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The Best Social Networks for Kids Under 13

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We researched kid-friendly sites and then talked to kids to get a feel for the fun factor to collect four kid-approved sites.

Buyer's Guide: 'Diablo III' and 'Max Payne 3'

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Have a spare vacation day? Good, because tomorrow, May 15, is the day that two eagerly awaited sequels are being released: Diablo III and Max Payne 3. Let’s take a look at each one and help you decide whether either one (or both) are worth your hard-earned money.

92 Teen Text Terms Decoded for Confused Parents

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To help you in your quest to decode your kids’ space-constrained text babble, we’ve compiled a list of popular terms and abbreviations. These 92 terms are among the most popular, but know that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

AT&T iPhone Gets New 4G Icon, but Speed Hasn't Actually Increased

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Trouble in Nerdville! Thanks to Apple’s most recent software update, some AT&T iPhone 4S owners are now noticing new “4G” icons where the “3G” icons on their handsets once lived. So does that mean the iPhone 4S has a 4G connection now?

What You Need to Know About Pinterest

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Is Pinterest just a digital arts and crafts bulletin board piggybacking off of a social phenomenon, or is there value in joining?

Why Buying a Cheap Smartphone Isn’t So Dumb Anymore

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If you’re in the market for a smartphone, and don’t want to pay a lot–or anything–up front, you can still do pretty well without cutting edge specs. Here’s why.

Ask Techland: Good Laptop for $400 or Less?

We’re on the hunt for a computer that costs less than $400 and will mainly be used for word processing and web surfing.

Ask Techland: Good Portable Monitor for Use with a Laptop?

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We’ll take a look at three different options for portable monitors you can use with your laptop.

Ask Techland: What’s the Importance of Wi-Fi on a Smartphone?

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Question: What exactly is Wi-Fi and if I have it on my phone, what does that mean for using my phone any differently?

Ask Techland: What’s the Deal with 4G? Is the New iPhone 4G?

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Question: What’s the deal with 4G? It’s different from each company, right? My friend said the new iPhone is 4G on AT&T but not on Verizon. Is that true?

Ask Techland: Best iPhone 4S Plans by Carrier

With three carriers now selling the iPhone, your options have gotten a bit more complex as far as monthly service plans go. We’ll take a look at which carrier’s plans are best for cheapskates, big talkers, big texters, and those who want it all—voice, data and text messaging.