Post Views: 1,461 Absolute Genius! When kids are introduced to electricity in 3rd or 4th grade science labs, they’re often handed unfamiliar components—wires, resistors, LEDs—and expected to understand how it all works. These parts feel foreign and complicated, which can create a disconnect in learning. Like many others, I believe this leads to a learning […]
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Post Views: 1,042 This from the FCC yesterday: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 21, 2011 Washington, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission has released its latest reports on Internet access service connections and telephone subscribership in the U.S. Titled Internet Access Services and Local Telephone Competition, the two reports are based on data submitted by carriers every
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Post Views: 1,695 In an article I recently read at thenextweb.com, someone inside Google headquarters ran a speed test. The results (if this is true and accurate) are mind boggling. When I first saw the graphic below, I had the same reaction as when I saw the Grand Canyon for the first time. Comments are
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Post Views: 1,233 This is a great question – and great news – there is an app for that!! Well, at least there is a web site. Based on millions of recent test results from Speedtest.net, there is an index that compares and ranks consumer download speeds around the globe. Also plotted is the value
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Post Views: 1,988 That’s right, if you want a single monitor of everything emergency or disaster related that is happening in the world as it happens, then simply click here! The Hungarian National Association of Radio Distress-Signaling and Infocommunications (RSOE) operates the Emergency and Disaster Information Service (EDIS) with the objective to monitor, document and
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Post Views: 1,261 Is it possible to locate an IP address on a map of the world? Absolutely! Simply go to IPFingerprints.com! When you open a browser windo to this web site, your IP Address will be detected and a pin will be placed on your location. You should get a screen like this:
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Post Views: 1,922 The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recently made a great web site available to all of us that maps and lists broadband service providers, by area. Simply go to this link: www.broadbandmap.gov The online broadband database apparently holds more than 25 million records detailing where service is available; technology used
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Post Views: 1,193 This procedure is how to set the IP address in an VMWare ESX 4.x server. We compiled this information from multiple sources, and even had to correct the procedure from what we found on the VMware site!! So frustrating when these things are so poorly documented. This worked for us: Step 1:
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Post Views: 1,162 My recent post on the evolution of the telephone has raised much interest, but I am also seeing and predicting that the Central Office is undergoing and will undergo changes that are just as radical. As I said in the prior post, these changes are difficult to envision and agree with at
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Post Views: 1,434 PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START. One of the best features of Windows (XP Professional, Vista and Windows 7, 8, 10) is the Remote Desktop Connection feature. This feature allows you to connect to another computer as if you are using that computer. Some examples would be: In some cases
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Post Views: 2,663 Everyone who works on Routers and Switches administering networks needs a toolbox of applications that help them to do their job better. Getting the answer from the Internet search engines is nearly impossible in a short amount of time. So, I decided to post a list of our favorite tools all in
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Post Views: 25,023 CellStream, Inc. – Telecom Consulting and Training! 2-Day Instructor Led Hands On Lab Class Available in either Web Based delivery or On-Site Delivery Minimum 10 students – Maximum 16 students What Students are saying about this class: “Instructor presents everything very clearly and enthusiastically” “Like how the instructor periodically comes back to
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Post Views: 1,877 Remember Word Perfect with its function key template that listed all the keyboard shortcuts? Okay, maybe not! Below are all the handy Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts. You can find a complete list here. Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that can help make your computer easier
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Post Views: 3,195 Here are some really important Ethernet Cabling Installation Tips! For solid wire UTP, the minimum bend radius is eight times the outside diameter of the cable. Anything less affects the twist rate, reducing noise rejection. When installing long runs be careful not to stretch the cable, doing so could alter the twist
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Post Views: 1,135 Sometimes Microsoft Windows will do something crazy and you can no longer get the Start > Shutdown process to work. Most will push and hold the power button until the system halts, then restart. There may be two other things you can do: Hope this is helpful. Comments are welcomed below from
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