Drew University Technology

01/31/2023

Students often have to take notes, but being able to jot down notes in your regular life is also handy. We listed some of our favorite note-taking apps in our handout, http://tinyurl.com/DrewTimeManagement, and also recommend this article: https://www.howtogeek.com/851231/best-note-taking-apps/

There’s nothing worse than jotting down a note and leaving it behind or losing it in a stack of paper. With note taking software, you can take your notes wherever you go or access them from any computer. Find the one for you with these best note taking apps.

01/03/2023

Happy New Year! We are starting off this year by sharing a helpful article explaining email etiquette:

You don’t have to be an expert writer to compose an email. However, there are many things to consider when writing emails, especially for business communications. Here are several email etiquette rules to keep in mind for your professional messages.

09/06/2022

We are not shy of reminding you to use strong passwords, but we are sharing this article mostly because it is very interesting to see math and words being used together to make life easier, in maps and passwords:

A mathematician explains how language can keep your online accounts safe and pinpoint your location on the planet.

08/23/2022

Did you know that ten years ago today marks the last computer initiative handout at Drew University? Visit https://uknow.drew.edu/confluence/x/E4YgBw to take a stroll down memory lane with us, and comment here if you have memories or photos to share!

08/16/2022

Anyone in the US in need of mental health crisis assistance can dial or text 988 to reach trained crisis counselors. This shorter, easier to remember number has been available across the country for one month now - since July 16, 2022.

08/09/2022

In case you hadn't heard, NJ is having a Sales Tax Holiday on some items Aug 27-Sept 5. Visit https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/businesses/salestax/salestaxholiday2022.shtml for more information.

Sales Tax Holiday for Certain Retail Sales of School Supplies, Computers, and Sport or Recreational Equipment

08/02/2022

Copy a forum post before you hit submit so you can paste it again (without redrafting) if it doesn't work. I sometimes use CTRL/CMD+T + doc.new + ENTER to paste what I have. h/t 1000 Life Hacks

07/26/2022

LifeSavvy recently shared a useful article that helps explain what to do with electronics (computers, phones, kitchen gadgets) you no longer need. Read here:

So you’ve treated yourself to a shiny new upgrade on one of your electronics. Now what should you do with the old device? These tips will help you determine the right way to dispose of your old electronics.

07/19/2022

Memorize at least one phone number, just in case you are out and about but lose your phone (or it runs out of battery!). h/t 1000 Life Hacks

07/12/2022

We've been away for a bit, but here's today's tip: If you get a text or email telling you to click a link or call a phone number, look instead for the number or website listed on your card or bill. This protects your information - and money - from common scams.

02/08/2022

One of the best things about a university environment is the eternal desire to learn. In that spirit, we wanted to share this list of YouTube channels with free documentaries:

Documentaries are a great way to learn more about the world, but that doesn’t mean you have to pay a premium to watch them. There are many YouTubers out there producing high-quality documentaries that only cost your time and maybe watching an ad or two.

02/01/2022

Go to docs.google.com, expand the Template Gallery, and check out the various templates available. There are reports, letters, resumes, newsletters, legal documents, and more.