Windows 7 Classic View
Many users come to me and ask for the old ‘Start’ button back with the Windows Vista menu. To put Windows 7 in this view, simply right click on the desktop and select personalize. At the bottom of the Window, select the Windows Classic Theme.
Drag and Drop Encryption
We are always featuring encryption and security articles along with freeware on our blog. One of the easiest to use is featured (Again – an excellent resource for our students) over at Whatsonmypc. Drag and Drop allows you to basically ‘Drag and Drop’ on what you need encrypted. Go over and take a look at this program.
Explore the Universe with Celestia
Celestia is an excellent simulation program that allows you to explore the solar system and the galaxy. Free Download for Windows, Linux or Mac
Download TTC Shelbyville’s Technical Blog in PDF Format
Download the entire TTC Shelbyville – Technical Blog – Download
1522 Posts w/pictures (From 2007 – February 2010)
Includes Interactive Internal and External Links.
Free VPN with OpenVPN
OpenVPN is a method of connecting to secure servers allowing your data and web surfing to be secure. OpenVPN
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Replace PGP with GnuPG
Want to encrypt and sign your data and email allowing for enhanced security?
GnuPG
- Full replacement of PGP.
- Does not use any patented algorithms.
- GPLed, written from scratch.
- Can be used as a filter program.
- Full OpenPGP implementation (see RFC4880 at RFC Editor ).
- Better functionality than PGP and some security enhancements over PGP 2.
- Decrypts and verifies PGP 5, 6 and 7 messages.
- Supports ElGamal, DSA, RSA, AES, 3DES, Blowfish, Twofish, CAST5, MD5, SHA-1, RIPE-MD-160 and TIGER.
~ D. Babian / S. Mallard
How to Test Your Memory In Windows 7
Click on Start (Windows Orb), Type memory, Click on Windows Memory Diagnostics. When your computer reboots, the memory will be tested.
Firefox has Infected Add-ons
If you have downloaded any add-ons to Firefox, you may need to check and see if you are infected with a Trojan. More. The infection was in two add-ons that could affect Windows and Linux users.
Microsoft Certifications and a 9 Year Old
Microsoft Certifications can be one of the most challenging certifications in the IT industry. Meet a 9 year old who loves computers and has four Microsoft certifications. Now that is not just four certifications, it is four levels. MCP, MCDST, MCSA and MCSE. He is working on his MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer).
Full Article on Gizmodo and Network World
TTC on Wikipedia
The complete history of the Tennessee Technology Center at Shelbyville can be found
here.
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New Plastic Film tuns any surface into a touchscreen.
via Displax plastic film can turn any surface into a touchscreen | VentureBeat.
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TTC Shelbyville on Facebook
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The Economic Impact of TTC Shelbyville
Since 1964 the Tennessee Technology Center at Shelbyville has played a pivotal role in the state’s economy. This study was conducted in early 2002. The center is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents Community College and University system.
Shelbyville Document in Adobe
Although this study is several years old, students and jobs have increased so the Impact is larger than the 2002 study.
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