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Crowd-Funding Site Offers Open Alternative to Kickstarter

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Crowdtilt differs from Kickstarter by allowing users to fund any project

Google Abandons Big, Black Drop-Down Menu

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Google replaced the big drop-down menu it launched as part of its Google+ redesign with a static menu bar

How the Phoenix Suns Basketball Team Takes on Social Media Attacks

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Every sport has its fans, and the Phoenix Suns basketball team is finding that use of social networking has become one of the main ways to keep in touch with its fan base -- though it can get dicey when basketball fans across the NBA go a little wild before big games.

Much of Western U.S. is a 3G Wasteland, Says FCC

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Anyone making a road trip across America should expect their mobile data service to basically not exist throughout much of the Western United States.

FDA Defends Its Monitoring of Whistleblowers' Email

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today said it monitored the private email accounts of nine agency whistleblowers starting in 2010 to determine whether any of them leaked confidential information to the public.

Windows 8 on Tablets: What We Know So Far

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is ready to lift the lid on Windows 8 at a preview event at the end of the month. The new OS will be available later this year, not only for PCs, but also for tablets, as Microsoft prepares to take on the iPad. Here's what we know so far about Windows 8 tablets.

Most Social Net Users Are Kind, Pew Survey Finds

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A majority of U.S. social networking users say their fellow users mostly kind, and that the sites make them feel good about themselves.

New Modular Solar Towers Promise Easy Green Power

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

These solar towers may look like the Eye of Sauron, but each could provide enough energy to power 50 homes.

Wall Street Beat: Earnings, Spending Forecasts Highlight Tech Sector Strength

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Economic uncertainty still casts a shadow on IT spending, however

FAQ: Windows on ARM Explained

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In an 8,600-word epistle yesterday, Microsoft's top Windows executive pulled aside the curtain on the first version of the company's iconic OS that targets tablets.

Five Ways Windows 8 Will Make Apps More Power-Friendly

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Windows 8 beta will be available by the end of February, and Microsoft has given much thought into optimizing it to run well not just on desktops and laptops, but also on tablets and even smartphones. Part of making an operating system friendly for mobile devices is making it power-conscious, able to do everything you want while using as little power as possible.

FCC Map: Large Areas Not Covered By Mobile Broadband

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The agency will use the map to identify areas for potential assistance through its new mobile broadband fund

6 Ways to Defend Against Drive-by Downloads

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Cybercriminals are increasingly using drive-by downloads to distribute malware without end users knowing something bad has just landed on their machine--until it's too late. Here are six ways IT departments can protect end users from the productivity sink and potential data loss that drive-by downloads create.

Apple Tops the $100B+ Tech Club

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ten years ago Apple posted revenue of $5.3 billion, a mere gnat compared to the IBM elephant which topped all tech companies with sales of $85.8 billion.

Blogger Exposes Major Google Wallet Security Flaw

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

If you took one look at Google Wallet and said to yourself, "There's no way that's completely secure," it turns out you were right.