The Public Library Association and the Institute of Museum and Library Services have launched the beta of DigitalLearn.org. It is a website to provide some basic training into using technology. The site is a hub for those wanting to learn and those willing to help learners. … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Google Chrome Experiment makes Super Monkey Ball out of websites
The last Chrome Experiment called Super Sync Sports had you sync your phone with your computer for multiplayer racing, biking, and swimming. This new experiment utilizes your phone's accelerometer to control a ball as it rolls over a website you specify turned into a maze. … [Read more...]
FBI on the next generation cyber-threats
John Boles, Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Cyber Division, gave a statement earlier this month to the House Committee on the Judiciary, subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. The statement was to discuss the cyber threat and the FBI's role in it. The statement, Investigating and Prosecuting 21st Century Cyber Threats, was only part of the pro-active … [Read more...]
Logitech marries Science for a dowry of better products
Logitech is one of my favorite PC accessory manufacturers. They produce quality keyboards and mice that have always been reliable in my experience. While some industries might feel like they are in a race to the bottom when it comes to sacrificing quality in order to lower the cost and remain competitive, fortunately the PC accessory industry has a market for quality, premium … [Read more...]
New ReadyNAS line from Netgear
I have had Netgear's ReadyNAS Ultra 4 network attached storage (NAS) for the last year and a half. I've enjoyed the simplicity of getting it running and its reliability to provide the files. With plugins, you can extend its functionality and with a bit more complicated configuration you can get it to be a device that complements you set top box, smartphone, computers, and other … [Read more...]