Windows 8: Sony Vaio Touch Screen Quit Working

My Windows 8 touchscreen quit working.  I found quite a few posts with the same issue.  The computer I have is a Sony Vaio T Series Ultrabook.  The model number that I have is:  SVT1511L  


The solution for me was to download and install the Firmware update.  I don't know why it wasn't automatic.  I found the update at:  http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=SVT15112CXS&upd_id=8475&os_group_id=24

Let me know if this solution works for you.

SchoolMaster Gradebook: How do I import Mark Tables

Follow these steps to import mark tables.  This tutorial is meant mainly for the Snowflake Unified School Districts gradebook, but the steps are pretty much the same for the program no matter which school you use.

1.  Click on "Utility" and choose the "Import Mark Tables" option.

2.  If you are a teacher at an elementary school pick the "Elementary/Standards Mark Table" option.  If you are at the Middle or High Schools pick the "Secondary Mark Tables" option.  Click OK.

3.  Pick the type of mark table you want to use.  Most likely it would be the "Standard" option.  Not sure what all of the others are, but they must be specific to different schools.  Click OK.

4. Now go back to your gradebook and select the "Configuration" from the "View" menu.  Under "Mark Table" select the Standard Mark Table option or whatever mark table you imported.

BEWARE: Ammyy.com Scam

Every once in a while I have a technical experience I like to share.  The following on just happened moments ago.

I just received a phone call about how my computer is having extreme issues.  I told them they were crazy but I was curious so I followed along.  They will take you into your computer and show you errors that have come up and then try to convince you that you need to log into a website so they can clean out your computer.  Do not follow them.  In then end after I Googled the conversation and told them they sounded like a scam they hung up on me.  So I am just giving you a warning.  These guys even said they were from Microsoft and sounded legit.

After doing some research, I found that this isn't a new scam.  It has been circulating since about 2010.  At least that is the oldest date I could find.   Many people get taken by computer scams every year, so I just wanted to warn my readers that it is still circulating.

The website they are trying to send you to is ammyy.com .  Now Ammyy.com is a legitimate site for sharing your desktop with people.  Just don't use them to share with these scammers.

  Beware!!! Remember to talk to a IT professional that you know, before giving information out over the phone and email.  None of the big companies out there will call you or email you out of the blue and ask for information.

 Beware!!! Remember to talk to a professional that you know, before giving information out over the phone and email.  None of the big companies out there will call you or email you out of the blue and ask for information.