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'Project Login' Aims to Help Maine Students Connect to Computer Science+ IT Careers

Renee Nelson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:06:27 +0000

This sounds interesting. Maine business and education leaders have launched an effort to double the number of computer science and information technology college graduates over the next four years. It’s called Project Login.

Can The 'Dell Dude' Come Back and Save the Computer Giant?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:06:13 +0000

A decade ago, Dell was riding high. They sold more computers than any other company in the world, and some of their success could be attributed to an ad campaign featuring a character affectionately (or not so affectionately) known as the “Dell Dude.” Actor Ben Curtis played “Steven,” a wisecracking, slacker type who would sing the [...]

It's the Two Second Video Rule

Randy McCoy — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:19:46 +0000

We don’t have much patience when it comes to programs loading to our computers. We want it faster and faster and when it starts lagging we get mad. When it comes to videos loading we don’t give it very much time at all, two seconds is all. According to CNN Tech, Internet users will start leaving online videos if they are not loading properly.

What Are the Worst Passwords Being Used This Year?

Mike Adams — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:37:42 +0000

You would think that by now people would be utilizing stronger passwords to protect themselves from unsuspecting hackers. However, a recent study indicates that a lot of us are still as careless as ever and using the same weak, highly hackable passwords. That’s the consensus according to SplashData, who earlier this week released their list [...]