APS ITCs

The keyword is automatic. We have to find ways to short circuit the automatic execution of programs (good or bad), so that a hidden malware does not penetrate our system. The idea then is to change the way Windows handles the autorun.inf file. The methods expressed here are majorly for Windows XP.

The TechMatrix is a powerful tool for finding educational and assistive technology products for students with special needs. Learn what questions to ask and how to make informed ed tech decisions with our updated Guides. Via Kevin Jarrett

It runs better than any other browser and is built by a community of developers around the world who are passionate about improving the browser and the Web. Best of all, Firefox is free.

The short answer: get an MSI Wind, Lenovo S10, Dell Mini 9 or HP Mini 1000. (Gizmodo has an excellent how-to for the Mini 9)

Educate is an iPhone/iTouch application designed to support teaching professionals in schools, universities and colleges.

ARKive Education is a free-to-use, multi-media resource bank for teachers and other educators. Making use of the stunning imagery available at the award-winning ARKive website www.arkive.org, ARKive Education provides downloadable, ready to use modules on a wide range of curriculum topics, suitable for geography, biology, environmental education and citizenship lessons.

1 GB of storage free, 5 collaborative folders

Simple comparison of the netbooks vs. notebooks.

This is the 2009 version of this popular resource. The 2009 Toolbox contains 25 categories of learning tool. Within each tool category are the names of the most popular tools from the emerging 2009 Top Tools for Learning, as selected by learning professionals worldwide. The majority of tools in the Toolbox are FREE tools, although a number of commercial tools are included. Some of the tools are desktop tools; others are online services.