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Day: 23 December 2019

Evolving Computer Words: "Hacker"

Of all evolving computer words, "hacker" is perhaps the most-loaded and controversial. Dan explores how it's changed and whether it can ever return to its original meaning.
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- posted 23 December, 2019
Three Wishes

How many times can you wish somebody a Merry Christmas before you've used up all your wishes?
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