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Tech Test Drive: Tech-purchasing decisions for college-bound kids depend on where they're going and what they like.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:04:08 -0700
When I was in college, deciding which computer to buy was a breeze: You didn't. Computing then mostly meant using a dumb terminal to log into a campus megacomputer. The microcomputer revolution kicked off at the tail end of my campus tenure with the debut of the Macintosh and IBM PC, but these were hardly dorm fixtures. Now, with my son closer to college age than I'd like (why do they grow up so ...
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Mac 411: Hurricane season considerations
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:16:00 -0700
Think about your computer as you are preparing for hurricane season.
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5 Gadgets That Changed My World, Part 2
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:51:45 -0700
This is part 2 of my column on gadgets that changed the world for me . These aren’t necessarily gadgets that changed the world, not even the gadget world. But they all had a profound impact on my life, and were more important to me than simple technological tools or joyous little toys. [Image credit Ryonix.com ] Hayes-compatible 1200 baud modem This is sort of a cheat, because the Hayes ...
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Study: People Who Own iPads Are Tiresome Hipsters With Awful Personalities
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:25:22 -0700
A company called MyType that seems to operate some sort of personality-based social networking site has published what is being referred to as a "study," saying that iPad users are "selfish elitists." As far as conclusions go, this is total catnip for journalists. As of right now the study has been picked up by some 75 news services, according to Google News, and it also made the cover of this ...
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