Nov 122011
 

From FoxNews.com…

NEW YORK — In a radical rethinking of what it means to go to school, states and districts nationwide are launching online public schools that let students from kindergarten to 12th grade take some — or all — of their classes from their bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens. Other states and districts are bringing students into brick-and-mortar schools for instruction that is largely computer-based and self-directed.

via U.S. Public Schools Turn To Digital Education | Fox News.

 Posted by at 7:31 pm
Nov 122011
 

I’m surprised WinZip didn’t make the list.  It’s what I use and recommend but some of these in the article may be worth a try.

By Ryan Dube at MakeUseOf.com…

The 5 Best Ways To Easily & Quickly Encrypt Files Before Emailing Them [Windows]

via The 5 Best Ways To Easily & Quickly Encrypt Files Before Emailing Them [Windows].

 Posted by at 12:28 pm
Nov 122011
 

By Saikat Basu at MakeUseOf.com…

What we would do without open access on the web? Probably dole out a substantial portion of our incomes on consuming and sharing content. Thankfully, the spirit of sharing has been kept alive (and encouraged) by Creative Commons among other things. Creative Commons broken down to its basic core are a set of flexible copyright laws that allows creators and authors maintain ownership of their works while giving everyone else a chance to enjoy and share it.

via 10 Different Creative Commons Projects That You Should Definitely Pay Attention To.

 Posted by at 11:55 am