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  • Tip of the Week: Eight Twitter username tips
  • Headwhack of the Week: I never use my digital camera
  • Geek Speak of the Week: Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch
  • Security: Botnet expert suggests hitting cybercriminals in pocket book
  • News: 6 Music Services compared: Who can beat iTunes?
  • News: Conficker Slowly Starting to Attack PCs
  • Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: Dealing with Internet trolls
  • Opinion: Decoding Intel's New Logo Stickers
  • Weekly Advice Column: What's the deal with FinallyFast.com?
  • This Week's Show: The latest & greatest in Digital Displays

Tip of the Week: Eight Twitter username tips

Twitter is growing fast so you better grab your name fast! Actually, it's probably too late. But don't give up and settle for a lame name. What you're called on Twitter matters. Here's some good advice for picking your name.

Headwhack of the Week: I never use my digital camera

If you find that your digital camera just sits around the house, especially after the 'honeymoon' period when you first got it, don't feel so bad; you're not alone.

This week we found a new angle on using your digital camera that could rekindle the romance or at least get you interested in using it more often again.  Check out these clever and unconventional uses for your digital camera!

Geek Speak of the Week: Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch

Distance between pixels on a computer display screen measured in millimeters. The smaller the number, the better (more detailed displays).

Security: Botnet expert suggests hitting cybercriminals in pocket book

Technology is not enough to help the security industry keep botnets from stealing peoples' money and committing denial-of-service attacks, a top botnet researcher said on Wednesday. His suggestion? Stop the flow of money to their coffers.

News: 6 Music Services compared: Who can beat iTunes?

Apple's iTunes has long held the lead in the online digital music service game.  The popularity of the iPod and iPhone are helping them keep a virtual monopoly in the sector, but some newcomers may have what it takes to start peeling away some of that lead.  Ed Bott of ZDNet.com reviews 6 challengers to the iTunes empire.

News: Conficker Slowly Starting to Attack PCs

Weeks after being dismissed as a false alarm, security experts are monitoring Conficker as it slowly begins to activate zombies to spread spam and fake antivirus programs.

Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: Don't feed the trolls!

We've switched to our new timeslot and to a new Skype connection inside the walls of the mighty Turner Broadcasting machine.  We are still working out the kinks (I appear to be caught in a transporter in a Star Trek episode!) but here is this week's offering on Internet trolls!

Watch the video and help our rankings on CNN.com!  You can watch us live AT OUR NEW TIME every Wednesday afternoon at 2:30PM Pacific, 5:30PM Eastern or watch the archived versions of our segments whenever you want at  CNN.com/video.

Opinion: Decoding Intel's New Logo Stickers

Intel has redesigned its logo stickers in an effort to "simplify" the buying experience, but as usual, it requires expert assistance to breakdown and decode their meanings!

Weekly Advice Column: What's the deal with FinallyFast.com?

If you watch much television, you have likely run across a cheesy commercial that pitches a website that will FINALLY make your computer FAST.  They tout recognition from major media outlets and make it sound like visiting a website will make your computer FinallyFast....but will it?

This Week's Show: The latest & greatest in Digital Displays

Of all of the computer components that one must consider when buying a new computer, the display monitor is somewhat technical but, you don't have to be technical to determine if you like the quality of the picture.

The future of display technology is pretty exciting and some of the leading edge technology of today will likely be mainstream in the next couple of years.

What's around the corner? What's available today that can improve your computing experience? What should you look for if you are in the market for a new display?

Listen in as the Data Doctors discuss those questions and the latest trends, technology and future of the digital display!

Join us Saturdays from 12:00PM-2:00PM (Pacific) on News 92.3 KTAR or listen LIVE via the Internet at KTAR.com  as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or ask your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.

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