10 cool makerspaces to explore now

The other Apple economy: $2B in devices on eBay For half, STEM degrees lead to other jobs ITworld Today July 26, 2014 Share this email 10 cool makerspaces to explore now Got an itch to get your hands on a welding machine, laser cutter or 3D printer? We highlight intriguing public spaces around the country where you can tinker to your heart's content. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. The other Apple economy: $2B in devices on eBay 2. For half, STEM degrees lead to other jobs 3. BOOK GIVEAWAY: App Accomplished: Strategies for App Development Success 4. 13 ways to optimize your Android smartphone 5. New Raspberry Pi model B+ doubles up on USB ports, adds microSD and more 6. Deep-dive review: The Lumia 635 smartphone -- a study in contrasts 7. Walk this way: 6 pedometer apps for iPhone 8. Free game alert: EA's giving away The Sims 2 after ending support for the game : Symantec Key Factors in Modernizing Backup and Recovery This white paper outlines a structured approach to assessing the advantages and requirements of the PBBA model, and in particular the unique capabilities of Symantec NetBackup™ appliances in delivering a simple, complete and cost-effective solution. Learn more! The other Apple economy: $2B in devices on eBay While Apple just announced its second quarter numbers, there's another economy, not a shadow economy either, linked to the Cupertino, Calif. company that Apple doesn't report: Resale of older Macs, iPhones and iPads. And that other economy isn't small. READ MORE For half, STEM degrees lead to other jobs The Census Bureau reports that only 26% of people with any type of four-year STEM degree are working in a STEM field. For those with a degree specifically in computer, math or statistics, the figure is 49%, nearly the same for engineering degrees. What happens to the other STEM trained workers? READ MORE BOOK GIVEAWAY: App Accomplished: Strategies for App Development Success Whether you're writing your own code or contracting out, you'll find hard-won guidance for your entire mobile app development life cycle. Five will win. Enter the drawing today! READ MORE 13 ways to optimize your Android smartphone Make your Android phone more powerful, useful, and efficient with these 13 quick tips. READ MORE White Paper: PrinterLogic Printer Installer: Eliminating Print Servers Printer Installer is an on-premise web application that enables you to centrally manage and deploy Windows shared or direct iP printers. Learn More New Raspberry Pi model B+ doubles up on USB ports, adds microSD and more There's a new tasty treat in town for mini computer fans, and its name is the Raspberry Pi B+. Two years after the model B came out, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is back with a new revision that includes more GPIO pins, more USB ports, a microSD slot, improved audio, and lower power consumption. READ MORE Deep-dive review: The Lumia 635 smartphone -- a study in contrasts With Nokia's new low-cost phone, it's Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1 that makes it good. READ MORE Walk this way: 6 pedometer apps for iPhone Who needs a Fitbit anyway? Your iPhone can track your steps for you, but not every pedometer app can go the distance. READ MORE Free game alert: EA's giving away The Sims 2 after ending support for the game From now until the end of the month you can get a free copy of The Sims 2 through Origin. READ MORE Webcast: IBM Reinventing Storage Efficiency! What if you could reduce your storage costs by half? 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