Unplugged
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Cloudflare DNS Promises Faster and More Secure Internet Browsing
Cloudflare DNS is a new free alternative DNS service that promises faster speeds and increased privacy for your web activities.
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Ask the Readers: Will You Delete Your Facebook Account?
With all the controversy surrounding Facebook, today we want to hear from you. Tell us what you really think.
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Best and Worst Fonts for Homemade Designs
Love making holiday cards and simple digital designs by yourself? Here are some great replacements for the fonts graphic designers love to...
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90% of Users with Google Accounts Practice Unsafe Security. Do You?
Only a fraction of online accounts are protected with strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Don't be part of the 90 percent.
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Windows 10 and Microsoft Products Are Showing Up in Major Hollywood Movies
Check out some of these notable cameos of Windows 10 and other Microsoft products at the movies.
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Looking Back at Microsoft Technologies that Died in 2017
Here is a look at four notable Microsoft technologies that have been killed off this past year.
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Why Does Amazon Ship Tiny Items in Huge Boxes?
Ever wonder why a logistical paragon like Amazon wastes so much packaging on small items? Here's the best theory so far.
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Microsoft’s New Windows 10 Timeline Feature First Impressions
Microsoft this week released Windows 10 Preview Build 17063 to Insiders and it includes the much-anticipated Timeline feature. Here's an early look...
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Microsoft Should Join Movies Anywhere or its Movies & TV App Will Fail
Microsoft needs a partnership with Disney's Movies Anywhere or its own Movies & TV app will fail just like its Groove Music...
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7 Services That Quietly Collect Your Personal Data
Think you're opting out of data collection? There may be some tiny spies in your life that you missed.
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Friday Fun: 5 Amusing Things Kids Can Ask Google Home
"OK, Google: Keep my kids entertained for a few minutes."
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Ask the Readers: Are You Polite to Alexa?
"Please" and "Thank You" won't improve the performance of Siri, Cortana, or Alexa. But should we still be nice?
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Facebook Doesn’t Eavesdrop on Your Mic. The Truth is Much Creepier
The technology and techniques Facebook and other big tech companies use to profile you are much more sophisticated than simply wiretapping you.
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Credit Protection Tips From an Identity Theft Victim
Truly protecting yourself from identity theft requires vigilance and taking matters into your own hands. Here's what to do.
