Tip of the Week: Safer & Faster than Adobe's PDF reader

Adobe is the creator of the PDF (Portable Document File) format and their Reader is what most folks have installed to view PDF files.  Because Adobe's products have become so popular and common, they are highly targeted by hackers.

To that end, there are two reasons to consider uninstalling Adobe Reader and replacing it with PDFdownload: Security & Speed.

If you want to do lots more with PDF files, like extract text & images, type directly onto the page and more, checkout the free Nitro PDF Reader from the same crew!

Headwhack of the Week:23 things not to write in an e-mail! 

Geek Speak of the Week:Lag 

(In gaming terms) Time delay between sending a command to the game and your character actually performing the action. A slow Internet connection when online gaming will result in lag that makes it difficult to compete in action games.

Security:Apple quietly adds anti-malware in Snow Leopard update

In the latest update to Snow Leopard, Apple included software to protect Mac computers from a Trojan horse that has been distributed by attackers disguised as iPhoto, but which opens a back door on the machine, according to security firm Sophos.

News:Office 2010: 6 key features you should know 

On Tuesday, Microsoft Office 2010 began appearing on retail shelves, and a lot of people have asked whether they should upgrade. The answer, as always, depends on what you are going to do with the product.

News: iPhone 4 + Glitchy Launch = Huge Demand Anyway

Apple has taken orders for more than half a million next-gen iPhones despite numerous website errors and two AT&T security glitches exposing customers' personal data.

Now that's impressive.

Data Doctors Video: Extending Smartphone Battery Life

Smartphones keep adding new features and capabilities, but the more our phones can do, the faster the battery drains!  Making a few key changes to your settings can dramatically extend your battery life...

Get our tips in this week's video  or in our advice column!

Mobile App of the Week: Vuvuzela 2010

This week's featured mobile app falls under the parameter of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em"!

Whether you are watching World Cup soccer or not, you've heard the irritating buzzing sound in the background of the games and it drives most of us crazy.

So, in honor of the World Cup, go drive everyone you know crazy with the Vuvuzela 2010 app for iPhones!

Weekly Advice Column: Upgrading to Office 2010 & alternatives

If you are replacing an old computer that has Office 2003 installed and wondering what your alternatives are on a new computer, read this week's advice column!

This Week's Show: The latest from E3 & why it matters!

E3 or the Electronics Entertainment Expo is the annual tech show that focuses on latest in the gaming and interactive electronics world.

Even if you aren't into video games, paying attention to what's coming out of the gaming world will likely have an impact on mainstream technology in the near future.

The limits of video and user interface technology is constantly pushed by the video gaming industry and results in more useful tech for everyday usage.

Listen in as the Data Doctors discuss this year's E3 show highlights and how gaming tech may be just what you have been looking for!

Join us Saturdays from 12:00PM-2:00PM (Pacific) on News 92.3 KTAR or listen LIVE via the Internet at KTAR.com  as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or ask your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.

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