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Have you ever been bored to death while attending an online course or webinar session? Most of us definitely have, and it was frustrating!
Interactive and engaging eLearning isn’t just a matter of entertaining us students – it’s about creating a more effective learning experience. Fortunately, technology is increasingly making this possible. [Read more…]
Question from Bailey: Hi, Rick. I have a bad problem and I need help ASAP.
I was browsing Facebook last night and clicked on a link that caught my attention. As soon as I clicked it my screen went solid blue and the computer froze up completely.
I finally just unplugged it and it booted back up into Windows, but now none of my programs will open. It’s running real slow too.
I’m sure the link I clicked probably put a virus on my system but my Norton antivirus software won’t open so I can’t run a scan.
Is there anything I can do to fix this problem besides just buying a new computer? [Read more…]
In database connectivity, UniDAC stands out as a powerful tool for developers seeking seamless integration between applications and databases.
Regarding MySQL, UniDAC provides a comprehensive set of features and functionalities to simplify data access and manipulation.
In this article, we will explore the basics of UniDAC and delve into MySQL-specific issues, allowing developers to harness the full potential of UniDAC while working with MySQL. [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, July 3, 2023
• Why Time Machine should be your Mac’s primary backup tool
• Why you need a Battery Backup Device: A real-world example
• Q&A: Where can I get an old roll of 110 film developed?
• 14 year old Marty Stuart performing on the Porter Wagoner Show
Have you ever done a Google search on a topic only to discover that most of the search results consisted of pages that were created years ago?
That isn’t always a problem when searching for “facts” because many facts just don’t change over time.
For example, if you type largest planet in our solar system into Google, the answer you receive should be Jupiter whether the article you click on was written in 1998 or 2023. After all, Jupiter hasn’t gotten smaller and the other planets haven’t grown any larger.
On the other hand, if you search for latest medical research some of the pages returned by Google could possibly be woefully out of date.
Luckily, there’s an easy way to ensure that your Google search results are at least fairly recent… [Read more…]