Get Internet Access When Your Government Shuts It Down
These days, no popular movement goes without an Internet presence of some kind, whether it's organizing on Facebook or spreading the word through Twitter. And as we've seen in Egypt, that means that your Internet connection can be the first to go. Whether you're trying to check in with your family, contact your friends, or simply spread the word, here are a few ways to build some basic network connectivity when you can't rely on your cellular or landline Internet connections. Do-It-Yourself Internet With Ad-Hoc Wi-Fi Even if you've managed to find an Internet connection for yourself, it won't be that helpful in reaching out to your fellow locals if they can't get online to find you. Advanced freedom fighters can set up a portal Web page on their network that explains the way the setup works, with Daihinia instructions and a local download link so they can spread the network even further. Back to Basics Always Be Prepared In the land of no Internet connection, the man with dial-up is king.
Link to the Past Computer Case (Guideline for other similar cases also)
Hi, I will be giving you the guidelines on how to make your own pixelated PC! You can either follow my builds by watching any of my videos/pictures and building along or make a whole new sprite that has not been made yet. Due to the length of the project I will give you major useful points to assist you in each stage. Here is a list of things you will require ITEMS: 1. 2. 3. 2 bottles of wood glue. 4. 5. As your character/sprite may differ from mine I will give you guidelines and tips on how to build and get around any problems that may occur in the building process. CONSTRUCTION STAGE: This is a album of the Link case so you can follow my build frame. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. PC INSTALLATION STAGE: 1. 2.After the Motherboard is in place install the CPU and CPU fan. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. These guidelines will help with most designs and is a good starting point for a beginning 8-bitter :).
Ray's Lab
Duct Tape 20 Sided Computer Server
I'm in a group who call ourselves Team Boom Tape. We are a PC gaming team who also happen to have a certain love for building things with duct tape. In preparation for MillionManLan 9, we decided to build a computer server housed in duct tape. We've done this before (a couple times, in fact), so we wanted to make something special. We decided to take on a giant duct tape D20. A D20 is a 20-sided die often used in role playing games like D&D. It may seem that sticking server computer components inside is completely random and unnecessary, but this was in fact a machine which we would hook to the LAN and run games (like Team Fortress 2) and apps like Teamspeak and a live video stream. Here's a look at the finished product:
My dead hard drive story - StumbleUpon
How to Watercool a PC
Why would you want to water cool a PC? First of all it can much more quiet and it drops the temperature of your computer greatly. My quad core went from 50C under load to 28C Idle and under load! It is also good for overclocking. I really enjoy water cooling and it recently became one of my new hobbies. The image shows my build before I cleaned up the wiring. Some more pics of my computer here
SCHOPENHAUER'S 38 STRATAGEMS, OR 38 WAYS TO WIN AN ARGUMENT
Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), was a brilliant German philosopher. These 38 Stratagems are excerpts from "The Art of Controversy", first translated into English and published in 1896. Carry your opponent's proposition beyond its natural limits; exaggerate it. The more general your opponent's statement becomes, the more objections you can find against it. The more restricted and narrow his or her propositions remain, the easier they are to defend by him or her. Use different meanings of your opponent's words to refute his or her argument. (abstracted from the book:Numerical Lists You Never Knew or Once Knew and Probably Forget, by: John Boswell and Dan Starer)
The Foundation for Information Technology Education
SEO Keyword Graph Visualization | SEO Browser
Use this free Java application to explore the connections between related websites. Try it now! Enter keywords or a URL, and click 'Graph it!' See Getting Started below for more details. Getting Started Make sure you have the latest version of java, at least Java 1.5 Type in your search keywords or a URL, and press "Graph It!" Sample Searches:
IT Education Trends
When it comes to information technology training in the U.S., smaller and nontraditional education institutions are gaining at the expense of traditional colleges and universities. Non-U.S. institutions are also gaining. This week I attended an event where I heard a keynote speech by Harris Miller, President of the Information Technology Association of America. Community colleges are growing their market share. Michael Standaert over at the Online Universities Weblog has some startling statistics.
Kickstarter of the Week: Plant-In City Offers an Internet of Vegetation | Wired Design
Plants are the best. They’re pretty, they clean the air, they’re good listeners, and they don’t eat your furniture. On the downside, they need regular care, and they’re lousy communicators. Plant-In City is a modular series of frames that can be combined to create a customized plant habitat. Click to Open Overlay Gallery “It started from a simple idea: Can we water our plants remotely with our iPhones while traveling or off site?” But as the team dove deeper into the design, their vision grew. Even as budding horticulturalists, de Llarena admits there was a period of learning as they developed the project. They’ve fostered better communication by beaming the levels of light, humidity, moisture and temperature to the Internet, which will be accessible via Plant-In’s website or through mobile apps. The modular box system is key to creating a pleasing space. Despite the geometric regularity of the right-angled frames, the construction as a whole has a natural feel. Go Back to Top.
A turning point for education? Trends to watch in 2012. - Microsoft in Education blog
Will the year 2012 prove to be a turning point for education? There’s certainly an ever-increasing spotlight on the quality of education and an interest to help improve it from all corners of society. As I travel around the world, I see many technology companies increasing their focus and investment in education. And I think it’s time for the industry to pull together to think not just about winning and losing, but how we can do what’s right for students and make learning better. I’m inspired everyday by the work of teachers, school leaders, policymakers, and business leaders who have made improving education worldwide a facet of their lives. With the ever-changing economic climate, the next year is sure to be filled with both challenges and opportunities. 1. 2. 3. 2012 is when the cloud moves from a curiosity to a necessity. 4. 5. 6. 7. I think it will be a very exciting year.
