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Facebook users among the least loyal Web visitors, Pew study finds

A Pew study finds that people who visit websites directly are more active and engaged on those sites.
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Nvidia throws down the gauntlet with new GeForce GTX 800M-series GPUs

Nvidia just took the wraps of a new series of mobile GPUs, dubbed the 800M series.
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MSI’s GT Dominator, GE Apache notebooks are armed with brand new Nvidia GPUs

MSI just announced a pair of new notebooks equipped with Nvidia's brand new lineup of mobile GPUs.
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The buttonless Apple mouse was an accident

Sometimes things come about accidentally. Put the button-less Apple mouse in that column as well.
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SXSW 2014: IBM’s Watson stars in the kitchen as well as TV’s Jeopardy

Is there anything that Watson can't do?
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Reader poll: Will you upgrade from Windows XP when Microsoft stops supporting it?

Windows XP users: whatcha gonna do, when the malware-maniacs run wild over you!?!
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McAfee Labs Q4 2013 Threats Report suggests malware is on the rise

Surprise surprise: McAfee's latest threat assessment reveals that instances of malware have been on the rise.
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Microsoft to release a new batch of ‘critical’ Windows XP security updates tomorrow

Microsoft will be delivering a fresh batch of security updates for the aging operating system tomorrow.
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Sony, Panasonic making 300GB, 500GB, 1TB optical discs

And you thought current Blu-rays held a lot of data.
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Windows 8.1 Update 1 leaked by Microsoft, but download methods no longer work

Some intrepid soul(s) figured out how to grab the download early, but those methods no longer work.
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New OS X Mavericks update said to provide ‘pixel doubling’ for 4K Retina display support

It looks like the next Mavericks update will allegedly bring 4K Retina support along with it. Learn more here.

Charter announces Showtime Anytime access for PC, Mac, mobile devices and more

If you're a Charter customer as well as a Showtime devotee, there's good news for you today.
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Windows 8.1 Update 1 released to manufacturers, will lower hardware spec requirements

Here's another potential sign that Windows 8.1 Update 1 will soon hit the public.
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George Costanza and the PC market would have a lot to talk about

IDC has some news regarding the embattled PC market, and it ain't pretty.
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Russian and Ukrainian cyber forces reportedly staring each other down

Hackers on either side of this crisis have their guns loaded.
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It’s not a router! Cerberus reveals $600 small form factor PC on Indiegogo

The MPC1 from Cerberus looks like an industrial-made router, but is actually a mini PC. Check it out now on its Indiegogo campaign.
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You can Skype from your Outlook account regardless of where you’re located now

Now you can Skype from your Outlook account no matter where you are.
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AMD reveals low-cost Kabini-based AM1 platform, starts at $60, out April 9th

Looking to build systems for dirt cheap? Soon you'll be able to snag AMD AM1 processors for way under a single Benjamin.
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Western Digital announces dual-bay My Cloud EX2 NAS starting at $200

Western Digital just revealed a new NAS box that ships with or without drives, depending on the configuration you opt for. Learn more here.
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Microsoft denies reports of continued Windows XP support in China

Microsoft is denying that it will continue to support Windows XP in China past April 8.
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AMD reveals $279 Radeon R9 280 graphics card, out this week

AMD just took the wraps off a new addition to its R9 line of graphics cards.
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Indian hackers pose as Netflix Tech Support, aim to steal files, identity

Beware of what this wily Netflix subscriber was smart enough to avoid getting caught up in.
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Samsung reveals 11.6-inch, 13.3-inch Chromebook 2 Series notebooks from $320

Samsung just took the wraps off some new Chromebooks.
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Windows XP and 8.1 desktop OS share rises, while Windows 7’s falls very slightly

Windows 8.1 gets a bit more popular, but so does Windows XP. Microsoft must be going "D'oh!"
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Fear the upgrade? Microsoft’s free Windows XP migration tool aims to make the move easy

If you're still on XP and decide to budge at some point, this free tool could make the transition easier.
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Microsoft to berate Windows XP users about end of support date with popups

Redmond plans to notify XP users about the April 8 end of support date using a tried and true method.
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Acer reveals 27-inch 2560×1440 display for $450, available now

Acer just announced a sub-$500 27-inch high resolution display, which could be a great fit for buyers on a budget.
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Google’s Maps Gallery maps out everything from minefields to congressional districts

Maps can be a great way to present and digest data. Apparently, Google agrees.
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Is Microsoft looking into making Windows 8.1 free for all?

Well, this is one way to boost the operating system's anemic adoption statistics.

Google adds voice search to latest Chrome beta for Windows, Mac, Linux

Google added what it calls "hands-free voice search" to its latest version of the Chrome beta.
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Mavericks and Mountain Lion got updates from Apple, but Snow Leopard got the cold shoulder

A recent update from Apple plugs a security hole in both Mac OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Mavericks. What about Snow Leopard?
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Intel reveals 730 Series SSDs, which start at $249, ship March 18, and look pretty metal

Intel just took the wraps off of some its brand new solid state drives, and gets some metal cred from us in the process.
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87 percent of American adults use the ‘net, and other fun Pew Research Center stats

The Pew Research Center has compiled some interesting stats about Internet usage and user opinions.
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Apple to open new Dayton, Ohio store later on this year

A winner will soon be calling one Ohio city its home soon. No, it's not the Cleveland Browns. (Zing!)