The Algiz 8 tablet computer has been upgraded to include n Intel 1.1 GHz ATOM processor, a brighter outdoor viewable display, an increase in the standard hard drive capacity and standard RAM memory.

Credit and debit cards use PINs (personal identification numbers) for protection. New hacks have passed from theoretical to actual and thieves are unencrypting PIN numbers to access accounts.

Tomorrow is tax day, there’s rush hour traffic, your next project deadline, a least favorite co-worker, your teenager’s plans for spring break, Al-Qaida’s plans and your recent investment portfolio. Notice your stress level shifting into high gear? This interesting article by stress management expert Larry Green can help you manage that stress in one simple lesson.

Read this Computing Unplugged article.

Using the Unix command line of OS X requires a different mindset for users. Author Joe Kissell covers the basics and includes 40 tasks best done from the command line.

The Computer-Human Interaction 2009 conference is a place for researchers to display their latest gadgets, some of which are reminiscent of 50s era sci-fi films: like Memory Matches.

Over 10,000 pages have been considered for the 13th Annual Webby’s. Winners will be announced May 5 with trophies awarded June 8. And, there’s still time for you to vote for your favorite web site in the Webby People’s Voice contest.

Amazon’s Kindle 2 may be slimmer and faster than the old model but, if you can’t read the text on the screen, it may not be better.

While Twitter is working to stop this worm, there are some things you can do to help keep your account from sending out spam without your knowledge.

TomTom’s XL 340S GPS unit has an interesting feature. You can add a celebrity voice to give you directions. It also offers Advanced Lane Guidance and IQ Routes.

Apparently… Vacations in May have been canceled. Training has started. Release of the Palm Pre could happen as early as May 17 or as late as June 29.