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10 coolest uses for the Raspberry Pi

April 23, 2012 4:13am PDT

As the $40 Raspberry Pi computer ships we round up the 10 projects to try on your new Pi.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 teardown reveals redesigned interior, easier-to-fix phone

May 6, 2013 1:08pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Samsung Galaxy S4, explores the redesigned interior and shows you why it's easier to repair than previous Galaxy phones.

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Cloud-service contracts and data protection: Unintended consequences

May 13, 2013 11:52am PDT

There are things your cloud-service (Facebook, Amazon, Google, Dropbox, etc.) contracts aren't telling you. Michael P. Kassner interviews an attorney concerned about what's not being said.

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PS3 Super Slim teardown reveals hardware changes, but no real upgrades

October 11, 2012 7:50pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the PlayStation 3 Super Slim, shows you how Sony redesigned the popular gaming console, and compare the new machine to older PS3 models.

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Cracking open the Linksys WRT54G wireless router

April 19, 2007 11:24am PDT

The Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router is one of the most common 802.11g devices deployed. A favorite of everyone from Linux fans to Windows users, here's a look inside what powers this ubiquitous device.

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The future of IT security compliance: 201 CMR 17.00

April 30, 2013 6:00am PDT

Why should you be concerned about a security rule that is part of the State law of Massachusetts -- especially if you aren't in business there? Donovan Colbert explains how compliance regulations...

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Cloud project risks: Five questions the board should ask before saying yes

May 10, 2013 6:48am PDT

In a period when individual departments are just going out and buying software services - with or without IT's blessing - international risk association ISACA thinks it's time the board kept all...

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What makes cybercrime laws so difficult to enforce

January 26, 2011 12:05pm PST

Deb Shinder discusses both the difficulty of enforcing cybercrime laws and of tracking down cybercriminals in the first place.

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Raspberry Pi: Inside the Pi factory

November 30, 2012 11:49am PST

A look at how Raspberry Pi boards are put together at a factory in the UK

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HTC One X teardown reveals an internal design that isn't DIY repair friendly

May 10, 2012 1:38pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the HTC One X, finding an internal design that isn't exactly DIY repair-friendly and a difficult-to-replace battery.

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Capture the flag: A tutorial on Android's Canvas class and Touch event handler

August 31, 2011 10:52am PDT

Android developer William Francis takes a break from writing business apps and shows how to code a simple electronic game of capture the flag.

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Cracking open a Maxtor hard drive

April 23, 2007 8:50am PDT

What is inside a hard drive exactly. TechRepublic cracks one open to find out.

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Build your own OS using the Raspberry Pi

September 3, 2012 7:42am PDT

A course teaching Raspberry Pi owners how to build a simple operating system has been released free online.

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Cracking open the Nintendo Wii Remote

April 22, 2008 1:34pm PDT

Much has been written, speculated and conjectured about the Nintendo Wii Remote. As a follow-up to our disassembly of the Wii we decided to crock open the Wii Remote to see for ourselves. To our...

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10 boring (but really important) things you should know about HIPAA compliance

June 14, 2012 6:28am PDT

Staggering fines are being levied against companies that fail to comply with HIPAA regulations. Here are 10 critical policies to have in place (even if you don't fall under HIPAA).

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Hardware Review: VIA EPIA-P910 Pico-ITX motherboard

November 15, 2012 8:43am PST

This ridiculously small Intel-compatible motherboard is feature rich and works well with Windows.

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Create your own Android sound board

August 5, 2011 3:22pm PDT

When his teenager complained of being bored, William Francis seized the opportunity to teach him about programming. Here's the Android tutorial he wrote for his son to try.

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Your medical records, HIPAA, and the illusion of privacy

January 7, 2013 7:44am PST

HIPAA is supposed to protect our private medical records from prying eyes, but there are many exceptions and gaps as Michael P. Kassner found out while doing some research.

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Exploring Underweb forums: How cybercriminals communicate

November 14, 2011 8:23am PST

Those who steal our financial information are able to conduct business in underground markets, but how does this "Underweb" criminal network operate? Michael Kassner does some digging.

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Malware poses as software updates: Why the FBI is warning travelers

May 14, 2012 7:55am PDT

Those "critical update" notices you get, especially while traveling, may not be what you think. Michael Kassner gets the low-down on this serious threat as well as the Evilgrade platform.

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