I really enjoyed these…..hope you do too!
http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/10/samsung-notethedifference-apple-attack-ads/#continued
Samsung responds to Apple announcements……Hilarious!
11 Thursday Sep 2014
Posted in New Technology
Welcome Excel Level 1 Students!
27 Wednesday Aug 2014
Posted in General Info
Thank you for your attendance. I am looking forward to the next 6 weeks together. I promise to make the class as enjoyable as possible, while teaching you all about Excel! The book & ISBN for this class is Benchmark Excel 2013 L1&L2, 9780763853891. The Excel 2013 Level 1 only is 9780763853907. I would suggest looking for a used book at Amazon.com or half.com. It should save you some money.
Quantum Computing…What is it?
24 Thursday Jul 2014
Posted in Future Technology, GCC, Intro to Computers, New Technology
Here is a nice video explaining Quantum Computing
How do Computers Work?
23 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted in GCC, Intro to Computers
Here is a three part You Tube series on how computers work.
Some interesting info on ICANN from Vint Cerf, “Father of the Internet”
23 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted in GCC, Internet, Intro to Computers
How Web Addresses work:
NASA Presentation
17 Thursday Jul 2014
Posted in General Info
For those interested in seeing a project that I have been working on the last couple of years…
Teen Internet Safety
09 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted in General Info
I encourage you to watch the video with your teen(s) that I posted on the Family Safety Page (link is above).
Power Point has a new tool!
09 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted in GCC, New Technology, PowerPoint
Although still in Beta, Office Mix is a new tool that adds some new functionality to Power Point that will really add to your presentations. I am adding a presentation using the new Office Mix on Teen Internet Safety to my new Family Safety Page. I encourage you to check it out and the link below.
Plan now for the JPL Open House
26 Thursday Jun 2014
Posted in Family info, Future Technology, Job Hunting?, New Technology
“NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, invites the public to its annual Open House. The event, themed “Welcome to Our Universe,” will take visitors on a “ride” through the wonders of space. Highlights include a life-size model of Mars Science Laboratory, demonstrations from numerous space missions; JPL’s machine shop, where robotic spacecraft parts are built; and the Microdevices Lab, where engineers and scientists use tiny technology to revolutionize space exploration……”
The Link is: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/open-house.php
Welcome Excel Summer Students
26 Thursday Jun 2014
Welcome to everyone taking my summer Excel Level 1 class. We do still have a few seats left for the Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-9:30 class available if you want to join us. It is a 6 week class and you will need a book. The ISBN numbers for the book are either 9780763843113 or 9780763843144. Amazon had a few used ones at a very low price. I look forward to spending my evenings with you!
Intel’s mood-capturing 3D camera will be in tablets early next year
26 Thursday Jun 2014
Posted in New Technology
An important step forward in interacting with your computer at a more personal level. I expect this then linked to an avatar such as the new Cortana coming from Microsoft.
Link to article: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9249363/Intel_39_s_mood_capturing_3D_camera_will_be_in_tablets_early_next_year
Link direct to video: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9249363/Intel_39_s_mood_capturing_3D_camera_will_be_in_tablets_early_next_year
Sit back and watch hacks around the world in real time
25 Wednesday Jun 2014
Posted in Security Issues
This is a real time graphic of hacks going on in real time around the world. Read the Smithsonian article here: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/nets-dark-side-watch-people-try-hack-each-other-live-180951823/?no-ist
Experience only the graphic here: http://map.ipviking.com/?_ga=1.106938115.1477390587.1388686673#
Mars Curiosity Rover Marks First Martian Year with Mission Successes
25 Wednesday Jun 2014
Posted in New Technology
Israel is building a futuristic ‘hover-monorail’ that could come to the US
25 Wednesday Jun 2014
Posted in Future Technology
For the very first time, a computer passes test for Artificial Intelligence
09 Monday Jun 2014
Posted in Future Technology, Intro to Computers, New Technology
For the First Time Ever, a Computer Passed Turing Test for Artificial Intelligence
http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/08/supercomputer-passes-turing-test/
Her name is Cortana. Her attitude is almost human.
05 Thursday Jun 2014
Posted in Future Technology
Coming soon….very soon. An AI that may change we live….Cortana.
http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/04/cortana-microsoft-windows-phone/
Softbank’s ‘Pepper’ robot understands feelings, will cost less than $2,000 next year
05 Thursday Jun 2014
Symantec Develops New Attack on Cyberhacking
08 Thursday May 2014
Posted in General Info
Declaring Antivirus Software Dead, Firm Turns to Minimizing Damage From Breaches
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303417104579542140235850578
Teens Rebelling Against Facebook
08 Thursday May 2014
Posted in Family info
For those parents out there, her is some interesting info.
HeartBleed Update….Your router might be affected too!
11 Friday Apr 2014
Posted in General Info
If you have a router at home, which many of us do, it might be infected with HeartBleed. Here is an article that should give you some info so you can check it out.
http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/10/the-heartbleed-bug-is-affecting-routers-too/
Update on HeartBleed…Which sites are fixed….
09 Wednesday Apr 2014
Posted in Security Issues
Check this site frequently for the next few weeks. Once it is fixed…change your password on sites you have used.
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/which-sites-have-patched-the-heartbleed-bug/
Heartbeed Bug….What to do now…
09 Wednesday Apr 2014
Posted in Security Issues
Here is an article on this new security problem. Please read it and take action as it suggests.
http://www.cnet.com/news/how-to-protect-yourself-from-the-heartbleed-bug/
Amazon New Products – Fire TV/Video and Dash Grocery Service
05 Saturday Apr 2014
Posted in New Technology
Here is the link to Amazon’s new grocery service….Dash. Order groceries from home and have them delivered to you at you house….fresh from Amazon.
http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/04/amazon-dash-amazonfresh/
Here is the link to Amzon’s new TV/Video service which will compete with Roku and Apple TV.
The Women who Created the Technology Industry
18 Tuesday Mar 2014
Posted in GCC, Intro to Computers
I often talk about a few of these women in some of my classes, such as Grace Hopper (above). Here is a nice article about women in technology, with some great photographs. Enjoy.
http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/photos-the-women-who-created-the-technology-industry/1/
Bill Gates interview with Rolling Stone Magazine
14 Friday Mar 2014
Posted in Future Technology, GCC, New Technology
If you have not had the opportunity to read this interview, I highly recommend it!
http://news.msn.com/science-technology/bill-gates-the-rolling-stone-interview
Steve Simpson, Glendale College Computer Instructor 