Learn how to move your home office computer from Windows to Linux, without losing your mind.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/everything-need-migrate-home-office-linux/…
Google, Microsoft and others team to make email fully encrypted
When you send an email to someone, it goes through something called Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), a standard that was first developed in the 1980s and that lacks the ability to fully encrypt our messages. Because of this, …
Microsoft has a new data visualization tool you can use for free
Microsoft Research has released SandDance, a free data visualization app that lets you gain insight in your surveys and research projects.
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More Than 40 Alternatives to YouTube
If you cannot access YouTube in your classroom then you will want to consult the list of more than 40 alternatives to YouTube.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2016/03/more-than-40-alternatives-to-youtube.html…
Snowden: “I Used Free And Open Source Software Like Debian And TOR. I Didn’t Trust Microsoft”
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden is known to be a long-time advocate of free and open source software. Speaking at an event via video conferencing, he said that transparency of free software convinced him to use TOR, Tails, and Debian, that …
5 Tech Tools That Help Students Develop a Love of Reading
Technology is helping teachers do more and more every day, including building a love of reading in their students. With more distractions for students than ever before, these tech tools not only engage students, but also offer a variety …
Presentation of the Week: Managing the Digital Classroom
A glimpse of the future through an augmented reality headset
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Skype’s Co-Founder Is Launching a Super-Private Messaging Service
A group of former Skype technologists, backed by the co-founder of the messaging platform, has introduced a new version of its own messaging service that promises end-to-end encryption for all conversations, including by video.
http://fortune.com/2016/03/11/skype-co-founder-launching-private-messaging-system/
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22 Digital Tools You Must Have in Your Classroom
Here are the top 22 digital tools your colleagues are using in their classrooms.
http://askatechteacher.com/2016/03/11/22-digital-tools-you-must-have-in-your-classroom/…
Sony’s prototype projector turns any tabletop into a touch-sensitive display
The “Interactive Tabletop” concept uses depth sensors and motion tracking to know when objects are placed on the table and even bring storybooks to life.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/13/11215454/sony-interactive-projector-future-lab-sxsw-2016…
Everything You Know About Artificial Intelligence is Wrong
Thanks to the pioneering work of computational scientists, neuroscientists, and AI theorists, a clearer picture of AI is starting to emerge. Here are the most common misconceptions and myths about AI.
http://gizmodo.com/everything-you-know-about-artificial-intelligence-is-wr-1764020220…
30 Tips to Turbocharge Dropbox
Dropbox is the perfect digital suitcase. It ensures you’ll never be without your files wherever you need them, assuming you utilize Dropbox to the fullest. Just how do you do that? These tips spell it out.
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/325818/30-tips-to-turbocharge-dropbox…
Amazon eyes up education, plans a free platform for learning materials
The future of education is open. Someday soon, educators everywhere will have free and unlimited access to first-class course materials from a revolutionary platform.
Google AI beats Go world champion again to complete historic 4-1 series victory
The battle between Google’s artificial intelligence and Go world champion Lee Sedol concluded today after the former (AlphaGo) triumphed to win the five-game series 4-1.