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Does Chrome OS mean anything for schools?
Benefits of the ChromeOS approachOne of the features of HTML5, that commentors on other posts seem to forget, is that HTML5 web apps can be "installed" in app cache, for offline use (Google "HTML5 manifest").If web apps can be used offline AND made to perform like desktop apps, with web...
Tags: Operating systems, cloud computing, Desktops, NOW IT, HTML5, operating system, Chrome OS, Does Chrome OS, Chrome, Google Inc.
Discussion threads 2009-11-28
Making the tablet computer "classroom-ready"
With all the recent conjecture about the rumored Apple tablet (nee "iPad") I found this email particularly interesting. Confessions of a teacher, parent and wanna-be tech geek by John H. Julian I've taught since 1980 and the people to get involved...
Tags: Teacher, Computer, Tablet Computer, Personal Information, Tablets, Notebooks, Productivity, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O'Grady
Blog posts 2009-08-16
Panasonic DMP-B15K
Photo gallery:Panasonic DMP-B15 The Panasonic DMP-BD15 is the first portable Blu-ray player, and at first it's easy to write it off as useless since much of Blu-ray's visual superiority doesn't translate on its 8.9-inch screen. But that's missing the point. If you're a home theater buff with a growing Blu-ray...
Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD, display, Panasonic, Panasonic DMP-B15
Product reviews 2009-06-22
Survey: Close to half of U.S. workers still fail to power down PCs at night
Survey: Close to half of U.S. workers still fail to power down PCs at nightPart of the IT policy world.I live in that world where IT sends nasty emails if they try to do an update during the night and your computer is turned off. But I arrive at work...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Desktops, U.S. Workers, computer, PC, survey, information technology
Discussion threads 2009-03-26
Linux losing ground on netbooks
Linux losing ground on netbooksLinux had good numbers at startmainly because it was the only option for awhile until MS started allowing XP on netbooks for cheap. Now Linux share is falling to where it would have been in the first place.Linux on consumer PCs including netbooks still has a...
Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, netbook, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.
Discussion threads 2009-03-18
How I'd spend the Title I stimulus money
First there was education money, then there wasn't, then there was a little bit. Now it looks as though some number of billions of dollars details remain sketchy will be flowing to schools via the federal Title I program as a result of the Economic Recovery Act (aka, the...
Tags: School, Student, Training, Computer, Title, Workforce Management, Productivity, Training And Certification, Human Resources, Christopher Dawson
Blog posts 2009-02-11
Confronting Windows 7 at home
Confronting Windows 7 at homePlease mr. Jordancould you run the Vista upgrade advisor? It is located here:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/get/upgrade-advisor.aspxAnd then post the results of that report here? The tool is really super easy to run. It will scan your computer and devices and report which software and devices will have issues with...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, advisor, Microsoft Windows 7
Discussion threads 2009-01-31
Storage networks
Storage networksBack me upThe main selling point of SANs was the promised ability to do "offline backups". IOW since you have moved all of your data into one place, you should be able to back that stuff up to tape - in the background. Every sysadmin would welcome giving up...
Tags: Storage area networks (SAN), Storage management, Backups, IP storage, network, storage, SAN, Sun Microsystems Inc., Network File System, backup
Discussion threads 2009-01-06
UK College Saves Thousands in Cabling and Electrical Costs Using 3Com Power Over Ethernet Switches to Drive IP Video Surveillance System
With campus security a universal concern for schools, Treviglas Community College, which emphasizes personalized learning through an innovative curriculum, has long taken a proactive approach. To resolve its security issues, the school needed to make cost-conscious choices. It realized it could eliminate the major expense of installing fresh coaxial cabling...
Tags: IP Video, 3Com Corp., IP, Power Over Ethernet, Ethernet, Telecommunications, Network Technology, Networking
Case studies 2009-01-01
Converged 3Com IP Telephony and Data Solutions Improve Government Services
Surrey Heath Borough Council is located in Camberley, Surrey Heath, England delivers waste, trash removal, licensing for real estate development, as well as community safety, tourism management, and other government services. Surrey Heath adopted the vision of "Leading for Tomorrow," an operating principal aimed at providing the most advanced services...
Tags: Telephony, IP Telephony, 3Com Corp., Surrey Heath Borough Council, Ethernet, Real Estate, Network Technology, Networking, VOIP, Strategy, Business Operations, Telecommunications, Management
Case studies 2009-01-01
HP TouchSmart IQ816 - Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1 GHz - 25.5" TFT
Above all else, we have to credit HP for taking a risk with its N-trig-powered line of TouchSmart all-in-one PCs. No other Windows desktop vendor has ventured into the relatively uncharted touch-based waters, and any future developments in touch on the desktop will likely use the TouchSmart series as a...
