March 19, 2012

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Connecticut considers download tax

Connecticut residents will pay a 6.35 percent sales tax on downloads of movies, music and apps if lawmakers approve pending legislation. About 25 states are currently taxing digital downloads. Streaming video gives you more options than cable or over-the-air channels. I'll help you choose the best streaming gadget for your family. >>

Attorneys propose new digital estate laws

Family attorneys and lawmakers in Nebraska and Oregon want to require Facebook and other social networks to give account access to relatives when a family member dies. You don't always want your family seeing items you post on Facebook. Learn how to use custom lists to control who sees what. >>

Hackers break into iTunes accounts

Hundreds of iTunes customers say they've had their accounts hijacked and are being billed for fraudulent purchases. It's unclear how thieves were able to steal the iTunes passwords and credit card information. Strong passwords can prevent many online problems. Learn how to create unbreakable but memorable passwords. >>

Connecting more classrooms

A new blue-ribbon panel in Washington, D.C., is trying to bring more broadband Internet access to K-12 classrooms across the country. The FCC chairman and secretary of education will advise the commission. Online education is a great alternative for many families. Find out how to find an online school for your child. >>

New Xbox in 2013?

Microsoft watchers say the tech giant will release the next Xbox gaming console in 2013. The current Xbox 360 launched seven years ago. Thanks to the Kinect motion sensor, the console broke sales records last year. How does the 360 stack up against PlayStation and Wii? Read my buying guide to find out. >>

NSA building huge spy center

When completed, the National Security Agency's $2 billion Utah Data Center will be five times bigger than the U.S. Capitol and capable of intercepting and storing vast amounts of online data. Is it safe to give your usernames and passwords to financial analysis sites? I'll tell you how to protect yourself in this tip. >>

Apps block nuisance callers

By hitting the new Ditch button in the Visual Voicemail Plus or WhoAreYou apps, Android smartphone owners can instantly and permanently block unwanted callers. It even sends a message telling the caller that your number is out of service. Visit my site to download these free apps. >>

FTC probes Google

Google says it will cooperate with U.S. and French agencies investigating accusations that the search giant deliberately circumvented privacy controls in the Safari Web browser. Many companies try to track your movements online. Find out how to protect your browser from tracking cookies. >>

Dueling Tesla coils

Having mastered a variety of classical music and pop tunes, these 7-foot-tall musical Tesla coils had to tackle Dueling Banjos. Watch the sparks fly in this electrifying video at TVKim.com >>

Find scholarships for your student

Tuition costs keep rising and family budgets are tighter than ever. Before you resort to student loans, do all you can to search for available funds. I tell you where to look and how to avoid scam scholarship offers in my weekly column in USA Today. >>

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By now, you've probably seen at least a dozen YouTube videos of cats playing pianos. Here's a new twist: a piano made out of cats! Watch the video that cat-apulted this Englishman to fame.
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