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Identfiying The Problems Of Fingerprint Scanners

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Using a fingerprint scanner for your computer feels like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the premise behind it is fairly straightforward. To keep you from having to remember an endless series of unique, strong passwords, you can store all your login information locked away and accessible only through your fingerprint. Nothing to remember, […]

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Why Skyrim Is The Best Bang For Your Black Friday Buck

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If you already have the basics covered (TV, computer, etc), then any money you spend on Black Friday is probably going to go towards entertainment. And right now, there’s no better entertainment value than Skyrim. The amount of content you get in Skyrim is estimated between 300 and 500 hours. All for $60 bucks on […]

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Technology Techcitement Is Thankful For, Part Two

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Earlier today, Techcitement published part one of what some of our staff is thankful for. More of the staff has their say on what tech items and ideas make them particularly happy in this second installment. Paul Hurwitz: Dropbox and LogMeIn I’m grateful for LogMeIn and LogMeInRescue for allowing me to do the same amount […]

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In A World Where 3-D Is King, Hugo Enters The Court

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On November 23, Martin Scorsese’s most recent film, Hugo, opened to much critical acclaim. Hugo and Scorsese have already garnered rave reviews from critics at Time, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, and others, with many noting the film’s magical feel, stunning visuals, and Scorsese’s masterful use of stereoscopic imaging, or 3D. […]

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Technology Techcitement Is Thankful For, Part One

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We here at Techcitement are thankful for a lot of things like friends, family, jobs, and pie. Oh, so much pie. What we’re most obviously thankful for is how technology has affected our lives. Here is the first part of a two-part series on what the staff of Techcitement is thankful for. Matt Algren: WordPress […]

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On The Cheap: Black Friday Edition — Grouponicus’ Gift Deals

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As tech goes, Groupon is a company that could only have started with the internet, but it’s rarely thought of as more than a shopping portal. Groupons have ranged from custom-made clothing to sex toys, so as Thanksgiving approaches, it seems prudent to check out what other basics Groupon suggests you buy for your loved […]

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Amazon Reviews As Protest Against Pepper-spraying Police Officer

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As society and technology push forward, protest takes on different forms reflective of who and where we are. While the Occupy Wall Street movement has been more typical of historic protests – marches, sitting while linking arms – a new form of protest recently sprung up. After the pepper spray incident at UC Davis, protests […]

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Not Your Mother’s Beehive

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The urban beekeeping trend has been steadily rising – at least among those with backyards or rooftop access (and accommodating landlords). The decrease in bee numbers has presumably contributed to this, as well as the growing popularity of organic foods. Beekeeping, although clearly not without its hazards, involves less work than vegetable gardens, and less […]

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An iPad In (Almost) Every Classroom

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“What can an iPad do for my classroom and students?” In the past three months, approximately 9,300 Teach for America corps members have claimed a free, refurbished, first-generation iPad for use in their classroom in an attempt to answer that question. The donations come courtesy of a recent partnership between Apple and Teach for America, […]

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