Articles Posted in the " Real Tech for Real People " Category

  • Real Tech for Real People–we are still alive! Episode 109

    Real Tech for Real People–we are still alive!  Episode 109

    I realize I haven’t cross-posted many of our shows lately, but I wanted to let my readers know that we are up to Episode 111 at Real Tech, and I will be cross posting the past few episodes to help...


  • Quick Shortcuts in MS Word (using the mouse!)

    Quick Shortcuts in MS Word (using the mouse!)

    Microsoft Word (in Office): I see many people struggle to select words, sentences, or paragraphs for editing in Word. It can be quite easy, and all done with the “clicks” of the mouse. For instance: Select a word: Double click...


  • Donate Computers–but remove the hard drive!

    Donate Computers–but remove the hard drive!

    It’s TAX TIME again, and  now is the time we often think about making Charitable donations (to help with NEXT year.)  It’s funny how that works, right? You might think about donating your computer to a school, or other charity....


  • Create a textbook from Wiki–and give your students a real benefit!

    Create a textbook from Wiki–and give your students a real benefit!

    I have created a short Tutorial Video on how to create a book using content from Wikipedia.  There is great content available, and I think this is one way that faculty can deliver quality textbooks to their students at affordable...


  • Review: Password Safe

    Review:  Password Safe

    In this video for Real Tech for Real People I review, and demonstrate, Password Safe.  This is a great program for creating, storing, and accessing secure, random passwords.  When used with DropBox it creates a very portable yet secure way...


  • Real Tech for Real People Ep 56 – “The L.T. Episode”

    Real Tech for Real People Ep 56 – “The L.T. Episode”

    I continue to post the “Back catalog” of our Real Tech for Real People podcasts. Last night we recorded episode 60, so if you want to get the LATEST episodes, either subscribe through iTunes (or your favorite podcatching software) or...


  • Review: WebCamMax

    Review:  WebCamMax

    I have been using WebCamMax1  lately and honestly, find it to be a GREAT way to create nice, simple videos.  In addition, it lets you do a bit “more” as well. For those of you that have been following along, you...


  • Real Tech for Real People, Episode 55 “The Double Nickel”

    Real Tech for Real People, Episode 55 “The Double Nickel”

    In the effort to continue to “catch up” here at The Professor Notes I am posting episode 55 from Real Tech for Real People.  If you enjoy listening, go check out the most RECENT episodes over at Real Tech for...


  • Real Tech for Real People Ep 54 — Recharged!

    Real Tech for Real People Ep 54 — Recharged!

    Much of this episode is about charging. No not for the podcast, but charging batteries! Those things we use every day! Imagine a battery on paper! It’s in this episode! That said, we don’t charge for our podcasts, but we...


  • Real Tech for Real People Ep 53 — Obeying Moore’s Law

    Real Tech for Real People Ep 53 — Obeying Moore’s Law

    This week Tony and I tackle the big issue:  Should broadband pricing obey the law?  Yes, some have argued that broadband pricing is in violation of the law–and we rip that idea apart. In addition, Tony shares his thoughts comparing...