SI Technology

News and announcements from SI's Technology Department.

[Google Drive @googledrive]

If you’re working in @googledocs or #GoogleSheets, there’s no need to convert your files to PDFs every time you want to share them. Instead, send a link to a PDF version of your file. Here's how → https://t.co/iSkVRC0yKN

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Don’t re-use the same passphrase (or password) on multiple sites. –EEC https://t.co/rghIikrZzD

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Useful knowledge » Taking, Annotating, and Sharing Screenshots in iPadOS. -EEC https://t.co/C33V0FzVfQ

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Students: don’t forget to change your passphrase before you’re locked out of all accounts. (We do this twice a year, when the clocks change; and our only requirement is that passphrases be at least 14 characters.) 📸 @jocabundus

[SI Technology @SI_Technology]

Students: be sure to disable notifications on your iPads and laptops. That Snap from your friend isn’t worth the hit to your grade…

[Aaron S. Richmond (he/his/him) @AaronSRichmond]

Checking phones in lectures can cost students half a grade in exams https://t.co/up5E8Uh5m8 via @physorg_com

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A simple FYI for parents » 17 Apps and Websites Kids Are Heading to After Facebook
https://t.co/fukxKsuYcf

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Great piece for any parent whose child has faced online abuse » The conventional wisdom about not feeding trolls makes online abuse worse https://t.co/el32NZI4Ik

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15 Surprising Gmail Tricks and Secrets https://t.co/K91MU2Sdq1

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11 Tips for Working on the iPad https://t.co/xerzDRnGhs

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@alextmacmillan @eecastro @jpruden That should be mandatory

[Jisc @Jisc]

The Creative Commons licenses have become widely adopted both within and beyond academia. You know what they mean, right? https://t.co/uUvoBt70sN #openaccess #JiscOA

[NYT Health @NYTHealth]

If a sociable person suddenly stops posting on social media and texting friends, it could be a sign of depression. It could also mean the person just went on a camping trip to a remote area with no cell service. https://t.co/HnM3nv3LG8

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#justsaying » What The Screen Time Experts Do With Their Own Kids https://t.co/Q5xUlb2SpM

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Good reminder for teachers, parents, and coaches (ie, role models) » Your Phone. Don't Let It Control You. https://t.co/fknWxEuGt0

[NYT Health @NYTHealth]

“Text neck” is becoming a medical issue suffered by countless people, and the way we hang our heads has other health risks, too https://t.co/MYnQ3On7Uv

[NPR @NPR]

Ready to take that new drone for a spin? Hang on, Maverick — if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds, it'll have to be registered. https://t.co/rz16NDq7Hj

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How To Rearrange Share Sheet Icons In iOS https://t.co/KVSyif9bFJ

[SIPrepLibrary @SIPrepLibrary]

Students, want to give your own TED talk? You might be able to, if you've got something real to say. More details here: https://t.co/dX73Qnsbgu