Personal Tech

In this section we include anything on the consumer-related side of technology. Also see gaming.

Eat This Tweet: Creating Life Cycles for Social Media Messages

New technologies are helping users destroy digital messages and images they send after a short time, but what really happens to these digital items?

INFOGRAPHIC: Is Social Media Making Us Psycho?

Social media is actually making us less social, and affecting our social lives in ways that some experts say are unhealthy. Check out some of the antisocial behavior that's become common online.
VIDEO: Rajat Taneja on Video Games as the Biggest Big Data Challenge

Entertainment Arts Chief Technology Officer Rajat Taneja offered detailed insights into what’s going on now in the video gaming industry, and how leaders in this field hope to provide more modern experiences for players.
New PC? How to Set Up a Secure System

Even the most novice PC users can be up and surfing the net on their shiny new machine in no time. Here are some beginner tips to get you started.
INFOGRAPHIC: How Damaged Smartphones Cause Billions in Losses

We carry our smartphones everywhere. As a result, they take a lot of abuse. Find out some of the ways smartphones are damaged, and what it costs.
How to Cut the Cord - Illegally

If you must have the latest shows without paying for them, there are less legal ways to get them. But use them at your own risk.
INFOGRAPHIC: Facebook's Changing Privacy Policy

Check out some of the risks Facebook is taking with your personal data - and some of the key mistakes they've made so far in handling it.
RSS After the Death of Google Reader

Google's RSS is gone, which leaves a very big hole for another service to take its place.
How to Cut the Cord on Cable TV - Legally

Cut the cord and experience the future of TV guilt-free. We provide all the options out there for downloading, streaming and OTA.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Worst Computers of All Time

We often talk about all the amazing things that computer technology can accomplish, but as with any product, there are always duds. Here are some of the most fascinating computer product failures of the last couple of decades.

BYOD has many benefits, but it also comes with security risk. Here are some of the key ways that companies can secure their data.

If you've got aching wrists, stiff shoulders or are developing a hunchback, it's time to set up an ergonomic workstation. Here are some tips on how to get it right.

On the the Internet, your Instagram account is the window into your soul. Find out what it says about you.

Smartphones have deftly deposed remote controls and in many cases, they do a much better job. Find out which apps you need to control everything with your smartphone.

Google promises us a revolutionary wearable device. Will it deliver?

Phone hacking is a widespread problem that is expected to grow with the increasing prevalence of smartphones. Fortunately, there are many ways to make your phone less vulnerable.

If you're fed up with cable, you’re in good company. Here's how to cut the cord and switch to viewing programs online.

Application software has become a buzzword. Find out what it really is, what it does and why it's often referred to as an "app."

GPS shoes are just one of the more interesting applications of GPS technology, which is increasingly becoming a part of our everyday lives.

Video games can be dangerously addictive. Find out what elements designers employ to make them that way.

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