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Schools Are Not Teaching What Students Need to Know – Learn Computer Coding

Debbie Ray — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:57:45 +0000

What's the one skill you need to get a good job and help move our nation forward? It's a skill you can begin to learn at age six.

This Mind Reader Knows Almost Everything About You, See How [VIDEO]

CJ — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:43:23 +0000

This mind reader knows almost everything about you…yes you! How could this be possible? What if I told you, you know almost everything about him? Would that make you a mind reader? Amazing Mind Reader

Searching The Web Can Make You Believe You're Dying

CJ — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:38:15 +0000

Searching the web can make you believe you’re dying. We’ve all done it, searched the web to try to figure out what horrible disease we have without actually seeing a real doctor. Most of the time, if you listen to your computer, you will find yourself with a host of ailments. When, you may actually [...]

You May Be Losing Money Because Of Facebook, Yes You!

CJ — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:33:24 +0000

It’s true, you may be losing money because of Facebook and Facebook may also be making you fat!Facebook is no longer just wasting your time, it could also waste your money, AND contribute to your waistline. Using social networking sites can impact consumer judgment, decision-making and self-control, which can lead to everything from spending too [...]

Adult Material On Son's Computer, How One Dad Handles It

CJ — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:00:10 +0000

What would you do if you found naughty pics on your 13-year-old’s computer, check out how one dad handled it. And he taking some heat over it. When one father discovered porn on his 13-year-old son’s computer, he didn’t confront him or punish him. Instead, he wrote a note and left it for the teen [...]

Do You Want a Facebook 'Want' Button?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:57:54 +0000

Thanks to Facebook, we can now “like” just about anything on the internet. But what if you more than “like” something you see on the Web? What if you “want” it too? Soon there may be a special button for that. Facebook is currently working with retailers such as Pottery Barn and Victoria’s Secret to [...]

Can You Be Fired for What You Post on Facebook?

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:36:51 +0000

Most of us intuitively know that insulting your boss on Facebook is probably not the best idea, but what about other job-related opinions we have? More to the point, can you be fired for posting them?

A recent National Labor Relations Board hearing found that “overly broad” company policies regarding employees' social media activity is unlawful, but not protected by federal labor laws.

Sound a little confusing? Let us help out:

Social Media Safety Training for Parents and Kids

Debbie Ray — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:14:01 +0000

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed trying to keep up with the latest digital threats to your children's safety? Jaci Russo of the Russo Group is offering some help. Digital Citizen U will take place at the LITE center July 18 and 19 and will help educate both parents and children on internet security and etiquette.

You Might Lose Your Internet Service

Steve Wiley — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:26:20 +0000

You could lose your internet service on Monday. The FBI has set up a special website to help users avoid this. Thousands of computers my be affected by malware that infected their computers more than a year ago. If your computer is one of those affected, you will lose your ability to go online, and [...]

Wireless Printer: Technological Wonder

JayCee — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:00:20 +0000

I helped my friend Paul move the other day, and as he was going through his stuff, there were a few things in the “I don’t need this any longer” pile. One of those things was a HP 8500 Wireless Printer. Very aware that “most friends who help friends move aren’t just friends, they are [...]

What You Need to Know About Mac Flashback Malware

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:28:32 +0000

If you have a Mac computer, you may have heard about the Mac Flashback malware that’s affected some 600,000 machines.

So what is it, how can you tell if you have it, and — most importantly — how can you get rid of it?

Police Pay a Visit to Dad Who Shot His Daughter's Laptop

Don Deane — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:29:20 +0000

Ever since he filmed himself shooting his daughter’s laptop with a .45 handgun, opinions have been sharply divided over Tommy Jordan’s brand of extreme parenting. In fact, someone who disagrees with his methods called police to his North Carolina home. But instead of arresting him, cops offered their thanks.

Megaupload Founder Arrested, Found Hiding With Shotgun

Amanda Hensel — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:33:31 +0000

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom was arrested earlier this week, just after the site was shut down by the Department of Justice — but he didn’t go down without a fight. Police officers found Dotcom, real name Kim Schmitz, hiding in a safe room in his home with a loaded shotgun in hand.

It's PIPA, Not Pippa! Get It Right, Twitter SOPA Bill Protesters [IMAGES]

Nick Romano — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:10:31 +0000

There’s a lot of talk right now about the Web blackout for PIPA and SOPA. And, of course, some folks are mighty confused. That’s where we come in. “PIPA,” aka the Protect IP Act, is a controversial bill that seeks to protect intellectual property and stop online pirating. “Pippa,” on the other hand, is the sister of [...]

Snoozing Computer Thief Caught After Built-in Camera Takes His Picture [PHOTO]

Don Deane — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:38:06 +0000

A hapless crook in the U.K. was recently caught after a built-in camera on a stolen laptop took his picture while he was napping (with his mouth open no less). Busted! The owner of the laptop, a student, activated the camera as well as tracking software and led police right to 19-year-old Rastin Khalaji. Police [...]

Steve Jobs Stepping Down as Apple CEO

Stephanie Berning — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:52:22 +0000

Steve Jobs is stepping down as chief executive at Apple, the company said on Wednesday. Jobs will remain at the company as chairman, but he and his iconic black turtleneck will be replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook. Jobs sent Apple a letter of resignation, which he later made public, on Wednesday. In [...]

Friskies Makes iPad Apps for Cats [VIDEOS]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:58:09 +0000

This is my dog, Lizzie, looking a little bewildered in front of the computer. She's very smart about some things, especially when treats are involved, but I would never dream that she would play on a computer. Cats, however, are very different, and our friends at Friskies know it. They determined that cats need apps for their tablet compters, so they have launched a line of apps just for cats, with feline-friendly titles like ‘Tasty Treasures Hunt.’ The only way you could get one of my dogs interested in this would be if the device were covered in peanut butter, but the cats in these videos seem to be enjoying them.

Man Remotely Accesses Stolen Laptop, Posts Embarrassing Video of Thief

Debbie Ray — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:41:57 +0000

I never get tired of stupid criminal stories. This is one of the best ones I’ve heard in a long time! A twentysomething computer thief learned a valuable lesson after the owner of the stolen laptop accessed the hard drive via remote. That lesson? Never record yourself dancing awkwardly to hip hop music on a [...]

Did You Get A Computer For Christmas?

CJ — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:17:06 +0000

Attention young people. Did your parents or technophobe break down and get a computer for Christmas – only to hound you for help daily? A new project by Google sends simple how-to instructions to people who just don’t get some aspects of technology. TeachParentsTech.org can help with more than 50 basic how-to’s, from changing your screen saver to sharing large files.