Category Archives: edtech

Compounded Time

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I was in a meeting today where one person (who just happened to be closest to the computer in the room) acted as secretary and kept notes.  It was a meeting where the exact words used in the document were … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #42 – Sleep Work

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

My computer does more while I sleep than a lot of people get done all day long.  Each night my computer gets a defrag and backup.  I use the Task Scheduler that is built into Windows.  It runs a defrag … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #41 – Folders

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I mentioned this when I talked about pictures, but it goes for all content.  Use folders to organize your files and do it in a logical way.  This is the single most important technical skill anyone can master and it … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Kayla

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Any words of wisdom for the high school graduate?

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Efficiency Tip #104 – Caps Lock Sound

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

If you have ever inadvertently turned the Caps Lock key on and then did some typing before noticing… here’s a way to hear a sound any time that key is pressed.  In the Contol Panel – Accessibility Options you will … Continue reading →

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