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Social Media Explosion!

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Would a Driverless Car Be Right for You?

The technology is here, and the vehicles may be soon. read

5 reasons to drop your cellphone carrier and find better service.

To Buy New or Repair: That Is the Question

How to know when it is — and isn't — worth repairing a broken appliance or electronic device. read

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Save Major Money on Secondhand Electronics

Tips for choosing quality goods with a few miles on them. read

mobile devices

5 Reasons to Drop Your Cellphone Carrier

Poor service and extended contracts leave many looking for better service. read

Teaching a senior man how to text.

How to Text Message

R U texting yet? It's a great way to stay in touch — and it can even save you money. read

Are You Ready to Change How You Read?

Ask yourself these 8 questions to see if an e-reader is right for you. read

Beef Up Smartphone Security

Great tips to keep hackers out — and your phone secure. read

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How Social Media Can Help Caregivers

Internet tools and websites let caregivers vent, ask for assistance and get useful information. read

How to Use Social Media in Your Job search

Social Media and Your Job Search

The do's and don'ts of online networking with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and more. read

Can Social Media Help Your Job Search?

Think you know how to use Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for your job search? Take the quiz! Do

AARP Book Explains Facebook

A soup-to-nuts guide from privacy settings to online etiquette. read

the internet

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Are Your Grandkids Safe Online?

4 tips to keep them out of trouble on the Internet. read

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Do You Still Need Cable TV?

6 cheaper ways to watch great television. read

How Google's Privacy Policy Affects You

What it all means, and how can you protect yourself from scams and aggressive advertisers. read

Passwords to Head Off the Hackers

In just a few seconds, you can strengthen your password for better online security. read

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Beware Electronic Vampires That Suck Your Wallet Dry

Leave your phone charger plugged in 24/7? Here are 3 ways to lower your monthly bill. read

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Is Your Computer Infected?

Know the warning signs of 'malware,' then act quickly to remove it. read

9 Free Ways to Speed Up Your Computer

These do-it-yourself fixes could work for you. read

Privacy, Please!

Disabling your browsers' privacy settings can protect you from getting hacked. read

Resources

How to pass your digital information- photos, text messages, and e-mails- down to your heirs- a senior woman uses her iPad

Your Digital Estate

Follow these 6 steps to protect your online data after you're gone. read

A Cyber Scammer's Glossary

Know what the terms "phishing" and "skimming" mean? Learn the lingo of computer hackers and ID thieves. read

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Avoiding Door-to-Door Sales Scams

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