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Man Claims His Laptop Saved His Life During The Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting
According to Steven Frappier, the laptop deflect a bullet from the gunman.
6 Grad Gifts That Should Be On Your List
It's almost the end of the school year and for those unfortunate seniors out there, it may also be the end of college. (Wah Wah) The second most asked question (right after "what are you doing to do after you graduate?"), will be "what do you want for your graduation gift?" While my wise brother always claims that cash is king, the older generation often wants to give you something more tangible as a gift.
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Candy Dish: The Campus Scoop
• Choose the major that will get you to your dream job • 3 fun and unexpected Halloween costumes • Just a typical college ACB thread • Tailgating on the cheap • Do's and don't of bringing a laptop to class • Unusual careers for college grads • 4 habits you should adopt in college
Candy Dish: What’s Next for Lindsay Lohan?
• It's back to rehab for dear Lilo. • 8 tricks to help you suppress that appetite. • Were these people drunk when this happened? • Halloween according to the cast of Modern Family. • The many (fabulous ways) to wear a scarf. • Truth: I am deathly afraid of what this might look like.
College Campuses Are Breeding Grounds for Disease
According to University of North Carolina professor Kevin Caneiro, there's a new disease lurking on college campuses nationwide. Dubbed “Laptop-itis,” it is the result of excessive use of laptops and cell phones with symptoms ranging from worsened posture to pain in the backs, necks, and wrists of students everywhere.
CollegeCandy Confessions: Bathroom Secret
Confession: When I know I might be in the bathroom for awhile, I don't grab a magazine or a book and take it with me; I grab my laptop. (Honestly, the bathroom is the only reason I'd get an iPad - it would be way more portable.)
iPad? iDon’t Think So
The iPad. Steve Jobs' newest brainchild, and a super....whatever it is. Despite the fact that we're not always sure what point Apple's devices serve, we always seem to get them, love them, and become suddenly unable to live without them. But this thing? Meh, not so much.
What Can Your Computer Do For You?
True Life: I'm completely dependent on my computer. It's my life source, as sad as that sounds. But honestly, it can do EVERYTHING. And when I say everything, I mean it. I bet you didn't know the extent of your computer's power. With one simple USB port, the world is your oyster.
Life After College: Financial Woes
Because I'm making six pennies a year in my job after taxes, I follow a very strict budget that allows me to afford a moderate amount of food and a moderate amount of fun. There is no room for a savings plan in my budget so I just figured if I was extra careful nothing would ever go wrong. Then last week everything went wrong.
From Red Cups to Green Alternatives
We college students are pretty accurately stereotyped. We party hard, sleep late, and cram for finals until the wee hours of the morning. Luckily for us and the environment, a lot of these common habits can be easily “tweaked” in order to save energy and resources. And as a college student myself, I promise that these steps will not affect your party or study life in any way.
CollegeCandy’s Back-To-School Double Notebook Giveaway!
With school rapidly approaching, CollegeCandy has teamed up with Ivy Worldwide and Hewlett Packard to give away a back-to-school computer bundle that's better than a large pack of Sharpies and Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper.
Need a New Computer? Let’s Review Some..
Is your computer making that weird noise that sounds like it’s about to blow up mid-Facebook wall post? Does it totally burn your legs when you have it on your lap? Maybe it just totally sucks? If so, it might be time to start a-lookin’ for another. And with school starting right around the corner, what better time to begin the search?
The HP Back-To-School Bundle Special!
Is your laptop running at the same speed your grandma's motor scooter at Wal-mart? Or do you have one that's about as heavy as carrying your BFF to class in your messenger bag? I think it's time for a new laptop, lady.
Ultra-portable Laptop Summer Love
You may not use your computer for memory-eating gaming or need it for its high-power computing capabilities, so when it comes to watching videos on our computers, chances are, we don't put much thought into just how powerful our laptop is.
Fashionably Techie: Tech for The Real World
Remember when you started college and you got a bunch of cool new stuff? Everything was shiny and new and you were off on a great adventure. A lot has changed since then. Now you’re all disillusioned by jerky professors and “real world” problems. Oh, and your laptop is an antique.
Candy Dish: Someone Wants to Kill Britney
Britney gets death threats? Harrison Ford getting married? An end to split ends? Big day, people. Big day.
Fashionably Techie: Spring Savings!
So it’s March. Time of leprechauns and half-nice weather. It’s also a time of sales. Tech sales. So here’s some sites to find some cool stuff for cheap. Because everyone loves cheap.
What to Leave Behind When You Take Off for Spring Break
With the economy suffering, a lot of airlines have slashed their baggage allowances. This season, more than ever, it’s important...
Fashionably Techie: Get The Most From Your Computer
Like a magpie, you gravitate towards things that are shiny: cell phones, TVs, anything that allows you to play Rock Band. But just because you love ‘em doesn’t mean you know much about ‘em. That’s where we come in. Every week we will be highlighting the best, coolest and shiniest in technology.
Fashionably Techie: Achoo! Virus Protection
My computer is being hit pretty much nonstop with crazy spy and malware. I know this because I get an...
Fashionably Techy: Dear Santa, I’ve Been Good This Year.
[Like a magpie, you gravitate towards things that are shiny: cell phones, TVs, anything that allows you to play Rock...
Why Fun Websites Actually Help You During Finals!
You arrive at the library and finally find a table to unload all your books and set up your laptop....
Overheard: Breaking the Holidays
[Every week, CC and John bring you some of the weirdest, funniest, saddest things he hears on his college campus....
Friday WTF: Keyboard for Blondes?
It’s pink. The delete key exclaims “Oops!” when pressed, the number keys are musical notes and dollar sign makes a...
Fashionably Techy: Computer issues? Don’t Panic!
[Like a magpie, you gravitate towards things that are shiny: cell phones, TVs, anything that allows you to play Rock...
The College Blogger Shout Out
We love the internet for 2 main reasons: 1. We can do just about everything (shop, date, job hunt, talk...
Need a New Computer? Big Mac Announcement Today!
Is your laptop super old (like, from freshman year?!) and super slow? Did you spill beer on your computer last...
Easy Tips for Going Green at School
Getting ready to throw yourself back into that world of dorming? And do you care about the environment? Well, good...
A Modern Guide to Classroom Etiquette
There is much to be said for Emily Post. She wrote the book (literally) on manners and standardized etiquette customs...
Head Back To Class In Style: School Supplies With Flair!
Shopping for college can be stressful: you don’t know how much room you will have in your dorm, how much...
Your Guide To Wasting Time on the Internet
At 10 AM I had my morning cup of coffee and a bowl of oatmeal, read the day’s news on...
5 Worst Things to Say During Sex
I am an expert in awkward situations. When I first meet people, more often than not, I leave a horrible...
The Big Bag Theory
Gone are the days of dainty purses and miniscule wallets. They’re fine for special events, sure, but for everyday use,...
5 Splurges That Are Totally Worth It
With the economy in a serious downturn (thanks to the Wall Street Hangover, apparently), smart college women like ourselves know...
Top 5 Technological Innovations That Made My Life Better
On the new iPhone you can call your friends, listen to the new Beck album, send emails, Google ex-boyfriends, and...
Computer Shows: The Thrift-Store-Find Feeling X 100.
I know you’re reading this on your computer right now. I’m not trying to be a creepy stalker. But, I...
