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2/3/2012


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The holidays are over, the temperatures have plunged, and you need to get away to Relax & Restore. I'm giving away a fabulous 7-night Caribbean Cruise on the beautiful Carnival Liberty! You'll be fully Restored after a wonderful week at sea visiting beautiful ports of call. Airfare and all dining and entertainment are included - so Relax!

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Facebook opens up its books
Facebook's recent IPO filing with the SEC shows that the company is very profitable. The social networking giant reported annual revenue of $3.7 billion and a profit of $668 million last year. Some analysts point out, though, that Facebook's $4.39 in revenue per user - the network has 845 million members - is somewhat low. Time's up for making the switch to Facebook's new Timeline view. I'll help you make the change safely.

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Hackers pilfer data from VeriSign
VeriSign executives admit that hackers repeatedly stole sensitive information in 2010. Data stolen from the Internet infrastructure company could allow hackers to direct people to fake sites and steal email. The Virginia-based company also stores sensitive information about other major Internet firms. Protect your computer from hackers and malware with the free and effective programs in my Security Center.

Reddit users rush to aid orphanage
Users of the social news website Reddit have donated $80,000 to an orphanage in Kenya after it was brutally attacked by machete-wielding thieves. Donors from the U.S. and around the world responded to the cause after a Penn State student - in Kenya for an internship - posted a picture of one of the wounded victims. Money will be used to bolster the orphanage's defenses. Online networks are a good way to raise money for social and creative projects. Find out how to get started.

Wi-Fi passwords not safe on HTC phones
HTC is urging owners of nine of its Android phone models to download software updates after detecting security flaws that could leak Wi-Fi credentials and passwords to hackers. Android smartphone and tablet owners also have to be wary of malicious apps. Learn how to keep your gadget secure.

Crime-fighting app comes to smartphones
With CrimePush, smartphone users can push a button to instantly alert police and other contacts of a crime in progress. Developer Shayan Pahlevani created the app after being held at gunpoint on the streets of Washington, D.C. Download it now from my site.

Study: 130 million tweets per day are worthless
After surveying 1,500 Twitter users and studying thousands of messages, researchers have concluded that a staggering 130 million tweets per day are not worth reading. That's two-thirds of the 200 million tweets a day that are posted to the social networking site. If you're a parent, you've no doubt asked: Is my child too young for Twitter? I'll help you find an answer.

App will save you gas money
The soon-to-be-released eco:Speed app helps you find the optimum driving speed to save a bundle on fuel while adding only a few minutes to your route. To see how the navigation-style app will work, click here for a demo.

Pro video editing on your iPad
Known as a high-end desktop video editor, Avid Studio is now available for the iPad. The prosumer app includes a storyboard area and an editing timeline. It also allows users to shrink and expand images with finger gestures. Download it here.

Kelihos botnet strikes again
A botnet that infected 45,000 computers before it was crippled last year has repaired itself and is spamming away again. Microsoft says it will once again partner with security firm Kaspersky Lab to fight the reincarnated Kelihos. There's a difference between spam and harassment. I'll tell you the difference and how to deal with both problems.

Fans urge Apple to make ethical iPhone
A consumer group called SumOfUs wants Apple to change the way its overseas suppliers treat workers before releasing its next iPhone. Recent news reports have painted a grim picture of working conditions at Apple partner factories in Asia. Nearly 50,000 people signed the group's online petition in two days. Apple's AirPrint software makes printing from an iPhone or iPad a breeze. Here's how to set it up.

Reset copiers before donating
When you get rid of an old home copy machine, it could contain a record of copies you've made. How can you make sure it's clean? I answer that question and more in my weekly Q&A column in USA Today.


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