NewsUSA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:34:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png NewsUSA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Maybe It's Time to Switch to a Waterproof Smartphone https://www.theinfostride.com/maybe-its-time-to-switch-to-a-waterproof-smartphone/ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:57:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/maybe-its-time-to-switch-to-a-waterproof-smartphone/ (NewsUSA) – Let’s take a poll: have you ever dropped your cell phone in the toilet? Perhaps it was a sink full of dishes, a bowl of soup or a puddle. Either way, you’ve probably done it, and you’re not alone. A study by TNS Global Research says more than 82.5 million mobile phones have [...]

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]]> Computers: An Afterschool Necessity for Many Young Students https://www.theinfostride.com/computers-an-afterschool-necessity-for-many-young-students/ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:57:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/computers-an-afterschool-necessity-for-many-young-students/ (NewsUSA) – Shopping for school supplies isn’t what it used to be. Sure, kids still need notebooks, binders and pens — but they won’t survive without the latest technology either, namely a computer. According to a recent survey commissioned by HP and conducted by Wakefield Research, computers become a significant part of homework assignments for [...]

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]]> Put Your Head in the Digital Music Cloud https://www.theinfostride.com/put-your-head-in-the-digital-music-cloud/ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:56:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/put-your-head-in-the-digital-music-cloud/ (NewsUSA) – When it comes to storing digital music files, people are often confronted with the dilemma of choosing which type of operating platform to use. In many cases, people find themselves stuck in the “i-opoly” — the monopoly-style hold of Apple’s iTunes on digital music — of the digital-media world. Worse yet, users find [...]

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]]> Music Stars by Way of YouTube — a Means of Finding New Talent? https://www.theinfostride.com/music-stars-by-way-of-youtube-a-means-of-finding-new-talent/ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:56:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/music-stars-by-way-of-youtube-a-means-of-finding-new-talent/ (NewsUSA) – When YouTube first made its Internet debut in 2005, no one could have predicted the global affect it would have for musicians or record labels.Fast-forward to present day, and wannabe recording artists are exploiting the dot.com site to broadcast their music to the world and to get noticed by record companies.One case in [...]

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]]> The New World of Light Switches, Controls and Dimmers https://www.theinfostride.com/the-new-world-of-light-switches-controls-and-dimmers/ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:10:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/the-new-world-of-light-switches-controls-and-dimmers/ (NewsUSA) – A lighting switch is just a switch, right? As it turns out, not really. Technology is changing the smallest details in your home — switches, controls and dimmers — to make daily life more beautiful and more functional. The American Lighting Association (ALA) details advances in lighting switches. New Bulbs Equal New Switches [...]

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]]> Gifts for Geeks: What to Get the Techie on Your List https://www.theinfostride.com/gifts-for-geeks-what-to-get-the-techie-on-your-list/ Sat, 14 Dec 2013 08:10:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/gifts-for-geeks-what-to-get-the-techie-on-your-list/ (NewsUSA) – If you’re like most people, you have at least one gadget lover on your holiday gift list. That one person that craves “the next big thing,” and short of that, nothing else will do. That would be fine, if you had an inkling of what that meant. “Many people tend to look at [...]

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]]> The Magic of Tech Gifts This Holiday https://www.theinfostride.com/the-magic-of-tech-gifts-this-holiday/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:10:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/the-magic-of-tech-gifts-this-holiday/ (NewsUSA) – Tech is a growing trend for gift buying, and this year is expected to be at an all-time high. Tech and Trends personality Mitch English visited TV stations around the country with some of his top holiday picks. “I think there is something magical behind technology. It should be fun, helpful and slightly [...]

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]]> How to Stretch Your Holiday Dollars (Yes, Gamers, That Includes You) https://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-stretch-your-holiday-dollars-yes-gamers-that-includes-you/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:10:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-stretch-your-holiday-dollars-yes-gamers-that-includes-you/ (NewsUSA) – Looking to stretch your dollars this holiday shopping season? We’re not talking anything as gauche as pretending you’ll be out of town so you can buy everyone’s presents at after-Christmas sales. No, we’re talking ways to get more bang out of the bucks you do spend on holiday-related items. With the National Retail [...]

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]]> Digital Book Options for Any Stage of Life https://www.theinfostride.com/digital-book-options-for-any-stage-of-life/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:10:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/digital-book-options-for-any-stage-of-life/ (NewsUSA) – With the holiday season ramping up, there’s no better time to take a break, relax and recharge. Why not unwind by catching up on all your favorite books? Whether you are looking to read by the fireplace or while traveling to your holiday destination, or spending time with friends and family, companies such [...]

