Omnifier Case Brings Full iPad Experience to the Visually Impaired

Omnifier Case Brings Full iPad Experience to the Visually Impaired

How to Zoom on the iPad

Apple - iPad 2 - App - Find My iPad

Apple - iPad 2 - App - iPod

iPad Safari Browser

iPad Email

iPad iBooks

iPad Photos

Ipad Videos

Ipad Maps

Ipad App Store

Really?

What? I can't charge my iPad with my computer?

ASUS the motherboard designer has this nice tweak that will bump up your USB power output to match the needs of the iPad 1st gen and 2nd gen.

http://event.asus.com/mb/2010/ai_charger/

Vortexbox Server

There are several advantages to having a media server in your home or office: first being that you can store and save music and videos and documents that can be accessed by any computer on the network or even mobile devices via DLNA or DAAP (itunes).

I have one set up at home and at my school. Why at home? Well, we share media files since we are a home schooling family. It just makes sense to have a centralized server to share and store files. also, this means no space is taken up on the device from which you are viewing the media file. At school I can have students view digitized video without slowing the internet by streaming. The Vortexbox is a Linux server distribution based on Fedora Linux. It can automatically rip CD's and now DVD's with the new version 1.8.

Check it out. Make an older computer useful again with Vortexbox.

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Having computer problems like what do I need to do to upgrade my computer or what kind of problems are common with a Dell Inspiron 6400 laptop for instance. Do a search on Techspot and its forums are rich with previously asked questions like yours and some of the best answers from the "techies" that deal with these kind of things everyday.

Connect better with Skype

I can quite remember when I started using skype, must have been sometime a little later than its inception. Liked it over the other messengers for the fact that it has a 256 bit encryption which means it is really secure. Not that I am doing anything top secret, just like to know it is not being tapped in any way. I use it now in the classroom to send messages and files to students at there desktop workstations.


Some of the reasons I would pick this over any other messenger is that you can install it on virtually any platform: Windows, Linux and Macintosh. It also works with iPhone/iPod Touch, Windows Mobile devices, and various other mobile devices. It has great VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) capabilities which could amount to a huge cost savings for your school or business, even your private residence ($2.95/month unlimited US and Canada). File transfers are as easy as drag and drop into chat window.

Some advantages I can see for classroom use are:
-Keeping in touch with students who are afraid to get up or raise hands to ask questions
-Transferring files to individual or multiple workstations: Worksheets, notes, forms, etc.
-Students can collaborate on projects in real-time.
-Can be used as motivation tool to encourage students to keep on track with assignments/projects.
-Can be installed quickly using MSI installer (Windows only).
-Great remote presentation tool for distance learning.
-Real-time collaboration with other staff members.
-Could be used as conference call without using phone system. I almost forgot to mention how well it does at video calling...all that is needed is a webcam (some have built-in microphones) and a microphone.

Disagvantages:
-Some students may be distracted by chat window if screen is small.
-Students may chat with someone outside the classroom (not likely to happen since Skype does not have a big following among this age group let alone this geographical region).


Businesses may find the same advantages as well as cost savings over traditional phone service. Skype to Skype communcations are totally free. Skype to landline and mobile phone vary in cost. Check out all the features of Skype here.

Happy Skyping.....

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They are downloadable and printable  pdf's.