Tips on Hardware, Software, Lessons, and General Computing
Posted in tweaks on Mar 31st, 2008
Over time, all computers will begin to slow down. It’s a natural process, but with a few tweaks it can often be reduced. Some of the common reasons for these slowdowns are:
1. More demanding software using your system’s resources.
2. Programs performing uneccessary tasks.
3. Spyware, Malware, Viruses
4. Too many programs
5. Too little space to store files.
Unfortunately, [...]
Posted in tweaks on Mar 31st, 2008
We’re kicking off the return of TTB’s regular schedule with a set of posts about getting the most out of your Windows PC. Since not every school has the money for brand new equipment, these tips will be geared towards getting you the most out of what you already have. Over the next 5 days [...]
Posted in Productivity, Resources on Mar 17th, 2008
If you happen to be one of those teachers that live their life from the screen of your Smartphone, then you probably already know that with a data plan and a few quick settings you can have your email sent directly to your phone. Not only can you check your mail, but you can reply [...]
Posted in Productivity, Resources, Tools on Mar 11th, 2008
Call me crazy, but the times when I am able to take my work home is often some of the most productive time that I have. My focus is clearer, and I am able to settle in to a comfortable place and work where the distractions are fewer. I get a type of productivity going [...]
Posted in Productivity, Resources on Mar 5th, 2008
Today, I was firing off a couple of emails when I noticed that the message count in the top corner said, “483 Messages”! I decided enough was enough and began doing some more research into managing my inbox. I checked up on lifehacker.com, 43folders.com, and a few others to see what was going on. One [...]