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What Is the Difference Between the Sims Games?

The Sims is a beloved and long-running franchise. Learn all about the Sims games and their highs and lows in this guide to all four mainline Sims games!

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The History of Pokémon: Games, Movies, Cards, and More

From the video games to the anime and movies and so much more, here's a brief history of Pokémon -- one of the most successful media franchises of all time.

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The Definitive Guide to Every Game in the Legend of Zelda Series

The Legend of Zelda series is one of the most accomplished franchises in gaming. Join us as we take a survey of all the mainline series games to find out what makes them so special.

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The Enduring Legacy of Lara Croft, Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider's Lara Croft is one of the most important and studied video game characters ever. Let's take a glimpse into her appeal, her legacy, and what she means to gaming.

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The History of Sonic the Hedgehog: Beloved Mascot or Best Forgotten?

Perhaps no video game mascot is more polarizing and misunderstood than Sonic the Hedgehog. Dive into Sonic history with us and let's revisit all the important milestones of the Blue Blur.

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Every Version of Sid Meier's Civilization Compared

Sid Meier's Civilization series has been around since 1991. From its humble beginnings to massive recent releases, let's examine the series' evolution through six mainline games and over 25 years of time.

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The Irresistible Appeal of Old Technology: Why We Struggle to Let Go

Never fix a running system! That's how Woody Allen continues to use a typewriter and roughly 10% of you remain stuck on Windows XP. We examine why letting go of old technology is so tough.

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Will Automation Make Your Job Redundant?

Automation is changing the job market forever. Increasingly, white collar office jobs are affected. We take you through the history and future of job automation. Will there be any work left for humans?

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How Procrastination Changed the World

We often think of procrastination as an unnecessary hindrance to our everyday lives. But if it weren't for procrastination, the world would be an entirely different place.

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Why Windows XP Won't Be Going Away Anytime Soon

People cannot let go of Windows XP. In businesses and homes the world over, it will stick around. We spoke with three Windows XP users from different generations and backgrounds to find out why.

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Everything You Need to Know About Television Technology

Before the days of mobile devices and laptops, our entertainment needs were mostly filled by one source, the television.

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The Evolution of Music Consumption: How We Got Here

The rise of the iPod, the music-playing mobile phone, and a number of streaming media platforms all point toward a single, simple idea: music is important. But how did we get here?

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From Punch Cards to Holograms - A Short History of Data Storage

Let's take a look at some of the technologies that shaped modern data storage, as well as where we go from here.

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What's Inside Your Computer: The Story Of Every Component You Need To Know

Whether you're buying a new computer or building your own, you're going to be subjected to a lot of acronyms and random numbers.

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