Jared Spurbeck
I'm a tabletop gamer and technology enthusiast, who is passionate about social justice and open-source software. I was also raised in the Mormon church, and enjoy bringing a former member's perspective to discussions involving it.
My favorite games are Pathfinder, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic: the Gathering, and my favorite open-source projects are Dreamwidth, WordPress, Fedora, Android, and Firefox. I have sold several fiction commissions, and I am currently learning to program.
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My favorite games are Pathfinder, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic: the Gathering, and my favorite open-source projects are Dreamwidth, WordPress, Fedora, Android, and Firefox. I have sold several fiction commissions, and I am currently learning to program.
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Microsoft Puts $499 Barrier Between You and Windows Desktop AppsTo put apps on the Marketplace today, developers have to pay a $49 per year subscription fee. Now there's an even bigger roadblock.
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Poll: More Than Half of Americans Support Gay MarriageA poll showed 53 percent of Americans support marriage rights for same-gender couples, including almost three-fifths of the African-Americans polled.
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Sony 'Google TV' to Have Remote Covered in Buttons on Both SidesSony's apparently decided that its 2010 Google TV remote just didn't have enough buttons.
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I'm Voting Obama in North Carolina, Despite His Lukewarm Support of Marriage EqualityIf Obama had wanted to help save LGBT people from killing themselves, he could have done this before the Proposition One campaign.
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North Carolina Gays to Protest Anti-Gay Marriage AmendmentThe Campaign for Southern Equality is bringing its We Do Campaign to North Carolina over the next week or so.
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DVDs, Blu-Rays to Get 20-Second Unskippable Government WarningsThe "FBI Warning" screen got a redesign, and is being joined by another screen meant to "educate." Neither can be fast-forwarded through.
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North Carolina Voters Decide on Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment -- at ChurchMore than 1 in 4 of the polling places in North Carolina's Wake County are churches or synagogues.
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Breaking These Unwritten Rules Gets Occupy Protesters in Police TroubleThese have been a problem for Occupy since the movement started ... and one is an even bigger potential problem for people outside it.
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North Carolina Amendment Will Have Unintended ConsequencesWhen informed of what the amendment would actually do, more than 1 in 4 of its supporters say they would change their vote.
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Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment May Drive North Carolina Toward ObamaIf the amendment passes it could have some unintended consequences ... like an Obama victory for NC.
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Apple, Samsung Top Smartphone Market Together, Begin to Settle LawsuitsThe rivals' court battle may soon end, as they begin to dominate the marketplace together.
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What Would a Nook-Branded Windows 8 Tablet Look Like?Barnes and Noble was already in the tablet business, before Microsoft poured $300 million into the company.
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Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Team UpBecause the Nook is so small and cheap, it may not be in competition with the upcoming Windows 8 tablets.
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Republic Wireless Sending Out Invitations for Unlimited DataSeveral new waves of beta customers will be brought on board starting this Summer, according to Republic Wireless.Also published on:
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Study: Kindle Fire Leads the Android PackOne tablet took over half of the non-iPad market, and it only technically counts as an Android tablet.Also published on:
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Finding a Smartphone That Works With Your ComputerHere's a look at which smartphones go best with which kinds of computers, and what sort of workarounds you can do if you get a bad match.
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Not Just Dropbox: Google Drive's Lesser-Known CompetitorsHere's a look at a few lesser-known services, and what sets them apart from the rest.
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Google Drive Gives You Up to 16 TB of Space. Just How Much is That?Let's look at their and Dropbox's plans, and see how they compare to some points of reference.
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Goodbye, Google Docs; Hello, 'Google Drive'It's time to say goodbye to Google Docs, the company's cloud-based office suite ... at least as a standalone product.
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Google Drive Is Gearing Up, but Some Are Left OutHere's a look at who can't use all of Google Drive's features ... and who aren't likely to be able to anytime soon.
