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States protect employees' social media privacy
Some states around the nation are barring companies from forcing workers to provide access to their social media sites
Microsoft's stealth rebound?
Pundits are quick to dismiss Microsoft as a fading force in tech, but signs suggest the company is mounting a comeback
Eric Schmidt calls for open Internet in North Korea
A private delegation is urging North Korea to allow more open Internet access and cellphones to benefit its citizens
3 reasons Apple would make a new cheap iPhone
Between China, competition from Android, and carriers tired of subsidizing Apple's profits, a cheap iPhone might become a must
Tech myths that cost you money
Tech is expensive enough without layering on an additional "myth tax" -- here are some misconceptions that cost you money
The making of a businessman: How Al Gore got rich
The former Vice President's soaring wealth since losing the 2000 presidential election now makes him richer than Mitt Romney
Wi-Fi myths that can compromise computer security
Don't fall prey to the misconceptions about the best way to protect your wireless network from prying eyes
Apple's ad budget hits $1 billion
As the tech giant's revenue has surged in recent years, so have its marketing and other overhead costs
On the road? Pack this essential tech gear
It's easy to weigh yourself down with stuff you don't really need -- or pack too light and forget something essential
Hulu CEO Kilar stepping down
Chief executive of TV network-owned online video service to resign after profits prove elusive
Middle class the big loser in "fiscal cliff" deal?
Regular wage earners will pay more in taxes, while the wealthy and companies may use strategies to reduce rates
How to remotely grab files off your home PC
Microsoft's SkyDrive tool lets users pluck any file off their home computer from other locations
Phone makers seek alternative to Android
Samsung is the latest handset company looking to distance itself from Google's mobile operating system
What Google's settlement with FTC means for users
Key takeaways from Federal Trade Commission's investigations into tech giant's business practices
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economic forecasts
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