The dry Winter air combined with heavy jackets can lead to plenty of surprises this time of year when you get shocked from car doors and other objects. The electro-static shock is relatively harmless but can cause a temporary pain to the human body. To electronics or the gas station fuel pump, that can be a different story. It is commonly recommended to ground yourself by … [Read more...]
CES 2013 Infographic
The International Consumer Electronics Show is kicking off next Tuesday. It runs from January 8th through the 11th. If it's anything like usual, there will be plenty of announcements, product reveals, and general news to go around. Due to the volume of news being generated, many companies have been putting out their news ahead of CES. To get you in the mood for big electronics … [Read more...]
Microsoft Virtual Academy offers free training on MS technologies
The technology industry is a fast-paced one and continued success in IT is often correlated to knowledge and skill with the latest technologies. In order to keep your skills sharp and perhaps broaden your skill set beyond the technologies you are currently working with, you should check out Microsoft Virtual Academy. There are other online training sites like Lynda.com but the … [Read more...]
Four easter eggs in Google Search for the Holidays
Easter eggs might be more fitting for that other holiday but Google seemed to think they would also go well with the holidays around this time of year: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Festivus. The easter egg we saw this time last year for 'let it snow' seems to have been retired but in its place each holiday gets a little something on the search results page. … [Read more...]
PBS Off Book dives into the topic of cyber-bullying
It's hard to believe, but it has been a year and a half since my big article on cyber-bullying. Clearly the problem still exists or may be even worse. Teens taking their own lives as a result of harassment in all forms, including online activity, is a problem that cannot be allowed to continue. With a clear explanation into various topics surrounding cyber-bullying, PBS Off … [Read more...]