Articles filed under Washington Post
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How to protect your personal data when using public WiFiJul 04, 2016 7:15 am - The first time Jesse Harrison was hacked was around the time she logged on to a coffee shop's open WiFi network to pay a bill. She entered her credit card information an...
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The future of your cell service depends on this auctionJul 04, 2016 7:12 am - WASHINGTON - The federal government wants to transfer as much as 100 megahertz worth of airwaves from the broadcast TV industry to carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile, in...
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Apps to make your travel a breezeJul 04, 2016 7:11 am - Ah, the heart of summer. It's time to hit the open road or simply go outside and enjoy the dog days in your own backyard. We've collected some apps that can help keep yo...
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New device could help bikers catch cars that drive too close to themJul 04, 2016 7:08 am - Drivers who ride a little too close to cyclists on the road could soon be caught red-handed. A new technology adopted by law enforcement in Ottawa could help enforce leg...
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Does this cybercrime law actually keep us from fighting discrimination?Jul 04, 2016 7:08 am - The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a key computer crime law, arguing that it violates the Constitution and specifically prevents researchers from identify...
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Tesla could help redefine the gas station as we know itJul 04, 2016 7:08 am - One of the biggest problems for electric cars is encouraging adoption among drivers who may be skeptical about refueling. What if you run out of battery and there isn't ...
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Silicon Valley adopts a D.C. model: the chief of staffJul 04, 2016 7:00 am - SAN FRANCISCO — One evening in March, a group of tech industry elite sat around a table in the private dining room of a Michelin-star restaurant in San Francisco, listen...
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Men say they work more than women. Here's the truth.Jul 03, 2016 7:21 am - Another year, another Time Use survey from the Department of Labor - and another eyebrow-raising revelation that men log more hours at work than women. Those who argue b...
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Employers can help women close the retirement gapJul 03, 2016 7:17 am - Five of six women are not saving enough for retirement, according to the latest research from Aon Hewitt, a benefits consultant firm. But employers can and should take s...
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When it's okay to let your credit score slip a littleJul 03, 2016 7:16 am - Perfecting your credit score before applying for a big loan, say for a house or a car, involves a long list of do's and don'ts. Don't apply for credit cards unnecessaril...