They all thought computing was just a thing for nerds, and it was a list of functions that could be performed that would be useful.

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The list of functions goes on, more than I will ever need, use or want, like hundreds of video and board games and instant dating services.

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As those who made the list demonstrate, a team that functions well has a major competitive edge.

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One of the fastest and thus lowest stress on network gear, functions is dropping connections from a list of sites.

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Rightly or wrongly, higher ed serves a number of functions (see here for a brief list of some of them).

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When an app wants access to data or functions on your phone, such as your contacts list or the ability to send text messages, it can signal potential security or malware risks.

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As far as we can tell it doesn't have any TiVo-like technology for divining your tastes, though it does allow an extensive list of preferences and apparently has a range of search and display functions to help you keep track of all that's in there (which with a 400GB drive could be up to 67 hours even at the highest quality).

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Sales and marketing reps rank No. 6 on the list, ahead of controllers, No. 8, who direct an organization's accounting functions, typically reporting to the chief financial officer.

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