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Apple’s iTunes U(niversity)

Posted by dvanarsd on October 12, 2009

Apple iTunes U “puts the power of the iTunes Store to work for colleges, universities, and other education organizations, so users can easily search, download, and play education content just like they do music, movies, and TV shows.”

This is Apple’s service for faculty to provide content for computers and portable devices.  Something to look into for podcasts and other online video/audio/PDF delivery services for classes.

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ThreatFire AntiVirus is free

Posted by dvanarsd on July 16, 2009

ThreatFire AntiVirus – Behavioral Virus and Spyware Protection is freeware (with a fancier pay version also available) with a high rating for protecting your system.  There’s also a free anti-virus for Macs!

This site also offers Spyware Doctor and Firewall Plus.

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Konfabulator for Widgets

Posted by dvanarsd on November 13, 2007

What is Konfabulator? Konfabulator is a JavaScript runtime engine for Windows and Mac OS X that lets you run little files called Widgets that can do pretty much whatever you want them to. Widgets can be alarm clocks, calculators, can tell you your WiFi signal strength, will fetch the latest stock quotes for your preferred symbols, and even give your current local weather. You will need to download the Konfabulator software, and then select the Widget(s) you like. Note: Konfabulator requires Windows XP or 2000, or Mac OS 10.2 or greater — Select whichever download would be the appropriate one for your system.

Use at your own risk!

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Macfixit and MacOSXHints for Apples

Posted by dvanarsd on November 9, 2007

Macfixit handles Mac OS X and iPod problems.  MacOSXHints has tips and advice.

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Refurbished Macs

Posted by dvanarsd on November 9, 2007

The Apple Store has refurbished Macs for discount prices. (If this link doesn’t work, check Apple.com and search for refurbished.)

This is not intended as an endorsement or support for this vendor. It is provided simply as a way for students, faculty and staff to save money if they are considering a purchase.

Note that the new Intel-based Macs may be capable of running both the Mac and Windows operating systems, if you purchase some additional enabling software. This might be a way to have the best of both worlds, but check the model and it’s compatibility before buying anything for this purpose.

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