Tags: Tools & Techniques, Desktops, Advertising & Promotion, Intel Core 2 Duo, TFT, menu screen, TouchSmart IQ816, Hewlett-Packard Co.
Product reviews 2008-12-12
A future so bright Tux needs shades
A future so bright Tux needs shadesThe end of aggravationI agree. I'm sure the same can also be said about OS X, but for me, Ubuntu has made my computing life a pleasure again. Windows is just too much work and aggravation.RE: A future so bright Tux needs shadesAh- okay,...
Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux, GNU/Linux, bright Tux, Tux
Discussion threads 2008-11-26
Amazon Kindle: It’s not for us, Jack
My grubby hands on the Amazon Kindle at Continental Airlines' Presidents Club Lounge at  Newark Liberty International Airport. See Jason's Amazon Kindle Gallery. As I've discussed in this column before, I spend about 4 days a week away from home and about 8...
Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Kindle, Arthur C. Clarke, E-books, Wireless LANs, Personal Technology, Wireless, Jason Perlow
Blog posts 2008-10-21
What would you do with wireless broadband?
What would you do with wireless broadband?I'd do what I do nowonly not be tethered to the house. That may sound like a smart-ass answer, but it's actually a big deal. Especially considering that one of the things I use in the house is an IP phone. If I could...
Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, Wi-Fi, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, wireless broadband, broadband, wireless
Discussion threads 2008-10-20
No FireWire over Ethernet; but maybe in Snow Leopard
Since Apple announced the new MacBook last week sans FireWire, there's been a backlash from the Apple community about the omission. Users love the high-speed data protocol for things like Target Disk Mode TDM, transferring clips from digital video cameras and for connecting to external hard drives....
Tags: Ethernet, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., FireWire, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady
Blog posts 2008-10-20
TechCrunch50: Day 2
Yesterday's presentations were a lot of fun to cover. I'm getting right back into the grind today. 6:30 a.m. Here is a list of today's presentations: Alfabetic Presented by Oded Broshi and Arik Kopelman DropBox (Presented by Drew Houston...
Tags: Facebook, Phone, Tim O'Reilly, Mark Cuban, Mytopia, Swype, Mixtt Redefining, iMindi World, Popego Cut, exchangeP, Internet, Telecom & Utilities, Food & Beverage, Channel Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Andrew Mager
Blog posts 2008-09-09
Is there really a market for an open source router?
Is there really a market for an open source router?Certainly isAs someone who installed Tomato on an old Linksys router, I think there is a market for this. Myself and others like me have looked on places like Craigslist to find the particular models that the open source firmware will...
Tags: Routers & switches, NETWORKING, Home networking, ShadeTree, Linkys Routers, open source, open source router, router, DD-WRT Firmware
Discussion threads 2008-06-30
First hands-on review of the D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player
Video geeks will love the new D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player, a media receiver that enables you-to stream high-res videos, photos, and music from PC to TV. I’ve been playing around with this $299 device for a few days now, and even though I’m not an expert with...
Tags: D-Link Systems, DivXNetworks, PC, Video, TV, Plug-in, DSM-330, Plug-ins Feature, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Rik Fairlie
Blog posts 2008-06-23
Enterprise 2.0 Conference notebook
Ironically this week has probably been my most offline in months - Sprint failed the brand new Westin Hotel in Boston disastrously with terrible or non existent wifi service. It was a real shame because Jive Software had an instance of Clearspace for the conference attendee community and there was...
Tags: Security, Notebook, Collaboration, Environment, Enterprise 2.0, Conference, Wireless LANs, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Oliver Marks
Blog posts 2008-06-12
50 questions asked and answered on Android
At the very end of the Google I/O 2008 conference last week the Android development team hosted a great fireside chat on the new mobile platform. The session was free-form, completely driven by questions from the audience. Although Google was trying to keep mum on a number of issues, several...
Tags: Developer, Google Inc., Application, Google Android, Phone, Device, Platform, OEM, App, Question, Q., A., XMPP, A. Goal, A. Qemu, Thing Cert, Apk, UMA, A. Compatability, A. Distribution, Android Device, Linux, Wireless LANs, Advertising & Promotion, Productivity, Telecom & Utilities, Open Source, Wi-Fi, Operating Systems, Software, Wireless, Marketing, Ed Burnette
Blog posts 2008-06-05
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