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77 Square is the definitive arts, culture and entertainment guide for Madison, Wis., and the surrounding area.
Jeff Richgels
November 26
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Green screens: Set-top boxes sap energy even when not in use
In addition to the 52-inch flat screen TV that is sapping up energy at your house, the set-top box that feeds it is also an energy hog. The problem with set-top boxes is not how much energy they use, but that they draw virtually the same power whether they're in use or not. more >>
Jeff Richgels
November 26
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Green screens: How to dispose of that old TV
With millions of old TVs being replaced by new models, disposal of the old ones has become a major issue. The old TVs contain significant amounts of lead and are considered hazardous waste, so it's against state law to put them curbside with regular garbage. more >>
Jeff Richgels
November 25
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Green screens: Adjusting your TV's settings can save energy and give better picture
For the shoppers who set out on Black Friday to find a new television, there are plenty of fancy models to choose from. But for those concerned about the energy-sucking behemoths, there are now steps to make the TV-watching experience a little greener. more >>
Heather Lee Schroeder
Special to the Capital Times
November 25
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Authors rely on Web to find, connect with readers
Facebook users receive invitations to join groups all the time, but this one had an aura of mystery around it. "Come," it said, "and talk about what makes you unhappy at the Center for the Study of American Unhappiness." more >>
Jeff Richgels
November 21
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Update: Lines greet store debut of BlackBerry Storm, demand crashes online ordering system
Customers waited in line Friday morning to get their hands on the new BlackBerry Storm smartphone and many went home empty handed, Verizon Wireless reported. The Madison-area stores on the east and west sides and in Fitchburg opened at 8 a.m. and all three sold out Friday, said Carolyn Schamberger, Verizon Wireless Wisconsin spokesperson. more >>
The Capital Times
November 18
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Reuters: Comcast response to FCC query could bring fine
Comcast Corp., the nation's largest cable company, could be fined for its inadequate response to a Federal Communications Commission request for information on cable company policies as they switch to digital signals, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said Tuesday, Reuters reported. more >>
Jordan Robertson
Associated Press
November 17
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Spammers sent packing -- for now -- by Web shutdown
E-mailers, enjoy the early holiday gift: Spam volume has been cut by more than half because Internet providers pulled the plug on a Web hosting firm that was allegedly helping some of the world's most dastardly junk e-mail gangs. more >>
Jeff Richgels
November 7
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What's next for fledgling Mad City Broadband?
The recent acquisition of Mad City Broadband by Atlanta-based Xiocom indicates that the company sees value in the struggling municipal Wi-Fi system. But what that perceived value is remains unclear. Those who follow the municipal broadband industry say its struggles are due to a combination of faulty business plans and technological issues. more >>
Jeff Richgels
November 6
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AT&T nearly doubles top U-verse Internet speed
AT&T announced Thursday it would begin offering on Sunday a new top U-verse Internet speed nearly double its current top offering. The U-verse High Speed Internet Max 18 offers speeds up to 18 megabits per second downstream (from the Internet to a user). Its current fastest offering is 10 Mbps downstream. more >>
The Capital Times
October 27
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U.S. Cellular launches 3G network in Madison Tuesday
U.S. Cellular announced it will launch its higher speed "3G" mobile broadband network in southern Wisconsin, including the Madison area, on Tuesday. more >>