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Have You Invited A Spy Into Your Computer?


Yes, it's true. You may have inadvertently invited a spy into your computer.

Learning To Navigate Ciscos Online Documentation


When studying for your Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE exam, you've got a powerful online weapon at your disposal. It's Cisco Connection Documentation, found at www.

Cisco Certification: Taking Your First Certification Exam


Youve studied hard; youve practiced your configurations; youve used your flash cards over and over again; and finally, the big day is here. Your first certification exam!For many Cisco certification candidates, their first exam is the CCNA Composite exam or one of the two exams that make up the CCNA, the Introduction To Networking exam or the ICND (Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices) exam.

Cisco Certification: Building Your Home Lab, Part II


In the first part of this home lab tutorial, CCNA and CCNP candidates can see that there are a LOT of choices when it comes to what to buy to build your own Cisco practice lab.Having been there myself, I know its confusing to decide how many routers or switches to buy, and what I need at the minimum to run labs and get some great hands-on practice.

Cisco Certification: Building Your Own Home Lab, Part I


CCNAs and CCNA candidates hear it all the time: Get some hands-on experience. From my personal experience climbing the Cisco certification ladder, I can tell you firsthand that there is no learning like hands-on learning.

4 Computer Money-saving Tips


Tip #1 -- Rebates:A rebate is not always a bargain. Computers with rebates are often close to being discontinued.

Is DVD Storage An Attractive Alternative For Your Computer Backup?


If you have a computer for home use or for your business and don't take comprehensive backup for full protection then you are in the danger-zone.Maybe you do not take any backup at all.

Flash Memory, Part I: MMC and SD


MMC and SDFlash memory is available in so many formats that it can be difficult to know what will work with any particular device. Devices such as MP3 players, PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and personal computers can take advantage of flash memory to bolster their storage capacity, but selecting the right format may be easier said than done.

How To Safeguard Your Computer?


The following practice, if done regularly, may help you to safeguard your computer to some extent.1.

Computer Geeks and Garden Gnomes


First and foremost before I begin my ranting it is worth mentioning that there are many very helpful and considerate people out there in the cyber wilderness who devote much of their time to providing open source and free scripts of all variations from PHP, CGI and Java to name but a few. They provide dedicated support, do not insist on payment, and spend much of their free time helping you avoid having to part with your hard earned cash to get free programs and scripts up and running on your websites.

Looking For an MP3 Player?


If you don't have an mp3 player, and even if you do, you should check out all the new stuff that's going on. I'm hoping this article will give you some idea of what kind of mp3 player you want and some tips on what to look for in an mp3 player.

Passwords and the Human Factor


Passwords have a strange dual nature. The stronger and safer the password the more likely it will be undermined by human weakness.

Buying a Home Theater Receiver


Buying a receiver is one of the most important decisions you're going to have to make when building your home theater. The receiver has a number of functions including; connecting and switching audio sources; connecting and switching video sources; decoding surround sound formats; amplifying an audio signal and sending it to your speakers; tuning in to radio stations; and acting as the interface between you and your home theater.

The Many Benefits of Owning a DVR


Has This Ever Happened To You? OK..

Toshiba Wins Hollywood Support for the HD DVD format


What led them to this choice, as all four studios stated separately, is better performance for the price and copyright protection.The other standard in competition, the Blu-ray disc, unconditionally backed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, is also counting on support from Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Twentieth Century Fox (the latter has recently joined the Blu-Ray Disc Association Board).

A Peek Into the Near Future of Electronics Technology


How long do you think DVDs have around? 20 years? 10 years? Actually, they have only been around for about seven years, but it seems like they have been around much longer. Many of us can hardly remember life before DVDs.

How To Search Your PC With Google Desktop


In this era of Internet, most people are frequent users of computers. Many of us use computers through out the day, accumulating morasses of information in various formats, which include email, digital photo, word document, spreadsheet, presentation file, ebook, article, other downloaded files, music, visited web pages, and many others.

Windows Task Manager in English


You use Ctrl+Alt+Del to see what's running on your PC, to close crashed programs and processes, and to check performance. You probably avoid a few processes whose names mean nothing to you, but they're essential to Windows.

