Why You Should Google Your Professional Contacts
Posted on 5/15/2013 It’s easy these days to find out pretty much anything about anyone you meet. Between Google search and social media sites, it’s easy to find out almost unlimited information about someone online, from their professional past to their favorite hobbies. That's why today, it's so crucial to do some research prior to meeting [Read More]
7 Best Commuting Apps
Posted on 5/15/2013 Written By Liz Wassmann The average American worker has a one-way daily commute of about 25.5 minutes. That’s 5 hours a week just spent traveling to and from work. We’ve compiled a list of apps to help make that transport time a little shorter (or at least a little less draining). 1) [Read More]
Why You Should Leave Work On Time Every Day
Posted on 5/15/2013 Written By Carol Archambeault I pay close attention to how I spend my time. Like many, I can get deeply absorbed in an activity and the next thing I know, several hours have passed and I’ve completely missed out on something I really wanted to do. Do you find this frustrating, too? While [Read More]
6 Photo Apps For On-The-Go Makeovers
Posted on May 12, 2013 We’re all about natural beauty here at Dot Complicated. But if you woke up with a bad hair day or extra baggy eyes, here’s how tech can give you a makeover on-the-go. Prepare to look stunning, at least on social media! The Instagram For Anti-Aging Photo Sweets is an app [Read More]
How To Reach Inbox Zero And Stay There
Written By Randi Zuckerberg Declaring that you’ve reached “inbox zero” is a status symbol of productivity in the modern workforce. It’s the new, “I just cleaned out my closet and donated 5 bags of old clothes to Goodwill.” Something to be admired, aspired to, and bragged about. Like cleaning out your home, clearing out your [Read More]
Pinterest Etiquette: Using Secret Boards Wisely
With 70 million users on Pinterest today, the platform is continuing to grow rapidly since its successful launch in 2010. Like any other social network, Pinterest comes with its own set of etiquette rules and respectful norms. It’s a great place for sharing inspiring collections, but we’ve all seen our fair share of pins that [Read More]
How To Make Friends On Social Media
Posted on May 8, 2013 Written by Natalia Diaz-Weissman As a frequent traveler it’s nearly impossible to stay in touch with everyone I know; heck, sometimes I don’t have time to deal with myself. I wanted to try making new friends over social media, but wasn't sure how to do it without looking like a [Read More]
Heading Back To The (Virtual) Classroom
As college costs rise and the Internet grows, online courses are an increasingly attractive option for people looking to learn new skills without breaking the bank. Over the years, the breadth and speed of virtual educational systems has exploded. The 1970s brought significant changes to remote learning as computers began to replace televisions as the [Read More]