Check your tax refund? There's an (IRS) app for that
After years of the IRS "following" taxpayers, you can now track them via Twitter, and a smartphone app will let you track your refund status.
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Schmidt steps back from Google CEO role; Page to take over
Eric E. Schmidt, saying "adult supervision" was no longer needed, will become Google's executive chairman. Co-founder Larry R. Page will take the CEO slot.
Ten gov't websites lauded for transparency
Government Computer News has selected 10 public-sector websites the publication says "walk the walk of transparency."
Domain name ordering via smartphone app
Just got a brilliant idea for an Internet domain name, but you're stuck on the Metro at Shady Grove? No worries, says Internet provider GoDaddy.com.
Dell promotes Pineda to top Federal Group spot
A 14-year veteran is the new vice president in charge of Dell Services' Federal Government Services organization, the firm says.
AMBER alerts now available to Facebook users
Making "the social network" even more responsive, Facebook is adding access to AMBER Alerts.
Verizon gets iPhone, but without 4G
Verizon scored a win with its addition of Apple's iPhone, but there are caveats, and AT&T has something to say in all of this, too.
Tech lesson (in the tall weeds)
This may be the geekiest thing I've written in a very, very long time. But there's a lesson or two here, perhaps, for many users. So read on, but bear with me a bit. It'll be worth the wait, I promise.
FileMaker's Bento has way, way early back-to-school idea
I know, I know, school's out for summer and all that. But it's NOT out forever. Here's some digital help.
Is HP flushing $1.2B away with Palm buy?
As the late sportswriter Jimmy Cannon used to say, "Nobody asked me, but ..." And here, the "but" is that this writer believes HP may have just flushed a boatload of cash down the drain buying a handheld-device company long past its prime.
NBA, Turner Cable Net Team Up Online on Thursday
At a time when, it seems, everyone is thinking about college basketball, the NBA apparently wants to remind everyone that pro basketball exists (the Wizards notwithstanding).
Women in Technology list nominees
One of my favorite groups (no snarky jokes, please) is Women in Technology. They've just named nominees for their annual awards.
Ordering iPad is painless, except for the wallet hit
I just ordered an Apple Inc. iPad tablet device. Since I want the 3G wireless service as well as Wi-Fi, I'll have to wait until the end of April for delivery. My wallet may feel the hit sooner, I'm guessing.
April 3 is iPad launch date, Apple says
Start getting ready: Saturday, April 3, is the official U.S. launch date for Apple's iPad, the firm says.
Yes, Quicken plans Mac changes
After deadline for Wednesday's "On Computers" column, Quicken's press representative confirmed that more Mac changes are coming.
