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The more I use Windows 8, the more I like it. In this post, and the accompanying gallery. I want to share some of the small but useful hidden shortcuts, surprises, and secrets that only reveal themselves when you roll up your sleeves and use the new OS every day.
The Flashback Trojan botnet reportedly controls over 600,000 Macs. Thankfully, Apple yesterday released a patch for Java, which the Trojan exploits, so make sure you install it.
Computer historian David Greelish thinks that Apple should build a corporate museum on its new campus. It would be a great way to celebrate the dent that Apple created in the universe.
The fifth release of OpenStack, code named “Essex,” debuted with enhanced quality, usability and extensibility across enterprise, service provider and high performance computing (HPC) deployments, the project announced.
Although we can all expect travel to be more of a pain these days, THR patients should probably plan and allow for extra time when a security checkpoint must be passed.
Will the acquisition of OMGPOP’s Draw Something be a smart move for Zynga - or will the pursuit of extra gamers over platform excellence, performance and choice cloud its vision?
Google has responded in a letter to France’s data protection agency over claims it broke EU law with its new privacy policy, plus a few harsh words from the Dutch privacy chief.
To celebrate Final Fantasy’s 25th anniversary, Square Enix has teamed up with Prada to produce a series of special images, using characters from the game to model menswear.
The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is jam-packed with interesting and well-hidden features. Ed Bott shows you a dozen hidden gems you might not find on your own.
Check out SchoolGenius.com
Freebies galore, inspiration and motivation to see yourself in a new light. See the people who took NOTHING and turned it into SOMETHING!
Read about the FAILURES who became SUCCESSFUL!
We all have dreams. Are we motivated enough to get past the rough stuff?
Lots of educational freebies for parents, teachers and students!
I am a former teacher who knows great software. I gave seminars on the topic!
Simon Hensby is a successful "failure" in my eyes. He gave up his regular job because his autistic kid was having trouble and could not cope in regular school. He lived on part-time jobs just to keep going.
In the meantime he was creating useful educational software that an autistic child could use. Now millions of people and schools enjoy what he sacrificed to create!
Added Comment: Blastgroups provides lots of freebies. However it has a confusing interface. I have been doing computers since the 70's and it IS confusing to me. However if you can wade through, you will get LOTS of great stuff for your group. - Computer Doc
Blastgroups
Claims that it is FREE and you can ...
Create a free website for your:
Sports Team–Club–Family–Friends
Church–Work–School–Organization
What can you add to a BlastGroup?
Calendars – Photo Albums – Forums – Blogs
Email Lists – Videos – Audio – Links – Files
I just discovered this site and have NOT tried them. If you try them and have some comments, they are certainly VERY WELCOME! I am signing up today so that I can see how it works and report back to you.
The other one I am familiar with like this is Airset.com. I loved airset until I realized that geeks like me would have no problem with it BUT perhaps the average computer user may.
-Charles
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