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]]> Clearing The Air About the Air In Your Home https://www.theinfostride.com/clearing-the-air-about-the-air-in-your-home/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:10:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/clearing-the-air-about-the-air-in-your-home/ (NewsUSA) – It’s been said that, “Home is where the heart is.” While this sentiment may be true, that home could also be making you sick. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend on average about 90 percent or more of their time indoors, where pollutant levels may be two to five times [...]

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]]> Tips to Keep Your Monthly Wireless Bill in Check https://www.theinfostride.com/tips-to-keep-your-monthly-wireless-bill-in-check/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:10:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/tips-to-keep-your-monthly-wireless-bill-in-check/ (NewsUSA) – With the holidays upon us, trimming household expenses can free up extra cash to maximize your gift-giving budget. One place where you may not realize there are huge savings to be had is with your wireless bill. According to mobile phone analytics company Validas, 80 percent of Americans overspend on their monthly wireless [...]

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]]> 3D Printing: A Cautiously Optimistic Revolution in Manufacturing https://www.theinfostride.com/3d-printing-a-cautiously-optimistic-revolution-in-manufacturing/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:10:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/3d-printing-a-cautiously-optimistic-revolution-in-manufacturing/ (NewsUSA) – Amid excitement over 3D printing, there is caution. According to experts, safety and reliability standards and mandates will need to be developed and implemented for products that can be churned out on a whim. Technical education and training will likely be impacted. Legal issues pertaining to ownership, patent protection, trademarks and copyrights and [...]

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]]> How to Buy the Best Video Games for Your Kids https://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-buy-the-best-video-games-for-your-kids/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:10:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-buy-the-best-video-games-for-your-kids/ (NewsUSA) – If you’re reading this story, that probably means you’re a concerned parent who wouldn’t dream of buying your 8-year-old the new “Battlefield 4” video game for the holidays, no matter how many hissy fits are thrown. But let’s face it, you’ve also got a zillion other things on your mind right now — [...]

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]]> Tips for Keeping Kids Safe on New Mobile Devices This Holiday Season https://www.theinfostride.com/tips-for-keeping-kids-safe-on-new-mobile-devices-this-holiday-season/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:04:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/tips-for-keeping-kids-safe-on-new-mobile-devices-this-holiday-season/ (NewsUSA) – With the holiday season upon us, the latest cell phones and tablets are sure to be at the top of most kids’ gift lists. Let’s face it: they’ll use these gifts to keep up and connect with their friends on sites like Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat. While these devices make it easier for [...]

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]]> The Big Holiday Decision: Xbox One or PlayStation 4? https://www.theinfostride.com/the-big-holiday-decision-xbox-one-or-playstation-4/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:22:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/the-big-holiday-decision-xbox-one-or-playstation-4/ (NewsUSA) – Feeling like you haven’t had this much trouble making a decision since Leno and Letterman first went head-to-head? That’s okay, the debut of the new Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles — conveniently just in time for the holidays — means countless people just like you are also debating which to buy for [...]

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]]> Eye-Catching Gifts for the Techies on Your List https://www.theinfostride.com/eye-catching-gifts-for-the-techies-on-your-list/ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:04:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/eye-catching-gifts-for-the-techies-on-your-list/ (NewsUSA) – Trying to find that perfect holiday gift for friends or family who have everything can be a daunting task. If they’re a techie, the job can be even more difficult. “Tech is growing more popular every year,” says Emmy Award-winning Tech and Trends reporter Brett Larson, and host of KillerApps.TV. “Do your research [...]

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]]> Gifts That Can Change Lives https://www.theinfostride.com/gifts-that-can-change-lives/ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:10:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/gifts-that-can-change-lives/ (NewsUSA) – What can be more meaningful than a gift that will not only wow a special person in your life, but will also encourage positive change? This year, think beyond the traditional with these unique and inspirational ideas. For Expanding Your Horizons. Inspire someone special by taking them on an international trip. Currently, Turkish [...]

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]]> New Biotech Site Sparks Hope for Cancer Treatments https://www.theinfostride.com/new-biotech-site-sparks-hope-for-cancer-treatments/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:25:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/new-biotech-site-sparks-hope-for-cancer-treatments/ (NewsUSA) – The latest victory in the Myriad Genetics case in Australia, allowing Myriad Genetics to patent isolated DNA, has sparked new debate over the development of new drugs to treat cancer. At the forefront of a grass roots movement in this debate is Viratech Corp. (OTC: VIRA), which claims to have the first open [...]

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]]> Home Improvement Meets High Tech https://www.theinfostride.com/home-improvement-meets-high-tech/ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:04:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/home-improvement-meets-high-tech/ (NewsUSA) – Great technology is finally hitting one of its long-awaited frontiers, the $500 billion home improvement market. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, when faced with a choice, many homeowners decide to improve their homes rather than move. Yet, the toughest choice isn’t whether to spend $2,500 on a bathroom remodel or $5,000 on [...]

