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Android Google Drive Updated

Although Google seems to have screwed up the new version of Gmail on Android, the new version of Google Drive (version 1.2.182.26) on Android is a lot better than the version on the iPad. As you can see below (left), ...

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Beta Test Google Glass For $1,500

How would you like to be a beta tester for the new Google Glass project? The good news is Google is looking for beta testers. The bad news is you have to send them a 50 word application via Twitter, ...

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VIP Access App For Verisign ID Protection

Last time, I told you I spent $30 on a Paypal Security Key to protect my account. It took me all of 5 minutes of poking around to find out that I didn’t have to buy that physical card from ...

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Google Apps For Business No Longer Free

As of December 6, 2012, Google Apps for Business no longer has an option for the free account. If you already have a free account, you are grandfathered for now and will continue to enjoy the benefits for free. In ...

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“Gangnam Style” Becomes All Time Most Watched Youtube Video

As many had predicted, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” music video has become Youtube’s all time most watched video, passing Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” Bieber’s video has been on Youtube for 2 years and 9 months, compared to Psy’s video for only 4 ...

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Google AdSense Lacks Real Sense

Cochinoman.com uses Google’s AdSense to serve up banner ads for this website. Recently, I got a nice little email from Google Adsense (click to see larger version): Basically, Google’s automated, and probably self-aware system, has decided that my article about ...

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Toyota Care Review

Since my purchase of the Toyota Prius c, I’ve not had a chance to use my Toyota Care complimentary maintenance and roadside assistance. Until yesterday. While driving on the freeway, I suddenly notice a power loss as the car quickly ...

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Voss Water Bottle Needs Better Cap

After years of drinking Evian water, I’ve recently switched to Voss. The biggest reason being that Voss offers a sparking version, which I love. It has more sodium than the non-sparking version (according to the Voss website), which isn’t good ...

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Godaddy Apologizes For Outage

As you may have heard, or witnessed yourself, the entire Godaddy network was down on September 10th from 10am PST to 4pm PST, according the news reports. That means anybody that hosts their website on Godaddy (like this site) or ...

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Oreck Air Purifier Settlement

Apparently, the FTC sued Oreck for false advertising of their Oreck Air Purifier and collected a bunch of money for the consumer. Their ads claiming that the air purifier would reduce the risk of flu and other illmesses, and eliminate ...

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