Using emojis with Chrome , a comic, and a meme – Top 3 of the Week
https://eduk8.me/2020/05/emoji-keyboard-extension-for-google-chrom/ https://eduk8.me/2020/05/comic-raw-deal/ https://eduk8.me/2020/05/eduk8meme-what-day-is-it/
Building a paperclip computer with modern materials
I recently came across a book published in 1968 entitled “How to Build a Working Digital Computer” by Edward Alcosser, James P. Phillips, and Allen M. Wolk. Believers in the “learn by doing” philosophy, they show how to construct such a computer using “simple inexpensive components usually found around the house or in a neighborhood…
Reverse image search beyond Google Images
Reverse image search is one of the most well-known and easiest digital investigative techniques, with two-click functionality of choosing “Search Google for image” in many web browsers. This method has also seen widespread use in popular culture, perhaps most notably in the MTV show Catfish, which exposes people in online relationships who use stolen photographs…
Make better memes with Meme Better
Source: meme better, the modern Meme Generator. In the past I’ve used Inkscape to create my Friday Memes, but a couple of weeks ago I switched to meme better. The site is dead simple to use. Select the image, write your text, and then save your meme. There are no logins required. If you don’t want…
Emoji Keyboard extension for Google Chrom
Source: Emoji Keyboard by JoyPixels™ – Chrome Web Store Who doesn’t like emojis? 🌏😫😒 The Emoji Keyboard provides a drop down menu from the toolbar allowing you to search and select emojis. When done, they are automatically placed in the clipboard so you can paste them in your writing. Shift-Alt-E will also bring up the…
An Eduk8meme, Sir Links a Lot, and managing a city – Top 3 of the Week
https://eduk8.me/2020/05/eduk8meme-12k-steps/ https://eduk8.me/2020/05/create-links-to-google-drive-documents-quickly-and-easily-with-sir-links-a-lot/ https://eduk8.me/2020/05/try-managing-a-city-in-micropolis-online/
Caffeine has benefits, but increasing creativity is not one of them
Caffeine increases the ability to focus and problem solve, but a new study by a University of Arkansas researcher indicates it doesn’t stimulate creativity. Source: Caffeine Boosts Problem-Solving Ability but Not Creativity, Study Indicates | University of Arkansas The stereotypical image of the author writing in the local coffeeshop fueled by coffee and scones may…
