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Four ideas from news geeks that all geeks should know about

Nowhere does the idea that news is doomed seem more absurd than at the Online News Association conference. About 1,200… Read More

How my iPhone became a badass, and why I love humanity

I’m just going to say it. My phone is kind of a badass. Sometimes, when my phone is having a… Read More

Meetups, tweetups, events, oh my! Why it’s still worth showing up

To understand why in-person connections still matter in a digital world, look no further than your friendly neighborhood tech scene. That’s… Read More

Four reasons I ditched my iPhone on my summer vacation — and will do it again

I love my smartphone. But every now and then, I wonder if we need a break. Don’t get me wrong.… Read More

Practical Nerd: The hidden price of “free”

In tech, nothing quite equals the siren lure of “free.” I still recall a friend of mine from Microsoft being… Read More

The Practical Nerd manifesto

What does it mean to be a Practical Nerd? I mean, being a standard-issue nerd is no longer a challenge.… Read More

Practical Nerd: A plea for independence from bad accessory support

Editor’s Note: “Practical Nerd” columnist Frank Catalano spent three hours this Independence Day weekend struggling under the oppression of one… Read More

Practical Nerd: When content is KING-FM

Is there a place for an old linear medium in a bright shiny digital media world? That is the question… Read More

Practical Nerd: Three ‘secrets’ of the digital classroom

If you think you understand what’s happening in digital education because you follow digital consumer or business developments, think again.… Read More

Lovelletters: Failed startup shattered my life and all I got was this crappy t-shirt

Dear Geeks – This week’s top submission was juicy enough that names were changed to protect the not-so-innocent…otherwise, reprinted verbatim here. – Rebecca Dear… Read More

Practical Nerd: Privacy vs. stupidity, a case study

This one goes out to you, Herbert. And to you, Phil. And yes, even you, Correspondent-Who-Will-Not-Be-Named. I’m afraid you’re all… Read More

Practical Nerd: A Norwescon vision of tomorrow’s tech

I have seen the future. And it wears goggles and Victorian clothing. At least, that’s the immediate impression you might… Read More

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