Reader Chris W. pointed us to a nice little piece in The Guardian on the questions of video games and literacy, with author Steven Poole coming to the defence of that medium we're all so fond of. It's nothing new for those of us who game, but it never hurts to have another (reasonable, rational) voice in the chorus. Poole points out there are plenty of games out there that require as much reading as the average children's novel (if not more), and while the quality of writing may be variable, it's not as if every paperback on the
The death penalty of various MMORPGs is a topic of interest to many people - I've seen a number of thought provoking posts, and what more cheerful topic than
Linda Stone: Is it Time to Retire the Never-Ending List? Linda Stone — who coined the phrase “continuous partial attention” — makes a thoughtful distinction between managing time and attention, deflating the
This news makes me feel like a child again. As in: Waaaah, I want one, I want one. NOW. You might have seen the alien-looking, green-eared not-quite-$100-laptop in your community, under the hands of someone who had the foresight
The national endowment fund for higher education will almost double in size to $11 billion and provide capital funding for universities and vocational training facilities.
INDIAN police have rejected any link between Mohamed Haneef and the terror network al-Qaeda, and deny preparing a secret file on the doctor outlining the accusation.
AL Gore's image as a rock-star eco-warrior gets another high-voltage jolt of celebrity endorsement when the music world gathers on Saturday for Live Earth.
GAMING giant Tattersalls wanted to "screw" problem gamblers, secretly colluded with its commercial rivals and hid documents to avoid scrutiny by the competition watchdog, according to one of the company's former executives.
Wii Fit has gotten a ton of attention recently; reviews, criticism, and complaints have all cropped up in the wake of its release. Over at Lost Garden, Wii Fit
Space Federation is a Free Game, web based MMOG or Massive Multiplayer Online Game. Features include research, explore, colonize, warfare, alien races etc.
Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet.
One of the most common complaints about Microsoft Word is its insistence on taking control of the wheel. Many users get completely blindsided by some of Word's automatic changes, and even the more experienced among them often just live with Word's shenanigans because they don't know how to disable them.<br><br>If you've gotten more than your share of support calls from users trying to wrestle Word into submission (or pulled out your own hair on a few occasions), this list will help you quickly
When you start designing a Web site, your options are wide open. Yet all that potential can lead to problems that may cause your Web site to fall short of your goals. Whether you're building a commercial Web site, a personal or hobby site, or a professional nonprofit site, you'll want to keep these issues in mind.<br><br>This download is also available as <a href=http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=259target=_blank>an entry in our 10 Things blog.</a>
The Thinking Blog is more than just a frequently-updated source of amusing facts and interesting information. It is a stream of consciousness intended to be succinct and thought provoking. A cornucopia of eclectic topics aiming to examine a range of exciting ideas, inspirational technologies and cultural curiosities. There is something for everyone; from serious to humorous, for deep and light-hearted thinkers alike.
Few communications tools give you as much exposure as e-mail. Unfortunately, mistakes in your e-mail will receive that same exposure. Calvin Sun cites 10 common e-mail habits and missteps that annoy him (and maybe you as well) and explains what you can do differently.<br><br>This download is also available as <a href=http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/helpdesk/?p=56target=_blank>part one</a> and <a href=http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/helpdesk/?p=57target=_blank>part two</a> of Calvin's b
Whether it's through rallies, fundraisers, awareness campaigns, or campus-wide recycling programs, college students across the country are making a concerted effort to lighten their load on the environment. But you don't need to buy a Prius or single-handedly
I grew up traveling. My dad was a manufacturer's representative in home furnishings, which meant he did a tour of all the furniture stores in the Midwest every
Some gadgets change the world. Others don't. These ones, however, are very effective at one thing in particular: teleporting money out of customers' pockets.
Ever wonder why you feel under the weather so often? Maybe you haven’t even done anything outdoors in a while, yet you still feel sick and allergy-ridden? It may surprise you to know that it could be factors inside your house, not out, that are causing you to sniffle and cough all day long.
A couple of days ago I listed 10 of the tools I find essential whenever I travel, along with a bunch of related tips. Today, I have more tips, this time
Hundreds of tech certification programs and exams are available, some sponsored by software vendors, some by vendor-neutral organizations, and some by educational institutions. These certs range from easy to obtain to expensive and extremely difficult to earn. So how do you know which certifications really provide a measure of your knowledge and skills in a particular area? And which ones will really help you get a job or promotion? Deb Shinder offers this look at 10 of the technical certificati
If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and developing new skills, you're in the right business. In the late 80s, NetWare and IPX/SPX administration were the skills to have. Today, it's all about TCP/IP and the Internet.<br><br>Deb Shinder looks at some of the skills you should be thinking about developing to keep on top of things in the tech world