September 1, 2009
- 9:30 am
By CC Staff

The time has come.
It is finally time to announce the winner of CollegeCandy’s Back-To-School Double Notebook Giveaway. Man, that’s a mouthful. (That’s what she said.)
There were a lot of people out there with some totally craptastic computers, so we really do feel bad that we don’t have hundreds of these things to give away. But we don’t. And, seeing how cheap the HP DV2 is, it really shouldn’t take that long for all of you to save up (return those beer cans, people!) and bring one home for yourself.
But that’s besides the point. It’s time to announce the winner. And it is:
Wait for it.
Waaaaait for it. Read More »
August 31, 2009
- 12:00 pm
By CC Staff

Do you need a new computer?
We put out a call to CollegeCandy readers last week to submit their P.O.S. computer sob stories (with photos, of course!) to win a brand new laptop bundle from HP. And boy were there a lot of them. Seriously, we had no idea so many of you were still using desktops! WTF?!
We spent the weekend sifting through the entries (and drinking) looking for the worst of the worst and narrowed it down to five really crap-tastic computing experiences.
Which one is the crappiest? You tell us. Vote below for the person most deserving of the coveted HP Laptop Bundle. And tell your friends to vote too! One of these 5 people needs a new computer stat and you could be the person to help them get it.
Doing good has never been so easy.
We’ll announce the winner tomorrow morning, Tuesday September 1st!
Vote now, vote often.
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March 30, 2009
- 12:00 pm
By Amanda - Wagner
April Fool’s Day is just days away, which means there is little time to plan some much needed pranks. We’ve all got important things like midterms, meetings, internships, and beer pong tournaments to catch up on, but that’s no excuse. Everyone needs to let loose and plan at least a few good pranks, because it’s one of the few days of the year where we can act like a complete a-hole and get away with it.
Believe me, you will regret it if you don’t at least attempt something. Can’t come up with anything clever? Try these bad boys on for size…
iPhone Application Hit your friends where it hurts: their iPhones. Anyone who has one will agree that their phone embodies all that is awesome in this world. Lucky for you, Apple has easy to access applications that will put the fear of god into iPhone lovers everywhere. If the “cracked” application or “iFart mobile” don’t suit your fancy, try making your own.
Naked Hunks Mug This is a magical mug. You see, when you put hot liquid in the “Naked Hunks Mug” his itty-bitty banana hammock disappears. Really, its a treat for everyone involved. Read More »
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December 16, 2008
- 3:00 pm
By CC Staff
A word of caution to CollegeCandy readers: there is a glitch in the Internet Explorer web browser that may leave you vulnerable to hackers trying to steal your passwords.
If you’re using the browser now, exit the program and switch to a different one (such as Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera).
The good news is that engineers at Microsoft (which owns IE) are working to resolve the error, which makes it easy for computer hackers to steal your passwords and gain access to your personal information. In the meantime, play it safe and don’t use Internet Explorer for using email, accessing bank statements, online holiday shopping, or even Facebook. Try downloading Firefox or Google Chrome for free.
Once that’s all set, be sure to update your anti-spyware software to keep yourself safe. And come on back to CC, we’ll keep an eye out for ya!
Tags: firefox, glitch, google chrome, hackers, Internet Explorer, internet explorer news, internet explorer security, internet explorer security risk, microsoft, opera, passwords, safari, security flaw, unsafe, vulnerable
August 21, 2008
- 1:30 pm
By CC Staff
Tags: amy winehouse, bikini wax, boston transit system, brazilian bikini wax, britney spears, cheaters, Entertainment, gossip, Jerry Seinfeld, Justin Timberlake, michael phelps, michael phelps is single, microsoft, MIT students, songs about vagina, video games