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Today’s top stories…

Google News shows slow growth
Google’s News site is just dawdling along, No. 8 in its category. Google defends News. It says the site feeds its main search business. Stories are compiled automatically. Maybe that’s the problem; sometimes you need a human touch.

Will ID card replace online passwords?
The Information Card foundation wants to do away with passwords. Instead, it envisions an online identity card. Microsoft, PayPal and Google are among the founders of the organization. Until this takes off, you’ll still need to manage passwords. My tip will help!

Dating site offers marriage counseling
Online dating is widely accepted. And now online dating service eHarmony is offering marriage counseling. eHarmony Marriage features exercises to help couples resolve marital strife. But it cautions that it isn’t for couples on the brink of divorce.

Facebook surpasses MySpace globally
MySpace is the dominant U.S. social-networking site. But Facebook is leading in the global contest. It has surpassed MySpace in total number of visitors and page views. Its overseas growth for the past year was a whopping 162 percent.

Virgin offers unlimited prepaid plan
Virgin Mobile’s prepaid phone service has been flailing. But it hopes to reverse that with an $80 unlimited plan. This undercuts many competitors’ plans. And, Virgin doesn’t require a contract. Is your cellular bill too much to handle? Read my column for tips on taming it.

BBB issues alert on DTV converter box
Universal TechTronics is advertising a “free” digital TV converter box. But the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers away. To get the box, you must buy a $60 warranty and pay shipping. You can buy a converter box elsewhere for about $20.

How will Bill Gates be remembered?
Bill Gates’ retirement from Microsoft is imminent. He will focus on philanthropic work. Some speculate that he will be best remembered for that. After all, he’s pouring his fortune into it. Gates’ foundation had about $37 billion as of March.

Free Download of the Day
There’s nothing quite like a document that gets botched in transmission. That’s why PDF files were invented. The recipient sees the document just as you intended. I have four free programs that will create PDFs. So, go to www.komando.com/downloads for our Download of the Day. Remember to bookmark the page (press CTL+D on the page). Visit daily for new useful freebies.

Video of the Day
Is traveling around the world a dream of yours? I think it is for most people at some point. It would be cool to visit all those places you see on TV. Well, at least one man is living the dream. In fact, he gets paid to do it. Check out his journey in today’s video.

On your radio
There’s a new online battle brewing. But it isn’t between Google and Microsoft. In fact, you’ll be surprised to learn which two sites are duking it out. On tomorrow’s national radio Kim Komando Digital Minute, I’ll name names. My Digital Minute is broadcast on hundreds of stations throughout the country. To find a local station that broadcasts my Minute, visit my site. You’ll also find information on other ways to catch my radio shows.

There’s more below, but first a word from us…

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Children and online games
It is important to understand the games your children play. But many parents struggle with Massively Multiplayer online games. If your children play games like World of Warcraft, read my recent tip. It will help you understand these role-playing games.

Get help with lost data
Data loss is something every computer user will face at some time. A good backup plan is your best defense against data loss. But even without it, you may be able to recover lost data. Need to know more? My tip has the necessary information.

See you tomorrow!
Kim