Let yourself geek out over the articles, news, and videos at the Carnegie Science Institution! Get the latest in fields like plant plant biology, developmental biology, Earth and planetary sciences, astronomy, and global ecology. Continue reading
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Did you know that unlocking your phone is now illegal in the United States? What is unlocking? Why would you want to unlock a phone? Why is it illegal if you own the phone? Continue reading
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Question: How is it I keep getting emails in my spam folder dated 2038 instead of 2013? (Feb 6, 2038)? Thanks, Mary. Answer: They haven’t figured out a way to junk mail back through time. Here’s what they’re up to…. Continue reading
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) will stop home delivery of first class mail on Saturdays later this year. This news has left many people confused about what will happen to online orders that are delivered by the USPS. We’ve got all the facts you need to know ahead. Continue reading
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I have Windows 7 64bit – Microsoft Office 10.Whenever I go to Excel or Word and try to send something by email, I get the following message: “There is no email program associated to perform the requested action.” Please let me know what I am doing wrong. Continue reading
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An awesome guide to local resources including recycling centers, with information on how to recycle, prevent pollution and how to help protect the environment. Continue reading
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I’ve Always Wanted To Know: What’s so great about 3D microchips? Why is it any better then the current 2D production method? Answer: Microchips currently are made using a two dimensional (2D) process which means that circuits are all laid out on a single level of the chip. If microchips could be designed in three dimensions instead of just two, then you could build levels on top of each other. Continue reading
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A daily offering of science and art to inspire and delight your mind! This site will steal your time, but you won’t mind after you’ve watched a stream of awesome videos. Continue reading
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Ever start a book and find you didn’t like it very much? Did you wish you could get your money back? A new eBook distributor says they have a better way to buy books. Total Boox plans to use a pay-as-you-read system that only charges customers for as much of the book as they actually read. Continue reading
Yeah, Ctrl+F still brings it up like always, but notice when you start typing the scroll bar starts filling with little yellow dashes… Continue reading
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The Style Junkies roam the world for the most stylish places to create a collection, with destination inspiration and insider tips for you. Continue reading
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An amazing music player that not only bases what you hear off of the mood you customize, but also what you see! Continue reading
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Researchers at the University of Michigan are using peacock feathers to help them develop a way to bring color to next-generation eReaders. Continue reading
Adobe has issued what they are calling “critical” updates for all versions of Flash Player for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. Continue reading
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Facebook tried it unsuccessfully with Facebook Credits, but plenty of online games like Farmville make big bucks with virtual currency. Now Amazon is getting into the act with Amazon Coins and they’re launching it with a big giveaway. Continue reading
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There are a lot of warnings about the dangers of texting while driving, but a recent study shows that texting while walking can be unsafe as well. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says more than 1,000 people were treated in emergency rooms in 2011 for injuries that happened because they were using a cell phone while walking and not paying attention. Continue reading
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Learn how to restore your missing menu bar if it has disappeared from the top of your email program. Continue reading
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A website that lets you unload the thoughts in your head without anyone seeing or judging. Vent your joy, anger, frustration, or fears and get them out of your brain, so you can get back to achieving your goals. Continue reading
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Norman from Pennsylvania writes: Every time I start up my computer I get a notification from Windows Update that I have an important update for Microsoft Works 9 (KB2754670). I do not have Microsoft Works 9 installed in my computer. How can I stop this message from popping up constantly? Continue reading
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Hemachandra from Bangalore, India. writes: My desktop screen sometimes reminds me that “Your virtual memory is too low.” What does it mean and what is to be done regarding this? Answer: If your PC has Windows installed and freezes frequently with the “virtual memory is too low” error message, it can happen because of two things … Continue reading
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What do you do when a website won’t connect? Do you pull your hair out? Reset your router? Call your internet company? Reboot your PC? You can’t figure out what it could be because you don’t know if the problem is on your end or the website’s end. Continue reading
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Do you have Windows 8? Are you frustrated with the new interface and how they moved and changed pretty much everything? In early testing Microsoft allowed (via a registry hack) users to re-enable the start menu but before the release of Windows 8 removed this feature. Thankfully some very creative people over at Classic Shell have released a freeware utility which can… Continue reading
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Be part of Silk, an amazing way to make interactive art, and a few neat free wallpapers! Continue reading
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Tagging is a way of identifying friends in photographs on Facebook or calling their attention to a particular post. What if someone has tagged you in a photo or status and you don’t like it? This is definitely a 21st century problem. Fortunately, it’s easily solved. Continue reading
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Cel Mengata from St Paul, Minnesota writes: What is the difference between bandwidth and Broadband, and how do they work? Answer: There is a term called technobabble which is when industries use language and words that are common knowledge in that industry but to the rest of the world make little or no sense. I’ve… Continue reading
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Computer maker Dell Inc. announced Tuesday morning that it was going private with the help of a two billion dollar loan from Microsoft. Dell is the third largest computer maker in the world, but has been losing market share recently as more users make the switch to tablets. Continue reading
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When I search on any engine I get everything except what I want. How about telling your fans how to just get what they are looking for and not a bunch of stuff they are not. Thanks, Chuck. Chuck, I can’t promise you’ll find just what you’re looking for, but there are a few tips to make searching productive. Continue reading
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