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Rachel Whiteside

Rachel Whiteside is a member of Florida State College at Jacksonville’s elite Tech Team. Rachel is responsible for maintaining technical support at the Administrative Offices Downtown—including Florida State College Network. We call her our MacGyver.
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Ask Rachel: Before You Call IT Support…
By Rachel Whiteside Tue, June 28, 2011 9:20 pm EDT -- Category - Technology
It’s 3 o’clock on Friday afternoon and your PC just froze. Two hours before you leave for the day and your computer decides it doesn’t want to work. The hourglass spins and you feel helpless. Great! What’s next?
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Ask Rachel: Conserving Your iPad’s Battery Life
By Rachel Whiteside Tue, June 21, 2011 6:10 pm EDT -- Category - Technology
Apple claims the Wi-Fi version of the iPad will last 10 hours and the 3G will run 9 hours before needing a charge. Some tests have shown up to 12 hours of life web surfing, watching movies and playing video games on Wi-Fi. Even with such impressive battery life, you may need to use your device for longer than expected. Here are some basic tips on how to do so.







