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Sharing Your Big News On Facebook

You’re a tech savvy person with good manners.  You know that sometimes only a handwritten card will do.  You know what constitutes TMI on Facebook and the right way to use hashtags on Twitter. Then one day, perhaps suddenly or with great anticipation, you realize you’re pregnant.  Or engaged.  Or got a promotion.  Or have [Read More]

July 13th, 2013|Help|

Introducing NeverWet: A New Product That Will Leave You Baffled

NeverWet‘s new product video has been going viral, and we have a good idea why. It’s a near-magical spray-on coating that makes everything – from T-shirts to shoes to even iPhones – waterproof. It will repel water, mud, ice, chocolate sauce… you name it.

Take a look, and you’ll see what we mean.

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July 11th, 2013|Hot|

Unclutter Your Closet

This Week’s Challenge: Unclutter Your Closet

Our mission here at Dot Complicated is helping people untangle their lives. This summer, every Wednesday we’ll feature a mini-challenge to help simplify your life and reduce the clutter – be it physical clutter, emotional clutter, or digital clutter.

Last week, we challenged readers to sort through their digital photos and organize them [Read More]

July 9th, 2013|Help|

Can Going Retro Help With Your Career?

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The working world today puts a lot of pressure on professionals to be tech-savvy. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned professional, employees increasingly feel that they need to stay on top of key social media platforms and digital norms to keep [Read More]

July 6th, 2013|Job|

How To Take Great Pictures Of Your Kids

Between the first fleeting moments of a newborn baby’s crying scream to the excited cheers of high school graduation, there are numerous cherished moments that parents hope to capture for their family photo albums.  But how do you take quick and awesome shots of your kids without the impatient eye rolling or if they have [Read More]

July 6th, 2013|Fam, Help|

Who Said You’re Too Busy To Meditate?

Most people have heard by now that meditation is a great way to stay grounded, reduce stress and find calm in a stressful world.  It’s true. It is a great way – and it’s so simple. Sit down. Breathe. Continue.

“I should meditate,” you might say. I say it. My friends say it. My clients say it. Yes, we [Read More]

July 6th, 2013|Life|

Digital Rules For Couples

Behold the digital wonders of the modern world. No longer do we need to research answers in our local library, use a phone book, or even pick up a phone to communicate with friends. Digital information is all around, enveloping us with its infinite realm of possibility.

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July 6th, 2013|Life|

Grieving Online To Celebrate the Life of My Dad

After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, my father, Earl Kanter, passed away peacefully. While I feel a profound sense of loss, what gives me comfort is the fact that I had a remarkable father. I’m left with a [Read More]

July 1st, 2013|Fam|

If You Send These LinkedIn Messages, You’ll Lose Your Connections

Private messages on any social network are a privilege to use. It’s an opportunity to connect with someone outside the clutter of the public social stream. But if you’re sending messages like these, chances are you’ll go from LinkedIn to linked out.

 

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If we’re connected on Linkedin, then I don’t need a shared document with a link to your [Read More]

June 29th, 2013|Job|

How Seniors Can Enjoy Tech

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My parents are amazed to see how my 6-year-old son adeptly navigates his iPad and how he doesn’t shy away from letting us know when he thinks the wireless network is [Read More]

June 29th, 2013|Life|