Geek Top Sites

It is very important to teach kids how to use technology in school. The ability to use a computer is a necessity in our advanced technological society.

One of the ways to teach a student how to use technology is by making it fun. If you show them how to play a game, they will have a good time and this will leave them wanting more. When you show them games, you can slowly start interesting other aspects of a computer. You can (more…)

As technology gets better and better, more and more websites are containing all manner of media. Both HTML 4 and the newer HTML 5 handle embedding files in a nice and elegant manner. Virtually any file of can think of can be handled by the embed tag. While you can use the embed tag to handle almost any file type, there are common files that are embedded in most websites.
Most web developer’s use embeds for video files (more…)

YouTube can be an excellent source for education of students at almost all levels. It should be used in a controlled situation so nothing inappropriate is shown. But when used in the proper manner, there are many free educational resources there.
A good way to begin is to pre-screen the videos under the topics you are looking for and save these as favorites in your YouTube account. Then they can be easily accessed when you want to show them.
You can send links to certain selected videos to older students who can view them as an assignment, and then write (more…)

Solving math problems can sometimes be a difficult task to accomplish. Playing math games, on the other hand, allows an individual the opportunity to tackle basic math problems in an engaging and fun manner. From Fun Brain to Fun School, there are many great websites that have free math games.

Fun Brain. Whether your kid is a preschooler or an 8th grader, Fun Brain is one of the leading websites that have free math games. Not only are students granted the opportunity to choose their specific skill or grade level, but they’re also able (more…)

The internet is a fabulous resource for math students. There are sites abounding that are applicable to every grade level from K through college. Most of the elementary level sites are highly interactive and engaging. Their math games are meant to teach while the student has fun learning. Many of the math teaching web sites are in use in schools as activities to integrate technology into the classrooms.
For any level student math help can be found online. Skill and drill at early grade levels can help teach and reinforce development of skills in the basics (more…)

This article will be discussing the top ten news technology websites on the internet. One of the most common websites for news technology is wired.com. Wired claims to give in-depth coverage on the current, yet also future, trends in the technology business. If you are looking for news in the international world, check out Business Week. This site also hosts in-depth profilse on many companies. For reviews of technology products written in a simple form, try cnet.com. Geek.com is a site that has been around for quite some time. If you are looking for reviews and information on the newest hardware and software, this is the site to look at. Their site also provides computer buying guides, which can be helpful. If you like the magazine PC World, take a look at their online website for even more articles. Rated as one of the industry’s best news sites, you can find technology reviews, the latest technology prices, and freeware and shareware downloads. Techcrunch is currently rated the top tech blog, so be sure to check this website out.All Things Digital is the Wall Street Journal’s blog hub. This website features Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher, two of the top industry analysts.If you are looking for info on new gadgets, Boy Genius Report will be a beneficial site. This site predominantly features cell phones.Crave is another website that has commentaries on the newest gadgets. Lastly, be sure to look at Gizmodo for reviews of the newest consumer electronics and gadgets.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be another person (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t), virtual world online games are the perfect opportunity. How would people react to you if you were a different gender, or if you were tall instead of short? Even beyond physical appearance, players can create entirely new personalities and show them off to the world. If you’re interested in joining such a world, there are plenty of options. Unlike games on social networking sites, which we’ve already discussed, all of these sites run on their own engine, although some incorporate social networking features like chat and browsing. (more…)

We ushered in this new decade right in the midst of a mobile phone revolution. As smart phones are rapidly replacing standard cellular devices, there is a constant battle for the top. Each cell phone company is working tirelessly to provide the best Internet connection, most extensive coverage, and now, the most apps. Though the market is flooded with these trendy gadgets, we’ve come up with our pick of the best smart phones of the year.

1. Apple iPhone 4: This incredible device, is just another in Apple’s long list of impressive products. Revolutionizing the industry, this phone allows for video calling, HD video recording, and the use of multiple apps at the same time. Keeping with the design of the original iPhone, this device has a large touch screen display for easy handling and viewing. (more…)

Whether you’re creating your own website, trying to craft a unique invitation, or just happen to be a fan of graphics, there are a number of sites that offer thousands of downloads at no cost. Browse through a few of these sites to find the clips you need.

1. Pixlr: This online photo editor allows you to upload pictures for editing, or create an image from scratch. The Pixlr Grabber feature works with Chrome and Firefox to let you pull any image from the web for editing. You can also save, share, and upload images using a number of different tools on this unique site. (more…)

Many of the top grossing Hollywood hits are now shown in 3D. Online gaming is now incorporating 3D computer graphics for that extra dimensional experience. Now, 3D televisions can be found at many electronic stores, bringing the 3D experience into your living room. (more…)