Protect Your PC from Viruses, Worms & Trojans


Each of the items in the checklist below is part of a broad and easy to implement security policy.Install all windows critical updates for your operating system from the Microsoft Update site - it's free! All that's required to keep your Microsoft operating system up to date is an Internet connection.

Are You Putting Off Productivity?


I recently took a good look at what was keeping me from accomplishing what I needed to do. After all, I had my goals.


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Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You
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The 43 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
“City Hunter,” “Suzume,” and “Spaceman” are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.


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The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
"Dead Boy Detectives," "Chicken Nugget," and "Ripley" are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.


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05/17/2024
There’s New Hope for an HIV Vaccine
A trial vaccine has succeeded in generating low levels of antibodies needed to target HIV. It’s a first but much-needed step toward preventing infection.


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05/17/2024
The Race to Buy TikTok Is On—but There Might Not Be a Winner
Investors are interested in buying TikTok so that it can avoid a US ban. But even if ByteDance accepts, a takeover will be far from simple.


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05/17/2024
OpenAI’s Long-Term AI Risk Team Has Disbanded
The entire OpenAI team focused on the existential dangers of AI has either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups, WIRED has confirmed.


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05/17/2024
Elon Musk Finally Puts Twitter Out of Its Misery
Twitter is fully x.com now. Given its transformation since Elon Musk bought it, that may be a small mercy.


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05/17/2024
The Best Coolers for Every Kind of Outdoor Adventure
We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.


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05/17/2024
It’s Time to Believe the AI Hype
Some pundits suggest generative AI stopped getting smarter. The explosive demos from OpenAI and Google that started the week show there’s plenty more disruption to come.


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05/17/2024
The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.


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How to Use ‘Circle to Search’ on an Android Phone
There's a new, AI-powered way to search on Android. All it takes is a swish of your finger.


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05/17/2024
The 25 Best Outdoor Summer Deals From REI’s Anniversary Sale
It’s the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear that you’ll need for summer fun.


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05/17/2024
Netflix Isn’t About Flicks Anymore
And it's not just Netflix—Max, Disney+, and even YouTube are also turning their attention to series, sports, and shorts.


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05/17/2024
The 11 Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals
Sleep starting to feel less like a luxury? It might be time for a new mattress, and they’re often discounted.


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05/16/2024
Amazon Is Hosting a Massive Book Sale
Ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcover editions are deeply discounted through May 20.


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05/16/2024
Google’s AI Overviews Are Here, Whether You Want Them or Not
Google’s new Gemini-powered search experience is rolling out to users in the US. Here’s some advice on how to navigate it. And if you want to turn AI Overviews off, too bad.


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05/16/2024
How Twitch Streamers Could Shape the 2024 Elections
WIRED talked to political streamer Hasan Piker about Joe Biden, the youth vote, and his advocacy for Gaza.


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05/16/2024
The 35 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
“Hacks,” “The Jinx,” and “Conan O’Brien Must Go” are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.


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05/16/2024
Tesla’s Controversial Factory Expansion Is Approved
After anti-Tesla activists clashed with police in Germany last week, local councillors today backed Elon Musk’s plan to make Tesla’s only European Gigafactory even bigger.


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05/16/2024
Russian Disinfo Campaign Blames Ukraine for Shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister
A seemingly coordinated campaign playing out across X, Telegram, and state-run media blames Ukraine for the attempted assassination of Robert Fico—something for which there is no evidence.


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05/16/2024
Jane Schoenbrun Wants to Blow Up Your TV
Growing up, director Jane Schoenbrun escaped into shows like “The X-Files” and “Twin Peaks.” Their new movie, “I Saw the TV Glow,” is about the relief, and danger, of getting lost in screens.


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05/16/2024
RFK Jr. Is Priming His Audience for Election Denialism
Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign—and his life’s work—have laid the groundwork for supporters to blame his inevitable loss on an elite conspiracy.


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05/16/2024
Which Nanoleaf Smart Lights Should You Buy?
Nanoleaf has some of the coolest smart lighting panels around. Here’s how to choose the right one for your home.


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05/16/2024
Lab-Grown Meat Is on Shelves Now. But There’s a Catch
A store in Singapore is selling lab-grown chicken, but it contains only 3 percent animal cells.


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05/16/2024
Google Search Is Growing Up
This week, we unpack all the news from Google I/O, where we got a glimpse of how the world’s dominant search engine will evolve in the AI era.


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