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Extreme Tech: 22 Devices That Go All Out

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September 3, 2012
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Top Story: Extreme Tech: 22 Devices That Go All Out Check out these 22 devices that push the limits of technology in almost every way.
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Five Free Fonts Make Back-to-School Fun and Frugal

Back to School sales are popping up, so it must be that time of year again. Say goodbye to summer and hello to learning with these school-oriented fonts. All are either free or have a free demo available for personal use, so you can cross one thing off your back-to-school savings list. From preschool through university, we've got you covered.

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Five Free Fonts Make Back-to-School Fun and Frugal

Back to School sales are popping up, so it must be that time of year again. Say goodbye to summer and hello to learning with these school-oriented fonts. All are either free or have a free demo available for personal use, so you can cross one thing off your back-to-school savings list. From preschool through university, we've got you covered.

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