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E-books offer convenience, lack utility

By AJ Edwards | March 21, 2013

To e-book or not to e-book? That is the question. These days, many classes taught at NIU offer students the opportunity to access either a free or purchased textbook online versus buying from the VCB or the Holmes Student Center bookstore. Some students...

Gamers look forward to 2013’s gaming releases

By Josh Alfrey | March 19, 2013

Gamers are waiting on the edge of their seats in anticipation of this year’s hottest releases. Every year marks a new leap in progress when it comes to gameplay and graphics on video games for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. 2013 will be no different...

Make life easier with Windows shortcuts

By Kanchan Singh | February 27, 2013

Are you tired of going to the start menu and searching for functionalities? Here are some cool Windows shortcuts which will make your life easier. 1. SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin) 2. CTRL...