Internet Alerts Can Keep You Informed

How would you like to know every time your name is mentioned on the Web? Or when there is a breakthrough on a disease that you are following? Or when your favorite actor is starting in a new movie? This is all possible with automated Internet alerts. Read this to see how it works.

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Is Technology Turning Us into Couch Potatoes?

Today we spend hours in front of the TV and computer. We sit with remote controls and handheld gaming devices in our hands. Yet these devices can also help us exercise and stay fit. Is all of this technology turning us into couch potatoes or helping us produce a healthy lifestyle?

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Should You Buy Last Year's Model?

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This holiday season you will see a lot of bargains. It is pretty easy to spot an inexpensive, no-brand version of a popular gadget as a cheap imitator. It can be, however, more difficult to know if buying last year’s version of a name brand item is worthwhile.

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Aggravating Product Names

If you have recently shopped for consumer electronic products, you may be dismayed not only by the wide variety of products but also by the naming conventions used by many of the product creators. I hate it when a product has a really stupid name or that includes a myriad of numbers. If you agree, read this article.

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Siri Speaks Out!

Siri is the virtual assistant that is available in the newer iPhone and iPads. Siri helps you perform tasks, translates your voice into text, and delivers verbal information. Siri works right out of the box with no training. So, recently, when my whole family was gathered together, we decided to get to know Siri on my iPhone a bit better. We all started taking turns asking Siri some questions. We found some interesting things about Siri and also about the people who programmed her.

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Google's Money Will Have a Huge Effect on Us All

Google has 44 billion dollars on hand. What it does with that money will have a great affect on us all. As you can see from this infographic, Google is not just spending money on the Internet, it is developing driver-less cars, delving into green energy, and creating all types of new endeavors.

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Windows 8 Preview

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Ready or not, Windows 8 is almost here. It is totally new and different. I've installed it and am happy to give you my first impressions.

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