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Why make the switch to Android?

Are you like technology writer Andy Ihnatko? The writer never thought he would ditch his iPhone.

Worried about malware? Turn off Java

Want to secure your computer from hackers? Slate writer Will Oremus has some straightforward advice: Disable Java

Sending e-mail? Mind your matters

E-mail can become overwhelming. It clogs up our inboxes and slows us down. Sometimes, we pound out replies as quickly as possible to clear out our inboxes, showing little thought to whatever we are writing

Don’t believe everything you read when researching online

The Internet is an incredible tool for research. Gone are the days when you were forced to run to your local library to uncover the average salary for steel workers in the 1990s. You no longer need to flip through encyclopedias to uncover the forgotten inventions of Leonardo da Vinci.

Looking for a more dangerous Web? The U.S. government might be building it

Is the United States creating a more dangerous Web? That’s the theory depicted in a recent story by the MIT Technology Review. The story details the story of Stuxnet

Does rise of tablets mean end of PCs

Is Web site Business Insider engaging in hyperbole when it declared the end of the era of the PC? Maybe. But there’s no doubt the boom days of the personal computer have ended

Are you a desktop or Web-based e-mail person?

Are you a user of Web-based e-mail like Gmail or Yahoo!? Or do you favor a desktop e-mail client like Postbox, Outlook or Sparrow?

How smart is your toaster? With Android it might be a genius

Would you buy a rice cooker with the Android operating system built into it? What about a dryer or refrigerator? Would you ever consider installing a microwave oven which was partially powered by Android

Tech will change your business in 2013. Here’s how

There was a point in time when e-mail was considered cutting-edge tech. Before that, businesses were considered tech-savvy if they had their own fax machines

Is Square worth the transaction fees?

As a small business owner, you need to ensure it is as easy as possible for your customers to pay for your offerings. Square, a credit-card processing service created for iPhones, iPads and Android-powered devices can help you fulfill this goal. But Square, created by Square, Inc., isn’t free.