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Grappling with a spiraling list of things to do? Try something radical: get rid of the list.

Television networks have a long-standing Election Day policy: no winners until 11 p.m. But that was before Twitter and Facebook. The days are long past when we wait for Tom Brokaw to deliver the results. Homes have computers, and the growth of Twitter and Facebook means you can get information in real-time. For example, millions followed the presidential debates with Twitter, turning catchphrases like Mitt Romney's "binders full of women" or President Barack Obama's "bayonets and horses" into household slang. But the immediacy of social networks means confusion over who really won, and it creates difficulties for networks that don't want to sacrifice accuracy for speed.

He's hasn't worn parachute pants in decades -- he's a different kind of Hammer.

Are you arguing with someone who has their political facts all wrong? Don't punch them out -- use an app to settle the fight once and for all.

How is a pop star made, in an age where Internet savvy is just as necessary as music talent to catch the public's eye?

How many times have you heard it: "Mom, can I get a game or an app?" quickly followed by the plea, "C'mon, it's free!"

The streets will be thick with tiny ghouls, superheroes and monsters tonight, but the "Trick or Tracker" app helps parents keep track of children as they prowl the night for candy.

From his gruff, I'm-much-cooler-than-you exterior, you wouldn't think celebrity chef, author and travel guru Anthony Bourdain has much patience with social media. But Bourdain, who calls social media "a big bathroom wall where anyone can write anything," has become as adept with Twitter and Facebook as he is in a restaurant or touring obscure kitchens in Croatia.

The gloves are off.

Workout apps are becoming a dime a dozen, but Skimble's "Workout Trainer" still heads the class with the sheer variety of workouts, exercises and features.

Fashionistas can make the most of their wardrobes with an app that plans outfits and helps you shop more smartly.

In these last few weeks leading up to the election, the nastiest debates aren't between the candidates, but instead between people who call themselves "friends" on Facebook and Twitter.

Fasten your seatbelts: Netflix and other streaming video players are headed for a bumpy ride.

The Mini is more than just a smaller iPad; it's Apple's declaration to its competitors: "The tablet market is ours, and you can't have it. Game on."

Ever bring your kids to the park, unbundle them from strollers and let them frolic on the slide or monkey bars while you settle on a bench and check Facebook on your smartphone?

The holidays are coming up faster than you can say "Ho, ho, ho," ushering in a busy season of present-buying, party-planning, tree-decorating, cookie-making and card-sending.

There's a sea change happening -- classroom are using mobile devices and apps to bring schools into the digital age -- but the transition isn't as easy as buying a bunch of iPads.

The next major attack on the U.S. may not involve bombs and guns, but instead be a "Cyber-Pearl Harbor."

Where do you go when you've conquered the world? Since Justin Bieber's debut album just three years ago, this 18-year-old has sold 15 million albums, earned $150 million on 157 tour dates and pulled in another $30 million on the opening weekend alone with his biopic, "Never Say Never." Not enough? He's also got a fragrance, "Someday," with more than $60 million in retail sales.

You can do a lot of things on an iPad, but there's one thing that's surprisingly difficult: working with Google, whether it's docs, music or maps.

Political memes like "binders full of women" are funny, but it's important to remember we're electing the one of the most important political figures in the world.

You got the e-mail from Amazon, Barnes & Nobles or Apple: if you bought e-books from us at some point in the past, you're getting a refund, gift certificate or credit for your past purchases.

Back in 1977, Dan Hesse didn't want to work for Sprint; he wanted a job at AT&T. But AT&T only recruited from Harvard and Wharton. So Hesse, at the time at Cornell, called his sister who lived in Boston, and asked a favor: Go to Harvard and write down all of AT&T's job posts from the bulletin board. She also grabbed him a copy of the application.

Want to be a trendy parent or the coolest kid this Halloween? Look no further than your smartphone to point you in the right direction.

Apple's Passbook app may not be the mobile payment answer that many were hoping for, but the service has plenty of room for growth.

Your brain: the final frontier.

Concerns over data insecurity are continually evolving as the battle rages on between those looking to improve security and those looking to circumvent it.

Facebook is still trying to prove it can make money following last spring's disastrous public offering, but the solution is more complex than just advertising.

An amazing array of gadgets connects us to the Internet -- from smartphones and tablets to laptops and computers.

Professional networking has truly stepped into the mobile age with the CanWeNetwork app, which uses geolocation data to find people to connect with in your vicinity.