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Computer Security: How to Protect Yourself, Your Family & Your Computer

Using the Internet can be beneficial, educational, and fun but things are not always as they appear. Your bank may send an email explaining that for security reasons you need to change your password which in fact, can prove to be a criminal trying to access your information. Files attached to emails from friends could end up being a computer virus. The new friend your child meets online could turn out to be a child predator. Read More ...

The Cutting Room Floor: A Look at Video Editing Throughout History

Georges Méliès was filming a Parisian street scene when his camera jammed. This camera jam occurred in 1896, when movies consisted of unedited scenes from real-life scenes, like Locomotives rushing down railroad tracks and busy street scenes. Read More ...

Cooperative and Collaborative Learning

Of the many different types of learning methods, group learning can deliver marked results. It allows group members to help each other in terms of offering support and also learning from each other. Beyond this, it also improves the way students naturally learn new materials. An informal group tends to be a temporary class arrangement for students to work on small tasks together. Read More ...

Microsoft Office: Not Just For the Office and Students

Many people use Microsoft Office at work or in school, so it has a reputation as a program just for students or business professionals. The truth is, Microsoft Office has hundreds of uses for those who want a way to better manage their households. Read More ...

Computer Games and Other Educational Resources

One of the biggest advancements in education is the use of computers and the Internet. Computers have taken the traditional ideals of teaching through books and brought it to a new level. With computers and the Internet, kids can learn about history, practice writing, view experiments and a host of other uses. The computer has become a helpful tool for educators to supplement the current curriculum using textbooks. Read More ...

Computer Security Training: Learn About Social Media Safety

If we consider all the ways in which we communicate today, on average, social networking sites rank among one of the most popular mediums for young people and also many adults. It certainly is incredibly convenient and versatile. Through social media websites, we not only talk to others, but we can also share multimedia, make new friends, and participate in open conversations. Read More ...

Fun Online Math Games

What do you want to be when you grow up? A fashion designer? An Italian teacher? A game creator? No matter what you choose, you will surely need to know your math! Don't feel like sitting in front of some math practice books or pouring yourself into some tough word problem? Read More ...

Microsoft Office Training Resource Library

Microsoft Office is a collection of applications for use on both Windows and Mac computers. Included in these applications are programs that can enhance education. The Word program allows students to write their essays on the computer and either print them or submit them to their instructors digitally. Office is also useful within the classroom. Read More ...

Ultimate Computer Virus Resource Guide

Viruses are nasty, self-replicating parasitic bugs-kind of like the flu-but infecting your computer system. Viruses damage computers because they attach themselves to files, replicate and spread. Some do little more than create an annoyance; some are designed to create serious damage to your computer's programs and performance. Consider all viruses harmful-and like the flu, do what you can to prevent infection, and wipe it out as soon as you can. Read More ...

Tips for Switching from Windows to Linux

When people think of PCs, they often think of the Windows operating system. Linux, however, is another option for PC users and is free software. Read More ...

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