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Nemus Sync
The iPod Touch has become my most valuable piece of technology. Last week I added this gem from Nemustech. Nemus Sync is a free utility that syncs Google Calendar with the Touch’s built-in calendar. Syncing works in both directions. You have to jailbreak … Continue reading
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Tagged calendar, collaboration, edtech, education, ipod touch, mobile, technology
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3D Disney on Google Earth
SketchUp has incredible educational potential. Using free tools available from Google, Disney has added a 3D layer over the entire Disney World property. Every building, sidewalk and tree has been drawn in detail. Above is a picture of the haunted house. … Continue reading
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Tagged Disney, edtech, education, Google, multimedia, sketchup, technology
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Efficiency Tip #106 – Shift-Right-Click CMD
Here is a short-cut that helps to solve a technical problem I have had for years. There is no easy way to quickly create multiple folders. Using the mouse requires a click on the New sub-menu and then selecting Folder … Continue reading
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Tagged cmd, edtech, efficiency, technology, vista
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I’m on the Mesh
Recently I talked about keeping several computers, in different locations up-to-date with the latest versions of my files. Microsoft’s Mesh has solved this problem. Yesterday, I received my invitation to participate in the closed beta. I didn’t have to … Continue reading
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Tagged collaboration, edtech, mesh, networking, sharing, technology
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Google Earth in a browser
Today Google announced that the ever popular Google Earth program can now be incorporated into a browser. You will need a plugin, but you will not have to install the heavy application. I captured the inserted picture from my browser. … Continue reading
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Tagged edtech, education, Google, maps, multimedia, technology
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