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Neil B. Sparkes is a freelance writer and videographer. His articles have appeared in The Muse, The Telegram and various on-line publications. He is currently a member of the Community Editorial Board for The Telegram and writes out of St. John's, Newfoundland.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I think I've been hacked

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My phone rings. "My laptop is fried." Gary says to me over his static phone. "Ever since I connected to the network at the airport I've been getting anywhere from a dozen to two dozen pop-ups every time I connect to the web, not to mention it's ten times slower and shuts down every once in a while for no reason." "I'll take a look at it. Just stay off the net until you come over." I instruct. Gary walks through the door holding his new Toshiba Satellite on his right hip, trying to hide the look of sullen defeat on his face with a smile. We turn on his failing machine and, after ten minutes...

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