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Four Reasons QR Codes Are Unquestionably Awesome!

There's only one universal truth in the world of technology today: people can't get enough of scanning QR codes. Whether they're driving to work, reading a magazine or just taking a walk, people love the opportunity to use their phone's camera to load websites. Why the insane popularity? I'm glad you asked: find just a few reasons here.

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5 Worst Examples Of The WikiLeaks Sites Banned Or Censored

At first, the releases coming out of Wikileaks were shocking and exciting. They brought us news of civilian casualties in Iraq, and they brought us embarrassing diplomatic cables. Here let's take a little stroll down memory lane and examine some of the silliest WikiLeaks bans that took place throughout 2009 and 2010.

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4 Reasons Why Wireless Internet Is the Future

Before the era of smartphones, we've always been used to getting our internet from good old cables, whether it be phone lines, broadband cable, or DSL. While those were pretty good options when they first came out (and they're still decent today, except dial-up), we're starting to go toward a more wireless world.

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5 Reasons the New iPad Sucks

As you're no doubt aware thanks to the blanket coverage all across the Web, Apple unveiled its latest hardware on March 7. That hardware being "the new iPad," or "iPad (third-generation)," or, as most people will call it, the iPad 3. While all the Apple fanboys and fangirls virtually creamed their pants in anticipation of spending five minutes with the new iPad, some of us weren't quite so impressed.

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The 3 Best Places To Find Free Historical Maps Online

Many old records, such as maps, are not hosted in many locations. There are a few online resources that provide a decent selection of historical maps. They’re great for amateur researchers and anyone interested in what people thought the world looked like in the past.

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Lytro Light Field Camera: Snap Happy Or Photo Gimmick?

Described by an employee as "the first major change in photography since photography was invented", the Lytro light-field camera is certainly a revolutionary device. The camera shakes things up by replacing much of the heavy and sensitive technology in your typical camera with software. Whether or not it’s worth your hard earned money at this stage is still unclear, however.

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Create Your Own Home Address Book Server With PHP Address Book

In my entire life, I think I can honestly say that the single most annoying task (and the one I am worst at), is maintaining an updated list of the addresses, phone numbers and birthdays of all of my friends, family and colleagues. Lately I've been looking for an alternative to using a computer application or a mobile app to maintain a contact database. I believe I found the perfect solution.

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AkelPad vs Notepad Plus - Can It Even Compete As A Notepad Alternative?

There are lots of Notepad replacements out there, and it seems like everyone has their own favorite. Notepad++ is one of the most popular, but AkelPad is a more minimal option. AkelPad is a fast, simple replacement for Notepad - it's an improved Notepad with much more flexibility. AkelPad feels very similar to Notepad after you install it, but it can start to feel like Notepad++ if you enable enough plugins.

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How To Get The Most Out Of Metacritic

Metacritic is one of a handful of big review aggregation sites. Its motto of, "Keeping score of entertainment" sums up what it does perfectly. Rather than focus on just one aspect of entertainment such as movies or games, Metacritic tracks them all, with separate sections for 'Movies', 'Games', 'TV', and 'Music'. However, Metacritic can be a force for both good and bad.

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