Are my Skype conversations private?

Are my Skype conversations private?: "I'm using a laptop with Windows 7, 64-bit installed on it. Also, ESET Internet Security is fully up to date on it. I use a D-Link wireless router to connect to the internet with security key protected. Windows Firewall is not on, as recommended by the default. I use Skype to talk to my friend. How do I make sure that nobody sees or listens to us? Also, under the given circumstances, what is the possibility that I'm seen or heard by a third person?"

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Is the Cloud dangerous?

Is the Cloud dangerous?: "One of the comments that I received recently to my article on lessons learned from a recent and fairly public online hacking was very concise:"

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Your Kindle Is More Than an eReader: 5 Hidden Kindle Features - How-To Geek

Your Kindle Is More Than an eReader: 5 Hidden Kindle Features - How-To Geek: "It’s easy to think of a Kindle as just an eBook reader, but it’s so much more than that. It’s an MP3 player, portable web browser (with free Wikipedia access over 3G), gaming device, and image viewer."

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What Is POP & IMAP & Which One Should You Use For Your Email?

What Is POP & IMAP & Which One Should You Use For Your Email?: "If you have ever set up an email client or app, you will have certainly come across the terms POP and IMAP."

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What You Need To Know Before Buying A Tablet

What You Need To Know Before Buying A Tablet: "Tablets are starting to mature. Android’s new 4.1 release includes tweaks that dramatically improve the user experience. Apple’s iPad is now on its third iteration and continues to dominate the market. And Microsoft is about to enter the scene with Windows 8 RT, which is likely to inspire a range of new options"

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Browser Wars: Chrome vs. IE9 vs. Firefox | PCMag.com

Browser Wars: Chrome vs. IE9 vs. Firefox | PCMag.com: "Web browsers just refuse to sit still. They just keep evolving to offer new speed and standards support, all moving towards the ultimate goal—enabling websites to do everything that native applications can. Case in point?"

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5 Google+ Tips Everyone Should Know

5 Google+ Tips Everyone Should Know: "If you’re one of those people using Facebook and Google+ regularly, then you probably feel annoyed that you have to learn two totally different systems for staying connected to your social network. It’s actually a lot of work understand how to share, stream, subscribe, block, hide, etc, etc on both networks."

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Samsung 830 Solid State Drive (SSD) 512 GB Review and Giveaway

Samsung 830 Solid State Drive (SSD) 512 GB Review and Giveaway: "Now we’re reviewing one of the most well-known entries into the solid state drive market – the Samsung 830 SSD (Series MZ-7PC512N/AM 2.5″ SATA III MLC)."

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Transfer VHS tapes to your computer | How To - CNET

Transfer VHS tapes to your computer | How To - CNET: "
Unlike your old vinyl record collection, those VHS tapes you stored away in the back of your closet aren't going to see a resurgence in popularity. There are no videophiles extolling the superior experience and fidelity of these analog tapes. No, VHS is a dying medium that fully deserves to be put in its grave."

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Twig iPhone cable doubles as a tripod

Twig iPhone cable doubles as a tripod: "Twig caught my attention the moment it crossed my screen. This simple iPhone cable can, of course, sync and charge your device, but it also adds a healthy dose of versatility to the equation by doubling as a stand, tripod and headphone cable management system."

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