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Dot Complicated In The Big Apple

Update from the book tour: One of our guest writers wrote about her experience at Randi's fireside chat with Arianna Huffington.  As a New York City newbie, I am more than thrilled to take advantage of every event and opportunity I can while calling the "city that never sleeps" my home. One of my more recent adventures included [Read More]

November 25th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|

Win A Signed Copy Of Dot Complicated

~Personalized Message From Randi Included!~ Do you have a friend or relative who struggles with online etiquette and digital faux pas? Tell us their story (with their permission or by leaving their name anonymous, of course) for a chance to win a copy of Dot Complicated for them, signed with a personal message from Randi. [Read More]

November 8th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|

Announcing A PayPal/Dot Complicated Partnership!

If you’ve read even a small fraction of our Dot Complicated articles, you’ll know that our mission here is to help you use technology to simplify and untangle your life, rather than complicate it further. We want to keep you in the know about the easiest, simplest ways to get things done. And that’s why [Read More]

November 5th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|

It’s All Happening

Dot Complicated and Dot are finally hitting bookshelves today, November 5th. We can hardly contain our excitement! We can't wait to share the book with you and see what you think. Be sure to pick the book up from your favorite bookstore or online, and let us know what you think by writing a review on Amazon! Randi's book tour kicks off [Read More]

November 4th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|Tags: |

Would You Keep Your Kids On A Digital Leash?

Earlier this week I met with a young father who said his kids will not get a smartphone until they are 18 years old. Why? Because he wants them to remain little kids as long as possible. He feels that giving them such complete access to the internet, social networks and text messaging could take away their [Read More]

October 14th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|

Dot Complicated Now Available For Preorder!

We're so excited to announce that Randi Zuckerberg's debut book, Dot Complicated, as well as her children's picture book, Dot, are now available for preorder. The adult book, Dot Complicated, is part memoir, part how-to manual and addresses issues of privacy, online presence, networking, etiquette, and the future of social change. Randi has been on the frontline [Read More]

October 12th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|

This App Will Help Streamline Your Inbox, Sort Marketing Emails

Each morning, when I see my iPhone loading new emails in my personal account, I get a bit of anxiety. Seriously, 25 emails came in while the people I call friends were supposed to be fast asleep? But most days I breathe a sigh of relief, realizing I can quickly delete most of them. After [Read More]

October 11th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|Tags: |

A Smoke Detector For The New Millenium

Smoke alarms have a reputation for being annoying and inaccurate. Most everyone has a memory of running around opening windows and waving a towel at a squawking smoke detector, all while food continues to burn. Or taking the batteries out rather than listening to the low-battery chirp. Smoke detectors are a static, necessary evil; essential [Read More]

October 10th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|Tags: |