Lauren Hockenson

California born, Boston University educated, New York freelance Tech writer with a sassy streak and penchant for talking.

Stories by Lauren Hockenson

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5 Contact Apps to Boost Your Network

Out of all of the features on your average smart phone, the standard, run-of-the-mill Contacts app is one that induces a fair amount of ambivalence. Sure, it’s a fine bin…

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Google 2-Step Verification: The Less Annoying Evil

Google’s newest security measure, the two-step verification system, is an absolute pain in the ass. It’s annoying, it’s device dependent, and nearly every time I get hit with its barriers…

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Drought in FarmVille: Zynga's Destructive Downturn

What a difference a year makes. In August 2011, social gaming and in-app purchase godfather Zynga was riding high. It had come off of one of the highest profile IPO…