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.
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].
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.
We can now download Solaris 11. See the First Steps with Oracle Solaris 11 Article for more details
While I’m waiting for my students to finish an exam before I deliver the lecture on securing your data I see this article. Some new products, new to me anyway.
By Ryan Dube at MakeUseOf.com…
Far too many PC users fail to properly back up their systems and their data. Because of that, I’ve often found myself in the position of having to tell family and friends that all of the family photos and financial information they’ve stored on their computer is completely lost. There are so many free and inexpensive ways to set up regular backups, that there is really no excuse to lose all of those precious memories and important files.
Good advice for many situations!
By Serdar Yegulap at ComputerWorld.com…
Every new technology brings with it the capacity to screw things up in an entirely new way. With social media, it’s now become possible to turn what was once a verbal gaffe behind closed doors into a public peccadillo.
via Social media firestorms: A first responder’s guide – Computerworld.
Okay, a bit of self-indulging since Google Reader is one of my most oft-used web apps. You can subscribe to this blog using Google Reader by clicking here. Heh heh.
From Lifehacker.com…
Google Reader’s latest changes have sparked a lot of debate and discussion, and it got us wondering if you were planning on sticking with it through the design and sharing changes, or if you’re planning to jump ship to another RSS Newsreader. Last week we asked you which newsreader you used, even in light of the changes, and then we took a look at the top five based on your nominations. Now we’re back to highlight the winner.
Examples of Linux desktops are Gnome, Unity, KDE, and XFCE. This article explains the difference.
By Danny Stieben at MakeUseOf.com…
If you’ve been introduced to the world of Linux, it probably didn’t take too long to notice that it doesn’t have a single “face”. Linux can sport all kinds of desktop environments, or none at all. That alone is one of the great benefits of Linux among many more.
via What’s The Difference Between Linux Desktop Environments? [Technology Explained].