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Open WiFi is nearly everywhere today, including here at Do Space. But you need to be aware that the "open" in Open WiFi means that's it's definitely not secure and not necessarily private either. The folks over at LifeHacker have a great list of ways to help you be more secure and private when using Open WiFi.  Practice Good Internet Hygiene Use the Right Networks (and Avoid the Bad Ones) Use...

Have you ever wanted to test a circuit or an Arduino sketch without getting all the parts out?  At https://circuits.io/  you can simulate a circuit or test an Arduino sketch all inside your browser without having to download anything.  The resource also offers basic project tutorials that you can follow along with in addition to other user’s projects. There are a variety of virtual...

I've authored a few books in my time and those Word documents get rather long. Currently I've got a manuscript that's almost 800 pages long and since there's very little narrative, it's not common that I stop working at the end of the document, ususally it's somewhere in the middle. So, when I save the file and reopen it later, I'm back at the beginning and I need to remember where I left off....

Let’s begin with the concept of OpenCourseWare (OCW). Often described as a movement, OCW adheres to the following principles: Is a free and open digital publication of high quality educational materials, organized as courses. Is available for use and adaptation under an open license, such as certain Creative Commons licenses. Does not typically provide certification or access to...

This is a bit more than a tip since it's a one-hour talk, but if you're intersted in the thought process behind 3D printers, it's worth the time. Diego Porqueras invented the Bukobot and Bukito 3D printers. Bukobot’s wildly popular Kickstarter campaign raised four times the requested funds, helping Diego open a Southern California hackerspace store, Deezmaker. But how do you design a 3D...

The chip is a small single board computer similar to the Raspberry Pi and the Pine64 in function but scaled for mobility. That’s where the Pocket Chip comes in. The Pocket Chip is a full computer interface with keyboard, mouse in the form of a touch screen, audio out, and a USB2 port for connecting devices. On top of all that the Pocket Chip also has GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) ports...

Have you hear about Tor networks or the Tor browser? Is it secure? Will it protect your privacy? Watch this two minute video and you'll have a much better understanding of this great...

Around 59% of older Americans have joined the Internet revolution and regularly go online, according to research. And they aren’t just popping online now and again, 71% go online every day or almost every day. Technology is now a daily part of life and older adults have not been ignoring it. Seniors may be slower than younger generations to embrace new technology, but an increasing number are...

Not everyone realizes that we have a great technical eBook collection for checkout via Overdrive. We're working on adding more titles monthly ranging from A+ Certification study guides to the highly popular Hidden Figures.  Here's a sample of one of my favorites What If? by XKCD creator Randal...

The Legal Information Reference Center offers legal information from over three-hundred and ten sources on a variety of different subjects including business law, financial planning, real estate and more. This resource also makes legal forms available adding to the convenience. To make this resource more convenient there is a search available that allows you to gather information by State keeping...