Synopsis: This week Mark and Shawn are joined by Seth Anderson for the seventh installment of our Tightwad Tech Listener Spotlight Links: StarBurn VLC Moodle Spiceworks
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mark posted on the forum topic Locking Down Machines in the group
Tightwad Show Forum: 8 months, 1 week ago · ViewWhat we use is called “Cornerstone” and it’s a discontinued product. The product they now sell in its place is called SmartShield. Check out http://www.centuriontech.com
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mark wrote a new blog post: Episode 49 – Listener Spotlight #7 8 months, 1 week ago · View
TIPS: Tech Tips of the Week: Barcode Tape Label Generator and Hiren's Boot CD Teacher Tips of the Week: TeacherTube & Scratch End-User Tip of this Week: Ninite[...]
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mark wrote a new blog post: Episode 48 – Virtualization on the Desktop 8 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Synopsis: This week Mark and Shawn discuss the hows and whys of running virtual platforms on the desktop. Links: VMWare Player VirtualBox VirtualPCTIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: PCLoginNow – Reset Windows local passwords Teacher Tip of the Week: LinoIt.com – Online corkboard with sticky notes[...]
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mark started the forum topic Amazon Affiliate Link in the group
Tightwad Show Forum: 8 months, 2 weeks ago · ViewHey guys, In an attempt to wring a few more pennies out of our audience, I’ve set up an Amazon Affiliate Link on our Web site. What this means is that if you want to buy something from Amazon.com, go first to http://www.thetightwadtech.com/amazon or click the “Amazon” tab at the top of the page. This [...]
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mark wrote a new blog post: Episode 47 – Skype in the Classroom 8 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Synopsis: This week Mark and Shawn are joined by Jacqueline Botterill, manager of the Skype in the Classroom proect. Links: PreyProject - A service to locating stolen laptops and smart phones. Skype in the Classroom Video from Brian Crosby about Skype in the ClassroomTIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: Giotto - A free Flash animation tool Teacher Tip of the Week: InformationIsBeautiful.net [...] -
mark posted on the forum topic podcat presentation in the group
Tightwad Show Forum: 8 months, 3 weeks ago · ViewHi Coach, It’s great to see how you’re running with the whole podcasting thing. The tool we use to handle all the distribution and iTunes stuff is called simply, Podcast Generator. http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net/ It’s a PHP script that you’ll need to be able to upload to a server somewhere. Once it’s setup and running, it handles [...]
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mark wrote a new blog post: Episode 46 – Listener Spotlight #6 9 months ago · View
Synopsis: This week Mark and Shawn are joined by Steven Campbell, the Director of Information Technology for the International School of Kabul, Afghanistan for our sixth installment of the Listener Spotlight.TIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: Great article from The How-to Geek on locking down Ubuntu installations Teacher Tip of the Week: dotsub.com – Online video [...] -
mark wrote a new blog post: Episode 45 – Hodgpodge for 400, Alex 9 months, 1 week ago · View
Synopsis: This week Mark and Shawn cover a range of mini-subjects in their second "Hodgepodge" episode.[...]
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mark wrote a new blog post: Everyday Linux, Ep. 3- Why is There Wine in my Ubuntu? 9 months, 1 week ago · View
Synopsis: In this episode Chris and Josh discuss WINE and its various implementations for allowing users to run Windows programs on Linux. Links: WineHQ Debunking WINE Myths GameTreeLinux CrossOver Office WineTricks[...]
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mark posted on the forum topic Music in the group
General Discussion: 9 months, 1 week ago · ViewI’m often asked about the music we use for our shows. There are lots of places on the Web where one can find royalty-free music, and my favorite is http://www.musicalley.com/ The music used for Everyday Linux is called Audio Illusion from a band called Freightrain Jones The music for the Tightwad Tech podcast is called [...]
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mark started the forum topic Music in the group
General Discussion: 9 months, 1 week ago · ViewThere’s more to life than computers! Many geeks are often musicians as well, so I thought I’d put this thread up here so we can talk about our favorite bands and music.
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mark started the forum topic 2011 Spring Sell-out Contest in the group
Tightwad Show Forum: 9 months, 2 weeks ago · ViewJust created a new topic: 2011 Spring Sell-out Contest
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mark posted on the forum topic Instant Messaging Program for Classroom in the group
Tech Weenies: 9 months, 2 weeks ago · ViewJust responded to: instant messaging program for classroom
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mark wrote a new blog post: Episode 44 – The Tightwad Teacher 9 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Synopsis: This week Mark and Shawn are joined by John Mikulski of the Niagara – Wheatfield School District to discuss his use of tightwad tech in his 7th and 8th grad Language Arts classes. Sponsor: Power PTC Use the discount code "tightwad" and get 20% off at checkout. Links: John's Blog iEtherPadTIPS: Tech Tip of the [...] -
mark commented on the blog post Everday Linux, Ep. 2 – Ubuntu Extras 9 months, 2 weeks ago · View
You find the plug-in for BuddyPress that makes that possible, and I’ll install it, Garrett.
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mark posted on the forum topic Our first podcast- The Sports Medicine Broadcast in the group
Podcasting: 9 months, 2 weeks ago · ViewJust responded to: our first podcast the sports medicine broadcast
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mark started the forum topic Pimp your Podcast in the group
Podcasting: 9 months, 3 weeks ago · ViewJust created a new topic: Pimp your Podcast
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mark commented on the blog post Everday Linux, Ep. 2 – Ubuntu Extras 9 months, 3 weeks ago · View
I’ve added everything I can remember at the moment with links to their project site.
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mark wrote a new blog post: Episode 43 – CDI 9 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Synopsis: This week Mark and Shawn are joined by Michael McKean and Elaine Robinette of CDI Computer Dealers to talk about how refurbished computer equipment can be a tightwad's best friend. Sponsor: Power PTC Use the discount code "tightwad" and get 20% off at checkout. Links: CDI Computer Dealers - Load More
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