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First IPad Game Written in Codea on the IPad Hits the App StoreIt's called Cargo-Bot, and it encourages you to "Be Logical" as you teach a robot how to move crates.
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Samsung Launches Media Blitz for 'The Next Galaxy' SmartphoneHere's how Samsung is promoting its new smartphone, and how you can keep track of new info.
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HTC Media Link HD Allows Wireless Phone-to-TV Video StreamingThe Media Link HD allows wireless screen mirroring from your HTC smartphone to an HDTV.
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Like Instagram? These Apps Let You Share Polls and Text NotesThey have a similar concept to Instagram but let you take a poll about the picture you took, or apply Instagram-style effects to text notes.
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Mozilla 'Webmaking' Initiative to Teach Kids, Others 'Web Literacy'The nonprofit believes that everyone should know the computer languages that make up the web, and be able to change things and make their own projects.
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Which Video Games Should You Gift?Here’s how to tell what games you should be gifting, which ones are usually a bad idea regardless of who they're for, and what to get if you just plain aren’t sure!
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Can a Smartphone or Tablet Replace Your Game Console?Here's what you'll get out of a dedicated game console that you wouldn't from an Android or Apple gadget.
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Sony Opens Up Vita, 'PlayStation Suite' Devices to Indie App DevelopersSony has just opened the PlayStation Vita to the same developers who are writing Android and PC games.
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Apple Stores Perform 17 Times Better than Average RetailerApple makes more money per gadget sold and square foot of retail space opened than anyone else in the market.
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Sprint Galaxy Nexus, $250 Galaxy Tab, More Gadgets Debut April 22Asus and Samsung are launching new tablets, and three new smartphones will debut on Sprint, including the Galaxy Nexus.
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Real Problems Apple’s Products Have (Which Are Being Ignored)The iPad's heat issues were overblown, but there are real problems that some of Apple's products have.
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'Olympic Edition' Android Tablet Available; Smartphone Coming SoonAcer just released an Olympic-themed Android tablet, and Samsung may be gearing up to make the Olympics' official smartphone.
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Sony PlayStation 3 Buyer's GuideWhether you already have a game console or the PS3 is your first, here's what you need to know about getting into PlayStation 3 gaming.
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Asus Gives Hardware Away to Fix Tablet BugAsus will fix the Transformer Prime's GPS issues by distributing a hardware attachment, which plugs into the keyboard dock's port.
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Why Instagram Getting Bought Out was InevitableInstagram's business model was dependent on its investors, and may have required Facebook to buy it.
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New Ways to Make Your Android Gadget a Desktop or Laptop PCHere's a look at the ways to have one Android gadget replace your other machines, including a couple of new ones.
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Google CEO Reveals Android's Tablet FutureLarry Page's remarks suggest that a Nook Color or Kindle Fire-style product may be coming soon from Google.
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HTC One Smartphones' Hardware Defects, Software BugsThe One S' ceramic metal chassis, and the One X's camera and gaming performance, are suffering from defects.
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How to Avoid the New Android Malware (and Defective Apps)How can you tell the difference between real apps and fake ones -- or worse, even malware?Also published on:
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$249 'Android Tablets' Compared to the Kindle FireThe next-best selling tablets behind the iPad have 7-inch screens and simplified menus. What sets these new tablets apart from them?
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Xbox Kinect 2012 Buyer's GuideThe Kinect is one of the hottest-selling Xbox 360 accessories. Here's what you need to know about buying one, whether you already have an Xbox or not!
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Asus, Samsung Bringing Sub-$400 Tablets This MonthAsus and Samsung are planning two upcoming tablets that are cheaper than Apple's low-end iPad 2.
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How the Mac Got Its First Malware EpidemicEven as Macs surged in popularity, no true Windows-scale outbreak has ever plagued them ... until now.
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Guide to the Latest Smartphone Features for 2012Here's a look at a couple of modern smartphone features that may require a bit of explanation.
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How Will Instagram Change Now that Facebook is Buying It?No one knows for sure yet what's going to happen to Instagram, or Facebook. But here's a glimpse of what Instagram might become.
