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Managing online storage
Most technology users probably have some and probably several online services with a combination of free and paid services. My paid services are Apple iCloud and Google One. The free services I can access are Dropbox and Box. I am … Continue reading
Bitwarden
Consider this a general admonition to learn to use a password manager and a specific comment on such manager – Bitwarden. I have an account with a different manager (LastPass), but Bitwarden is available at no cost and I wanted … Continue reading
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Discovery with the Amazon Show
We often end up giving ourselves technology Christmas presents. This year it was the 15 inch Amazon Show. At $250 or so, this is a very impressive device. The quality of images and video is great and of course, you … Continue reading
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Both Sides Now
The Polarization Lab at Duke University has been investigating how social media exposure increases or decreases existing political extremism. I review some of the tools they make available and some of the research they have conducted in an earlier post. … Continue reading
Don’t repeat your passwords
Anyone online is only as secure as the quality of their passwords and even with a good password they can be vulnerable. I pay for LastPass to protect access to the multiple sites I use. I was alarmed to see … Continue reading
Sal Kahn on mastery learning
Most educators are familiar with the Kahn Academy, but may not appreciate the overall structure of the Academy for student learning. There is a big difference between using the resources provided by Kahn to address a specific need and the … Continue reading