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John Terra

John Terra, based in Nashua, New Hampshire, has been a freelance writer since 1986. He has contributed to the gaming industry, Inc. Magazine, Computer Shopper, and ZDNet. A professional blogger, John enjoys running, gaming, craft beers, and proudly owns a Wi-Fi-enabled refrigerator.

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