

Even if you ARE a Star Wars fan, you could be experiencing what my husband is calling “Star Wars fatigue.” If you’re burnt out, simply don’t give a crap about Star Wars, didn’t buy your tickets for Friday’s release a month ago, or you simply plan on waiting until the theaters will be less packed (you know, in March or April), you might be looking for a bit of a distraction this weekend. As it happens, I’ve got some ideas for you :-):

Is email really safe?

by Missy Kellor on December 11, 2015 1 comment

With email servers and security being talked about in the media (ad nauseam), you might feel like email can’t entirely be trusted. But is that perception based in reality?

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Weekly tech news roundup for December 4

by Missy Kellor on December 4, 2015 0 comments

Tech giants form an environmental super group, Amazon reveals their newest delivery drone (and it looks pretty cool), there's a luggage Kickstarter you should see, and Google unveils a new image feature to take on Pinterest. And if you have a Star Wars fan on your gift list, we've got an idea for you.

6 tips to shop safely this Cyber Monday (and every day!)

by Missy Kellor on November 30, 2015 1 comment

It's Cyber Monday, the day we all head online looking for bargains. Although you may be hoping to catch a good deal, cyber criminals are hoping to catch something even more valuable—your information. Get six tips for shopping online safely today, and all season long.

TV is beginning to look a lot like Christmas

by Missy Kellor on November 25, 2015 0 comments

Tis the season to catch your favorite holiday specials and some new Christmas movies and specials. ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas schedule starts next week, The Hallmark Channel is kicking it into high gear starting tonight, and there’s more to look for too! Get programming highlights for the next month all in one place.

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Weekly tech news roundup for November 20

by Missy Kellor on November 20, 2015 0 comments

This week: the much-anticipated Star Wars Battlefront game hit the shelves and the reviews are in. Thoughts about the iPad Pro are also hitting the press, and find out why one of the biggest Kickstarters ever is becoming one of its biggest flops. Also, find out about a cheap and fast way to make your dumb smoke detectors smarter, and more.

Cable organization ideas

by Missy Kellor on November 12, 2015 2 comments

The spaghetti-like tangle of disorganized cords behind your TV or under your desk could be scarier than your Halloween decorations. Tame that frightening mess with these easy ideas to hide, label, control, or store your cords.

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Tech news roundup for November 6

by Missy Kellor on November 6, 2015 0 comments

This week: a new square device called Circle helps parents control what kids see on their phones and tablets, Apple may be developing an "indoor GPS" app, and a new emoji keyboard might be just what you need. Also, read a review of Pebble's new Round smartwatch, a Kickstarter to turn your dumb watch into a smart one, and check out a whole new kind of delivery drone.

Shopping season is heating up, and so are scams

by Missy Kellor on November 5, 2015 0 comments

Thanksgiving is fast approaching—and so is the unofficial kick-off to the holiday shopping season. Stores are preparing for the onslaught of traffic and so are criminals. Look out for two new phishing scams and follow five best practices to keep your personal information safe.

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