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Google is reportedly testing Google Music internally

The New York Times launches a discount service

Starz Channel will delay the release of its shows to Netflix for 90 days

Netflix offers a 3 percent bill credit to customers affected by the Watch Instantly outage this week

Facebook updates its question-and-answer services

Walgreens buys Drugstore.com for $409 million

Duke Nukem Forever experiences yet another delay

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Microsoft this weekend plans to roll out a redesign of its Answers site, which gives users a place to seek unofficial tech support on Microsoft products and services.

As part of the redesign, Microsoft says it's now easier to find answers through both an improved search tool and a new layout that puts its various product directories in a clearer order.

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Question: OS X Keychain not saving passwords

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Question: Wi-Fi router crashing when Mac connects

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