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We’re a bunch of geeks at heart and that means that we love to be creative. Browse some fun factoids, find out what we’re working on next and what’s happening in the world of whole home support by reading our blogs below.

  • The First Web Browser

    Twenty-three years ago yesterday—February 26, 1991—British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee successfully programmed and launched the first web browser. Berners-Lee is credited with the invention of the World Wide Web. Berners-Lee was born in London June 8, 1955. His parents, Mary Lee Woods and Conway Berners-Lee, were part of the team that built the first commercially

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  • Mac Keyboard Shortcuts & Hot Ke...

    Did you know you can save more than 3 hours a week by using Mac keyboard shortcuts? Check out our list of Hot Keys to test it for yourself!

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  • Friday Linkapalooza September ...

    CONSUMER PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY Haven is a new smart lock that works at the base of your door instead of the knob. This cool clock looks like our solar system, using three planets to help you keep time. Emoticons may have been around a lot longer than we originally thought_

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  • Tips and Tricks for Using Micro...

    Microsoft Word has become the staple word processor for personal computing all over the world. Whether you’re new to Microsoft Word 2013 or new to a computer, these handy tips will help you create quality documents for your personal or professional life. If you need additional help creating a word document, Microsoft has created videos to

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  • Friday Linkapalooza - February ...

    CONSUMER PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY Do you suffer from a lot of foot and leg pain? New Balance has a new running shoe that might be for you. Rumor has it that Amazon.com will release their own web-based TV box to compete with Apple TV and Roku next month. Company TicketLeap has found a really practical use for […]

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  • John Glenn: Aviation Pioneer

    John Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth, traveling around the Earth three times during his approximate 5-hour flight aboard the Friendship 7.

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  • Getting to Know Your Mac Deskto...

    Are you used to your old Windows PC, but now you want to be an Apple computer user? Broaden your tech savvy with this Mac desktop introduction!

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  • Nest: More Than Just a Thermost...

    Gone are the days of thermostats that sit lifeless on your wall taking up dust and space. Introducing Nest, an electronic programmable WiFi thermostat; and Nest Protect, a smoke and carbon monoxide detector.

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  • The Seven Most Common Internet ...

    Last week we shared some important Internet security tips, brought to you by Matthew Scholle, one of our great tech experts. Here is the second part of Matthew’s advice. Mistake #4 Downloading free software from an unknown source, especially one that “comes to you” via email or a pop-up ad, is often a source of

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  • A Quick Peek at the Industrial ...

    In Portsmouth, England on February 7, 1812, Elizabeth and John Dickens welcomed their second child into the world. Christened Charles John Huffman Dickens, he would grow to become one of the world's most renowned and prolific novelists.

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