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Tech Stuff
Ken Myers: On "Browsing" and "Reading"
Ken Myers is always worth reading and hearing and this post is no exception. My advice is to print it out before you read it.
Tech Question: To Chrome or Not?
I’ve seen a couple of stories suggesting that Google’s new browser, “Chrome,” is part of the Google plan to take over the world. Others argue that Google has removed the most objectionable features of the user agreement. Others note that one of . . . Continue reading →
Technology and Text
Alan Jacobs blogs on this topic and has, as always, an interesting post about what e-texts can and can’t do.
Free E-Books from B&N
I’m not a big fan of e-books but perhaps for traveling or for other specialized purposes they might be useful. WSC interim librarian John Bales shared this link with me.
Office Hours Season 5: One Voice In Each Ear Or Not?
Over the years we have recorded Office Hours episodes in different ways. For the last two seasons we’ve experimented by using a technique that was used in the early 70s, putting one voice predominantly in one speaker and another voice predominantly in . . . Continue reading →
Distraction Lowers Grades
Distraction is a problem. It’s only anecdotal evidence but I’m seeing more distracted drivers. Their heads drop while they check their phones at the stop light. The light changes and they don’t move. No one honks because everyone else is checking their . . . Continue reading →
Practical Tip From Wiley Internet Veteran: Use BCC
Security is a huge issue for web users. Every web user (this means you—if you’re reading this then you are a web user) should be careful about what information he discloses. You should be careful about telling the world where you are . . . Continue reading →