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Android Apps: Out on BlackBerry, in on WindowsThe PlayBook's Android app player had severe limitations when it was released, and those limits just got even greater.
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Why Hotel Wi-Fi Isn't What it Used to BeMany hotels place restrictions on their Wi-Fi usage ... some understandable, others bizarre, and others simply the product of advancing technology.
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Why Google Is Losing Billions on AndroidHere's why Android's not making much money to start with, and why Google keeps throwing more money after it.
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2012 Buyer's Guide to Android SuperphonesA superphone is what the highest-end Android smartphones are called. Here's how to pick one out!
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Google Doesn't Need Android AnymoreThe Android brand has come to mean generic-brand iPhones. Maybe that's why "Google Play" doesn't have "Android" in it?
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Sprint Introducing New 'Eco-Friendly' LG Viper SmartphoneWhere last year's Samsung Replenish was a budget smartphone, the new LG Viper is a modern midrange device.
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Father to Institutionalize German Girl, Force Her to Become BoyAn 11-year-old trans girl identified by German media outlets as "Alex" is the subject of court hearings intended to institutionalize her.
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What Being Autistic Is Like for MeI don't exist, because the only autistic people in the world are children. And they're monsters. They're tragedies for their parents.
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What Are Android Glasses Good For?A working pair of Android-powered glasses called the Moverio BT-100 was just released by Epson.
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Was Anna Brown the Next Trayvon Martin?Last week, a black woman named Anna Brown started making trouble at the hospital.
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Sony Vita, PlayStation 3 Features that Have Been DisabledSony continues to crack down on what it considers to be inappropriate uses of its Vita and PlayStation 3 consoles.
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Sony, Microsoft May Crack Down on Sales of Used GamesHere's a look at how experts say it might work, and what similar methods are being used by game companies today.
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"GNOME" Linux Desktop Gets Accessible, Tablet-Friendly New VersionWith large, touch-friendly buttons and apps, and an extremely simplified interface, GNOME caters to computing newbies and tablet users alike.
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Why 'Google Drive' Might Never Get into Gear"Google Drive" isn't likely to be any more successful than Google+ ... or Google Music. Or Google Buzz.
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Three Ridiculous Patents that Are Holding Your Apps BackWriting apps is now a legal minefield, where you can be sued for just about anything with no warning.
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Park Romney, Other Ex-Mormons 'Shunned' by Mitt's ChurchPark Romney claims to have been alienated from his cousin Mitt's family as a result of his decision to leave the Mormon faith.
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Three 'New iPad/iPhone Problems' that Android Gadgets HadThe same problems that are new and noteworthy when an Apple device has them often go unnoticed when they're on an Android gadget.
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Three Ways Future Smartphones May Replace PCsSome smartphones are replacing PCs today. Here's a look at the three reasons why your next PC may fit into your pocket.
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How to Get a Google-Free Android SmartphoneIf you want to switch to a Google-less Android experience -- or at least find out how hard it is -- here's a look at what's involved.
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Here's What Apple is Doing with Its $100 BillionHere's what Apple’s actually doing with its cash hoard ... both what it's announced, and what it is currently doing.
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The Weirdest New Tablet FeaturesHere's a look at the strangest new features on current and upcoming tablets.
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How the New iPad's (and iPhone 4S') Retina Display WorksApple uses the term "Retina Display" to refer to a screen with pixels so tiny you can't tell them apart with your unaided eye.
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How to Sync Bookmarks Between Your Smartphone, Tablet and PCThere are a number of ways to keep bookmarks in sync between your devices. Here's a look at a few of them!
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Inventors Make Android-Powered Glasses, WingsSmartphones powered by Google's open-source Android operating system are prized by hardware hackers and inventors.
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Why the '4.6 Inch iPhone Screen' Rumors Are WrongThere are huge problems with the idea of a super-sized iPhone.
