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As social media websites have grown to attract people from all walks of life, they’ve also attracted criminal elements. Be aware of some of the tricks they use to scam you on social networking sites.
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Online Ads that Just Won't Let up
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Is Your Teen Jailbreaking?
For teens with an iPhone or iPod Touch, the applications offered by the iTunes store may not be everything they want. Some teens try to "jailbreak" their devices by installing unauthorized applications. But this practice comes with risks. Here’s what you should know about jailbreaking.
Hang-ups: Hackers May Be Targeting Your Phone
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Protect Your Computer From the Elements
You may be on vacation, but that doesn’t always mean you can completely cut yourself off techwise. Whether work beckons or you just hate being disconnected, sometimes your equipment has to come with you. Fortunately, there are easy ways to protect your precious gadgets on summer vacations.
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