Tracking Changes in File Servers in Windows Server 2003 and Higher

I came across an interesting article in my blog subscriptions the other day.  In the article, the author gives instructions of how to create a batch file that will record dates and times of when files were created for files that are being shared.

Here is a link to the whole article:
http://blog.nhcomputerlearning.com/2013/02/12/track-changes-in-windows-server-2003-and-higher/

If I was still sharing files on our Windows Server, I would for sure use this!  I have recently went to a Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage), which helps take some of the load off of the server.  This logging feature is built into the one that we have.  Here is a link to find one like the one that we have been using:

Visit Mars Digitally

This is a little outside of my realm of things I blog about, but it is too cool not to share...

Here is a 360 degree adjustable view of Mars:


Curiosity rover: Martian solar day 2 in New Mexico

Via Amanda Kooser of CNET

Multiple User Account in Android OS

Check out this article for some proof that Google has been working on multiple user accounts inside of the new Jelly Bean version of the popular Android OS:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/07/30/multiple-user-accounts-are-coming-miles-of-code-is-already-in-aosp-and-soof-it-is-quietly-working-on-devices-right-now/

via Ron Amadeo of Android Police

The 20 Best iOS And Android Apps Of 2012 (So Far)

Check out this article from Techctunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2012/07/08/the-20-best-ios-and-android-apps-of-2012-so-far/

Will Android Jelly Bean Be Coming to Your Device?

Will the exciting announcement of the Android's update to it's operating system Jelly Bean (4.1), I had to go out and find out if my devices were going to update to it...  Luckily for me, I think I am going to be rather good according to this site:

Which Phones and Tablets Will Get the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update?

FYI, my devices are the Motorola Xoom and the Samsung Galaxy S III - didn't even bother looking up for my Samsung Droid Charge as that never even received Ice Cream Sandwich :)

Happy 4th of July

Here is a link to a page that has a 4th of July themed Microsoft Excel worksheet:

4th of July Celebration in an Excel Spreadsheet

Thanks to Steve Chase for sharing this! Here is a link to his blog:

http://stevechasedocs.wordpress.com/

Interesting Possible Keyboard Design in Windows Phone 8

Check out this link to see what might be coming in the next version of the Windows Phone:

Windows Phone 8 to get curvy one-handed keyboard? - CNET Mobile

I find this especially interesting as this could be an awesome layout for someone who only has one hand.

How soon do you think it will take for someone to make an app like this for iOS and/or Android?