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The 10 safest college campuses – is yours on the list?


December 5, 2011 by Jake Simms

Parents and students measure colleges in various ways – and campus security is a growing priority for many.

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Guess who loves the top smartphones? Hackers


September 12, 2011 by Jake Simms

The Android (or Droid) mobile platform is No. 1 in the smartphone market – and that’s good and bad news.

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Grace under fire in the classroom


June 11, 2011 by Jake Simms

If violence breaks out at a school filled with children, pray that teachers like Martha Rivera Alanis are there. 

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3 tech problems — and the solution preferred by most IT pros


May 4, 2011 by Claire Knight

Most school officials agree that technology improves education. But it has downsides, too.

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Students develop this new safety protocol


April 21, 2011 by Claire Knight

Need more proof that today’s students can do amazing things with technology? Here it is:

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The often overlooked computer threat: And a 3-step fix


March 9, 2011 by Claire Knight

By now, most tech-savvy users know anti-virus programs and web filters aren’t infallible.

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10 ways schools make data vulnerable


January 11, 2011 by Jake Simms

Hopefully the administrators and teachers at your school don’t commit this common security gaffe:

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Turn tech know-nothings into responsible users


January 8, 2011 by Jake Simms

Many users know little about how their computers work, even though they sit in front of them for hours every day.

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Servers no match for Mother Nature


November 30, 2010 by Jake Simms

Too many administrators and IT professionals think their schools’ data is safe and secure on their servers.

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Webcam sex prank ends in tragedy


October 11, 2010 by Jake Simms

Students have little trouble mastering today’s tech gadgets — but too many may be lacking in common sense. 

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