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Recent content by Steve Linthicum

  1. Steve Linthicum

    Canvas Integration - Concerns for default Point Values

    It is issues like this that have me enjoying that I've stepped out of my teaching faculty role with the California community college system, where Canvas is the standard LMS used. Based on the information you've provided, it looks as though there is no accurate weighted value (points) for each...
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    Open Educational Resources

    In retirement, I still remain active in California's community college system, serving as a course reviewer in its C-ID Program. An active effort for faculty involves the creation and utilization of "free textbooks" in what is called the OER program. Two potential resources out there that relate...
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    New CompTIA web site launch

    Rick, while your serving as a guide to the new website, can you explain what a "Continuing Education Token" is? I'm thinking it might be some sort of cripto-currency. Read about it at the bottom of the "Overview" tab for the Security+ site you sent me to....
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    New CompTIA web site launch

    Under the "Objectives". Thanks Rick. I would have never thought it would be listed under "Objectives".
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    New CompTIA web site launch

    I'm lost on the new website. Looking for information about the SY0-701 Security+ exam. When did it go live? More importantly when will it potentially go dark (around 3 years after it goes live)? How many questions and how long do you have to complete the exam? That sort of info that was...
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    New CompTIA web site launch

    Yep. The one time I need access and it's down. Oh well.......
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    Inquiring Minds Want to Know about Cyber Ranges

    Maybe looking into: https://cyberskyline.com/events/ncl
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    If you would like I can provide access to a N10-009 course that I've developed that provides...

    If you would like I can provide access to a N10-009 course that I've developed that provides access to free resources available on the Internet. Email me at [email protected]
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    CIN The Pulse: The Undiscovered Country of Operational Technology (OT): A practical overview

    This plays into my current activities as a volunteer with the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, and our post-fire efforts in Los Angeles. With my involvement with the California Community Colleges over the past three (3) decades, I've been a champion at getting faculty and...
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    DeepSeek

    In conjunction with my use of the DeepSeek application, I did use an account I created (e.g. "[email protected]") to access the site and also used a Google Voice phone number that's connected with the account. One cannot be too careful based upon privacy concerns, particularly when dealing...
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    DeepSeek

    I continue to be amazed at the capability of these AI products. A difficult concept I learned decades ago in law school was the Rule Against Perpetuities. If I tried to explain it, with my years of education, I simply could not have done a better job than the answer I received to the following...
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    Getting started

    Probably the best approach would be to describe your experience, qualifications, and goals.
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    Professional Laptop repair modules

    Speaking from the perspective of an experienced technician, when dealing with laptop repair my first primary step is I go to youtube.com and in the search bar type Repair + Laptop Name + Laptop Model. There are lots of videos out there that show important things like how to crack the case...
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    GTIA?

    I jokingly sent a message to a neighbor explaining that I'm on a tentative "hold", waiting for the arrival of Starlink products, but letting them know that I'm looking forward to a 5-start quality Roadway Inn (see attached photo). I shared with other ITDRC volunteers the following message: I'm...