Link to Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Voice Control a device
Swarthmore’s Software Revision Control System available to Faculty, Staff, and Students
Are you working on a project that involves software development? You may be interested in Swarthmore’s software revision control system. Called gForge, this service is now available to the Swarthmore community. The biggest reason to use gForge is its revision control features. It provides a Subversion (SVN) repository for each project that you can use to control the revision levels of your software. Instead of relying on renaming files to indicate versions, you and any collaborators can always have the latest version of your software handy while also keeping every revision from the very beginning of your project. gForge also … Continue reading Swarthmore’s Software Revision Control System available to Faculty, Staff, and Students
Digital Storytelling project for Natural Science and Engineering summer research students
This summer ITS will be facilitating a Digital Storytelling project for Natural Science and Engineering summer research students. Continue reading Digital Storytelling project for Natural Science and Engineering summer research students
Over 2,000 World Bank Statistics Now Available at data.worldbank.org
With the launch of data.worldbank.org, the World Bank Group is now offering more than 2,000 statistics, which were previously only available to paid subscribers. Experts say the Bank’s open data initiative has the potential to stimulate more evidence-based policy making in developing countries by bringing more researchers and innovative analysis into the development process. The move is also likely to stimulate demand for data and increase countries’ capacity to produce it, they say. The site also aims to share information by breaking down language barriers. The launch will include 330 indicators that, for the first time, will be available in … Continue reading Over 2,000 World Bank Statistics Now Available at data.worldbank.org
Important Backup Information for Community Members Who Have a College-Provided Macintosh as Their Primary Work Computer
To all community members who have a College-provided Macintosh as their primary work computer*: It is especially important that faculty have their computer backup software up-to-date before leaving campus for the summer. A new Macintosh client has been released for the College’s backup software (LiveBackup from Atempo). This release has been in testing by ITS staff for several weeks and is now available to campus. Typically, software notifies you when an update is ready and all you have to do is follow the instructions on the screen. This release of LiveBackup is different and is only activated when you restart your … Continue reading Important Backup Information for Community Members Who Have a College-Provided Macintosh as Their Primary Work Computer
Tips for Avoiding Malware Infections
Below are some recommendations for reducing the risk of malware infections to your PC or Mac. Many of these were discussed in the recent Staff Development Week presentation on “Immunizing Your Computer in Today’s Online World“. General Keep Patches Up to Date Operating system –AND- applications e.g., Adobe Reader & Flash, QuickTime, Java, etc. Use latest browsers with patches up to date – Currently (1/12/11): Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 9.0.1, Safari 5.1.2 – Don’t run Safari on Windows Use Anti-virus -AND- Anti-spyware Keep signatures up to date Run scans regularly Macs Too!! (Sophos.com has free A/V for Macs under “Free … Continue reading Tips for Avoiding Malware Infections
Getting Familiar with Social Networking Privacy Policies
One of the easiest steps to take in ensuring your privacy is maintained while using a social networking site, is to read the site’s Privacy Policy. The following is a list of useful links that can help keep you informed about what information you are sharing, and the actions you can take to limit what others can see: Facebook Privacy Center Facebook Privacy Policy Flickr Privacy FAQ Linkedin Privacy Policy Myspace Privacy Policy Twitter Privacy Poilicy Helpful Guides & Best Practices Flickr Safety Guide Sophos.com: Best Practices with Facebook Privacy Settings US-Cert: Staying Safe on Social Networking Sites Continue reading Getting Familiar with Social Networking Privacy Policies