Tag: Gear / How To and Advice

How Teachers Can Foster Community in Online Classrooms

Remote learning doesn’t have to mean distracted, disconnected students. Here’s what you can do to build calm and trust. Source

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What Teaching Online Classes Taught Me About Remote Learning

After teaching for 25 years, yes, moving my classes online has been weird. But then I found moments of gratitude. Source

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Build Your Own Raspberry Pi Home Network Content Filter

Boost both your digital security and your web browsing speed with an inexpensive, DIY packet inspector. Source

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How to Thwart Facial Recognition and Other Surveillance

Whether you’re protesting or just stepping out for a boba, you deserve some algorithm-free alone time. Source

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Get Lost With a Signal-Blocking Smartphone Pouch

It’s not hard for bad actors to track or hack your phone. But put it inside a Faraday pouch and you can drop off the digital map. Source

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How to Set Your Own Default Browser and Email App in iOS 14

Not into Safari or Apple Mail? With the next update, you can (finally) customize your preferences. Here’s what to know before you get started. Source

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