In recent years, millions of people have taken the plunge and joined the blogosphere, but there are also many who are still skeptical of its benefits. Some are stuck on the idea that blogs are little more than personal diaries broadcast over the web, and do not recognize other contexts for which they might be […]
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Why Would You Use the Command Line Interface (And Should You?)
The Command Line Interface (CLI), a computer dialog operated using text commands instead of clicking on various icons and graphics, can be useful, but only to user communities with specific, often more advanced needs. There are a number of reasons why the CLI is not ideal for a typical lay user (for example a student […]
What Makes a “Good” Computer? Reviewing the Hardware and Specs for 4 Different Models
There are so many different types of computers out on the market today, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and a variety of emerging hybrids that attempt to give tablets more functionality or make laptops more convenient. This post is a review and comparison of 4 different models: the iPad 2, (a tablet), the Toshiba Satellite L750D-BT5N22 […]
Academic SEO: Why Search Engine Optimization Isn’t Just For Businesses
SEO is often thought of as a purely commercial endeavor: companies and other for-profit websites use keywords strategically, make use of headings and meta tags, and build inbound links in order to increase search engine positions and generate more revenue. But in the world of academia, scholars are also recognizing a need to implement some […]
How to Evaluate Podcasts: Tips for Finding the Best Podcasts
Podcasts, defined as a type of digital media with an episodic series of files subscribed to and downloaded through web syndication, are a great way to consume information. Since they are most commonly listened to on portable media players, you can keep up with the news or learn a new subject during your daily commute […]
How Four Databases Index Articles (Part 2)
This is the second part of an article about database indexing practices. View part one Finally, the ERIC database serves a very different user group, so it features a fundamentally different indexing scheme. ERIC is the largest database of educational literature, so it focuses on issues in education research and policy instead of library and […]