mimio Studio 6 software is now available for Mac, Linux, and Windows.

Classrooms are diverse places–from the personalities of your students to the computers you use to teach them.  You rely on interactive teaching technology to reach and engage your class, and mimio Interactive teaching technology is here to help.  But what if your school is a Mac OS X or Linux user community?  No problem–mimio Interactive solution iscompatible not only with Windows, but also with Mac OS X and Linux.

mimio Interactive allows you to create and share interactive lessons.  And now lessons can be used in every operating system.

Start using mimio software NOW!

This week on Ask the Expert

Thomas talks about wireless security cameras and how useful they are.  Computer Hardware can attest to this!  The Kearney store, for example, caught a thief who had stolen a Macbook, by showing the surveillance footage on NTV News.

He also talks about wireless router security, watching TV on the computer, and Internet Explorer 8.

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Introducing the new mimio Connect Community.

By joining you will become part of a Web community created by teachers, for teachers.  You’ll get access to:

• Browse mimio lessons, images, websites, and interactive teaching tools.
• Create, share, and collaborate with other teachers.
• Discuss education issues with teachers around the world.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest mimio products, training, and events.

Take a look at the mimio Connect site!

Ready to join?

Make sure your new Mac has the latest version of Mac OS X!

Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard refines the elegant Mac OS X user experience with lots of little touches and performance improvements that will make using your Mac even more enjoyable.  It also includes a few big foundation technologies designed to tap the power of today’s computer hardware and provide a strong base for innovation.

If you have purchased a new Apple computer between June 8, 2009 & December 26, 2009, and it DOES NOT include Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, then you may qualify to receive an upgrade for just $9.95.

Snow Leopard is expected to hit shelves September 2009!

Click the button below download your Up-To-Date order form.

Visit Mac OS X Up-To-Date for more details.

Thomas talks about downloading email from various accounts such as Hotmail to your computer with programs like PostBox.  Easy to set up, you no longer have to go to the Hotmail website to check your mail.

He also talks about the issues that could cause a computer to not turn on.  Don’t Kick It! Bring it on down to Computer Hardware and we can diagnose it.

Plus, Avoid total crisis by Backing up your Data.

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Check out this amazing printer!
The Epson Artisan 700 is not only a great photo printer, it’s an All-In-One printer, scanner, and copier.  It has a large LCD Panel display that allows you to copy and print pictures PC-Free!  With built in Wireless and Ethernet capabilities the Artisan is a great networking printer. And it has individual affordable ink.

Features:

*up to 38ppm black and color text
*direct printing from card or camera
*individual ink cartridges
*one-touch black and color copying
*high quality scanning

Or choose the Epson Artisan 800 featuring a touch LCD Display!

Epson Artisan 700 ($249)
Epson 98 Black Ink (19.95)  Epson 99 Color Ink (12.95)

This week Thomas talks about putting your computer in sleep mode and how to go about adjusting the settings in Windows Vista.

He also talks about new operating systems coming out: Apple’s Snow Leopard and Microsoft’s Windows Seven.

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Apple has changed their Macbook lineup again!

All New Macbook Pros in 3 sizes, 13-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch.
New Features Include:

Built-in 7-hr battery (8-hr battery in 17-inch)
SD card slot (ExpressCard/34 slot in 17-inch)
Faster processors
Larger hard-drives, and
The same great AppleCare Service!

They are also more affordable, the new Macbook Pros start at just $1299!

The all new Macbook is still just $1099!

Click the button below to check out the closeouts on the old model Macbooks and Macbook Pros!

So, you would like to customize your computer, but don’t really want to attach a colored case.  If only there were a way you could permanently change the look of your Apple Computer.

Introducing Colorware! Colorware is a company that takes lets you design the color scheme of your computer and you can choose from sending in your computer, or purchasing a new one.  Either way Colorware adds a touch of personality.  Their product listing is not just limited to Computers.  They also offer a variety of phones, mp3 players, gamining devices, and more!  The specialized painting process also includes a scratch resistant coating to protect your computer even more.

Click the button below to visit the Colorware website and change the look of your electronics today!

This week on Ask the Expert,
Thomas answers a few emails about importing pictures from your digital camera, and updating to Internet Explorer 8.
Having problems with Internet Explorer? Try Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome!

Be sure to check out Computer Hardware for great Father’s Day presents!

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