About Computers: Handhelds Are Taking Over the World!

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor Well, they're not exactly taking over the world. But smartphones and tablets are progressively replacing desktop computers as people's device of choice. This emerging preference has sweeping impacts on the world of Web publishing: online content is now expected to be sized and optimized for small-screen viewing. 40% of YouTube Traffic Now Comes from Mobile Devices Indeed, handheld devices are much more than a fad. They have absolutely made their way into our lives as personal accessories. YouTube's mobile traffic results exemplify this mass movement towards smartphones and tablets. What does this mean for the Web? It means that heavyweight players like YouTube and Google need to provide for 'lightweight' page publishing... Free Tools for Securing Your Network and PC People don't want to spend more money than they have to, especially with the volatile US economy of late. But your network security at home needn't suffer because of tight purse strings. About.com recommends several very effective tools for securing your home devices against malware and intruders. These tools also happen to have the perfect price... Search Related Topics:  network security  pc security  firewalls Using a Wireless Network Underwater Yes: underwater wireless networking. The idea is to employ a network of tsunami detectors that talk to each other wirelessly. The catch is that this internet protocol technology uses sound waves instead of radio waves. About.com has more here... 10 Reasons to Use a VPN for Private Web Browsing A virtual private network cloaks your data signals and manipulates your IP address. What good is this? Well, there are many reasons you would want cloaking and address manipulation. Using public wi-fi with confidence is a big reason. Bypassing a restrictive network is another. Here are several other reasons to consider adding a VPN to your life... Search Related Topics:  vpn  p2p  private browsing Related Searches Networking Computers Computers Laptops Desk Top Computers Computers PC Computers Shops Featured Articles Beat Boredom With These 10 Websites Do You Like Really Old Fonts? Perhaps Dinosaur Fonts? The Fundamentals of Drafting with CAD 5 Must-Know Features of Ruby What's the Difference Between HTML and XHTML? Drive-By Downloading   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: Low Cost, Home Monitoring With a Dash of iPhone Coolness Google's Big PHP Announcement PC Motherboard Buyer's Guide Advertisement