For PC pros: Don’t like logging into Microsoft every time you use your computer? Don’t even want a Microsoft account? UnattendedWinstall is a script that sidesteps the Windows login prompt. You can download it on this GitHub page. This video gives a great walkthrough of the process. Only do this if you’re a techie, OK?
All the best FREE Harvard classes you can take online
Wouldn’t it be fun to tell people that you went to Harvard? Take a class online, and you can.
Oh, they’re free
Score. Dozens of classes are available through edX at no cost. Just make an account and you’re good to go. Note: A verified certificate of completion will cost you. Be prepared to pony up at least $99. Totally not necessary if you’re doing it to learn something new.
Classes are self-paced and generally run for six to 14 weeks. (Expect a few hours of lessons and assignments per week.) Challenge yourself to learn something new by the time fall rolls around!
Available Harvard online classes
Here are some class options to choose from.
Computer and tech smarts
- CS 101: Introduction to Computer Science
- Scammers beware: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Now’s the time: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python
- Learn how Netflix recs work: Data Science: Machine Learning
- So that’s what GitHub is … Data Science: Productivity Tools
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- Convincing: Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
- 75 and sunny: Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
- Missed your calling as a lawyer? Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract
- The science of happiness: Managing Happiness
- Intro to Sauerkraut: Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes
- Better than watching the news: U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic and Foreign Policies
Update your PC! Latest patch fixes dozens of flaws, including PrintNightmare
Microsoft might finally have a solution for its printer issue in the Windows operating system. The Print Spooler vulnerability, also given the delightful moniker of PrintNightmare, has been a thorn in Microsoft’s side since early July.
Download Microsoft's new Apple-inspired update
Windows users may have more compatible programs and video games at their disposal, but they have plenty of reasons to envy Mac owners. That’s because macOS is largely unaffected by Windows’ most common security threats, and certain features like Spotlight make it easy to search for missing files or apps without leaving the keyboard.