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Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 1d

You should be more concerned about your door entry cards and car key fobs, although reported incidents of these crimes are rare and the risks are low (less than 1% of all identity theft crime). Pay more attention to any social engineering efforts and don't click that link! 😎

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 1d

#ITEC4200

Worried about RFID skimming of your credit cards? Want to shield them with a RFID-blocking wallet? Just remember:

Most RFID credit cards generate a unique code for each transaction and the CVV code is not transmitted

Be sure to use Tap-to-Pay, insert your chip, or use a digital wallet.

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Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 9d

Always remember...the best way to deal with trolls is to simply ignore them. #DoNotEngage

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 9d

#ITEC4200 #ITEC2215 - Articles includes a nice timeline as to why your Alexa didn't wake you up this morning! At this moment, you may still have to wait if someone is at your door! 😮

www.tomsguide.com/news/live/am...

Amazon finds fix for huge AWS internet blackout that took out Reddit but Ring and Chime down — live updates

Despite AWS Recovery, Ring and Chime are still down

www.tomsguide.com

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 14d

Happy to spread the word about Retro Tech! #MoT @ #MGA

www.mga.edu/news/2025/10...

Spinning Back in Time: MGA’s Tina Ashford On The Vinyl (And Other Retro Tech) Revival : Middle Georgia State University

www.mga.edu

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 23d

Interested in the newest craze, vintage technology? Come by the #MoT and let me know what you're most interested in using or learning more about! www.wsj.com/tech/persona...

Young People Are Falling in Love With Old Technology

Driven by a feeling they’ve lost control to screens, twenty-somethings are resurrecting CDs, flip phones and digital cameras

www.wsj.com

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 24d

#ITEC2215 From digital gold rush to crypto graveyard — the rise and fall of NFTs shows just how fast hype can collapse (and what might come next). www.telegraph.co.uk/art/artists/...

What the hell happened to NFTs?

The mad gold rush of the digital art world has come to an abrupt end – and people are losing money fast

www.telegraph.co.uk

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 26d

#ITEC4200

workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/10/send...

Google Workspace Updates: Send Gmail end-to-end encrypted emails to anyone

workspaceupdates.googleblog.com

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 27d

#ITEC4200 Bad Timing. www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-gove...

US Government Shutdown to Slash Federal Cybersecurity Staff

The US government shutdown is estimated to result in around 65% of CISA staff being furloughed, with fears that threat actors will exploit critical security gaps

www.infosecurity-magazine.com

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 27d

The retro technology connecting kids to their friends www.vox.com/life/463270/...

The retro technology connecting kids to their friends

Kids are ditching screens but staying in touch, with the help of an ’80s-chic device.

www.vox.com

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 27d

www.vox.com/life/463270/...

What if you could enjoy the perks of classic phone tech without ever installing a landline? Come experience the #Vox article in real life at the Museum of Technology, always free and open to the public!

#MoT @ #MGA

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · 29d

Fortunately, there are hobbyist projects (e.g., RetroTech, BBS Scene) that replicate the AOL-era online culture. 🥹 #RIP #AOL

www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...

With a final screech, AOL's dial-up service goes silent

One of the earliest consumer internet portals, AOL's dial-up option was once the most common way for people to access the early web.

www.nbcnews.com

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Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Sep 24

#ITEC1001 #ITEC2215 #ITEC4200 Here's a look at the data centers in the US, as produced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). For us here in Georgia, the I-85 corridor is rapidly becoming a strategic data center hub.

www.visualcapitalist.com/map-network-...

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Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Sep 24

Students from ITEC 1001 - Perspectives on Computing in Society took a field trip to the Museum of Technology (#MoT) today. The students explored vintage tech to understand how the past continues to shape how we use technology and connect with each other today. #MoT @ #MGA

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Sep 22

We need serious work on backup systems & supply-chain cybersecurity. Because if this is a trial, the next round could hit harder.

#cybersecurity #aviation #criticalinfrastructure #digitalresilience #ITEC2215 #ITEC4200

metro.co.uk/2025/09/20/c...

'Cyber attack' that crippled major airports 'could be test for something bigger'

Several airports, including Heathrow and Brussels, were plunged into chaos following a 'cyber issue' relating to check in and boarding systems on Saturday.

metro.co.uk

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Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Sep 14

Awesome discoveries await! #ITEC1001 #ITEC2215

How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · Sep 14

Take a Break From the Modern Internet, Surf the Original Web

I healed my brain rot.

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Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Sep 14

#MoT #ITEC2215 #ITEC1001 #ITEC4200 What do Alan Turing and beavers have in common? Read this article to find out!

www.quantamagazine.org/busy-beaver-...

Busy Beaver Hunters Reach Numbers That Overwhelm Ordinary Math | Quanta Magazine

The quest to find the longest-running simple computer program has identified a new champion. It’s physically impossible to write out the numbers involved using standard mathematical notation.

www.quantamagazine.org

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Sep 3

#ITEC1001 and even #ITEC4200 should take note too!

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Sep 3

#ITEC2215 See? Be sure to check those privacy settings on your apps! #realworld #classroom

www.uniladtech.com/news/meta-se...

Facebook users warned Meta could be 'secretly' scanning your phone's camera roll without permission

Meta could be quietly scanning your phone's entire camera roll without your knowledge or consent to promote photo suggestions.

www.uniladtech.com

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Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are open today (Friday) until 5pm, but will be closed Saturday - Monday for the holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday at 8am! #MoT @ #MGA

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Aug 27

#ITEC1001

5 Stages of Data Analysis

> Collecting
> Cleaning
> Analyzing
> Visualizing
> Sharing

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Aug 22

Here's a link to CompTIA's student discount information: help.comptia.org/hc/en-us/art...

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Aug 22

Don't forget, you get special pricing at CompTIA.org through SheerID. Here are the steps to unlock the discounts:

1.Log in at compTIA.org using your .edu address

2.Click My Customer Profile>Validate Student ID (sets up SheerID)

3.Confirmation on-screen and via email), discounts applied to cart

Information Technology (IT) Certifications & Tech Training | CompTIA

Start or advance your IT career with a CompTIA certification. Explore certifications, training, and exam resources to get certified.

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Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Aug 20

We were just talking about this in class today! #ITEC4200 #MGA

WIRED @wired.com · Aug 20

That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more. www.wired.com/story/best-s...

Your College Email Address Can Unlock Big Discounts—Here Are Our Picks

That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more.

www.wired.com

Professor Tina Ashford ~ Museum of Technology at MGA @tinaashfordusa.bsky.social · Aug 18

Remember these? AI might spark a handwriting comeback - a topic of discussion among the Ashford professors this weekend. Who says our family discussions are boring?