Office Labs 'target' busy multitaskers
'Targets' - shameless pun. I apologise. Microsoft, admittedly, have done some good things over the last few weeks, and again they've rolled something out which could really benefit students.
iGeneration
Charlie Osborne talks about (and to) the next generation of IT users.
Charlie Osborne
London-based medical anthropologist Charlie Osborne is a journalist, graphic designer and former teacher.
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Vivaty rolls out 'student friendly' development platform
I've written about Vivaty before, the new add-on to your existing social network, modelling your entire network in three dimensions. Before, they gave you your own blank scene and avatar, allowing you to mix and match your own virtual 3D "profile page" which interacts just as we would do in real life.
Why x86 is perfectly fine for now
I, and most people use, a 32-bit (x86) version of Windows. "So what?
NYPD recruit victims of crime, to fight crime
I think it's fair to say, many will agree with me, that some law enforcement agencies, departments and organisations are a mere haemorrhoid, dangling from the arse of our societies. Strong statement indeed, but what can be done about it?
It's official: my broadband nightmare is over
Beginning today, I proclaim an international day of celebration.Over the course of 31 days, I've been without broadband.
Technology top tips for students
Jump straight into the deep-end with some money recovering and time saving tips to ensure you get what you need as efficiently as possible.1.
Microsoft External Research release five new tools to students
I was told about these last week and was held off until now; annoyingly after Channel 8 decided to post their own video, probably to get all the credit. Sometimes I think, why do I bother do this job?
Campaign to abolish crapware
We can soon expect a sudden influx, a mass exodus of students seeking refuge at some of the world's best universities. With this, the amount of prospective students heading to the local computer store to get a new laptop will be immense, just as years before.
Digital cameras and forgotten memories
Long story short, myself and my friend Dan were contemplating whether digital cameras, the modern replacement for film-fed cameras, were the cause of diminishing memories of the best days of our lives - at university.Although this podcast was spur of the moment; not recorded under professional circumstances (but when have I done that anyway?
10 essential gadgets for students
I chose these from personal experience, but also from asking many friends from around the world who are involved in technology and study at the same time. Some gadgets come with a recommendation, whereas others don't; things like laptops and cell phones can't be selected for everybody, it'd be ridiculous for me to recommend something which may not apply suitably to you.