American schools are slowly phasing out cursive handwriting, which is an unambiguously good move. Cursive is an archaic form of communication—one best left to history. Let’s take a look at some common arguments for teaching cursive in schools, and why they don’t hold up. Note: In February 2015, former author Justin Pot wrote an opinion […]
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The worst passwords of 2019 have been revealed, and the list shows that some people will never learn. These are the most commonly used passwords from recent data breaches. Which makes them both really common and easily broken. So, avoid at all costs. Are Passwords Still Effective in 2019? Passwords are slowly but surely being […]
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We now know the worst passwords of 2018. These are the passwords you should never use, and that you shouldn’t let any friends or family members use either. Because not only are they very common, they’re so weak that even a six-year-old could crack them. The Top 10 Worst Passwords of 2018 123456 password 123456789 […]
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The world of DIY tech is filled with weird and wacky ideas with various motivations. From practical Arduino home automation projects to Raspberry Pi-powered Halloween scares, it seems there isn’t much electronics hobbyists can’t do. Every now and again however, we do find ourselves thinking: “We can see how you did that, what we don’t […]
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There’s one meeting that stresses all of us out: salary negotiations. It doesn’t matter whether you’re interviewing for a new job or you’ve been at your current job for years, While it may be tempting to avoid that awkward conversation all together and take the first figure that gets thrown out at you, this is […]
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Code is almost everywhere. The advent of modern computers arrived in the 1940s. In its rich history, programming enabled better communication, and led to advancements across a myriad of industries. Everything from space travel to telecommunications and healthcare has been revolutionized and affected by code. Plus, programming can teach valuable life lessons. However, in its […]
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