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The Prairie News

Computer buying tips for the average non-techie

Jes Roskens December 6, 2011

Computers can be great gifts to give and receive, but knowing how to choose the right one can feel daunting. Depending on what one needs in a computer, here are a few things to keep in mind: Casual-Use Accessing...

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Congress fights online piracy, theft

Jes Roskens November 29, 2011

To combat Internet theft of copyrighted materials, Congress is taking action with its new Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Many people do not think that pirating movies and music from the Internet creates...

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Photo by Jes Roskens.

Video Game Tournament: This Week in Photos

Jes Roskens November 15, 2011

WT Tech Club hosted its annual Video Game Tournament. Check out our photos about it here! [imagebrowser id=116]

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IT answers to common problems on WT’s system

Jes Roskens November 8, 2011

Many programs, devices and systems keep WTAMU running. However, most students only notice them when they stop working. The IT department decided to shed light on some of the most common issues students...

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Korrie Talley, the winner of last year’s Call of Duty Tournament, practices to keep his title. Photo by Kati Watson.

Tech Club hosts annual video game tournament

Jes Roskens November 1, 2011

The WTAMU Technology Club will be throwing its annual fall video-game tournament on Nov. 12 at noon. The event, sponsored by Best Buy, Pizza Hut and the WT Business Department, will be held at the...

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Some internships for WT Tech and Science Majors

Jes Roskens October 25, 2011

The Texas Panhandle is not a place known for being a huge technology hub, but that does not mean that there are not job and internship opportunities open to WTAMU technology students. “It (technology)...

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Job market looks for technology savvy employees

Jes Roskens October 18, 2011

Jobs can be hard to find, but in today’s job market, having technology knowledge can make or break a résumé. To gain an awesome advantage against the competition, you should check out: Relevant Certifications...

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Cyber Crime threatens privacy of Internet users

Jes Roskens October 11, 2011

The Internet has revolutionized society, yet it has brought about the danger of cyber crime. “We take precautions, but all data on the Internet is vulnerable,” Lane Greene, security analyst for...

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Apple Founder and Former CEO Steve Jobs Dies at 56

Jes Roskens October 7, 2011

Apple Founder and Former CEO Steve Jobs dies at 56 It was on October 5, 2011 when the people in Canyon, around the U.S. and all over the world were shocked to hear of the death of founder and former...

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Local Professionals analyze Google + efficiency

Jes Roskens October 4, 2011

After months of testing, Google has opened Google + to the public and continues to capture the attention of the digital masses. The company has had its foot in the social media door for a while with...

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iPads and Tablets become the future of textbooks

Jes Roskens September 20, 2011

For years, U.S. consumers have been told that ‘print is dead,’ and yet traditional textbooks are still sold. This may not be the case much longer. With the advent of e-readers such as the Kindle...

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Five Web sites that serve successful solutions

Jes Roskens September 6, 2011

When college hits, many students like to run to the internet for sanctuary from stress. However, rather than just helping you escape from the pressures of heavy class loads, some websites can actually...

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