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Weekly tech news roundup for December 2

by on December 2, 2016 0 comments
Netflix has a new feature we've all been waiting for, there's a way to make your selfies look professional, and you should probably check your Android for some new malware that's making the rounds. Also, check out a Kickstarter for an origami microscope (yes, I'm serious!), and find out why space travel is making astronauts near sighted.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Cat Stevens

by on November 29, 2016 0 comments
There is so much good music out there; it can be difficult to familiarize yourself with all of it. Sometimes it takes riding in a friend’s car or mindlessly listening to Pandora to have something catch your ear. In today’s case, Jeep has been playing ads featuring today’s artist which is exposing a new generation to some pretty solid tunes.
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What to do if you’re a victim of a data breach

by on November 28, 2016 4 comments
Unfortunately, in today’s world, data breaches happen. Companies and websites get hacked, or scammers trick people—maybe even you—into revealing important information. If you think your data has been stolen, your first step shouldn’t be to panic. Instead, take a deep breath and follow these steps so you can regain control over your information and minimize any potential damage.
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Weekly tech news roundup for November 18

by on November 18, 2016 0 comments
Reviews for this year's hottest toy, the NES Classic, are in (and yes, it does have at least one major flaw). Also this week: Twitter rolls out anti-troll features, Amazon's pre-Black Friday deals have started (but there's a catch), and there's a Kickstarter remote you just might want if you've got lots of connected devices. All this, and more in today's roundup.
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The right and wrong ways to defrost a turkey: answers from the internet

by on November 16, 2016 0 comments
The joy of a frozen turkey is that you can buy it well in advance of your holiday and eat it later—as long as you defrost it safely. If you defrost your turkey wrong? Well, you could be inviting bacteria to join you for dinner. I scoured the internet in search of the best and worst ways to go about defrosting your Butterball. Here are your answers (including a way to cook the turkey straight from frozen, if you missed your defrosting window!).
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Whitney Houston

by on November 15, 2016 0 comments
When people discuss pop music, a few acts always seem to come up as the best of all time. Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince–and maybe Timberlake, or Bruno Mars for the younger music aficionados. Well the artist I’m listening to today is the most awarded female act of all time per Guinness World Records and has sold an estimated 200 million records worldwide.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Days of New

by on November 8, 2016 0 comments
Often referred to as the “yellow” or “orange” album because of the cover and liner notes, Days of New's debut was almost an instant success. Backed by lead single "Touch, Peel and Stand" which rose to #1 on the Billboard chart, the entire industry was taking notice. Band like Alice in Chains and Metallica were calling the label to book them as an opener for their world tours. You can get this album today for only $5.
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