Microsoft recently released a new PowerPoint add-in, Mouse Mischief, that lets whole classrooms easily share one computer using their own mice (up to 25 mice may be used at once!)! I recently reviewed this at Digital Inspiration, so check out my article for more information:
Interestingly enough, Mouse Mischief was tested in schools in Thailand. This video shows it in use in Thailand, and in fact, it’s at a school I’ve been to before! It’s a small world!
If you use your computer regularly, chances are you’ll need to create screenshots. Screenshot tools are a regular part of my daily workflow since I write technology articles. I mainly use them to demonstrate programs and settings, but screenshots are also a great way to show or save what you see on your screen right now. Whether you’ve uncovered a bug in a program or want to keep a record of a recent online purchase, screenshots are the best and often only way to record this information.
There are many excellent screenshot tools available today. In fact, you likely already have a couple ready for use on your computer, including the built in Print Screen feature in Windows. Here is a roundup the most useful screenshot tools, ranging from free to paid offerings. Your favorite tool will depend on your needs, and you may even end up using more than one. Keep reading to check them out, and let us know what your favorite screenshot tool is!
WordPress is the software that powers this and millions of other blogs and websites today. It makes setting up and running a blog simple and quick, and is highly extendable through a wealth of plugins and themes. WordPress 2.9 was released in December, and discussion has already been started about the features and development of WordPress 3.0 which is due this year. One of the most exciting discussions about the 3.0 release, in my opinion, is the plan to introduce a new default theme. The famous blue and white Kubrick theme has been the default theme in WordPress since 2005, and powers many blogs even today.
Today, the new WordPress Foundation was launched, and it is powered by the development version of WordPress 3.0 and … the new 2010 theme! It is exciting to see a preview of the theme in the wild! The theme is monochrome unlike the bright blue Kubrick, but appears to be more malleable and configurable the former default theme. It is clean and gives full attention to the body text, and looks fairly similar to the many framework themes that have become popular in recent years. So if you want a glimpse of the next default theme, head over to http://wordpressfoundation.org/. And while you’re there, check out the opensource projects under the WordPress umbrella, and subscribe to their blog to keep up with the future of WordPress.
Now I can’t wait to see WordPress 3.0 and the 2010 theme released to the public!
eBooks are the latest buzz in the tech industry. From Amazon’s Kindle to the tablet that Apple is expected to unveil next week, it seems like the 2010’s will do for books what the 2000’s did for music with mp3s. eBooks are hardly a new phenomenon however. Microsoft has been releasing books in a variety of digital formats for many years. Best of all, they regularly offer select ones for free download. Techinch recently featured several of these books, and today Microsoft Press announced one new free eBook and mentioned another they have offered for several months:
Have you ever wanted to make a quick webpage? Not a full site, but simply a page with information, some pictures and perhaps a map or video? Backpack from 37signals is a great tool for keeping track of your personal and business information, but it can also be used to quickly make a public or private site. In fact, the “Unofficial List of Backpack Tips and Tricks” is simply a public Backpack page!
To get started, first sign into your Backpack account. If you don’t have an account yet, signup at backpackit.com. They offer a variety of accounts ranging to a free account with 5 pages to monthly accounts with more pages and features starting at $7/month.
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