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Tax Sites Reviewed: TurboTax Is Still Tops

Tax sites battling for your business have beefed up their import capabilities and added iPhone and iPad support. But Intuit's TurboTax remains the best--and the priciest.

Operating Systems

Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean" May Arrive in Spring 2012

Rumors suggest that Google will push out a tablet-friendlier version of its Android mobile operating system later this year.

Start a Business on the Cheap--With Help From the Crowd

Need to bootstrap your business? Check out these four popular crowdsourcing services to get more done for less.

Tax Sites Reviewed: TurboTax Is Still Tops

Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean" May Arrive in Spring 2012

Start a Business on the Cheap--With Help From the Crowd

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The Cloud, Day 24: Backing Up Your Cloud

I have a lot of photos, videos, and other personal information stored on my social networks. Today I explore some options to backup and protect my social media accounts.

Productivity Apps Feb 16, 6:00 PM

Tax Prep? There's an App for That, Too

Tax prep software developers are introducing new options for doing taxes on tablets and cell phones, including an iPad version of TurboTax that's as full-featured as the Web version.

Tablets Feb 16, 6:00 PM

The Best Android Tablet Apps for Multimedia

Unleash your tablet's multimedia power with these awesome apps for streaming video, listening to music and podcasts, and managing photos on the go.

Gaming Feb 16, 5:45 PM

Minecraft Developers Creating a Game in One Weekend

Mojang are creating a game in record time this weekend and donating the proceeds to charity.

Tablets Feb 16, 3:20 PM

Amazon Rockets to Second Place in Tablet Market, iSuppli Says

Apple continues to dominate, but Amazon's Kindle Fire is doing very well.

Security Feb 16, 3:15 PM

Are Virtual Network Devices Creeping Into Your Network?

Virtualization technologies have dramatically changed the way that we think about servers and computing resources in general.

Apple Feb 16, 3:11 PM

Mountain Lion Brings Mobile UI to Desktops

Apple's latest OS X, Mountain Lion, looks more like iOS than anything.

Tech Industry Feb 16, 3:00 PM

Government Moves Toward Cloud Computing 'Perfect Storm'

Amid mounting budget pressures and a maturing set of technologies, the federal government is poised for the rapid adoption of cloud computing services over the next several years.

Apple Feb 16, 2:45 PM

Apple's Mountain Lion Shows Personal Cloud Trumps Personal Computer

Apple's move to update Mac OS X this summer shows that the company sees its software ecosystem, especially its iCloud service, as more important than any one product line, analysts said today.

Storage Feb 16, 2:30 PM

SSDs Have 'Bleak' Future, Researchers Say

As the circuitry of NAND flash-based, solid-state drives shrinks, performance drops precipitously.

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Google's Valentine's Day Doodle is All Heart--and Some Politics

The video provides a social message about marriage equality and how materialism--even with Google's help--can't solve problems of the heart.

Networking & Wireless Feb 14, 12:41 PM

AT&T Wireless Bandwidth Throttling: The Backlash Has Begun

AT&T has begun throttling its biggest bandwidth hogs. Now (big surprise) customers are tearing into AT&T with complaints.

Security Feb 15, 6:00 PM

How to Become an Ethical Hacker

Not all hackers do evil work. Here's what you need to know to use your hacking skills to do good.

Browsers & Add-Ons Feb 15, 6:00 PM

15 Smartphone Games to Play for Free in Your Browser

You don't have to have a smartphone to play popular mobile games like Angry Birds and Words With Friends. If you don't have your phone with you or if you just want more real estate to play in, a Web browser can usually handle the task.

Phones Feb 15, 6:00 PM

How to Locate Your Unprotected Android Device

If you lose your Android smartphone and didn't proactively install a security or remote locator app, you can still find your missing phone by following our handy guide.

Browsers Feb 16, 9:34 AM

Google Working on Password Generator for Chrome

Google's reasoning is that if a person doesnâ€™t remember his or her password, then it can't be given away to phishers and other Net lowlifes.

Networking & Wireless Feb 15, 8:57 AM

FCC May Kill LightSquared's Plans for Wireless Revolution

LightSquared wants to build a wireless broadband network but the FCC says tests show that GPS devices are being affected.

Tech Industry Feb 15, 2:43 PM

The Byte: iPad 3 and LTE, Yahoo is Challenged, Android Losing to iOS

Apple's iPad 3 will debut on March 7 and could support US LTE data networks. Yahoo faces a board challenge from a shareholder who rejected the proposed candidates and suggested his own. Android lost smartphone marketshare for the first time as Apple had a great fourth quarter. CERN's Large Hadron Collider is shifting into high gear.

Windows Feb 14, 4:37 PM

Put Linux on a USB Drive, Bypass Windows Updates

Here's how to create your own disaster-recovery boot drive with Linux, and how to force Windows to shut down installing updates.

Gaming Feb 14, 5:00 PM

Bioware Releases Mass Effect 3 Demo; Happy Valentineâ€™s Day!

The 40 minute demo of the eagerly anticipated sci-fi action/RPG is out now for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

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Feb 12, 18:00 PM

How to Choose a Tablet for Your Business

Want to use a tablet for work so you can leave your laptop at home, or even replace your primary business computer? Here's what you need to know.

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Security Feb 16, 4:27 AM

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