Amtrak Enlists iPhone as a Service Tool
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Maingear Solo 21 receives a makeover, $899 all-in-one PC is now fully upgradable
By Zachary Lutz posted Aug 28th 2012 9:00AM Back in March, Maingear entered the world of the all-in-one PC with the utilitarian Solo 21. Even though the unit is now only five months old, it’s being replaced with a model that’s more attractive, more functional and that carries a lower price. We’re most excited that the redesigned Solo 21 is now fully upgradable — and yes, this includes the Mini-ITX motherboard...
Spherical glass lens concentrates sunlight by up to 10,000 times, boosts solar cell efficiency
By Alexis Santos posted Aug 28th 2012 9:22AM Eking out more power from solar cells is an ongoing challenge for scientists, and now architect André Broessel has developed a spherical glass energy generator that’s said to improve efficiency by 35 percent. Acting as a lens, the rig’s large water-filled orb concentrates diffused daylight or moonlight onto a solar cell with the help of optical tracking to harvest electricity....
4 Strategies for Managing Junior IT Professionals
Spring and summer school sessions have ended, and, if you’re like a number of organizations around the globe, you have a giant pile of resumes and just a handful of openings for some fresh faces to join your firm at the bottom rungs of the corporate ladder. Hiring the right person is a difficult process, but managing the new employees–or, let’s be honest, managing any employee–is even more challenging. Nobody...
Unconventional Learning with iPad, Mac, and iPod touch
Students at the UK public school Flitch Green Academy use iPad, Mac, and iPod touch to create unique learning experiences. The inspiration Flitch Green is a public elementary/middle school located just outside of London. This modern eco-friendly version of a village school was designed to be the hub of the community — where the teachers support the kids so they feel safe to explore, to ask questions, and even to make mistakes. The...
