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Don Raleigh, the schools superintendent in Pryor, Okla., where the arrival of a huge Google data center has been a boon for schools. Since 2011, Google has donated $1.5 million in Mayes County, in addition to offering free Wi-Fi.
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Don Raleigh, the schools superintendent in Pryor, Okla., where the arrival of a huge Google data center has been a boon for schools. Since 2011, Google has donated $1.5 million in Mayes County, in addition to offering free Wi-Fi.

A $2.5 billion data center transforms the learning experiences of a rural community’s students in a state where schools are struggling.

Designing a Safer Battery for Smartphones (That Won’t Catch Fire)

A Massachusetts start-up is part of a new wave of efforts in the United States, Europe and Asia to improve battery technologies as consumers demand more from phones and cars.

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Daily Report: Google’s Largess Reaches Into the Heartland Unevenly

The company’s data centers bring tax revenue, jobs and other benefits to their communities, but the wealth doesn’t extend very far beyond their borders.

Too Many Favorite Shows? Take Them In at High Speed

It can save hours, but others worry that watching or listening to programs this way undermines the rhythm of a production and dilutes some of its creative elements.

Tech Tip

The Two Faces of Windows 10

Microsoft’s current operating system can switch back and forth between a touch-friendly interface or the traditional desktop system.

Elite Soccer Clubs Sign Gamers to Compete in E-Sports Industry

The list of clubs with competitive gamers on their payrolls is expected to grow significantly and quickly, as teams seek to tap into a roughly $1 billion marketplace.

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Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Why Facebook Can’t Count

Facebook has had to issue several corrections about traffic numbers it gives to advertisers. Will marketers rebel?

My Headphones, My Self

The ultimate escape in these disaffected times.

Noted

Soak, Steam, Spritz: It’s All Self-Care

Appropriated by enthusiasts of tea, manicures and bubble baths in recent weeks, the term “self-care” has a political charge traced to Audre Lorde.

Facebook Reports New Issues With Ad-Counting Tools

The social network, which has dealt with similar issues in recent months, is fixing three of its ad-measurement devices after inaccuracies were found.

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Daily Report: What Microsoft Needs From LinkedIn

One sign of success in the $26 billion merger will be if few LinkedIn employees use their own product to find another job.

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Why Netflix Lets Movie Lovers Down, and What to Do About It

Sure, there’s choice via streaming. But, really, how much?

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Make Your Phone a Valuable Holiday Shopping Companion

Gift-buying season has arrived, and there are plenty of apps to help make you a smarter shopper.

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How Not to Overpay on Black Friday? Let the Web Be Your Guide

Despite what the ads say, the overwhelming majority of deals on the day after Thanksgiving are duds.

Vast Group of New Video Games and Hardware Jostle for Holiday Attention

Recently introduced game consoles are breaking the usual new-product cycle, while interest grows in virtual reality titles.

Tech Tip

There’s More than One Way to Scan on a Mac

Multifunction printer manufacturers typically include scanner software with their hardware, but the Mac may not need a special program.

Tech Tip

How to Link to the Good Part of the YouTube Video

If you don’t want to tell your friends to fast-forward to a certain time in the clip you have shared, send them a special link that goes right there.

Tech Tip

Adding Desktop Icons for Windows 10

Microsoft’s latest operating system may seem like a leap from Windows XP and Windows 7, but you can make the Windows 10 desktop feel more like home.

Tech Tip

How to Defend Yourself Against Apple’s Calendar Spam

Junk mailers are abusing the iOS calendar and photo-sharing invitation system, but Apple is taking action — and you can, too.

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Take Your Smartphone Photography to the Next Level

Some apps mimic a single-lens reflex camera in options and complexity, while others unleash your creativity.

App Smart

Weather Apps to Download and Store Up for Winter

An array of forecasting apps can help you prepare for the rainy, windy or snowy conditions to come.

Put Your Phone to Work Doing Some Good

You can support a variety of causes through donation apps, and some are set up to draw the funds from a corporate sponsor, not out of your pocket.

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