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Monday, May 21, 2007


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Today's top stories...

Staples expands recycling program
Staples will now accept used computers and monitors at its U.S. stores. But there will be a $10 recycling fee for each large item. The chain has been taking smaller gadgets like cameras for years. Staples will still offer free recycling for these small items.

Avis to offer Wi-Fi
Avis is offering Wi-Fi in its cars and in hotel rooms. The service uses a cellular network to provide the connection. Avis will charge $10.95 daily for Avis Connect. It debuts today at San Francisco International Airport. Avis will roll out the service in other large cities later this year.

Google deal signals change for Firefox
Thanks largely to a deal with Google, Mozilla is generating substantial revenue. In the past two years, Mozilla earned revenue of $100 million. As a result, the Mozilla Foundation started a for-profit subsidiary. And this may mean less transparency for the organization.

Data-mining on the rise
More powerful computers are bringing data-mining to more organizations. Companies and law enforcement agencies can easily tap databases for information. But it requires talented people to analyze the mountains of data.

Texting teens drive up phone bills
Most families carefully plan the number of minutes in their cell phone plans. But many fail to take text messaging into consideration. And teens are using text messages more than ever. This can lead to huge phone bills.

Cyber attacks mounted against Estonia
In recent weeks, numerous cyber attacks have been launched against Estonia. Government, banking and news Web sites have been targeted. The sites are overwhelmed with traffic. Estonians believe the attacks are coming from Russia. The attacks show the affect that terrorist hackers could have on the United States.

Symantec update shuts down Chinese PCs
Last week, Symantec issued a faulty virus signature. It mistook files in the Simplified Chinese edition of Windows XP for a Trojan. The two files were critical system files. Symantec re-released the update. But many Chinese users are facing serious computer problems.

Pet owners flock to the Internet
Pet owners are turning to the Internet after the recent pet food recalls. Some want to learn more information about the recalls. Others are grieving over lost pets. And many are using the Internet to vent their anger.

Remember! Listen to me on a radio station near you today
Google Earth is one of the few programs I get really excited about. And Google Earth will soon see some improvements. Tune in to tomorrow's Kim Komando Digital Minute to learn more. Visit my site to find out how you can catch my Digital Minute.

Discuss the news
We tend to think that most people use the Internet or digital cameras. Is this true? On tomorrow's Kim Komando Digital Minute, I've got statistics that may shock you. To find the radio station nearest you that broadcasts my Minute, use the map on my site. If there isn't one near you, don't fear: Kim's Club subscribers can download the Minutes directly from my site!

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