Internet Storage - Article "How Cloud Storage Works"

If you're wanting to get a better understanding of Cloud Storage (aka Internet Storage), this article has a good amount of information:

How Cloud Storage Works

Don't forget that there are some cloud storage services you may already use (like Google Docs or Flickr) that you might practice saving items to in order to be ready to help patrons with them in the future!

My current favorite cloud storage site is DropBox, which is great for documents you want to access from multiple computers or that you need to share with other people easily.

OverDrive Media Console Review

If you need to review OverDrive Media Console, you might check out the Emedia: A Brave New World document (F) and (G), both of which are Part 3 in the LT_Documents, Emedia A Brave New World folder on the G-Drive.

OverDrive Media Console program installation

For a quick refresher on OverDrive Media Console installation and basic uses, visit the folder below in the G-Drive and select (H) OverDrive Install Presentation

G:\ALL_STAFF_ACCESS\LT_Documents\Emedia A Brave New World

OverDrive Media Console Update (HOT Blog Tip)

I found this interesting tip relating to OverDrive Media Console on the DCL HOT (Hands on Technology) Blog:

Tip from Dianne:
I recently updated Overdrive Media Console on my personal laptop and discovered a new feature. You can now return audio books early.
For more information:
You will need to upgrade to the latest version in order to do this.
May 14, 2012

The DCL HOT Blog has a variety of tips posted by your fellow staff members, as well as lots of information relating to emedia devices.

Snipping Tool

For a quick review of how to use the "Snipping Tool" computer application, check out this handy YouTube video.



Windows 7 Snipping Tool for Screen Capture

Computer Ports

As illustrated nicely in this Wikipedia entry (scroll down to "Types of Ports"), most computer ports and cables are identifiable as matching because they are the inverted match of one another.  Since, as described in the entry, the purpose of a port/cable is to make an interface connection between two devices, the port and cable need to be firmly connected, of matching type and in proper condition for a signal transfer to occur.  When verifying connections, first observe the cable and confirm that it should fit into the port.  Look over the cable and the port to make sure there is no obvious damage.  Then, check to make sure that the cable is firmly connected in the port.  If these three steps do not lead to a successful conclusion, you made need additional assistance. 
Computer Port

Determining Storage Capacity

Many devices say right on them how much storage space they come with.  However, the actual space available to use may not be at 100%, depending on how much stuff is already on the device.  The following link is specfic to flash drives, but the general concept will work for most devices that plug into a computer.  Don't forget that you can try this one out using one of the flash drives from the supervisor's office!

 How to Tell How Much Space Is on a Flash Drive