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]]> The Family Phone: Mix of Landline And Wireless Is the Norm https://www.theinfostride.com/the-family-phone-mix-of-landline-and-wireless-is-the-norm/ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:14:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/the-family-phone-mix-of-landline-and-wireless-is-the-norm/ (NewsUSA) – The traditional landline, a phone system distributed via a network of copper wire, exists 130 years after it was first introduced. While cell phone usage is almost ubiquitous (The Wireless Association claims there are 326 million wireless devices in use today, a number akin to 102 percent of the U.S. population), a market [...]

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]]> Back to School Tech Trends for 2013 https://www.theinfostride.com/back-to-school-tech-trends-for-2013/ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:54:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/back-to-school-tech-trends-for-2013/ (NewsUSA) – With summer vacation winding down, the U.S. Census Bureau expects close to 80 million children and adults to head back to the classroom. Total school spending this year is targeted at over $70 billion with $8 billion for electronics. Emmy-winning tech and trends expert Brett Larson and host of KillerApps.TV looked at some [...]

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]]> Protect Your Cellphone Against Summer's Heightened Threats https://www.theinfostride.com/protect-your-cellphone-against-summers-heightened-threats/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:11:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/protect-your-cellphone-against-summers-heightened-threats/ (NewsUSA) – It’s summer. Do you know where your cellphone is? That’s not a silly question in light of new findings that more mobile phones are lost, stolen or damaged in June, July and August than any other months all year — with July holding the dubious top honors. “People are outdoors, active and so [...]

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]]> Protecting Your Cellphone Against Summer's Heightened Threat https://www.theinfostride.com/protecting-your-cellphone-against-summers-heightened-threat/ Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:02:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/protecting-your-cellphone-against-summers-heightened-threat/ (NewsUSA) – It’s summer. Do you know where your cellphone is? That’s not a silly question in light of new findings that more mobile phones are lost, stolen or damaged in June, July and August than any other months all year — with July holding the dubious top honors. “People are outdoors, active and so [...]

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]]> Developers Try to Meet Growing Demand for Video Games https://www.theinfostride.com/developers-try-to-meet-growing-demand-for-video-games/ https://www.theinfostride.com/developers-try-to-meet-growing-demand-for-video-games/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:29:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/developers-try-to-meet-growing-demand-for-video-games/ (NewsUSA) – People today have not only a plethora of choices when it comes to playing video games, but also an inordinate amount of ways to play them. According to research done last year by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association that represents the U.S. video game industry, more Americans than ever are [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/developers-try-to-meet-growing-demand-for-video-games/feed/ 1 Tech Guru Reveals Top Gift Ideas for Dads and Grads https://www.theinfostride.com/tech-guru-reveals-top-gift-ideas-for-dads-and-grads/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:24:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/tech-guru-reveals-top-gift-ideas-for-dads-and-grads/ (NewsUSA) – June is the month of dads and grads. We recognize dad for all that he does throughout the year on Father’s Day, and celebrate students graduating throughout the country for all they have accomplished in school. Now, it’s time to find the perfect gifts to honor both of these important occasions. This year, [...]

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]]> How Small Businesses Can Make a Big Splash Without Getting Wet https://www.theinfostride.com/how-small-businesses-can-make-a-big-splash-without-getting-wet/ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:14:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/how-small-businesses-can-make-a-big-splash-without-getting-wet/ (NewsUSA) – It’s usually better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond, or so the saying goes. Many of today’s small and medium-sized companies are trying to figure out how to make a big splash when launching or renovating their presence on the web.How crowded [...]

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]]> Ignite Your Inner Alter Ego With Online Gaming https://www.theinfostride.com/ignite-your-inner-alter-ego-with-online-gaming/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/ignite-your-inner-alter-ego-with-online-gaming/ (NewsUSA) – In the world of online gaming and interactive avatars, self-expression is limitless, providing people a new way to express themselves and escape the mundane. Regular people can abandon their daytime personas to don mohawks and spiked leather jackets as punk rockers. Dog walkers can be rock stars. Busy professionals can check responsibilities at [...]

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]]> Film Industry Will Thrive With E-Distribution, According to Analysts https://www.theinfostride.com/film-industry-will-thrive-with-e-distribution-according-to-analysts/ Mon, 07 May 2012 18:42:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/film-industry-will-thrive-with-e-distribution-according-to-analysts/ (NewsUSA) – From backroom meetings in Hollywood to studio lots in Burbank, distribution has been the buzzword for entertainment executives. Although it has been a long time coming, digital distribution — the downloading and streaming of movies and television shows to consumers’ computers, Internet-enabled televisions and mobile devices — film executives have turned a somewhat [...]

