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'Human computer' Shakuntala Devi dies at 83

Fri, Apr 26 2013 at 1:10 PM

Devi, who passed away in her hometown of Bangalore, India, toured the world as a prodigy for much of her life.
Watch today's partial lunar eclipse online

Thu, Apr 25 2013 at 9:35 AM

Two more lunar eclipses this year will occur on May 25 and Oct. 18, so if you miss this one, there's still a chance to see another one.
How DDoS attacks threaten the Internet

Wed, Apr 24 2013 at 10:00 AM

DDoS attacks are really just network traffic jams that temporarily block access to targeted websites, but they're becoming more sophisticated.
AP Twitter hijack leads to stock-market plunge

Tue, Apr 23 2013 at 3:13 PM

Over the past six months, the Twitter feeds of several news organizations have been hijacked by the Syrian Electronic Army.
How to get started with Twitter #music

Fri, Apr 19 2013 at 10:43 AM

Twitter's slick new music app is a great new way to discover music and learn about the artists who make it.
Why there's a fake island on Google Earth

Thu, Apr 18 2013 at 12:45 PM

The 'island' was likely cooled volcanic lava that was spotted in the late 1800s and simply stayed in map databases.
How Reddit is investigating the Boston Marathon bombings

Thu, Apr 18 2013 at 12:07 PM

Many Redditors know their stuff, especially when it's related to technology.
3 email tools that will tame your inbox

Wed, Apr 17 2013 at 5:33 PM

Is your inbox overloaded with unnecessary emails? These email management programs help you sift through your mail and get rid of everything you don't need.
Big data, big problems? How government can balance risk, opportunity

Wed, Apr 17 2013 at 12:16 PM

Keeping track of big data is not a technology problem, according to IT experts. People need a better understanding of how to manage it now.
Boston bombings: How to avoid online scams linked to the tragedy

Tue, Apr 16 2013 at 9:42 AM

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Articles about Computers

'Human computer' Shakuntala Devi dies at 83

Watch today's partial lunar eclipse online

How DDoS attacks threaten the Internet

AP Twitter hijack leads to stock-market plunge

How to get started with Twitter #music

Why there's a fake island on Google Earth

How Reddit is investigating the Boston Marathon bombings

3 email tools that will tame your inbox

Big data, big problems? How government can balance risk, opportunity

Boston bombings: How to avoid online scams linked to the tragedy

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