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Maximum fun: Do graphics matter as much in the next console generation?
Read more: Maximum fun: Do graphics matter as much in the next console generation?The launch of a new console generation is so very exciting. It’s one of the few things that genuinely makes me feel like I’m a kid again. Even if you’re not a gamer, new console generations are important milestones in the computer industry because they often bring cutting-edge and innovative technology to a larger number…
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RISCy business: The future of x86
Read more: RISCy business: The future of x86Following the expected reveal that Apple was going to transition the Mac from Intel to Apple Silicon, I started thinking about what this would mean for the x86 architecture more broadly. This architecture has been at the heart of desktop computing for forty years, and I think it’s unlikely that Apple’s implementation of its own…
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OS cross-pollination and what it means for the Mac and iPad
Read more: OS cross-pollination and what it means for the Mac and iPadIf you’ve been a Mac user for a long time, you know that the community can be fickle. On one hand, there’s a consistent complaint that the Mac platform doesn’t get nearly enough attention from Apple compared to iOS/iPadOS. On the other hand, you know that this community is resistant to change. Every time there…
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#2 EdTech Examined Podcast
Read more: #2 EdTech Examined PodcastEpisode #2 of EdTech Examined is now live! https://edtechexamined.castos.com/episodes/2-learning-with-discord Lots of content in this episode. Kris Hans and Erik Christiansen talk about #AcademicIntegrity and #cheating using the chat app #Discord, developing trailers for your #OnlineCourses, and #PasswordManager & #TwoFactor authentication for staying secure online. Subscribe using your favourite #podcast app ➤https://edtechexamined.com
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EdTech Examined: Synchronous vs Asynchronous
Read more: EdTech Examined: Synchronous vs AsynchronousEpisode 1 of EdTech Examined is live! “Synchronous vs Asynchronous”Link: https://edtechexamined.castos.com/episodes/synchronous-vs-asynchronous-1 Kris Hans and Erik Christiansen discuss #edtech & what you need to know Subscribe using your favourite #podcast app ➤https://edtechexamined.com Apple Podcasts ➤ apple.co/3gmHxJNCastos ➤ https://lnkd.in/gKZxGH3Castro ➤ https://lnkd.in/ggxaarGOvercast ➤ https://lnkd.in/gxSG5ksPocket Casts ➤ https://pca.st/adqodd1pSpotify ➤ https://lnkd.in/g_HemwTStitcher ➤ https://lnkd.in/gQ-A8pF Please subscribe and send us your questions…
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Italian immigration to Kelowna and its lasting legacy
Read more: Italian immigration to Kelowna and its lasting legacyFor folks interested in Canadian History, my article “Italian Immigration to Kelowna and its Lasting Legacy” has been published by the Kelowna Italian Club! Just in time for Canada Day. I originally conducted this archival research 10 years ago when I was a student at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. I received an undergraduate research grant…
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Apple Silicon: What it means for the Mac and the computer industry
Read more: Apple Silicon: What it means for the Mac and the computer industryIt’s no longer a rumour. Last week, Apple announced it was transitioning its entire line of Mac computers from Intel chips to its custom “Apple Silicon” over the next two years. Why is this transition so important? And, what will this mean for the Mac and the computer industry moving forward? Continue reading on Tech…
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Podcast launch: “EdTech Examined”
Read more: Podcast launch: “EdTech Examined”Interested in education technology? Teaching during COVID-19 on your mind? Kris Hans and Erik Christiansen are excited to launch this new podcast “EdTech Examined.” We’ll be talking all things education technology. In this monthly podcast, Kris and Erik will be providing practical tech tips for college and university educators, discussing relevant tech news, and answering…
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How to migrate your data to a new Mac
Read more: How to migrate your data to a new MacWorking from home during COVID-19 means we need a decent computer. Unfortunately, with the economic uncertainty that the pandemic has brought, it’s not so easy to plunk down $1500 or more for a new laptop. The good news is that our laptops are lasting longer than ever. I recently upgraded to a beefier MacBook Pro…
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Trickle down technology: The 2020 iPhone SE is released
Read more: Trickle down technology: The 2020 iPhone SE is releasedI discuss the release of the new 2020 iPhone SE and what it means for the tech industry. I dub this the year of “trickle-down technology.” It’s the meaning behind this device that I find so fascinating. With the entry-level iPad, Apple was able to use an older design and a slower (though still blazing…
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iPadOS 13.4 impressions: Growing up means more to learn
Read more: iPadOS 13.4 impressions: Growing up means more to learnNow that I’ve had a week or more to play around with the cursor support in iPadOS 13.4, I’m ready to share some brief thoughts and impressions. There’s lots of coverage of this on all the tech websites, so I won’t retread old ground. What’s most interesting to me is what’s to come. The last…
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A productive update: Impressions of the 2020 iPad Pro
Read more: A productive update: Impressions of the 2020 iPad ProWhat better time to launch a new iPad than during a global pandemic. Am I right? In this article I provide my take on the new 2020 iPad Pro features, based on other hands-on reviews from around the web. While this is a fairly minor update, there are a few interesting tidbits to be found…
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We need to rethink ‘smart tech’
Read more: We need to rethink ‘smart tech’Last week, the ‘speaker’ manufacturer Sonos announced that it would be ending support for its legacy products. But, what does this mean for the other IoT devices in our homes, and how can we rethink ‘smart tech’? Full Article available on tech-bytes.net
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Experimenting with class objectives
Read more: Experimenting with class objectivesCreating class objectives is arguably the most important part of my teaching process. If done correctly, I don’t really need to develop long, in-depth lesson plans (though I often do that anyways). Concrete class objectives allow for structure while also allowing for flexibility and the ability to respond to students on the fly. It really…
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Commentary on the state of Chrome OS by David Ruddock
Read more: Commentary on the state of Chrome OS by David Ruddock(Full article link) David Ruddock, writing for Android Police, has an excellent summary of Chrome’s failings titled “Chrome OS has stalled out.” I’ve highlighted some of his points and provided some thoughts of my own.
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Finally beat KOTOR II after three years of Christmas holidays
Read more: Finally beat KOTOR II after three years of Christmas holidaysEvery time I visit my parents, I play a little bit of Knights of the Old Republic II on my original Xbox console. I picked up the game used many years ago and it sat idle after I went to university. After 53 hours and 23 minutes of gameplay I finally beat it this Christmas…
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New direction for Tech Bytes blog in 2020
Read more: New direction for Tech Bytes blog in 2020This year I’m changing the direction and scope of my blog Tech Bytes. This is the blog where I talk about technology and productivity (not academics), and I plan on expanding my scope for 2020. Full post: https://tech-bytes.net/posts/2019/12/27/new-direction-for-tech-bytes-in-2020
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Bane, blessing, or just something different? iPadOS for multitasking and productivity (Tech Bytes post)
Read more: Bane, blessing, or just something different? iPadOS for multitasking and productivity (Tech Bytes post)With the introduction of iPadOS, the iPad is now a viable productivity machine. But, its approach to multitasking and gesture controls are starkly different from the Mac. In this article I examine two things. iPadOS has been characterized as considerably more complicated than previous iPad versions of iOS. I compared iOS 12 and iPadOS to…
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Alberta OER Summit 2019 presentation: #aboerjc
Read more: Alberta OER Summit 2019 presentation: #aboerjcThe Alberta OER Summit took place on June 21st, 2019 at NorQuest College, Edmonton, AB. It was a wonderful meeting, and I’d like to thank Robert Lawson at NorQuest for organizing the event and for inviting me to speak about our provincial journal club project. We have a great OER community in Alberta and it’s…
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