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If you’re like most people, you’re annoyed by passwords. You’ve got dozens to remember — some of them tortuously complex — and on any given day, as you read e-mails, send tweets, and order groceries ...

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I've read a number of articles recently about encryption and keeping my personal data safe. I can see the need for protecting financial information, but what other info do I really need to be ...

If there's one thing Reddit users are good at, it's coming up with clever tricks — especially on computers. And in one post, a Redditor asked fellow users what computer tricks everyone should know.

If there's one thing Reddit users are good at, it's coming up with clever tricks — especially on computers. And in one post, a Redditor asked fellow users what computer tricks everyone should know.

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