Gambling Growth

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How long have online casinos been a “thing?” I know they’ve been around forever, but I never though they were that popular. But here at school I know a few people who gamble online a fair amount, and I’m surprised. I’ve also read about things like those online fantasy football gambling sites in the news … Read more

Software and Slot Machines

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Some of my friends here at school enjoy gambling. I’ve never been all that into gambling, so I’m not super familiar with the games or the culture, or anything. I was kind of surprised to learn that my friends do the vast majority of their gambling online. I suppose it’s more convenient that way, but … Read more

Coding and Careers

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I’m not majoring in computer science–or any technology-related subject, actually. I’m an English major. But I hear it can be tough to get a job as an English major, so I’m considering learning how to code in my spare time. I’m not sure yet, though, if I want to invest the time in learning how … Read more

Your Past Matters June 13

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I know that we’re living in the age of information, but sometimes it weirds me out just how much our reputations can follow us these days. It seems like everything we post online and everything we do in our private lives can be discovered somehow, and that our future employers and others will find out. … Read more

Planning a Successful Survey

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I could use some guidance. I recently graduated from college and started a new job at a local non-profit. The organization is committed to economic development in low-income communities. I was a volunteer with the organization throughout college, so it made perfect sense to continue working there after graduation. This past week, however, I was … Read more

Understanding IP Addresses October 1

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Okay, this question might be a little silly: I’m not tech-savvy, sorry! But I’m kind of weirded out by IP addresses. I don’t really understand what they are, but I do know that my IP address is something that identifies my computer (right?) — so I always assumed that it was private, or only available … Read more

How to Care for Your Smartphone Without Going Broke

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Experts, I recently bought a new smartphone. I love it! But I’m also kind of freaking out. This smartphone is the most expensive thing that I own, and I worry that I’ll break it or mess it up somehow and end up having to pay a whole lot of money to fix it or get … Read more

Top Tech You’ll Want to Take Camping

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Camping can be a rather rugged experience, bringing you closer to nature and your natural element as a human without the luxuries of modern society. That being said, it doesn’t mean that you’ve got to ditch all of your tech when you go camping. With modernization, human beings can go camping and use the latest … Read more

The Best VPN Services for 2020

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Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are used to help keep your data safe while browsing the internet. When deciding between VPN companies there can be many variables between them to consider, like account security, internet privacy, how the service affects your internet connection speed, and customer service amongst others. Looking for the VPN to best … Read more

Best College Laptops

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I’m going to be starting college soon, and I’m just not sure which laptop to choose. I know I want something that’s good for classes but I also do some gaming. What kind of speed and memory do I need? I also wonder about the best screen size and how much I should expect to … Read more