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: When You Have Just One Computer for the Whole Classroom Interestingly enough, Mouse Mischief was tested in schools in Thailand.  This video shows it in use in...

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...

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...

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...

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,...