Facebook wants to sway your purchases — but not your politics

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3 ways to regain control of Windows 10 updates

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Facebook wants to sway your purchases — but not your politics
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Google taps into your life to personalize its streaming music
32 IFTTT applets to help you handle the holidays
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Facebook privacy settings: How to control your ad preferences
3D printer owners rate the best 14 machines
Twitter beefs up its mute tools and abuse policies to help you proactively silence trolls

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eGuide: A Mobile Security Strategy for Your Workforce

The mobile workforce is here to stay, but many IT organizations still lack a mobile security strategy that comprises both PCs and mobile devices-and the applications and data on those devices. As one of our writer's asks, what are these enterprises waiting for? Read More

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Facebook wants to sway your purchases — but not your politics

Mark Zuckerberg is under pressure to explain Facebook's role in the 2016 presidential election. The CEO downplayed the impact on its users, but if Facebook's ads can influence purchase decisions, as it claims, why wouldn't the site similarly influence people's politics? Read More

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Where are the wearables you wear elsewhere?

The vast majority of wearables are biometric wristwatches, measuring mostly heart rate and bodily movement. Here are some alternative gadgets. Read More

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The 7 worst tech gifts you absolutely shouldn't buy this holiday

Any site can tell you the best tech gifts to buy. But before you get too creative (or too cheap), read this list to find out what not to buy. Read More

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Google taps into your life to personalize its streaming music

Google's using its wealth of user data -- what music you have listened to before and what music you keep going back to, along with music you check out on YouTube, and which artists and genres you search for. Read More

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32 IFTTT applets to help you handle the holidays

Whether you're an ‘If This, Then That’ pro or a first-timer, these 32 must-use 'recipes' or 'applets' can ease the burden of holiday shopping, backup all your celebratory photos, auto-send tidings of good joy, help you stay healthy and even squirrel away some cash. Read More

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Apple picks the best Touch Bar apps for the 2016 MacBook Pro

Got a new 2016 MacBook Pro? Find out which apps Apple thinks are best for the Touch Bar. Read More

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Facebook privacy settings: How to control your ad preferences

Facebook targets ads based on your activity. You can check--and change--what it thinks your interests are in Ad Preferences. Watch Now

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3D printer owners rate the best 14 machines

Online user community 3D Hubs has published its third annual 3D Printer Guide for 2017, based on reviews from 8,624 verified 3D printer owners of 513 different 3D printer models. Only 14 made it to the top. Read More

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Twitter beefs up its mute tools and abuse policies to help you proactively silence trolls

Twitter has new ways to keep the trolls from getting at you, as well as beefed up anti-abuse enforcement policies behind the scenes. Read More

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Data Visualizations for Mobile Users

No matter where your data is coming from, Roambi Analytics transforms it into a simple, engaging, and intuitive experience to help you and your users understand your numbers. Read More

8 tips for managing without authority

When it comes to managing indirect reports, there's no substitute for experience. Here’s how two project management veterans have found success.

How to reduce Windows 10's on-disk footprint

Over time, as Windows 10 is patched repeatedly, installer files can become outdated or orphaned and occupy a lot of disk space. Two utilities can help with that.

Ready for action: 6 big ideas in digital transformation

This 49-page report features advice from IT executives at the U.S. Postal Service, Hunter Douglas, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Nationwide Insurance and more for using digital technologies to become more agile, more flexible and more profitable. Purchase the report here.

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