If This Then That (IFTTT) is a fabulous free service for automating all aspects of your life. IFTTT, as I’ll refer to it for the remainder of this article, lets you set up chain reactions between different accounts or programs you use. For example, you could:
Upload to Dropbox every time you’re [Read More]
Not to sound like I was born when dinosaurs roamed the earth, but back when I was a new mom, there was no such thing as Facebook or Twitter or even (gasp!), texting. We couldn’t post a picture of the world’s biggest exploding diaper on Instagram, or look for a cute homemade pumpkin costume [Read More]
There are a few reasons why I am super interested in the emerging collaborative economy and I’d like to share how my life and sense of community have greatly improved through it over the past 12 months.
We are in the nascent era of collaborative economy and it’s developing in a time where many [Read More]
An interview candidate walks into my office. She’s well-dressed, has a resume full of experience, and great references. I even get a thank-you note in the mail afterwards. So why am I feeling like she could be giving the exact same interview for my competition? Nothing about her interview made me believe that she was [Read More]
Technology has given today’s teens a massive amount of opportunity. But without direction, this amazing tool can be a source of confusion, or worse, disillusionment, rather than empowerment. And with the potential for cyber bullying, the internet and social media can even become a place of fear.
My team has been working with teens [Read More]
iOS 7, Apple’s newest operating system, launched yesterday. This update is the biggest one they’ve had in a few years, and the main difference is the complete overhaul of the user interface. It all looks…really different. It feels like having a new phone.
Ride sharing is all the rage these days. Normal people giving other normal people a lift in their spare time= fewer cars on the road and an easy way to make some extra cash. But which service to choose? Follow the story and choose your car service:
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As an IT consultant and tech writer, I can’t believe how long it took me to try out my local library’s online catalog. Talk about making life easier! (More on that later.) I’ve also been getting the hang of e-books and reading apps for my iPad.
I’m sure [Read More]
The five days I didn’t have Internet access at home were painful and strangely wonderful – just not at the same time. It all started one morning when I went to my desk, coffee in hand, as I always do, to start my day. A few clicks and nothing. No bars. No Safari. Nothing.
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If you’ve been following trends, you’ve probably noticed that subscription boxes are all the rage. These services take convenience to a whole new level, bringing things you need right to your doorstep. I’ve reviewed Stitch Fix on this site, and have tried or want to try many others, like Nature Box and BirchBox.
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