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New Android Gadgets Aim to Replace Your TVManufacturers are creating new Android-powered TVs ... including one that’s basically crossed with an iPad.
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New iPad's Heat, Data Usage Problems ExaggeratedIn the worst reports of the iPad's "heat problem," the iPad simply displayed a message saying that it needed to shut down. No one was injured or burned.
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The Hidden Costs of Free Smartphone AppsMobile advertising has some serious problems, even if you're a fan of the free apps themselves.
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Three 'Firsts' for Apple’s New iPadThe third-generation iPad has managed to distinguish itself in three important ways, all of which are firsts for Apple.
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$29 Android Phone Isn't Alone in Bare-Bones OptionsThe price of the low-end ZTE Score on Cricket's (now Leap's) network keeps dropping lower and lower, in one sale after another.
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Mormon Political Activism: a HistoryHere's a partial look at the past political activism of the Mormon church and its leaders.
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Schools, State Gov't Spying on Twitter and Facebook AccountsLawsuits spearheaded by the ACLU have helped to restrict the practice, but there are still no federal laws in place to protect private photos and posts.
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Is it Time to Ban the iPad?Apple's competitors have problems, like Apple's legal monopolies, which no amount of design chops can solve. -
Essential Tech Gear to Bring to SXSWHere's a look at some common tech issues you might run into at the convention, and the best gear to have on hand in order to get around them.
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'Apple Tax' Reversed; Why Few Can Compete with the iPad on PriceOne reason Apple has been able to price the iPad at $499 is because it's foregone some of its usual "tax."
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Four Android Tablets With Features Like the New iPad'sEach of the new headline features introduced is on either an existing Android tablet, or one that's been recently introduced and will be available soon.
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Mormon Church Letter Again Bars Proxy Baptisms for Unapproved Groups, PeopleThe temple ordinance of baptism for the dead continues to be performed for deceased non-Mormons.
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Google Streamlines Offerings, Promises New Social GamesHere's a look at what Google's done so far ... and the tradeoffs it's made in so doing.
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Apple's New iPad Models Compared, ContrastedNow that the new iPads are coming next week, here's a look at your options for buying an iPad, and what each model can do.
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'Third-Generation iPad' Features Retina Display, 4G, iSight CameraThe new iPad is available in both white and black, and aside from having improved capabilities it looks basically the same as last year's iPad 2.
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BYU Professor Defends Mormon Ban on Priesthood for Black MenThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints condemned remarks made by Brigham Young University professor Randy Bott, in an interview with the Washington Post.
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The Mormons' Black Priesthood Ban: No Apology, ExplanationIn responding to Bott's remarks to the Washington Post, the church did not explain why the priesthood ban was instituted, or why it persisted until 1978.
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Android Market, Google Music, Google Books Now 'Google Play'While it appears to be nothing more than a rebranding at first glance, it may signal a shift in strategy from the software giant.
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Not Just Android -- Windows, Ubuntu, Firefox Phones at Mobile World CongressThe people behind these OSes are actively working on them, and promoting them to manufacturers.
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The Weirdest New Android Gadgets at Mobile World CongressAndroid devices are made by an array of different manufacturers, in a wide variety of form factors and price points.
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Why Android Smartphones Are Winning -- And Tablets Aren'tAll the Android tablets sold put together barely make a dent in the iPad's sales. Here's why their efforts have stalled.
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Why Dell's PC Business is DyingFor every $100 Dell spends to make home electronics, like desktop and laptop PCs, it makes back only about $101.22.
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The HTC One vs. the iPhone 4SHere's how the three HTC One phones compare to the iPhone 4S, both individually and as a brand.
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New Android Tablets from Asus and Samsung at Mobile World ConferenceHere's a look at some of the new Android tablets being unveiled at Mobile World Conference, along with their most unique features.
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HTC's Three 'One' Smartphones ComparedWhile one is unmistakeably low-end, it's not a matter of which one is "better" than the others.
