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My “Pick” for the day is this handy Briidea Two Outlet Electricity Usage Monitor.
Want to know how many watts of power your gadgets draw from your electrical outlets?
This fantastic device makes it really easy to find out. (Bonus: It also doubles as a power strip.)
Click here to read more about the Briidea Two Outlet Electricity Usage Monitor at Amazon.
Question from Phillip: This question might seem a little off the wall Rick, but I have a reason for asking it.
I view dozens of LinkedIn profiles every day as part of my job. Is there any way to prevent those people from knowing that I viewed their profiles? [Read more…]
One of the things I like most about Microsoft Windows is the ability to create shortcuts on the Windows Desktop that simplify the execution of common tasks.
For example, I find myself creating a lot of System Restore Points on my PC so I created a handy desktop shortcut that creates a new Restore Point every time I click on it.
This particular shortcut makes it easy for me to quickly create a Restore Point at any time without having to wade through a series of menus. [Read more…]
Do you use Facebook on a laptop or desktop computer?
If so, you’re probably familiar with one or more of these common annoyances:
All of these annoyances (and many more) have irritated me at one time or another, and I’m guessing they’ve irritated you as well. [Read more…]
Nothing is the same as it was twenty years ago because technology has changed every facet of our lives. Everything from raising children to finding a job or a date has been affected.
All people, including students, have benefited greatly from the transformations made possible by the information technology revolution. Schools were quick to embrace technological advancements because of the positive impact on teaching and learning. It has changed how schools interact with their communities and provide students with new resources for learning.
Here are just a few of the remarkable ways today’s technology enhances students’ ability to study: [Read more…]