iPod used to cheat in exam
After banning cellphone due to the usage of this device to cheat in exam, the schools in America are starting a ban to iPod because of the same reason. A teacher overheard the conversation among students about this matter. With small size, iPods can be hidden under clothing, and the earbuds can be pulled out using one hand without anyone can see it. With your hand on your ear, it looks like you are thinking of the answers of the questions. But actually you are listening to the answers.
The answers of the tests are recorded in iPod before the exam and they listen to the answers during the exam. This is how dangerous technology can be. But, the teachers and the schools should not look into only the bad of this technology. This type of technology can be used in learning. Some of students do not like to read. So iPods and such gadgets can be a solution to this students, so that they at least can revise using other method. Maybe this method is more effective. Who knows!
Besides, if iPods are banned, the cheaters still can find or already have thousand of ways to cheat in the exam. This group of peoples is very creative.
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Bored with your XP interface? Change it!
If you are bored with your Windows XP interface and envy the glass-look of Vista and Mac interface, you can change the interface with only by installing one software. Below is some softwares recommended.
Vista Transformation Pack Final 6.0
With this pack, your Windows XP will be transformed into Windows Vista look. This transformation pack is well designed, but I have problem with the circle start button. The added image to make the button round seems not to be at the right place. Maybe I am using a widescreen monitor. Besides, in explorer window, you will never see “up one level” button in the toolbar. This is what Vista looks like. But in Windows Vista, you can click on the address bar to go back to the level before the folder you are viewing. As I always use this button, this transformation pack is not for me.
Vista Inspirat (BricoPack)
This is another free transformation pack for Windows XP, which will not require other additional program to skin the Windows such as WindowsBlind or StyleXP. But, sorry to say that the installation is irreversible. I did try System restore but it did not help much. I just need to format my computer. sigh. By the way, the look is not a copy of Vista.
FlyakiteOSX
If you like Mac OS, but you are using Windows XP, you can change the interface to MacOSX using this transformation pack. The publisher gives you a guarantee that this installation is completely reversible without hassle. I am using this in my computer and I like it. If you want to aquafy your Windows XP look, I recommend this instead of Vista Transformation pack.
Sharing big files via internet
After having vacation with my friends, I want to share the photos that I have taken with them. But the problem is, the size of the photos is too big to be attached on email and it will took ages for the photos to be uploaded. I have problem with Gmail when I try to attach file bigger than 5MB. Maybe my internet connection also contributes to the problem.
Then, I thought of sharing the files via free files hosting service like Rapidshare and Megaupload. After compressing the photo files, they took more than 1GB of space. Rapidshare only allows 100MB for each file and 500MB for Megaupload. Hmm, this is not a good idea exactly.
Then I thought of allowing my friends accessing my computer using FTP. If you are using Windows XP Professional, it is easy for you because you don’t need third-party software. The complete guide can be found here – Beginners Guides: Setting up an FTP Server in WinXP. Since I am using Windows XP Home Edition, I do not favour this solution. The tutorial does cover the part of using the third-party software using Serv-U software. But I had difficulties in installing the software. Besides, some of my friends are using internet from their university’s network which blocks port 21.
And the solution that I taken is to let them access my computer using Internet browser. I share the files using HTTP sharing, which is not too difficult by using a simple software, HFS (HTTP File Server). With great support from this website, even if you know nothing about setting up a server, you still can have your own HTS running. I must say that sharing is made easy with this software. By the way, it is free too.