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'Firefox Phone' Coming to Mobile World Congress This WeekIf a hardware partner signs on, you might just see Firefox phones on the shelves soon.
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What Are Mormon Missions Like? What About Romney's?Here is a quick look at how Mormons see missions, and the context Mitt Romney served his in.
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Microsoft Office, Xbox Games Coming to iPad 3?It used to be the killer app for the Mac. And now Microsoft Office may be making its way to the iPad.
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New Android Devices from HTC, LG, Others Coming to Mobile World CongressMobile World Congress is like the Consumer Electronics Show for smartphone and tablet makers.
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What Will Google Unveil at Mobile World Conference?Google hasn't announced what it's planning, but there are reports of projects it's working on and research facilities that it's building.
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Why Do Mormons Baptize Dead People (like Anne Frank) by Proxy?According to exmormon whistleblower Helen Radkey, this is at least the tenth time that Mormons have baptized Frank, despite a 1995 agreement.
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'Ubuntu' to Turn Android Phones into Home PCs, Media CentersUpcoming Android phones may be able to use a full-fledged desktop or media center OS when you plug them into a big screen.
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Keeping Electronics Charged On the GoIf you need a convenient way to keep your devices charged in your car or hotel room, here are a few techniques gadgets that can help.
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Why Are so Many Kids Changing Sexes?Transgender kids may not fit the typical psychological profiles of troubled or rebellious children. In fact, they may be scrupulously obedient.
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What Happens Inside Mormon Temples?The Mormon church has apologized for the baptism-by-proxy of Simon Wiesenthal's parents inside one of its temples, but what happens inside Mormon temples is still rarely discussed.
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Android Hits 50 Percent Market Share, Still Losing to AppleA few years from now, "Android" will be split even more ways, and the fact that they beat Apple's marketshare in the aggregate will be even more meaningless.
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New iCloud Features Added in OS X Mountain LionWith the release of OS X Mountain Lion, many of your favorite Mac apps will be able to sync their data with their iOS counterparts.
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Does Microsoft Office Have a Future?Microsoft certainly thinks so. But how do you measure when something has gone obsolete?
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New Features Coming to Macs in OS X Mountain LionApple has invited Mac app developers to sign up to meet Mountain Lion, the Snow Leopard to last year's Lion, and get acquainted with its new features.
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Three Groups that Are Censoring the Internet Right NowPeople across the world are censoring the web for others right now, including many within the United States.
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Two iOS Features Apple Is Not Bringing to OS X Mountain LionMountain Lion adds new features inspired by iOS, but there are a couple it's not bringing yet.
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Which Apps Can Access Your Personal Data?There are still apps that might have access to your personal data ... on your iPhone, or on other devices.
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Samsung Galaxy Note Panned by CriticsReviewers say the Galaxy Note is lacking as both a smartphone and a tablet.
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Why You Shouldn't Shoot Your Daughter’s LaptopJordan wasn't a reckless, irresponsible teenager, who'd somehow been given a gun. He was a cruel, power-mad adult.
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Essential Travel Accessories for LaptopsYou can take your laptop with you anywhere...if you've got the right accessories for it!
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How to Get a Free BlackBerry PlayBookWith $485 million worth of unsold PlayBooks laying around, it's not too surprising what RIM's doing now.
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7-Inch Tablets Competing with Apple's iPadTo tablet buyers, size matters: The top two best-selling tablets behind Apple's iPad both have 7-inch screens.
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Why Are Apple Fans so Annoying?The stereotypical Apple fan ignores reason, evidence, and common sense. But the most annoying thing about them? They're right.
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Android, Windows and Linux Getting Huge MakeoversDesigners are taking the concepts from simplified mobile OSes up to the desktop, and making computers into iPad-style "app consoles."
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The Hidden Tax on Every Smartphone and Tablet You BuyYou weren't charged it when they rang your smartphone up at the register, and your receipt won't have any mention of it. But you're paying it anyway.Also published on:
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Droid 4 Launches on VerizonThe Droid 4 has a number of improvements, which set it apart from both the iPhone and earlier Droid models.
