New Windows 7 Patch Is Badware, Disables Graphics Driver Updates And Windows Defender

If you have Windows 7 set to automatically update every Tuesday, it may be to permanently disable that feature. Microsoft Microsoft has just confirmed that a recent update — specifically KB 3004394 — is causing a range of serious problems and recommends removing it.



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iPad: $1.50 per year

iPad: $1.50 per year If you fully drain and charge your iPad every other day it will use about 12 kWh of electricity per year.



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Tests show modern SSDs can handle a thousands years of use

Most heavy data users can't wait for the day when hard disks, with their fragile, spinny parts, are put out to pasture for good. But just how much better are SSDs? Despite any horror stories you may have heard, the answer is a lot, according to tests on recent models by The Tech Report.



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8 fundamental Internet lessons to teach your kids

With two things as rapidly changing as the Internet and a child's development, sometimes safety settings aren't enough. Besides built-in precautions like Google SafeSearch, what should parents teach their children about the Internet, and when's the right time to start?



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Here's How To Remove The Personal Data Hidden Within Your Photos

You might not realize it, but your photos contain a ton of hidden details. Buried within a photo's code can be something called "Exif" data.



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Apple Products Are Under Attack By A Vicious New Malware Called 'WireLurker'

It's called "WireLurker." The malware was discovered by cyber security software maker Palo Alto Networks. WireLurker zeroes in on OS X desktop software and Apple's iOS mobile operating system. What does it do?



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iPad: $1.50 per year

iPad: $1.50 per year If you fully drain and charge your iPad every other day it will use about 12 kWh of electricity per year.



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