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How To: Find Helpful Tech Reviews Online

by Guest Author October 21, 2011
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These days, with new tech products regularly being released and an almost limitless number of websites dedicated to them online, it’s no surprise that the internet is brimming with reviews of the latest technology. Trying to decide which new smartphone to purchase? There are many people online willing to offer you input and advice. Looking [...]

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Microsoft Launches TechPolicy Website

by Jeff Weisbein January 8, 2010
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Microsoft is launching a new website today which it hopes will spur discussion on key technology policy debates about privacy, security, competition, cloud computing, intellectual property rights and other topics. The site includes opinion articles, a calendar of events and a blog. The topics up for discussion also include patents, licensing, software and services, antitrust, [...]

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The Best Tech Gifts for 2009

by Jeff Weisbein December 22, 2009
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The BestTechie chatroom and I compiled a list of the top tech gifts for 2009.  We tried to accomodate both Mac and PC users as well as anyone in between.  If you have any additional gift ideas for a techie feel free to leave a comment! Operating Systems: Windows 7 (Professional) – Retail: $299 Amazon: [...]

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Mozilla Says No Firefox OS, Chrome for Mac Beta Lacks Features, and more!

by Jeff Weisbein December 4, 2009
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I’m going to attempt something new, so tell me how you like it as well as your thoughts in the comments.  The plan is to make a new video every Friday of the top 5 or so tech stories during the week and recap them with my own thoughts.  I’m still tweaking the format and [...]

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10 Computer Repair Tips Any Tech Should Know

by Jeff Weisbein August 1, 2009
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When it comes to computer repair there is a lot more to know about then meets the eye. Here are ten (10) tips on how to improve your computer repair service (business). This post was written by geekinside who is a member of our chat room. 1. Identify your skill set – You may be [...]

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UK ISPs Looking At Tiered Services To Combat Piracy

by Matt Hodges June 14, 2009
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It is no secret that piracy is a big problem for the media corporations and the internet service providers around the world.  We are all aware of the cascading lawsuits from the Recording Industry Association of America and the Motion Picture Association of America filing for reparations.  Recently, BitTorrent tracker ThePirateBay.org made news with their [...]

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