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]]> Does Your Computer Need a Helping Hand? https://www.theinfostride.com/does-your-computer-need-a-helping-hand/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:41:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/does-your-computer-need-a-helping-hand/ (NewsUSA) – As technology advances, more of our lives take place on our computers. Work presentations, legal documents, personal records and treasured family photos are all created and stored on our computers. Unfortunately, computer viruses eventually make their way through firewalls, or other breakdowns occur — and you want them fixed now. But not everyone [...]

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]]> Remote PC Repair at Your Fingertips https://www.theinfostride.com/remote-pc-repair-at-your-fingertips/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:43:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/remote-pc-repair-at-your-fingertips/ (NewsUSA) – In a social media powered society, instant gratification is something we have come to expect. More of our daily routines are executed online, be they personal or professional, so when our computer crashes so does our productivity. In the not-so-distant past, PC problems, virus removal and most other computer-related issues were resolved by [...]

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]]> No-Cost Telecom Audits Save Money https://www.theinfostride.com/no-cost-telecom-audits-save-money/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:14:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/no-cost-telecom-audits-save-money/ (NewsUSA) – Voice and data systems are crucial to the success or failure of most businesses. Many companies provide laptops, cell phones, and Internet connections that require expensive maintenance by internal IT departments. Paying for full-time IT services and multiple telecom providers may be an overlooked and unnecessary expense. A no-cost analysis of these expenses [...]

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]]> Are Your Kids Savvy About Internet Safety? https://www.theinfostride.com/are-your-kids-savvy-about-internet-safety/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:14:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/are-your-kids-savvy-about-internet-safety/ (NewsUSA) – The Internet is an important educational tool. With a click of a mouse, kids can find information on just about anything. Unfortunately, children who don’t practice basic Internet safety may expose themselves and their parents to certain risks. Children can easily stumble upon inappropriate content. Chat rooms have a reputation for encouraging Internet [...]

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]]> How to Make Your Website's Design Shine https://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-make-your-websites-design-shine/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:14:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-make-your-websites-design-shine/ (NewsUSA) – Whether you’re preparing for your wedding, chronicling your travels or running a small business, a website or blog is the easiest way to share information with family, friends, professional contacts or customers. With advances in technology making it easier to build websites, millions of Americans are figuring out the basics of web design. [...]

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]]> IT Companies Create New Revenue Streams https://www.theinfostride.com/it-companies-create-new-revenue-streams/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:14:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/it-companies-create-new-revenue-streams/ (NewsUSA) – In today’s economy, businesses are seeking new streams of revenue. For example, businesses that sell phone systems and computer equipment typically rely on new sales to generate revenue. But when potential clients cut costs, they’re less likely to purchase new equipment and systems with the same frequency. As a result, many are looking [...]

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]]> How a Telecom Audit Can Save Your Business Money https://www.theinfostride.com/how-a-telecom-audit-can-save-your-business-money/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:14:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/how-a-telecom-audit-can-save-your-business-money/ (NewsUSA) – In today’s age of technology, voice and data systems are crucial to the success or failure of most businesses. Many companies provide laptops, cell phones and Internet connections that require expensive maintenance by internal IT departments. But paying for full-time IT services and multiple telecom providers may be an overlooked and unnecessary expense. [...]

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]]> What Goes Into Determining Risk? https://www.theinfostride.com/what-goes-into-determining-risk/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:14:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/what-goes-into-determining-risk/ (NewsUSA) – Most of the time, we don’t notice the engineered systems that affect our daily lives. That’s because they’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing. If you flick a light switch and the light turns on, you don’t give it a second thought. If the light fails, however, it’s a different story. Some [...]

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]]> Tips for Stress-Free Air Travel https://www.theinfostride.com/tips-for-stress-free-air-travel/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:08:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/tips-for-stress-free-air-travel/ Man-made and natural disruptions to air travel are all-too-often the norm. Not only can weather delay take-offs and landings, but new airline rules can also keep planes grounded. For example, if a plane is sitting on the tarmac for more than three hours, it has to return to the gate. On the upside, there are [...]

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]]> Save Money With Free Software for Your Computer https://www.theinfostride.com/save-money-with-free-software-for-your-computer/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:08:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/save-money-with-free-software-for-your-computer/ (NewsUSA) – Looking to save money? There are ways to leverage great technology without burning a hole in your wallet. Here are some safe, secure options — all of them free — that can help make your computer more productive, useful and fun: * Firefox Browser: (www.GetFireFox.com) — Get onto the Internet with this alternative [...]

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]]> Have You Given ID Thieves Permission? https://www.theinfostride.com/have-you-given-id-thieves-permission/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:08:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/have-you-given-id-thieves-permission/ (NewsUSA) – If you, your family members or anyone with whom you do business shares music, photos, or documents online, identity thieves could be downloading your information — including your Social Security number, home address and health information — legally. In any given second, nearly 22 million people around the globe are on peer-to-peer (P2P) [...]

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