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Android Notetaking Apps -- OneNote, Evernote and OthersSome even let you add pictures you take on your phone to digital scrapbooks, or check off items on your shopping list.Also published on:
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Android-Powered Glasses Would Blur Line Between 'Real' and 'Virtual'Google is supposedly working on a pair of glasses powered by Android, with a built-in display and a smartphone-equivalent processor.
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Google Chrome for Android vs. Firefox for AndroidChrome isn't the only Android web browser that's based on a desktop one and can sync with it.
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Social Gaming Apps for Android -- Steam, Xbox Live and MoreSocial gaming networks are starting to get smartphone and tablet apps for them, which work on your Android device.
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Must-Have iPad and Tablet AccessoriesWhich ones do you need, and why? Here's a quick summary, with some links to help get you started.
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Google Android Mascot Merchandise -- Own Your Own Tiny RobotThe cute little green robot can be yours, and can sit on your desk or even do useful things for you.
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Which Gadgets Can Replace Your Digital Camera?Many other gadgets have cameras built in. Here's a look at a few of them!
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The Worthless Junk the 1 Percent Waste Their Money OnFood, health care, and housing only cost so much, because there's only so much that one person needs.
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The Romney Family's Polygamist HistoryMitt Romney's ancestors were among the early Latter-Day Saints who practiced polygamy, according to an MSNBC report.
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Which Laptops Are Best for Traveling?What are all of your options, and what are the challenges that you'll face with each one?
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Android Alternatives to Apple's Siri Personal AssistantGoogle's not the only company that's working on an Android version of Siri.Also published on:
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Four of the Strangest New Video Game ControllersEven today, some game controllers manage to turn heads on account of how unusual they are.
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Android Games from Capcom and Square-Enix on Their Way ... In JapanJapanese game publishers like Square-Enix and Capcom are starting to bring their games to Android now ... just not to the American market.
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What If Tech Companies Were Countries?What if Apple and other tech companies were countries? Which ones would they be most like?
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Bringing a Game Console Traveling: What to PackThere are a few things to remember to buy for your game console, especially if you're taking it on the road.
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Why No One Can Compete with AmazonLike eBay and Craigslist, it doesn't have any real online competitors in the United States, at least not on the same scale.
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Boring (But Essential) Game Console AccessoriesHere's a look at some things that you should consider before -- or after -- buying your next game console.
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How Wireless Carriers and Manufacturers Screw Up AndroidCarrier and manufacturer customizations throw away the work that Google put in to making a spectacular mobile OS.
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Are Apple, Google and Facebook Natural Monopolies?All three are not only at the top of their game, they have few, if any, competitors. And the law helps keep newbies out of the market.
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The $23 Android Tablet You Can Buy in IndiaIt might look underwhelming compared to even a $99 tablet, but Android Authority's Lucian Armasu insists that the Aakash "should not be dismissed so easily".
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Video Game Console Bundles: Which Ones Are Worth It?Here's what to look for when shopping for game console bundles...and which ones you should skip.
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Android Apps Coming to BlackBerry App World in FebruaryAlmost a year since the BlackBerry PlayBook's April debut, the pieces are finally falling into place for it to receive Android apps.
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Why Are Digital Cameras Disappearing?Or more precisely, what makes today's smartphones such good replacements for point-and-shoot digital cameras?Also published on:
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Humble Indie Bundle Now on Android with Nearly Free GamesThe Bundle is back, and this time it's added a new platform: Android.
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How to Surf the Web AnonymouslyHere's how to surf the web in stealth mode, without websites finding out who you are or building up much of a file on you.
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The Kindle and Nook -- Good for More Than Just E-BooksThey're like the iPad in that they have color, glass multitouch screens, and reasonably powerful hardware inside.
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Can an iPad Replace Your Laptop While Traveling?Do you have to bring your laptop on your next trip? Here's what to consider.
