Spring 2013
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Spring 2013Proper Disposal of Electronics
The Dangers of E-Waste
E-waste is a term that describes unwanted electronic waste such as old computers, printers and TVs. E-waste is different from regular garbage and recycling because it often contains toxic elements like lead and mercury. Choosing to make the extra effort to recycle old electronics properly helps protect the environment from hazardous materials and reduces waste in landfills.
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Spring 2013School Tips for Students
Stay on Track During the School Year
There is no magic formula for staying organized, managing stress or being successful in school or on the job. Some people thrive through their stress, others crash and burn at the first sign of stress. Some people wouldn’t be able to function without agendas; others remember everything without even needing to write it down. Everyone is different, so our ways of managing time and stress have to be different. There are however, many tips that can help guide you through the difficulties of managing time.
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Spring 2013Google Computers
Chromebooks and Chromeboxes
What are Google Chromebook and Google Chromeboxes and how can they be used? What are the pros and cons of both Google products?
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Spring 2013Tablets
Pros and Cons
A tablet, or a tablet computer, is a one-piece mobile computer. It’s similar to a laptop, because it is mobile, but differs because it’s primarily touchscreen, excluding the need to carry a keyboard or mouse (you can purchase these add-ons for different tablets). Tablets are the medium between a smartphone and a personal computer. You can use tablets to watch videos, read, listen to music, browse the internet, and use tablet apps.
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Spring 2013History and Features of Google
The Search Giant
Google began as a research project for Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Both were Ph. D students at Stanford. Page began to research the backlinks of a given page and "considering the number and nature of such backlinks to be valuable information about that page (with the role of citations in academic publishing in mind). In 1997, the founders decided to use the name Google – a play on the word “googol”, which is a mathematical term for the number represented by the numeral 1 followed by 100 zeros. This reflected Google’s mission to organize a seemingly infinite amount of information on the web.
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Spring 2013How to Maintain your PC Service-Free
Do it yourself!
An ill-maintained PC has got to be one of the most frustrating issues that you can have if you work with computers often, especially if your computer is running slowly. However, there are a number of things you can do to improve the speed of your computer without taking it in for servicing.
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Spring 2013Useful Apps
Optimize your time at Uni!
Here is a quick guide to some mobile apps that can help you out while at University!
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Spring 2013How to Keep Your PC Secure
Protect your E-Information
Your electronic information is very important to you, and more importantly, very important to those who want it for less than legal reasons. Luckily, there is plenty that can be done to ensure that your information is safe and sound.
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