Search Details

Word: pc (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...question face-to-face with a teacher, but in some ways it prepares me better for college because I have to be more independent." A year ago, Hunt's world junior ranking was 886; now it's 108. Virtual high schools, which allow students to take classes via PC, have emerged as an increasingly popular education alternative, particularly for on-the-go athletes. UMOHS has more than 400 students enrolled, 65% of whom are athletes. Accredited by the 100-year-old Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, UMOHS offers honors and advanced-placement classes. All course material is online, along...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sports: Virtual Schools for Jocks | 11/29/2004 | See Source »

...your new PC came with more USB ports than you'll ever need, it may be time to decorate your work space. This LED-laden tree cycles through six different colors...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions 2004: Geek Gadgets | 11/29/2004 | See Source »

This tiny USB camcorder recharges when connected to a Mac or PC. The video isn't DVD quality but looks decent on the LCD screen hidden in the viewfinder. usa.philips.com...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions 2004: Geek Gadgets | 11/29/2004 | See Source »

...navigation devices chart a course by taking readings from global-positioning-system satellites and matching your location to an internal map, calling out every turn with a clear but soothing bionic voice. Garmin's Quest ($650; garmin.com has a small screen and requires some setup on a PC, but it runs on car power or a built-in battery, so it's great for hikes as well as drives. Magellan's popular RoadMate 700 ($1,300; magellangps.com comes ready to roll with detailed street maps of the U.S. and Canada--plus an optional map of Europe--stored in memory...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions 2004: Geek Gadgets | 11/29/2004 | See Source »

...button and this 250-GB external drive backs up your sacred PC or Mac data. DriveLock keeps the files safe in case the drive is lost or stolen. maxtor.com...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions 2004: Geek Gadgets | 11/29/2004 | See Source »

Previous | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | Next