The E-Book Reader Wars Escalate: Prices Crash

Barnes & Noble Offers Wi-Fi nook, Lowers 3G Price

Barnes & Noble is offering a Wi-Fi version of its nook e-reader for $149 and has lowered the price of the 3G nook to $199. A new software version for Barnes & Noble's nook also offers an "extra extra large" font size and the ability to jump to a specific page. Barnes & Noble is also emphasizing a lending option for nook e-books.

Amazon drops Kindle price to $189

Yes, the e-reader pricing wars are in full swing as Amazon has trimmed the price of the Kindle from $259 to $189. In case you're keeping score, that number is a whole $10 less than what Barnes & Noble is charging for the Nook 3G (with WiFi).

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How to Improve Your Security When Using a Public Terminal

Using a hotel computer, one in an internet cafe or airport is a risky business. Public terminals are fine for general browsing and even (with a few precautions) collecting your email but when it comes to logging in to your bank account or making an online purchase they really should be avoided. We all know that but life doesn't always allow us to follow the rules; sometimes we simply have to use a public terminal to conduct a confidential transaction.