Category Archives: edtech

Efficiency Tip #54 – Automatic Updates

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

It is important to keep your computer’s operating up to date. Go to the Control Panel and double-click the Automatic Updates icon. There are several options to select from. 1 – Configure your computer to automatically check for updates. If … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #53 – Select – Type

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

As web users, we spend a lot of time typing things into a browser.  I have talked about reducing your typing using Ctrl-Enter. Here is another “URL” time saver.  I have seen many people spend too much time entering a … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #52 – Turn Off Messenger

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Today I had to restore a machine using my bare-bones XP image.  A long time ago I did a clean install of XP and then created a Ghost image of that install.  The install took almost an hour.  The imaging … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #51 – No Wallpaper

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

When it comes to doing things quickly, the faster your computer, the more efficient your tasks. Your computer will run faster if you don’t have wallpaper loaded. Adding a wallpaper image on top of everything else your computer does will … Continue reading →

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Concepts Are More Important

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I was reading an article about F/OSS in educational environments when I ran across this paragraph. Myth: Students need to learn the standard applications. Schools have a responsibility to give students the skills they need to succeed. By the time … Continue reading →

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