About Computers: SOPA is bad, but we dodged it for now.

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor I'm so relieved that the SOPA and PIPA bills have been halted, at least for the foreseeable future. These two laws were proposing to hunt for ants with hand grenades. If you believe in the freedom of information, definitely educate yourself on SOPA and PIPA. What Exactly Is 'SOPA'? While the bill was gratefully halted this last week, this proposed law scares the bejeezus out of many people. SOPA grants unilateral powers to the government to shut down any website over copyrighted content. While digital piracy isn't good, this law is way too excessive. About.com explains SOPA here... See More About:  federal broadband issues  net neutrality  broadband consumer issues Web Publishing: DO NOT Write Your Stuff Directly Online While it may seem counter-intuitive to use a word processor, current content management systems are trickier than anyone would like. About.com recommends to NOT use a web browser to do your primary writing. Here is how it works... See More About:  posting content  writing for your cms  Do Free Background Checks on the Web New girlfriend? New boyfriend? Possible new hire for your office? Your teenager has a new friend you don't get a good vibe about? You can do your own private eye work online, you know. Here is how smart users investigate people's backgrounds... See More About:  google phone number search  google people search  how to find a mugshot 5 Must-Have iPhone Security Apps The iPhone is a good device. But don't let the Apple name fool you... privacy and security are risks for all of us. About.com has some strong suggestions on which apps can help protect your iPhone and your personal data. See More About:  iphone security  security apps  smartphone security Computers Ads Laptop Computers Buy Computers Personal Injury Law Personal Computers Social Security Law Featured Articles How to Record a Call with Google Voice? Reader's Choice Awards 2012: Nominate Now Threading and Thread Pools Made Easy! Change Themes in Google Chrome FaceTime Becoming Preferred Videophone Among Deaf, HOH Calle Learn Paint Shop Pro   More from About.com What is PMDD? If prior to your period you experience emotional symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement