Even as a teacher, I spend a lot of time working on my computer. Of course I’m also the web master of the school where I work, so that skews the applications I need somewhat. Nonetheless, here are a few software programs that get launched shortly after logging in, and which I use virtually every day. Since I couldn’t get my work done without them, I thought I’d push back a little and get some links out there.
I made it to the library early enough today that I got the only table close to an electric outlet. When the hell is battery technology going to improve to match the portability of laptops? I can run for between 3-4 hours if I really turn everything off that’s not necessary, but if I use wireless, bluetooth mouse, play some music, and switch among a few applications, I occasionally only get a bit over 2 hours… Heck, the Voyager spacecraft are still going strong after more than 30 years! Give me a nuclear power supply that lasts the lifetime of the laptop please…
Working in the Autonomous University of Guadalajara….
Why does anyone find it necessary to block any port other than 25? I mean I’m grateful that I’m able to access the network at all, but why do they find it necessary to block access to AIM, iTunes downloads, podcast downloads, etc? I just don’t see how it’s necessary when they’ve got sufficient bandwidth.
The hotel we’re staying in blocks port 25…understandable. Their wireless network is completely open with no passwords so spammers could go crazy. My solution was simply to open an alternate port for smtp connections to my own server and to use that. Alternatively, I could have created an ssh tunnel to port 25 on my server, and that would be more secure, but more trouble.
Stupid—I can’t update my podcasts or communicate with my students…