A complete list of movies that are leaving Netflix tomorrow - plus new ones coming by Kim Komando

Just about every month, Netflix removes and adds any odd number of movies and TV shows from its site. Not only does this keep content fresh, but occasionally Netflix's licenses for certain movies expire and it has to remove those titles from rotation. It then replaces with newer movies. This time around, Netflix is ditching 23 movies including "Braveheart," "The Pianist," "The Adams Family," "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier,"  "Airplane," and "Runaway Bride." New to Netflix this month include "The Killing Season 4," "Corky Romano," "Bridget Jones' Diary," "Chaplain," "Cleopatra" and more.  See the full lists of what has been removed and...

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How to spot a shady gadget charger by Kim Komando

Q. Hi Kim. I recently read on your Breaking Tech News Page that a woman in China was A. You're not alone. Many people are concerned about the scary details in this story, including Apple itself. In July alone, there were two reports of serious injury and death resulting from answering an iPhone: Ma Ailun was killed by electric shock on July 18. She answered her iPhone while it was still on the charger. Meanwhile, a man in China was also shocked and is in a coma after he connected his phone to the charger. What gives? Who is responsible? It turns out it's not the iPhone, but the knockoff chargers the victims were using. People often buy these to avoid the cost of the real deal. These shady...

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Do you have bad RAM? How to find it and how to fix it by Topher Kessler

The RAM in your Mac is in essence the active workspace of your computer, in which your programs run and your content is created. Because of this, healthy RAM is vital for properly running any software on your Mac, be it the system software that comes with OS X or third-party programs.  Unfortunately, if the RAM in your Mac is faulty, those faults can sometimes persist undetected for a while, only to crop up unexpectedly and result in a crash, hang, or other unwanted behavior. Therefore, it is good to not only be able to identify faulty RAM, but also be able to properly test for it and then be prepared to fix the problem, if it arises. Faulty RAM symptoms If your system’s...

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FCC report: DSL subscribers aren't getting their money's worth by Kim Komando

In the ongoing battle for better, faster Internet, some people are about to be disappointed. If you have DSL, chances are that your Internet speed is drastically different than advertised. This means that a few DSL companies will soon be getting a letter from the FCC demanding why. Century Link, Frontier, Verizon and Windstream are on this list. You can see the differences in the chart below. Click the picture for a larger image. Despite claims to the contrary, it seems that DSL just can't compete with broadband and fiber. This trend shows that perhaps Netflix wasn't just being vindictive toward Verizon in their recent finger-pointing incident.   To their credit, the Verizon...

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Sunrise for iOS and Android is the ultimate Google Calendar companion by Leah Yamshon

Until recently, we didn’t have very many solid third-party calendar apps for Android. Not that there’s anything wrong with the calendar that’s already on your phone, but it’s nice to have options, especially considering how many beautiful calendars there are for iOS. But, we’re in luck: One such iOS option recently made its Android debut. If you’re a Google Apps user who wants to try something new, look no further than Sunrise. Sunrise is praised for its seamless integration with all things Google. It supports multiple Google Calendars, uses Google Maps data to direct you to events, and supports a handy “quick add” feature. If you don’t typically use Google Calendar, Sunrise...

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Turn your iPad into a business assistant by PC World

The iPad offers a ton of options for fun and games, but Apple’s tablet has plenty of potential as a business tool, too. Here are five apps that can transform your iPad into a must-have work accessory. Microsoft Office for iPad Microsoft Word on the iPad retains the look and feel of using Word on a PC. Microsoft’s Office suite is actually available as three separate apps for the iPad: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. All three are free if used to view documents, but if you want to create or edit files, you’ll need a subscription to Office 365 ($10 per month). While that may seem expensive, the experience of using Office on the iPad is impressive; Microsoft strikes...

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Apple launches Back to School promo, offers gift cards with purchase by Dan Moren

Seems like the school year just ended, but it’s already time to start planning ahead for next fall. Apple on Tuesday kicked off its annual Back to School promotion, offering incentives for picking up its devices for the upcoming school year. As in the past, Apple is offering gift cards for the Apple Store along with the purchase of Macs, iPads, and iPhones. Qualifying products include the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac Pro; the iPad Air, iPad with Retina display, iPad mini, and iPad mini with Retina display; and the iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 4s. (You’ll also be able to snag some modest education discounts on the Macs and iPads—no such luck with the iPhone.) Buying a Mac will...

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Apple releases important security updates for Mac, Safari, iOS and Apple TV by Kim Komando

Calling all Apple users! There have been important security updates you need to install right away! The fixes are for the mobile operating system, iOS 7.1.2, which will improve connectivity with iBeacons and fixes an issue associated with data transfers from third-party apps like barcode scanners. Not sure how to update to iOS 7.1.2? Click here to learn how or go to Settings>>General>>Software Update. Be sure you have everything important backed up, just in case something like this happens. OS X users will want to update to Mavericks 10.9.4, which fixes problems that prevented some Macs from automatically connecting to known Wi-FI networks, along with updates to Safari. Apple...

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10 basic Tips & Tricks every Android user needs to know by Kim Komando

Did you just get a new Android smartphone or tablet? Want to get the most out of a gadget you've had for a while? Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks that every Android owner needs to know. From security to wallpaper to little things you'd never think of, I'll cover it. Just note that every Android gadget has a slightly different version of Android, so you might have to hunt around a bit to follow the directions. Just know the options are there. Let's start with some security. 1. Install antivirus apps With just a few clicks here and there, hackers can easily get into your computer and steal your personal information. The same is true of your smartphone. One of the first things you...

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Netflix pro tip: How to find movies that don’t suck by BGR

Netflix is a fantastic service that has and will continue to change the home entertainment landscape. But despite how disruptive the service have been — and this is one of those rare cases where “disruptive” is being used to describe a company that actually disrupted something — it can still be infuriatingly difficult to find good content amid all of the stale movies and TV shows in Netflix’s library. A new website called “A Better Queue” is dedicated to helping Netflix subscribers create exactly what its name describes: A better Netflix queue full of the best movies the company has to offer. The free service allows users to set a minimum Rotten Tomatoes rating, a minimum number...

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Guess which browser has the most security flaws? by Kim Komando

Surprise! The latest version of Internet Explorer is still the number one target for hackers, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Bromium. The report also reveals other trends in cybersecurity. For the first half of 2014, the report found that Google Chrome has actually had no publicly known security flaws, making it safe from malware attacks. Here are their top five observations that you might find useful: Microsoft Internet Explorer set a record high for reported vulnerabilities in the first half of 2014. Internet Explorer also leads in publicly reported exploits. Web browser release cycles are becoming more frequent - as are initial security patches. Adobe Flash is the primary...

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HDMI, DVI and VGA - What's the difference? by Kim Komando

The tech world is full of TLAs, or three-letter acronyms. Sometimes they're even four or five letters. If you aren't sure what these acronyms stand for, you can easily get lost in a conversation with a salesperson or get a headache looking through product specs. You might end up buying something you don't need, or even the wrong thing. Today, I'm going to clear the air around video connectors. It can mean the difference between a glorious high definition picture and crummy low-resolution video. I'm also going to talk about the cables. Do you really need cables that cost almost as much as your TV or monitor? I'll put the debate to rest. VGA VGA or Video Graphics Array is the oldest of the...

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