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How to Keep Google from Finding Out Everything About YouGoogle has a Privacy Tools page, which gives you a ton of options to manage how Google uses your data (or doesn't).
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How Will Google's New Privacy Rules Affect You?Starting March 1, most of Google's websites are going to start talking about you behind your back.Also published on:
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How Google's Buying Its Way to Becoming the Next FacebookGoogle's not just using its money to buy the next Facebook. It's using everything you've told its disparate sites and services over the years.
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Why Facebook Owns Your World -- and Why it Shouldn'tIf you're not on sites like Facebook and Twitter, you're left out of the conversation. It shouldn't have to be that way.
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Four Gadgets That Can Replace Your Music PlayerHere's a look at some other gadgets to consider, and what the pros and cons of using them for your music needs are.
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Which Gadgets Can Your Smartphone Replace?Smartphones are do-it-all devices, and a single app can replace a device that costs hundreds of dollars. The question is, which one?
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Do Students with iPads Still Need Their Own Laptops?Some schools require you to have laptops, or even a specific kind of laptop, like a Windows PC or a Mac.
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Benefits of a Prepaid Wireless PlanWith prepaid, you pay the full cost of your smartphone up front. But the plans often cost much less than a normal wireless contract, and you can leave anytime.
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How to Trade In Old ElectronicsThe best way to recycle an old gadget is to find a new home for it, and your best bet is an electronics trade-in program.
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Smartphones, Not Hybrid Tablet/Phone-Laptops, Are the FutureSome of these concepts have promise. (The Asus Transformer sold out.) Others ... probably not so much. Here's why.
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New RIM CEO Can't Save the BlackBerryApple's iPhone caught RIM's former co-CEOs off-guard. They didn't respond appropriately, and they didn't even realize that there was a problem. The new CEO doesn't either.
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What Gadgets Can an iPad Replace?Here's a look at some things that people are using their iPads instead of.
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Why Sony's 'PlayStation Phones' Failed to Make a SplashSomehow, they haven't quite had the impact that one would expect of a "real" PlayStation ... like the PlayStation 2.
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Mitt Romney's Wealth, in His Own WordsHere's what Romney has said about both his personal wealth, and what he thinks of it in relation to others'.Also published on:
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Problems with Apple's 'iBooks Author' ProgramPeople, including lawyer Dan Wineman, are starting to note the extent of the lock-in with the iBooks program.Also published on:
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What Did the Mormon Church Use Romney's Money For?Churches in the United States are not required to disclose their financial information. The British branch's records, however, show what Mormon tithing money is used for.Also published on:
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Who Can Write eBooks with Apple's New 'iBooks Author' App?iBooks Author was part of Apple's big education announcement today, at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
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How to Roll Your Own 'Google Apps'Here's a look at some free web apps you can get, and their Google equivalents.
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Verizon Droid 4 vs. Verizon Galaxy NexusThe Droid 4, recently announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, will be coming "soon" to Verizon's network, at a price of $249 on contract.
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The Best Free Nook Color Apps Out ThereHere are the apps that I use on my Nook Color, along with some others that you should check out! All of them are free to download unless otherwise noted.
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What Google Doesn't Want You to Know About Google+As of a few days ago, everyone who searches for pretty much anything will see something about Google+ at the top of their Google search results.
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Mormon Bishops: Responsibilities, Process and PayBecause the Mormon church is very different from other Christian denominations, here are a few things to understand in order to make sense of people's accounts.Also published on:
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The Samsung Galaxy Note vs. the iPhone (And the iPad)The Galaxy Note is somewhere between a smartphone and a tablet, with a design inspired by a traditional paper notebook.
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Why Samsung Is Merging Bada and Tizen, and Why It Won't HelpPutting all its eggs in the Android basket is starting to worry Samsung's execs.
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Mormonism's Lethal Culture of Sexual DysfunctionMormon youth continue to kill themselves for what they are told are sexual sins, including homosexual attraction.Also published on:
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Google Android's Amazing Adventures in SpaceWhat adventures? Some neat experiments that Google engineers tried ... along with a project at NASA.
