Technology is suppose to make life easier, right? This month, Computer Showcase is hosting a series of workshops designed to help your tech do just that. We'll demo built-in features, system settings, and products that can make everyday tasks for work or class quicker, easier, and more efficient.

This session:
The future is now! Join us for a live demo of two products that make the simple act of taking notes feel like science fiction.

Livescribe Echo Smartpen
Echo remembers so you don't have to. Record everything you write and hear digitally, together or separately. Tap anywhere on your notes to replay the audio from that moment in time. Review and organize your notes and audio on your Mac or Windows PC. You really have to see the Echo Smartpen in action to appreciate what an amazing tool this is!

Read&Write Gold
From reading on-screen text aloud to researching and checking written work, this software makes lots of everyday tasks easier. It's a big confidence booster for anyone who wants a little extra help with their reading and writing, at school or in the workplace. Use text-to-speech and word prediction (a sophisticated version of autocorrect) to assist with reading or proofreading. Catch incorrectly used homonyms (such as "there" and "there") and confusable words (such as "effect" and "affect"). The best part? Read&Write is available at no charge to any current U-M student, faculty, or staff member!