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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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