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CyanogenMod Bringing Android Ice Cream Sandwich to Kindle, OthersNone of these efforts are ready for personal use yet, but here is a preview and a summary of how things are going.
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Top Android Announcements at CES 2012Here are some of the biggest announcements of brand-name Android gadgets made at this year's CES.
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Apple Takes the Lead in Manufacturer ResponsibilityApple has stepped forward to address many of its customers' concerns, about the way Chinese factory workers making its products are treated.
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Is Apple Going to Replace College Textbooks with iPads?What do we know that could help us figure out what Apple's planning?
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Verizon Droid 4 vs. Verizon iPhone 4SThe Droid 4 crosses the original Droid's horizontal slider keyboard with the Droid RAZR's angular styling.
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Samsung's History of Copying CompetitorsApple's designs aren't the first that Samsung has aped ... nor even the first to land it in a lawsuit.
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NVIDIA at CES: Skyrim on Android, $249 Tegra 3 TabletNVIDIA showed off an extremely inexpensive new 7-inch tablet by Asus, and demoed remote desktop software on the Asus Transformer Prime.
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Microsoft at CES: Kinect, Tablets, Android Apps Coming to WindowsMicrosoft has historically been one of the big names at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and 2012's has been no exception.Also published on:
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How Are the Nook and the Kindle Beating the iPad?Out of all the tablets out there, only two are having anything resembling success, in a market that's owned by the iPad. Here's how.Also published on:
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What Can an E-Reader Do Besides Read Books?Some of today's e-readers have color multi-touch screens, and they're not just for reading magazines on, either.
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Which Android Tablets Are Getting Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrades?Many tablets introduced at or before CES 2012 come with Ice Cream Sandwich, but many of the tablets sold last year are able to run it as well.
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Should You Save or Splurge on Smartphones?Some smartphones are free on contract, or cost just a penny. But there are reasons why that's too good to be true.
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4G LTE Smartphones and Tablets Shown Off at CESPretty much every major manufacturer and network is showing off new 4G LTE hardware.
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Ubuntu, Ice Cream Sandwich-Powered TVs at CES 2012Two companies will be demonstrating TVs with completely new capabilities.
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Three Ice Cream Sandwich Tablets for 2012Here are three confirmed tablets that will run the "full" Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android, and will be available soon/
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Three Ways that Samsung is Copying AppleTech pundits and Reddit commenters alike have noticed some striking similarities between Samsung and Apple's devices.
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The Four Biggest Uses of Wireless DataDo you really need an unlimited data plan? If you’re avoiding these things, you might not.
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2011's Android Winners and LosersWhich Android device manufacturers had the best year ... and which created the most popular devices?
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Ubuntu 'Concept Design' to Be Revealed at CES 2012The "exclusive Ubuntu concept design" could be anything, including an Ubuntu-powered tablet or smartphone.
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How Farmville Parody 'Cow Clicker' Made Thousands on FacebookHow did such a blatant non-game get to be so popular, and to make enough money to help pay for its creator's artistic pursuits?
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Do You Really Need an Unlimited Data Plan?Would you be better off with a cheaper option, and is there any way to tell?
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Is the iPhone the Death of Unlimited Data Plans?How have America's major carriers fared when the iPhone slammed into their networks?
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Which Gadgets Are Best for Watching Netflix?If you’re shopping for something to watch videos on, and you're looking for gadgets with Netflix support, here are some of your options.
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Which U.S. Carriers Still Offer Unlimited Data?If you're willing to switch to Android, there are a few contract-free options out there.Also published on:
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What Would it Look like If Android Lost?Half of the smartphones sold worldwide in the last quester were running Android. But is that really what winning the smartphone race looks like?
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What You'll Gain (and Lose) by Rooting Your Nook"Rooting" a tablet or smartphone means bypassing the restrictions the manufacturer places on what you can do with it.
