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Sunday, November 23, 2014

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Who Are The People Against Internet Freedom?

Posted: 22 Nov 2014 06:30 PM PST

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The Internet, even though it’s something most of us have accepted as part of our lives, is still relatively young. Compared to other information mediums like newspapers and even TV, it’s still just a baby, and as such, it’s going to have some growing pains. One of the biggest growing pains facing the Internet is the matter of freedom. Some entities are looking to control the web and take away the freedoms we are accustomed to. Who are the people looking to stand against Internet freedom, and what are they looking to achieve? Check out the infographic below for a detailed breakdown....

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Help The Internet Remix Barbie: I Can Be A Computer Engineer [Weird & Wonderful Web]

Posted: 22 Nov 2014 05:30 PM PST

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It’s fair to say Mattel hasn’t had a good week. And it’s all because of Barbie: I Can Be A Computer Engineer, a book that was released in 2010 but which has recently caused controversy thanks to its ridiculous storyline and sexist overtones. Thankfully, the Internet reacted magnificently to this issue. First it called Mattel out on this monumentally dumb book. Then, it offered its own versions of the story using a dedicated remixing tool which lets anybody change the text and tone of Barbie: I Can Be A Computer Engineer. Barbie Fails When Mattel published Barbie: I Can Be...

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How To Use Apple Pay To Buy Things With Your iPhone

Posted: 22 Nov 2014 11:00 AM PST

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Your iPhone may some day be the only device you need to purchase products and services, but first you need to start using Apple Pay. Over three years ago, I replaced my wallet with my iPhone and a case, which holds up to three debit cards. Now I look forward to the day when I don’t have to carry physical cards at all. Apple Pay and other similar services may ultimately make that happen. Here’s how to set up the service on your supporting Apple device. What Is Apple Pay Apple Pay is an iOS 8 service supported only on the iPhone 6, 6 Plus and the forthcoming Apple Watch that...

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Why You Should Use Browsers for Browsing, Not Saving Information

Posted: 22 Nov 2014 08:00 AM PST

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It’s nice that we can just fill out a form with one click and get things done. It really makes things simple. Thank goodness that modern web browsers have that capability. Oh, sure it makes it easier for you to get things done, but did you know it also makes it easier for the bad guys to get things done too? Although all major web browsers have the same features, this is going to focus on Google’s Chrome browser. There is no intent to single Chrome out, it just happens to be my browser of choice and the one I’m most...

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Hands On With Nokia’s New Z Launcher For Android

Posted: 22 Nov 2014 07:30 AM PST

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Nokia and Android are two words you don’t normally associate together. Prior to the being bought out by Microsoft, the Finnish tech giant was the largest manufacturer of Windows Phone smartphones. Whilst they did have a brief foray into the Android world with their X range of devices, this was a brief and unsuccessful experiment that was abruptly discontinued after a few months. Which is why it’s been such a surprising week for Nokia. Earlier this week at the Slush conference in Helsinki, they announced the Nokia N1, a low-cost, Atom-powered tablet with high-end aspirations that runs a heavily customized skin of...

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