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Prey: An Essential for Gadget Lovers

I left one very important item off my Samsung Galaxy Note II review. (And as soon as I finish writing this, I will be updating the review with a link to this post!) And that is Prey — an open-source software that lets you track (and potentially recover) your stolen laptop, cell phone, or tablet. I know there exist tons of anti-theft software in the market today. What makes Prey stand out from the rest is that it is powerful, versatile, and FREE (for up to 3 devices). Here's what happened when I reported my cell phone as missing. I immediately received an email alerting me that it was marked as missing, and within minutes, I received a follow-up message with a link...

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More Painful Than Stepping on LEGOs

The internet has a tendency to dramatize certain mundane life events, wouldn't you say?  ;-) And if you're reading this, it probably means that you're familiar with the trends and memes of the popular web which also leads me to believe you've heard of the "stepping on a LEGO piece while barefoot" mania. (source) Yes, stepping on LEGO pieces hurt like a mofo. But over the 2+ years of my being a parent, I can say that I have found something even more painful to step on when you're barefoot...

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