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 Williams Phillips
Originally from La Paz, Bolivia, Williams Phillips has made Northern Virginia his home for the past 17 years. He is a network engineer and as such has worked on a number of federal government projects that involved engineering and architecture in different network environments. After 15 years of consulting, he joined a firm in Herndon this year and loves his new job. Bill is also passionate about teaching. In a nutshell, his philosophy of education is, "Lots of hands on, lots of reading, and having fun with all the things you are learning so that applying the knowledge to your workplace isn't difficult." He endeavors to make his class a true laboratory of learning. In his free time, Bill enjoys watching movies with his family and playing tennis with his son.
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Greetings!
Today's OnPoint focuses on the buzz around tablets. We also tell you about classes starting soon, new courses on the horizon, and special tech discounts you'll not want to miss.
On the frontline of instruction: Did you know that Windows 2008 for Administrators (CT01479) is the first of a two-part course that prepares you for the in-demand MCSA certification? Williams (Bill) Phillips, the instructor, has been preparing the curriculum and the lab for months to ensure a superlative instructional experience. The class starts this Saturday!
Thank you for responding to the survey in the last OnPoint. Based on the results, the next OnPoint will have some interesting highlights of new and coming technological developments.
In your service,
ACE Information Technology
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| The Skinny on Tablets
Competition is heavy
Good news for the consumer: the iPad is no longer the only viable choice for a tablet-sized device. Recently launched products are turning out to be serious contenders in the race for tablet marketshare. More competition means that prices are likely to come down as features multiply and improve. We've listed five that reviewers like which you can investigate further if you're considering a purchase. An interesting development is the increasing number of companies that are buying tablets for their employees as the demand for mobility and cross-functionality skyrockets. In which case, you may want to postpone your own purchase and forward this article to your boss! PlayBook, a 7-inch tablet from Research in Motion. If you own a BlackBerry you can use the 3G or 4G connection to get online. The size makes it handy for stowing. It runs an operating system that allows developers to build apps using Java, Flash, and Adobe AIR, so it will likely have plenty of apps in the future. iPad, the twin jewel in Apple's crown, has been the 9.5" market leader since its dazzling entry on the market. Admired for its design and ever-expanding number of low-cost apps, the most recent version, iPad 2, has also drawn criticism - review by eWeek.com. Galaxy Pad 10.1 from Samsung just out at $499 for a 16GB version, features the Android 3.1 Honeycomb operating system. It looks and handles much like an iPad. Reviews have been largely positive on this sleek model. Motorola's XOOM is a 10.1" tablet runs Android 3.1 Honeycomb, the tablet-optimized version of Google's popular Android operating system. It's has great multi-tasking functionality, supports Flash, and is very fast. Some apps don't display well on the screen, which is larger than originally designed for - view PC Mag. com's comparison with iPad2. TouchPad, a 9.7" tablet that Hewlett-Packard is introducing this summer. It runs webOS, kin to the Palm Pre. It can tap a Palm phone and send information back and forth between the devices. May be slim on apps when compared to the iPad and Android-based tablets. For more information, view this Tablet PC Comparison. |
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Identity Theft Pointers
Taking a few precautions may well spare you the nightmare of ID theft, the fastest growing crime in the US today. Do you do everything you could to protect yourself? Take a minute to check our list:
General
- Check bills routinely and report anything unusual.
- Don't give your Social Security number unless you know to whom you're giving it and that the circumstances require it.
 - Keep a list of all credit and debit cards in case one is lost or stolen so you can quickly report it.
- Don't provide information by phone, Internet, mail or email to any government agency or business unless you are the one who initiated the contact.
- Get a copy of your credit report annually; try annualcreditreport.com for a free one.
- Refrain from enrolling in contests and sweepstakes - your information can be sold!
- Shred paper that holds information about you such as insurance and medical forms, bank statements, and credit card offers.
Computer
- Add spam filters, anti-virus and anti-spyware, and a firewall to keep your computer safe, and update these often.
- Keep all passwords confidential.
- Use different passwords with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols for different accounts; keep a list of these in a safe place.
- Don't open email from strangers.
- Avoid file-sharing programs.
- Go ahead and read a website's privacy policy because you need to know how secure the information is, how it will be used, and if it will be shared with other vendors.
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Tech Product Discounts
If you're in the market for new computer hardware, software, or mobile communication, check out the discounts available to ACE students and instructors through Technology @Home.
Please note that you will be asked for information that identifies you as a current FCPS/ACE student or instructor when requesting the discounts.
If you are eager to buy, but overwhelmed at the options for desktops, see our recent article, Computer Shopping Made Easy.
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WHO Says Cell Use May Be Bad for Health
Texting tops talking for safety
On June 1, 2011, the World Health Organization's cancer experts issued a statement that mobile phone use could possibly increase the risk of developing certain types of brain cancer. The findings were based on an exhaustive review of studies by 31 scientists from 14 countries meeting at the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). IARC recommended the need for more study of the effect of mobile phone use on health in view of its common usage. At issue is the radio frequency electromagnetic fields created by the transmission of signals and their proximity to the human brain.
What to do? The scientific forum suggested that people should consider ways to reduce their exposure, such as by wearing headsets or texting. Representatives of the mobile phone industry maintain that there is no conclusive evidence of danger.
View an in-depth CNN Health article to learn what all the fuss is about.
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LOL ~ Old Quips with a New Twist
- Home is where you hang your @.
- The e-mail of the species is more potent than the mail.
- You can't teach a new mouse old clicks.
- Great groups from little icons grow.
- Speak softly and carry a tiny phone.
- Oh, what a tangled website we weave when first we practice.
- Pentium wise, pen and paper foolish.
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