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'Bird' is the new mouse in 3-D design toolkit

Wed, May 01 2013 at 11:28 AM

The new input device has been especially useful in the medical field where it has helped with facial reconstructions.
How to erase your data from an old computer or phone

Fri, Apr 26 2013 at 5:10 PM

Before you dispose of an old personal computer, experts recommend that you reformat your hard drive and reinstall the operating system.
'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.

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Computers

Articles about Computers

'Bird' is the new mouse in 3-D design toolkit

How to erase your data from an old computer or phone

'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

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