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YouTube: Link to a Specific Spot in a Video
Here’s a little known but groovy trick that lets you send your friends a link to any specific spot in a YouTube video.

Side by Side iPad App Splits Screen for Online Research, Note-Taking and More | Free Resources from the Net for EVERY L

3 Best Methods For Turning Your Android Smartphone Into An iPhone | Redmond Pie
Turning an Android smartphone into something like an iPhone or a Windows Phone (or vice versa) is a very common type of customization that people like to do. It lets them enjoy the functionality of one mobile platform while having the looks of another. Although I am not at all a fan of such customization, if you’re the type who wishes to make their Android look like an iPhone, this post is for you.

The history of social media; how did we get here? (info graphic) - New Media - New Media | siliconrepublic.com - Irelan
Did you know that social media can trace its origins back to 1978 when two computer hobbyists invented the computerized bulletin board system? A new info graphic on Visual.ly carries an interesting timeline that goes back to 1978 and the pioneering work of Ward Christensen and Randy Suess to inform friends of upcoming events.

It Is Not About the Gadgets - Why Every Teacher Should Have to Integrate Tech Into Their Classroom

Best iPhone apps for homework management – USATODAY.com
Use these iPhone apps to get you to the top of your class.

5 Simple Steps to Fight Spam
We all know how frustrating junk emails can get. They clog up our email inbox and make us waste precious time cleaning them up. To make matter worse, these spam

Arne Duncan - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - 02/16/12 - Video Clip | Comedy Central
Arne Duncan believes that Race to the Top will help America educate its way to a stronger economy. Airdate - 02/16/12

How to Never Miss an Update From Your Favorite Facebook Page
A Quick and Awesome (and Often Overlooked) Way to Never Miss an Update From Your Favorite Facebook Page.

ABCinema on Vimeo
The Alphabet in Film: Animations that quiz your movie knowledge. How many titles can you name?

How To Revert To The Old Version Of Tweetdeck If You Don’t Like The New Version
Capable of supporting multiple accounts, Tweetdeck was arguably the best Twitter app for Windows, but the new version has failed to live up to the legacy, largely due to problems signing in. As a result there are many users looking for alternatives – but fortunately it doesn’t take much effort to revert to the classic Tweetdeck and carry on using the software as before.

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How You Could Get Sued For Using Pinterest
The Boston Business Journal stopped using Pinterest one day after setting up its account after realizing it could be sued for images it uploaded to the site. Web editor Galen Moore started playing around with the rapidly-growing social network on Thursday as a possible way to share the visual images that the Boston Business Journal uses in its coverage of real estate development: things like blueprints, artists conceptions and photos. But by Friday afternoon he had pulled the content after taking a careful read of Pinterest's user agreement and finding out the company reserves the right to sell images users...

Is FreeFileSync Better Sync Software Than Microsoft SyncToy? [Windows]
Sync programs make local backups a snap by copying only changed files. Dropbox and other cloud storage systems are great, but they aren't as fast as a USB flash drive or removable hard drive to back up a large amount of files. Microsoft SyncToy is one of the most popular, but FreeFileSync gives it a run for its money.

10 Inspiring Quotes From Our Favorite TEDTalks
A new service lets you share snippets of TEDTalks with your social circle. We've plucked out 10 of our favorites that relate to tech and digital culture.

The Evolution of Mac OS, From 1984 to Mountain Lion
A look back at the history of Apple's Mac OS, from System 1 in 1984 to OS X Mountain Lion in 2012.