For iPad and Mobile Devices, a ‘Port’ out of the Norm

Walt reviews a special flash drive that can transfer and stream files to popular mobile devices without standard USB ports.
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CES Notebook: The Constant Search for Power and Vegas’ Worst-Kept Secrets

AllThingsD is on the ground in Vegas, digging for dirt, wading through the crowd and already low on batteries.
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Ultrabooks, the Ultra-Fancy New Name for Laptops

Much is being made of the new ultra-thin computers, and with some good reason. But this is just the latest step in the continuing evolution of the laptop.
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Republic Wireless Decides to Put the Unlimited Back in Unlimited

The carrier still wants its users to rely on Wi-Fi, but says it won’t cut off those who use cellular networks too much.
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FCC Chairman to Congress: Hands Off Unlicensed Spectrum

Julius Genachowski makes the case that his agency needs the authority to regulate both the spectrum licensed to specific companies as well as other open bands of frequencies, such as Wi-Fi.
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From iPods to Thermostats: Nest CEO and Founder Tony Fadell Speaks! (Video)

What does the iconic music player have in common with the device you use to regulate the heat in your home? A lot more than you think.
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A Kindle Swipes Fine, but Still Hooked on a Nook

A head-to-head comparison of the new Amazon Kindle Touch and Barnes & Noble’s Nook Simple Touch.
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Sears’s Softer Side Includes iPads and Free Wi-Fi

Sears has joined Lowe’s, Home Depot and other major retailers in rolling out iPads and iPods to assist employees in stores nationwide.
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Playing the Wireless Card: Airlines Rush to Add Wi-Fi

After years of experimenting with drop-down televisions and expensive seat-back monitors, airlines are looking to entertain passengers on the screens the travelers bring with them.

Delete a Facebook Account

Walt answers a reader’s question on how to permanently delete a Facebook account.