School bans mobile phones. Result: better grades and positive changes in behavior. This should be repeated (many times) and results confirmed.
School completely bans mobile phones and teachers say kids' behaviour changes
iOS 13 now supports mouse controls. Kinda.
For anyone like me who carries an iPad around and needs to remote into Windows boxes for remote support, this is a Godsend. Although Steve Jobs swore that under no circumstances would Apple ever support a mouse on iOS, it appears they appeased the disabled crowd by adding support as an assistive technology.
Its not straightforward like other systems; you cant just go into Settings/Bluetooth and pair a mouse. Doing so flat out wont work. But if you follow these steps, you can do it.
https://www.macworld.com/article/3405887/how-to-use-a-mouse-with-your-ipad-or-iphone.html
Ive already tested this out and I can work SO much faster. Now I dont think I'll need to take my laptop on vacation anymore. (sometimes I get calls to fix stuff nobody else can)
Yes many RDP and server OS' support touch screen mode, but often its just not the same, especially with fat fingers on a smallish screen.
Steve is rolling in his grave.
...shaking his fist at disabled people.
I often run into stories and articles I want to post, but they probably aren't worth making their own thread over.
So, here's the General Technology thread. Computing, software, business tech, Q&A, Security, etc...
Starting off with this story from today:
CCleaner Compromised to Distribute Malware for Almost a Month
Seems to have only affected 32-bit systems, which is a big plus.
Also, apparently due to excessive lobbying from FPL, Florida residents without power due to the hurricane are not permitted to use their own solar panels.
Miami Frustrated With FPL After Hurricane Irma | Miami New Times
Have a hard time imagining that being strictly enforced.
Steve is rolling in his grave.
Wow that is some hard core [STRIKE]detective[/STRIKE] math work skills on that guy.
Well, the eyes are windows
The hell is wrong with me when I feel bad for shutting down a server for the last time. I feel like I'm putting down a dog or something.
Maybe so he was after all, all about style.
If u did not fit that definition of style u did not need an apple