There are some things that the Chrome browser does better than other, it is the most tightly integrated with the Google 2-factor authentication and there is no replacement for how well it works with Google Docs, Google Drive, and Colaboratory. But sometimes, you need peace […]
Although Wolfram Alpha appears to be a tool used exclusively by the STEM community, it might become your secret weapon in finding real answers to questions you or your students might have. Wolfram Alpha is not a search engine per se, but a “knowledge and […]
We get so used to using Google as our “go-to” for searching everything. It has become so common that even the word “Google” is used as a verb– “If you don’t know the answer, then google it.” There are other ways, sometimes fresher, more focused, […]
Do you find yourself having too many browser tabs open? Or stumble across an article just before a meeting starts that you would like to read later? Instapaper is a free solution that saves webpages, videos, articles from news feeds, and more all […]
Phishing emails have become very convincing (even to techies) and are getting much harder to spot. More and more people are falling for these devious plots to steal personal information. There can be serious ramifications when your account is compromised, up to and including Identity Theft. One […]
They ARE watching you! Privacy or Incognito browser modes make your online life a little safer. What it is: Most modern browsers have a “privacy” or “incognito” mode that bypasses the linking of your credentials (you supplied in normal browsing) to activity conducted in privacy […]
