The Samsung Gear VR gets strapped to your face to show a 96-degree field of view, if you can get over how weird you look to others. This infographic details the controls and different components on the Gear VR. (Credit: Samsung Mobile Press) … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
How fast do I need to type to be in IT?
You might see typing requirements in job descriptions or wonder if you should list your typing speed on your resume. Do you need to be a fast typist to be a good IT Professional? No. There are are plenty of good IT Pros that hunt-and-peck for the keys on the keyboard. However, if you want to greatly improve your productivity, enjoyment of work, and perceived competence then … [Read more...]
Apple unveils iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Watch, Apple Pay, and iOS 8 release date
Apple had a busy day of announcements that were well received despite the recent negative press of iCloud security concerns. Apple unveiled the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, the Apple Watch, Apple Pay, and a release date for iOS 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ1SDXbij8Y iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus The iPhone 6 is larger, thinner, and a seamless design. The iPhone 6 measures in at … [Read more...]
she++ documentary
The documentary she++ is a quick 12-minute film to motivate and inspire girls to seek jobs in technology. It encourages females to break away from the stereotypes and be innovative, transforming, and empowering. she++ shares stats and interviews about females in the technology industry, from recent grads to academics to CEOs. The video is available on YouTube and embedded … [Read more...]
Firefox takes over as default PDF handler after update
After installing the Firefox 32.0 update on Tuesday, I noticed that Firefox had taken over as the default PDF application on my computer. Despite having Adobe Reader installed and previously configured as the default PDF handler, Mozilla's browser still thought it needed to take its place. Starting with version 31, several other people reported it in Mozilla's Support forums. … [Read more...]