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The Apps Killing the Web

By The Apps Killing the Web

Five Apps That Outperform Their Platforms Some apps are terrible, others are glorious. But I always feel surprised when I prefer the app version of something to the actual thing. Some apps will never be ...

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The Worst Types of Photos to Post on Social Media

By The Worst Types of Photos to Post on Social Media

There are many photos on Facebook, Myspace and Tumblr which someone might look at and think, “Why would anyone ever put that on the Internet?” The photos can range anywhere from being extremely racy to ...

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1 New Friend Request: It’s Your Professor

By 1 New Friend Request: It’s Your Professor

As the popularity of Facebook continues to soar, it becomes one of the most ubiquitous means of communication in the 21st century, college professors are considering academic applications of the social networking site. While many ...

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Sour (on) Apple: Why the iPhone Does Not Make You Cool

By Sour (on) Apple: Why the iPhone Does Not Make You Cool

It really doesn’t. I’m sure every elitist Mac user is whining right now, claiming the opposite. A few months ago, I was one such whiner. But now, like an attractive prophet, I’m here to open ...

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It’s Complicated: Facebook Relationship Statuses Need an Update

By It’s Complicated: Facebook Relationship Statuses Need an Update

The other night, I decided to change my Facebook status from “single” to “in a relationship,” simply out of a curiosity to see how people would react. I mustered some self-control and waited twelve hours ...

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When Sexting Transcends From Private Affair To Public

By When Sexting Transcends From Private Affair To Public

You know when you’ve done something you really regret? Something simple, like telling a secret that you weren‘t supposed to tell or procrastinating on something important. There are those moments where you wish you could ...

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UT Athletes Advised to Use Caution Online

By UT Athletes Advised to Use Caution Online

Over 500 million people worldwide have a Facebook page.  Twitter has more than 100 million members, and both these numbers are dramatically growing each day. Nearly every college student has a Facebook or Twitter, and ...

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Social Networking Sites Thin the Lines of Online Privacy

By Social Networking Sites Thin the Lines of Online Privacy

Social networking sites can potentially allow felons such as identity thieves and sexual predators to access all of your private information. Users of these sites must remember that almost anyone is privy to the information ...

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That Time I Blacked Out (From The Internet)

By That Time I Blacked Out (From The Internet)

My phone rang. “I need you to do the technology blackout,” my editor greeted me. “No.” “You’re perf—“ “No.” “—ect for it, and we really—” “No.” “—need you to do it. Thanks.” “I hate you.” ...

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New Site Advocates Social Privacy

By New Site Advocates Social Privacy

By BRIDGETTE TAYLOR The Dartmouth, Dartmouth College UWIRE- For students worried about snooping parents or potential bosses with penchants for Facebook stalking, a new social networking site available only to college students, CollegeOnly, may provide ...

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Facebook Stalking: More Common Than You Think

By Facebook Stalking: More Common Than You Think

Every time I sit down at a computer I have a routine. I turn the computer on and then sign into Facebook, even if my class starts in 20 minutes. I always have the justification, ...

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Substituting Personalized Professional Skills For Technology

By Substituting Personalized Professional Skills For Technology

Technology has been praised for the ease and speed it has added to daily mundane tasks. Just click a button, and it’s done. For the past century technological advancements have improved our lives, but recently ...

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Editorial: Think Before You Tweet

By Editorial: Think Before You Tweet

Late last month, Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University student, committed suicide after finding a web stream of him and his boyfriend having sex. The freshman did not know his privacy had been breached until he ...

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New Technology Brings MLB to Computer and Phone

By New Technology Brings MLB to Computer and Phone

I grew up a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan, but I was left feeling a bit out of touch with the team, since very few of the Braves’ games were broadcast on national television. I did ...

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