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Make typing easier on a tablet

Make typing easier on a tablet

One big complaint I hear from tablet lovers is how hard it is to type anything of length. For that, you really need a keyboard. We recently tested seven plug-in keyboards, looking at available features, ease of use, size and ergonomics, and portability. [ More ]

Take your iPad to the mall?

The iPad’s a lot of things, but one function I hadn’t considered it for is shopping companion. So PriceGrabber, the comparison-shopping Web site, got me thinking when it released an app developed for the iPad (there’s already a PriceGrabber app... [ More ]

Blippy users’ credit cards exposed

If you’re a shopper who like to share your latest purchases with Blippy, think about being a bit more private for awhile. The social-shopping network revealed recently that more than shoppers’ purchases were shared online. The credit-card numbers of several... [ More ]

Protect yourself online: Build a strong password

When you find a new shopping Web site that requires you to sign up to purchase products, you probably think, "I'll keep this simple and make that password really easy to remember." So you go for “123456” or “password.” Time... [ More ]

Take precautions when shopping online

As you troll the Internet for holiday deals this holiday season, be on the lookout for nasty cybercriminals who can empty your wallet faster than a successful holiday shopping trip. Here’s a list of some common cyber-scams that are sure... [ More ]

New operating systems everywhere

Apple recently released the latest version of its operating system, nicknamed Snow Leopard. If you’ve got a Mac computer with an Intel processor, we recommend you pick up the Snow Leopard upgrade for $29. It’s faster than the prior version... [ More ]