Category Archives: edtech

Yesterday I explained how to use a zip utility to make files smaller before sending them across the Internet.  You should always use a zip utility, but you should avoid sending attachments if at all possible. There are some efficiency … Continue reading →

In a previous post, I mentioned that file attachments are something you should avoid.  There are times when they are unavoidable.  If you must attach a file to an email, Zip it first. Zip is the generic term for “compress” … Continue reading →

In my undergraduate days we used an editor affectionately named the “chainsaw editor”.   It didn’t have a spell checker.  It couldn’t create margins.  Most of the time it wouldn’t even save your work.  As a result, we re-typed a lot … Continue reading →