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Just owning a smartphone doesn't mean you know all the tricks. In fact, here are five that you might not know, but really should.

Slow PC? You can get back most of the speed with a few free tricks. They're simple enough for anyone to do, and your wallet will thank you.

You've heard the old saying, "Familiarity breeds contempt." When it comes to technology, I'm not sure if contempt is the right word. Perhaps it's better to say, "Familiarity breeds indifference." Well, it's time to bring back some of the wonder. I've rounded up seven amazing things you didn't know your smartphone could do.

Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Mobile, being the operative word. So it's natural to want to take your phone with you on vacation, just be aware that if you're going out of the country you need to plan ahead, or it will cost you--dearly.

Behavioral experts say that one of the best ways to drop a bad habit is to replace it with a new good habit. If you have a computer that constantly acts up, you probably need to develop a few good tech habits.  Don't worry. Giving up bad tech habits is a lot easier than trying to abstain from ice cream! These five good tech habits will save you money and make you much more productive.

The tech retail jungle is filled with booby traps that can snare even savvy consumers. Steer clear of these bad deals and save more of your hard-earned cash.

Whether it’s a phone carrier charging you for services you don’t need or a cashier pushing pricey protection plans for your tablet, the tech-world is filled with Mobile Madoffs trying to con you out of your hard-earned cash. Fortunately, you don’t have to be the victim of information superhighway robbery. These are the 10 worst gadget rip-offs and how to avoid them.

Amy's Baking Company, an upscale bistro in Scottsdale, Ariz., learned a thing or two about social media etiquette the hard way this week.