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'Project Login' Aims to Help Maine Students Connect to Computer Science+ IT Careers

Renee Nelson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:06:27 +0000

This sounds interesting. Maine business and education leaders have launched an effort to double the number of computer science and information technology college graduates over the next four years. It’s called Project Login.

Can The 'Dell Dude' Come Back and Save the Computer Giant?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:06:13 +0000

A decade ago, Dell was riding high. They sold more computers than any other company in the world, and some of their success could be attributed to an ad campaign featuring a character affectionately (or not so affectionately) known as the “Dell Dude.” Actor Ben Curtis played “Steven,” a wisecracking, slacker type who would sing the [...]

Editing Photos Your Way….Online or On Your Computer

Jon James — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:00:04 +0000

Whether you want to resize your pictures or adjust the color, contrast or brightness, there are tons of programs you can use to do the job but I have favorites I’ll share with you that I have tried. You can do things completely online if you have a fast connection and aren’t looking for all [...]

What Are the Worst Passwords Being Used This Year?

Mike Adams — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:37:42 +0000

You would think that by now people would be utilizing stronger passwords to protect themselves from unsuspecting hackers. However, a recent study indicates that a lot of us are still as careless as ever and using the same weak, highly hackable passwords. That’s the consensus according to SplashData, who earlier this week released their list [...]

Opera: I Can't Sing it but I Can Surf It!

Jon James — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:04:34 +0000

I admit it...I like to use things that no one else (at least in my circle of people) uses. I'm the only gun enthusiast in our little morning show group....the only ham radio operator (Mac calls me a "hammy." Not sure if it's right but it's cute)....and the only one who uses the Opera web browser on my computer....both at home and work. And not JUST because it's different.