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Facebook Goes on Privacy Probation

By Daniel Buchanan On November 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Facebook has been attacked by users and critics alike because of its sly way of slipping in new privacy settings, but they won’t be able to do this anymore. The FTC is forcking Zuckerberg’s social network giant to simplify its privacy settings and make new changes opt-in, or else. The FTC will be [...]

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HP Printers May Pose Fire Hazard, Hacker Bait

By Daniel Buchanan On November 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

According to an article over at Ars Technica, new HP printers sold in the last little bit may pose a risk of causing fires in residences, as well as being open for hackers to pull printed items from the internet. MSN also did a pretty length story on it, comparing it to selling you a [...]

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Why I Put My Rates on My Site

By Daniel Buchanan On July 23, 2011 · 1 Comment

I’ve never put my rates on my site. I’ve never wanted to give away the closer before the sale has even began, but then again, what I’ve been doing isn’t working to the degree that I want it to. So it is time for some changes, beginning with putting my very competitive rates on my [...]

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New Tablet Showdown

By Daniel Buchanan On July 7, 2011 · 1 Comment

Today I’m going to write about three new Android Tablets, the Toshiba Thrive, the Asus Transformer and the Acer Iconia. These tablets are recently released and are being carried at your local stores, so they are here and ready to be bought. The question is, which is the best? I’m going to compare and contrast [...]

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Necessary Computer Maintenance Part 2: Software

By Daniel Buchanan On June 13, 2011 · 1 Comment

In last week’s post, I went over the various hardware components that we recommend regular testing and cleaning for to maintain a computer in running condition. Today, I’m going to mention the software items that need to be updated regularly to keep your computer up-to-date and operating at its peak performance. By keeping your [...]