On the flip side, we have been testing a Samsung 5001TC laptop tablet which was designed for Windows 8 and seems to perform really well with the Windows 8 interface coming to life with a touch screen.

It seems as though we are not the only ones who have had issue with Windows 8. Microsofts industry partners are also not happy with Windows 8 and claim it is destroying the PC industry:

http://www.businessinsider.com/pc-makers-microsoft-is-destroying-the-pc-market-2013-4

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An education showroom for all things ICT

Pop in for a chat and a coffee …

More information can be found here

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The latest touchscreen technology is integrated into the screen enabling it to be dual touch or multi touch, allowing multiple users. The Clevertouch range does not require drivers, calibration or set up. The crystal clear resolution and high brightness display means that images are clearly visible and unlike projection based interactive solutions, there is no shadowing.
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• Three year on-site warranty

• Commercial grade touch enabled LED screen

• Designed for 24/7 use

• 5mm safety glass

• Steel bezel for added durability

• Built in speakers and amplifier

• Full HD 1080p resolution

• Lynx interactive software

• Optional integrated PC

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For more information on the Clevertouch range and for a free demonstration please get in touch.

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Andy has worked in various IT roles over the past ten years, with seven years experience in Lincolnshire schools.

Talk to Andy about …

Motorbikes (be warned Harley Davidson enthusiast), tackling the slopes and of course anything IT related.

This is Andy proving that our work gilets are warm enough for the ski slopes, so must be good enough for the harshest of server room environments!

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The following video explores the latest incarnation of the Notebook software:

You can download a copy of Notebook 11 or upgrade your existing installation here – SMART Notebook 11

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Following ongoing investment in sales and technical training, Avalon IT has achieved the VMware Academic Specialization.  This achievement demonstrates that we are committed to becoming an expert in VMware virtualisation and cloud solutions for academic customers.

This gives us access to unique Academic SKU’s, competitive pricing and market information specific to the education sector.

If you are an educational establishment with an interest in deploying a VMware solution to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime call Avalon IT on 01522 718248 or email sales@avalon-it.co.uk

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<p style=”text-align: left;”>YouTube for Schools provides schools access to hundreds of thousands of free educational videos from <a href=”http://www.youtube.com/education”>YouTube EDU</a>. These videos come from from well-known organizations like <a href=”http://www.youtube.com/stanford”>Stanford</a>, <a href=”http://www.youtube.com/pbs”>PBS</a> and <a href=”http://www.youtube.com/ted”>TED</a> as well as from up-and-coming YouTube partners with millions of views, like <a href=”http://www.youtube.com/khanacademy”>Khan Academy, </a><a href=”http://www.youtube.com/stevespanglerscience”>Steve Spangler Science</a> and <a href=”http://www.youtube.com/numberphile”>Numberphile</a>.</p>

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You can customize the content available in your school. All schools get access to all of the YouTube EDU content, but teachers and administrators can also create playlists of videos that are viewable only within their school’s network.

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School admins and teachers can log in and watch any video, but students cannot log in and can only watch YouTube EDU videos plus videos their school has added. All comments and related videos are disabled and search is limited to YouTube EDU videos.

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<a href=”http://youtube.com/teachers”>YouTube.com/Teachers</a> has hundreds of playlists of videos that align with common educational standards, organized by subject and grade. These playlists were created by teachers for teachers so you can spend more time teaching and less time searching.

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If you have not already made a start at looking into a transition from Windows XP to Windows 7 then it may help to catch up on the facts. Microsoft have stated very clearly that extended support for Windows XP will end on the 8th April 2014. (Details can be found <a href=”http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-gb&amp;C2=1173″ target=”_blank”>here</a>).

Windows XP as I am sure you will agree has served us well but it is now time to consider what to do when support for XP ceases. With no more patches etc after April 2014 delaying a migration to Windows 7 could seriously undermine the integrity of your network. Giving yourself time to plan such a migration is crucial as many SMEs are considering virtualization/upgrade options at the same time.

The good news is that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are incredibly stable and packed full of new features to help deliver improved efficiency and reliability.

If you are unsure what these changes mean or like to discuss this with us please get in <a href=”http://www.avalon-it.co.uk/contact-us.html” target=”_blank”>touch</a>

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Is your school interested in iPads? Perhaps you would like to invest in laptops and a laptop trolley but not sure whether your wireless is sufficient?

Traditionally, many schools have a small number of adhoc wireless access points to provide them with some wireless provision. The problem is that these devices cannot be centrally managed and it is not always possible to report on performance, allow guest access etc.

A Managed Wireless Infrastructure uses a controller to join all of the wireless access points together. The wireless network can be configured centrally, allowing security parameters to be configured much more easily. The managed wireless system will react to the number of users and distribute devices among access points automatically when users walk around your school site.

We are experts in the field of Managed Wireless specifically in the education sector. Our wireless networks offer the following:

Access Points – Easily install, manage and configure your access points from one central point

Map – Upload map images of your school for visual representation of your wireless network

Users & Guests – Keep track and control access to specific users/guests on your network

Guest Portal Support – Easy customisation and advanced options for guest portals

Events & Alerts – Easily keep track of alerts and recent events

Statistics – View network traffic statistics in clear and easy to read graphs

More information can be found on our dedicated wifi website – www.schoolwifi.co.uk

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