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Torrent Swarms and Cyberlocker File Sharing: the New Music Piracy?

Controversies revolve around cyberlockers and torrent P2P. Both cyberlockers and torrents have spawned a type of digital underground where people trade files on both sides of the law. About.com explains more about torrents and downloading culture here...

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Why You Should Not Use Company Computers for Personal Email

Friday May 18, 2012

Many of us use our office email to send and receive personal messages. It's harmless to check in with spouse and friends, right? Well, actually: no - you shouldn't use work email to trade personal messages. About.com explains how we should all keep our work and personal emailboxes completely separate...

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What Is 'Jumping the Shark'? What Does This Expression Mean?

Friday May 18, 2012

In an online discussion forum, you see the odd phrase "This health care bill debate has jumped the shark. I'm outta here!" You have seen this expression in an email as well. But what exactly does it mean to 'jump the shark'? Well, friends, 'jumping the shark' and its sister expression 'nuking the fridge' are both negative colloquialisms. About.com explains the shark jumping expression here...
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The Best Streaming Music Sites

Thursday May 17, 2012

If you have highspeed internet, and can afford the bandwidth, then you definitely want to try streaming internet radio. Unlike the boring local stations you might be used used to, internet radio offers thousands of more music choices. You will hear other languages from other countries and discover artists you didn't know existed. And perhaps best of all: many of these stations have minimal to no verbal advertising. Here they are: The Best Internet Radio Stations of 2012...

The Dangers of Kids and In-App Purchases

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Would you let an 8-year-old have your credit card? Well, that's basically the situation when you let kids play with your iPhone or iPad. You see, 'in-app' purchasing has become the sneaky standard with 'freemium' app software. If you don't pay attention, you'll rack up hundreds of dollars from your kids trying out in-app software. Here is how you can prevent this unpleasant invoice experience...

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