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"Identity Thief", A Comedy About A Real Problem [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:22:52 +0000

As we all know identity theft is a real problem. Hackers seek out unsuspecting internet users in an effort to find personal and financial information that they can use for their own benefit. "Identity Thief", however, is a new comedy starring Jason Bateman that finds a way to have fun with that idea, no small task. It joins the thriller "Side Effects" opening in theaters this weekend. Check the trailers and local show times.

"Cyberloafing" New Workplace Problem

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:19:34 +0000

Have you ever been caught checking your Facebook page while at work? There are more and more businesses locking their employees computers so that only company business can be done on them. The reason is clear. According to a new study reported by YahooNews a phenomenon called "cyberloafing" is taking up nearly 80% of some employees time online. What are they surfing the net for?

90% of Computer Passwords May Become Vulnerable To Hacking

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:55:23 +0000

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We all use passwords to access important websites but just how secure are they? According to a new study reported by YahooFinance the Global consulting firm Deloitte says that some 90% of user passwords may become vulnerable to hacking. How are passwords becoming so easily available?

What Are We All Doing On The Internet?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:10:48 +0000

Let’s face it, most of us are online at some point or other during the day. So, what are all of us doing on the Internet? Good question. Now, new research gives us the answer. According to a survey by “Home Electronics Journal” and “Bigresearch”, here’s what we’re all doing on the Internet: 42.8 % [...]

One of Five Americans Doesn't Use the Internet

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:30:59 +0000

It seems like the internet is everywhere. We use it to pay bills, communicate with friends and family, research needed information and literally hundreds of other uses. Yet, according to PCWorld.com, 20% of American adults don't go online and don't think the web is relevant to them. The reasons given for not going online are interesting.

How Addicting Is Technology?

Zach Effrog — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:00:28 +0000

An interesting study out of the University of Maryland shows that when teens have a “media blackout”–meaning no access to phones, TV or Internet–they start to suffer from withdrawal symptoms. When the researchers conducted the media blackout using 150 students for 24 hours, 79 percent of the students reported having distress, confusion and isolation. The [...]

Mutitasking Drivers

Zach Effrog — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:00:46 +0000

Surfing the net, talking and texting. We can do it all now on our cellphone. But, can you do it all while you drive? Surprisingly, or not so surprisingly, many people do! According to a new State Farm survey, 19 percent of people surf the internet on their cellphone while they drive. In addition, 74 [...]