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"In 2010 I was in a panel at SXSW about how the Adobe Creative team was adapting to the way people were learning how to operate their products. The way people learned the program wasn't by taking classes or using tutorials anymore. People would now 'google' what they wanted to program to do and follow instructions from random people's forum posts - sometimes using very unorthodox methods to find a solution. Hey, I know that google search isn't just for learning skills and traits - we all have some stupid S**t we've search."

All search engines are engaged in a constant battle with entities that aim to manipulate search engine results for various reasons. Search Engine Optimization can be a major money earner or a significant distraction depending on what side of the search activity you are on. This infographic explores how Google is attempting to deal with one aspect of SEO, Content Farms.

Apple approved its 500,000th app. Check out the infographic.

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"Ever wonder why Google is installing extremely fast gigabit internet infrastructure when the average person needs 200x less speed? It is because of the future of the Internet of Things. In less than 10 years, the internet will not just be for your phone or laptop, everything will be online. I'm talking about your car, fridge, tv, blender, air conditioner, front door, and even your wallet. This inevitable future is why google is starting today with affordable gigabit internet. This new wave of device overload will open up revenue and advertising streams to a whole new level."

"Earlier this month, the UN's International Telecommunication Union (ITU) released new figures on the state of the Internet. They revealed that by the end of this year, there will be 3 billion Internet users, a substantial fraction of which hail from developing nations. That's not to say the number of connected people in the U.S. isn't also growing. In fact the UN says the number of online citizens in developed nations is reaching saturation. The Connectivist presents some of the ITU report's findings."

"Google started as a search engine, but now it's one of the biggest collectors of data in the world. Whether it's your personal details, shopping habits, or even where you travel, Google has a lot of ways of keeping track of it. This infographic scratches the surface of Google's data collection systems."

A Top Tech Tool Infographic that seeks to anticipate questions from teachers. The haeding "What tool can I use for..." lists tasks and icons of tools that might be used (both iOS and an alternative Google/web versions). Each is linked to the tool itself. The creator will continue to update the infographic if and only if a more efficient tool finds its way into his educational learning environment.

"Almost a third of all owners of a smart TV are yet to connect it to the internet, but with the web spilling out of the computer domain and into every facet of people's lives, including this 'traditional' channel, that won't remain the case for long. Data is for the Australian market as of March 2012."

A new infographic from OEDB spells out exactly what it means to 'use the Internet effectively' and which countries are doing it best.

"The infographic provides a definition of a solar eclipse as well as information on the Australia 2012 eclipse. It offers an insight into past solar eclipses, noting duration of totality and effects on local tourism."

... and it comes with its own embed code. (commercial content though!)

"Creative Commons licensing permits bloggers and journalists access to photos taken by other people, for absolutely no charge. It's a great way to engage readers with more visually interesting content, and to expose photographers' work to a new audience. But there are many rules and regulations you must follow to use the photos for free and without risking liability -- a small price to pay. It can get a little tricky, so familiarize yourself with the rules in the following infographic to avoid the most common licensing land mines."

"Did you know that Twitter is now the fastest growing social network in the world increasing by 40% over the last half of 2012? According to data by Global Webindex, there are 485 million total account holders and 288 million active Twitter users. This new visualization also gives an interesting glimpse into the demographics of the Twitter user base. "

"..what about when students need some advice in figuring out proper social media usage in general? This useful infographic from Online Degrees is jam-packed with insight and tips on when to (and when not to) use social media"

The infographic looks at digital citizenship tips as well as some of the more common do's and dont's for good manners whilst using the internet

This handy infographic explains the different characteristics of the digital footprints left by boomers, millennials and Generation X. Each generation interacts with the digital world in a different way: for millenials, its the internet, but for boomers, its video. Keep reading to learn more.

Infographic based on the findings of Living and Learning with Mobile Devices, a report by Grunwald Associates and the Learning First Alliance, with generous support from AT, highlights the perceptions of parents of a mobile generation, from preschoolers through high school-age students. With schools' increasingly interested in using mobile devices to engage students, parents should be encouraged (and supported) to work with the schools as we move into this new style of education.

An infographic tracking the evolution of gmail