Monthly Archives: March 2012
Living in the Cloud
A very common term thrown around today is the “cloud.” Many people consider the Cloud to simply be a repository for backing up data or even a means of making all your devices “have the same stuff.” It is much … Continue reading
Engadget.com
Have you ever heard of Engadget.com? Engadget is a blog with daily coverage of gadgets and consumer electronics. Is the new iPad worth the money? What are some of the new laptops on the market? What’s all the hype about … Continue reading
iOS 5.1 Brings 4G to iPhone 4s, or Does It?
A couple of weeks ago, Apple released its latest firmware upgrade for its iPhone 3GS, 4, and 4S devices. Those with a 4S device were surprised to see that their AT&T 3G network indicator had been updated to 4G. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
No More Embarassing Statuses! Private Browsing…
It’s common for people to use computers which are not their own to login to social media apps such as Facebook or Twitter and forget to log out when they walk away from the computer. Thus, when another person uses … Continue reading
What is Dropbox?
In today’s world losing all of your documents can be a nightmare. One of the easiest ways to ensure that all of your documents and important data are backed up is to utilize Dropbox. Dropbox is an online application allowing … Continue reading
Rooting Your Android Device
Have you ever wondered what potential your Android phone has but is hiding? Since 2008 Android has released their operating system with the idea that people should be able to use their phone to the fullest extent of its hardware. … Continue reading
Something New
Today, many people are firmly intrenched with their choice of audio player whether it is Windows Media Player, iTunes, etc. However, since July 2011, Spotify has been making a name for itself. Spotify is a music streaming service offering selected … Continue reading
Spring 2012 ITS Tech Conference
The ITS Tech Conference is a semi-annual event dedicated to the learning, networking, and sharing content and ideas around information technologies, resources, and services at Loyola University Chicago and beyond. Participants can select from multiple sessions throughout the day to … Continue reading
Loyola University Chicago VPN Tools
The Loyola Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a remote link to Loyola University Chicago’s network resources, including secure production systems. The VPN is a web-based solution allowing authorized staff and faculty to access systems from any remote location with an Internet-connected computer. … Continue reading
Recovering a Lost Cell Phone
Lost Your Phone? Stolen You Say? Meh, No Problemo… Have you or a friend ever fallen victim to losing a phone, or worse, having one stolen? In all honesty, many people have smart phones nowadays, generally either an iPhone or … Continue reading