Sometimes, there are applications on your Mac that devour up all that precious disk space, leaving you with not much storage for documents, music, and other applications. These apps sometimes do so without any indication, which can be frustrating when you’re in desperate need of a few extra megabytes. Read on to find out how to reclaim that disk space and keep those apps from occupying your Mac.
Bans on student use of mobile devices exist for some good reasons—kids use them inappropriately at school and there are safety and security concerns. So why bother considering a change? There are six reasons to consider BYOD
- Digital natives learn and live with technology. Most have and bring devices to school. Why not leverage the power?
- Most schools have an awkward mix of print and technology-based learning resources—often not quite enough of either. Making the shift to digital instructional materials can save money, extend access, and improve engagement.
Read More: http://gettingsmart.com/blog/2011/10/6-reasons-edleaders-should-let-kids-bring-devices-to-school/
Amazon offers the Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM 204-Pin Dual Channel Notebook Memory Kit, model no. CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9, for $59.99 with free shipping. The $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $49.99.
The 8GB (2 X 4GB) DDR3 Laptop Memory Kit is 1333MHz Unbuffered CL 9 SODIMM Memory 9-9-9-24 1.5V which matches recent iMac and MacBook Pro Specs. Commenters at Amazon concur.
Apple charges 4X that for an 8GB upgrade:
Just placed an order for it to upgrade by 15″ MacBook Pro that is about 1 year old and a great laptop. Even if I have to pay to install the menory, it is still a bargain.
Kindergarten students with special needs at one Connecticut elementary school will have access to literacy software on iPad devices in the classroom next year, thanks to a $500 mini-grant from the Southington Education Foundation. The iPad was chosen for its large screen and display projector, teacher Patrice Clynes said. The Bristol Press (Conn.) CLICK HERE to read the full story
Tip of the Week: Protect Your MagSafe
By Matt Klein
One of the most common things we see in our shop is MagSafe power adapters with damaged wire insulation and/or fraying where the thin cord meets the power brick or where the cord meets the actual MagSafe tip. While many consider this the result of a design flaw (coupled with the fact that Apple does offer free replacement in some situations), the simple fact is that these conditions are completely avoidable.
It is my opinion that Apple’s offer to replace these damaged cords is more a customer service measure than a reaction to any design or build quality issue. I have three 85 watt adapters from the original MacBook Pro; they are the larger variety, about four years old, and in fine condition. The logical solution is to not let there be tension at the two crucial points of the cord.
Most commonly, fraying at the power brick end is the result of wrapping the thin cord too tightly when the adapter isn’t in use. Wrap it more loosely, and wrap it such that the cord remains perpendicular to the power brick. This eliminates the strain. The same principle applies for the MagSafe tip end: keep it perpendicular to the computer to eliminate strain, but also never pull on the cord to remove the plug from the power port.
Replacement adapters are $79.99. http://www.smalldog.com
