March 2012
58 posts
Windows 8 Review: "People can't share." →
thedailyfallout:
Win 8 is increasingly looking like a confusing, disjointed mess…
Microsoft: Metro’s Not Just an Interface, It’s a...
allaboutthewebplace:
Long-time Microsoft watchers like me are marveling at the company’s transformation. Slowly but surely, the siloed behemoth that once couldn’… http://dlvr.it/1N9LPf
In Defense of a Smaller Monitor →
I’m all for as many monitors as possible. Preferably larger screens.
geekloop1:
Having a big screen is a good excuse to stick a Twitter client here, mail client there, have list of files pane constantly open, and in general keep every window at some random size, definitely not full-screen. In best-case scenario you’re just lost in open documents and you’re juggling windows, dragging...
Visualize Your Hard Drive Usage →
techilicious:
Tired of the “Low Disk Space” message ? Here’s a cool utility to help you visualize your disk usage in a colour coded map.
5 Exciting Innovations That Will Change Computing...
suryaray:
The mouse, having played its role in the transformation of the personal computer, is now almost outdated. If you think about it, when the mouse was fi… http://dlvr.it/1MTJ1y
8 Ways Technology Is Improving Education →
warmbean:
The Education Tech Series is supported by Dell The Power To Do More, where you’ll find perspectives, trends and stories that inspire Dell to create technology solutions that work harder for its customers so they can do and achieve more. Don Knezek, the CEO of the International Society for Tech…
9 Hot IT Skills for 2012 →
techilicious:
” IT hiring ticks up for the third straight year, and IT pros with programming skills will be first in line for jobs. “
News & Views by Host.net: 7 Hot Trends in Cloud... →
hostdotnet:
A few predictions for 2012 in the cloud data space. 2011 was a year of adoption, where many companies started to enjoy the economies of scale, security and ease-of-use of the cloud in managing their growing data needs. Clearly, 2012 promises even greater cloud adoption. With that in mind, here are…
Lenny Zeltser on Information Security: The Role of... →
lennyzeltser:
Although people tend to rely too much much on a resume during an IT job search, having a strong resume is still necessary for many job applications and candidates. In my mind, the goal of a resume is primarily to get past the initial screening, which is often conducted by an HR representative…
TheFuturesAgency: The Future Of Reading Is Tablets →
futuresagency:
According to a new survey by the Pearson Foundation, the majority of U.S. college students now prefer reading digitally, for both studying and for “fun” reading. Other factors:
57% preferred digital for fun reading
58% preferred digital for textbook reading
25% of US college students own a…
Vinny Piazza: Why You Need a Tech Consultant →
vinnypiazza:
It’s difficult to remember when computers were а luxury in the workplace and not а necessity.
To remember when, if you didn’t have the best IT services, you were relegated to rely on book keeping and filing to make up the difference. In today’s business world, not having the best IT…
The New IT: Drivers, Challenges and Opportunities →
coolcatteacher:
Important read from Gartner
Emerging technologies and innovation are accelerating changes in the business and IT. In “Gartner’s Top Predictions for IT Organizations and Users, 2012 and Beyond: Control Slips Away,” several Strategic Planning Assumptions showcase the top trends associated with cloud computing, consumerization, and the proliferation of information or data. These...
IT Technician Job Description: Job Description of... →
ittechnicianjobdescription:
Information technology is everyone and plays a huge role in today’s society. No matter what organization or the career field you’re in, the success of a company is to make sure they are up to date with today’s technology, in the latest computers, networks, systems, software and databases. Our…
7 Good Paying Jobs That Do Not Require a College... →
thetempwidow:
College does not fit everybody’s agenda. What do these jobs lead to„, besides increased appreciation for making money.
Sometimes you just want some plain numbers in your...
valarywithawhy:
While automation is usually a good thing in our documents, sometimes we need to go a little lower tech. Automatic numbering in Microsoft Word certainly makes life easier and helps keep complex documents better formatted than plain text, but sometimes what we need, especially if we are sharing content with others using different applications, is just plain text.
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BrightFlow Technologies Blog: How To Restore Your... →
brightflow:
One mistake doesn’t need to leave you with an unusable computer. Using Windows 7’s built-in tools, you can preserve and reinstate whole hard drives with just a few clicks.
How to Create a System Image
By far the easiest way to maintain your system in exactly the state you use it…
WIRE LA - Daily Los Angeles News & Events... →
wirela:
by Don Rose
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Face it, we all hate spam email. To help everyone spot spam faster, here are some tips I have gathered over the years that may help you. Here goes:
(1) Did you expect to get this email from the person sending it to you?
If the sender did not tell you he/she was sending this…
Update your Drivers →
solunakitty:
Can’t keep track of and/or find all your drivers to update? DriverIdentifier may be able to help. It is a program that scans your system for all drivers, and checks if there are any new drivers available. Results are displayed in a browser tab, and the drivers can be downloaded by hitting the “Update” link.
If your computer is performing a little sluggishly, or you just want to...
