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Tip of the Week: Change the Function of Your Laptop's Power Button

Did you know that the power button on laptops is not just for turning the unit on or off?  In fact, by default many of them are programmed to put the laptop into 'Sleep' mode instead of turning it off.

For the scoop on changing the settings in Windows Vista, go here.

For those running Windows XP on their laptops, get complete power management options here.

Headwhack of the Week: 10 Computing Tips for Boomers & Seniors   

If you rack up enough birthdays, sooner or later you're going to experience some loss of vision, hearing, or physical dexterity. It's as inevitable as puberty. Fortunately, accessibility settings and programs in Windows Vista and Windows XP make it easy to resolve most age-related computing problems without additional software or devices.

Geek Speak of the Week: IPTV

Internet Protocol Television - a system where digital television service is delivered over the Internet.  Many examples of this technology are featured on this week's radio show page!

Security:  Beware of Twitter 'webcam' lure hijack message

Twitter users looking for a little entertainment on a boring Friday night may want to go elsewhere to get their fix.  Hijack victims are clicking on a link in a tweet that lures them with the promise of chatting with a 23-year-old woman on a Webcam.

News: The Mac Mini: Apple's Red-Headed Stepchild

The launch of the latest Mac Mini dispels long-held rumors that the diminutive desktop was about to be discontinued. But Apple's shabby treatment of the device still leaves plenty of questions unanswered.

News: Conficker Worm Strikes Back

Symantec reports that it has found a new variant of the virulent worm that will identify antivirus software or security analysis tools running on the infected PC, and attempt to shut down those programs. This is a strong signal that the worm's mysterious creators haven't abandoned their creation in the face of worldwide attention

Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: Twitter 101

We started our introduction of the whole Twitter phenomenon to all of you a couple of weeks ago and last week, we tried our best to explain how Twitter could be used for something other than to notify others that you 'just picked up your drycleaning' or 'just got a cup of coffee'.

Watch the video and help our rankings on CNN.com!  You can watch us live every Saturday morning at 9:30AM Pacific, 12:30PM Eastern or watch the archived versions of our segments whenever you want at CNN.com/video.

Opinion: Facebook Challenges Twitter to Celebrity Deathmatch!

Lance Ulanoff of PCMag.com spouts "Blame Shaquille O'Neal. Facebook's sudden, desperate move to help celebrities, sports personalities, and big brands transform their somewhat static Facebook pages into full-blown profiles is, I think, almost a direct response to the blast of excitement created by relative Twitter newbie and basketball icon Shaquille O'Neal."

Weekly Advice Column: What exactly does OpenDNS.com do?

This week's advice column get's a little technical, but does explain the importance of Domain Name System (DNS) servers and how a free service can improve performance and security for anyone on the Internet.

This Week's Show: The State of Streaming Media

The prevalence of high-speed Internet connections has given way to an explosion of streaming media options for all of us.  What was once a fantasy or futuristic vision is today a complete reality.

The overwhelming number of audio and video video streaming sites are far too many to count and new options appear on the scene almost daily.  Even sites that can deliver HD quality video via the Internet are popping up everywhere. Is this the beginning of the end of traditional media such as CDs and DVDs?

Listen in as we discuss the current state of streaming media and introduce you to the many resources that seem to be gaining popularity.

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