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Cautionary Tales of Internet Insecurity

By Dave Johnson
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Last month, I kicked off eHow Tech’s first online contest. Called Protect Yourself Online, I had asked eHow readers to send in stories about any cyber security scares they’ve had. In response, I got a lot of great submissions. People …

Drool-Worthy Gadgets for Mom and Dad’s Day

By Dave Johnson
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Springtime doesn’t just mean warmer weather and the start of weekend BBQs — it also ushers in your parent’s favorite holidays: Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. This year, skip the cheesy gifts and give them something they will really like. …

Geek Vs Geek: Cut Cable, Watch the Internet?

By Dave Johnson
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Stick a fork in Comcast; cable television is done. Thanks to the Internet, there’s no reason to waste money on old-style television anymore. At least, that’s what Rick thinks. Dave has a slightly different opinion. Once a month, eHow Tech …

Win Kaspersky Pure 3.0 Security Software

By Dave Johnson
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The eHow Tech Protect Yourself Online contest is now over. Thanks to everyone who submitted a story and look for winners to be announced on the eHow Tech blog during the week of May 13. Cybersecuity is in the news …

Losing Weight on the Internet

By Dave Johnson
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With summer around the corner, many of us are thinking about losing some weight. Personally, I’ve been meaning to drop the 10 or 15 pounds I’ve gained since joining the eHow team last year – which has regrettably given me …

Geek Vs Geek: Has Time Run Out for Microsoft Office?

By Dave Johnson
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Windows 8 isn’t the only new thing from Redmond; there’s a fresh version of Office as well. But this time around, there’s a confusing array of versions (Office 2013, Office 365, and many more) and a pricing model that some …

Make Your Own Harlem Shake Video

By Dave Johnson
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Here’s a quickie I thought was too good not to share: If you’re still caught up in the Harlem Shake craze, I’ve found a way to easily make your own video. You don’t need to have any video editing skill. …

5 Tips to Survive Your Next Tech Disaster

By Dave Johnson
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Last week was an especially bad time to be in the Johnson household. In the span of a single day, pretty much all of my tech failed in one way or another. And that was no small feat: Keep in …

Geek Vs Geek: Is Windows 8 Dead?

By Dave Johnson
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In the first few months that Microsoft has been selling Windows 8, the company claims it has sold 40 million licenses for the highly controversial operating system. Should you step up to Windows 8 or hang onto what you have …

Keep PCs Safe From Malware with These 5 Simple Tips

By Dave Johnson
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Last week, while everyone else was on the edge of their seat waiting to see what new handsets BlackBerry would unveil along with the new and eagerly awaited BlackBerry 10 operating system, I was sitting in a New York City …