The Nag Screen Hall of Shame

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Top Story: The Nag Screen Hall of Shame Take our tour of some of the worst software nag screens, reminders, and pop-ups from the past and the present. Share: News 10 Things Killed by the Smartphone It's a lean, mean killing machine, and--in variations like Thunderbolt and iPhone--it can't be stopped. The dead include MP3 players and personal video players. What else is likely to expire? Share: Apple Slapped with Class Action Lawsuit Over In-App Purchases Apple sued by angry parent for pushing Smurfberries and other game currency. Share: Techie Toilet Ships in April Flush away a few grand on Kohler's Numi, the luxurious throne for the well-heeled. Share: How-To I Emailed a Credit Card Number Robert emailed credit card information to a business. Should he cancel the credit card? Share: Six Windows 7 Nightmares (and How to Fix Them) Are Windows problems keeping you up at night? Take these six cures and relax. Share: Troubleshoot and Fix Your Windows PC Problems Networking nightmares? 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