Video: LMSD board approves laptop policy changes

The Lower Merion Board of School Directors approved sweeping changes to its policies that formally ban the district from conducting any webcam surveillance using the computers that are issued to students in its one-on-one laptop program.

CUPP hybrid PC pairs always-on ARM chip with Core 2 Duo [Video]

Instant-on OSes aren’t unusual these days on laptop computers, generally offering a fast-booting Linux based environment for basic multimedia playback, internet browsing and email that’s separate from the core OS. However, CUPP Computing is taking a different approach; the Norwegian firm has created what it describes as a hybrid PC, with a regular X86 processor for day-to-day tasks in Windows 7 ...

Experts warn of 'laptop-itis'

A new disease is sweeping college campuses across the country. More widespread than swine flu or bed bugs, three of every four students are at risk for "laptop-itis."

Laptop programs considered beneficial to academic gains

Although one-to-one laptop initiatives reach only a small percentage of the nation's students, the programs overwhelmingly have been considered good contributors to academic achievement. About 5.4 percent of schools have one-to-one technology programs, and they reach about 4 percent of students nationwide, according to research by Project RED, a Michigan-based ...

Ald. Lyle's S. Side home burglarized

Laptop computers and cameras were stolen Monday from Ald. Freddrenna Lyle's home in Park Manor, officials said.The 6th Ward alderman's home was burglarized between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the 7200 block of South Rhodes.Aside from cameras and computers, other electronic items also were stolen, officials said.Lyle, 51, could not be reached for comment. Lyle was sworn in as alderman in 1998 to fill ...