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How Secure Are Your Passwords?
Did you know that close to 10 million Americans have their identities stolen each year? Your identity could be stolen through any number of websites that you frequent – from shopping sites to your Facebook or other social media sites.
Recently, I even had my Lord of The Rings Online video game account hacked. Even though there is no personal financial information stored on that account, it was...
Making Money Online Selling Your Writing or Art Passion
Are you an artist, crafter, writer or looking to raise money for a creative project? There are online gadgets that can help you do all of that. As a writer, I have been looking into writing my books and uploading them for sale electronically. Now that I have jumped onto the e-reader bandwagon I am leaning toward ebooks as the market I will pursue. I’ve also networked with a fellow writer who has...
Going Hi-Tech With Wedding Planning
Wedding season is just around the corner and I’m here to offer you some hi-tech ways to plan your wedding that your techie friends will appreciate. Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa likely won’t be heavily involved in your hi-tech planning, so make sure you also have low-tech options.
For all you brides- and grooms-to-be, here are your hi-tech wedding planning ideas:
Build your own wedding website
You...
Using Technology and Social Media to Grow Your Business
Chances are if you have a smartphone and run a business you are utilizing social media as a way to market your business and gain new clients. If you aren’t using social media outlets, such as Facebook and Twitter, you are missing an opportunity to find, reach out to (and perhaps retain) existing and new customers.
When you consider that more than 500 million people use Facebook (worldwide)...
Choosing the Best Web Browser
When it comes to spending time on the internet (and believe me, I spend a lot of time online), finding a web browser is a crucial tool for my web surfing, online research and overall online entertainment. I find myself downloading “the latest and greatest” web browser, only to find myself uninstalling it because I find that this new, fancy browser still isn’t meeting my needs. Granted though,...
Ditch the Digital Camera… All You Need is Your Phone
Smartphone w/digital camera
It’s the age old question: “If I have a smartphone with a camera do I still need to carry a standalone digital camera with me?” Okay, maybe it’s not age old, but it is frequent thought we all have, isn’t it? I do like taking pictures, but still struggle with the trying to fit camera, smartphone, and all my other gadgets into my purse when I go out. Should I, perhaps,...
Geek Gifts For Valentines Day
Android Robot From Thinkgeek.com
If you have a special geek in your life, Valentine’s Day is a great time to show them you understand the depth of their love of a good gadget.
First, a test to see if your significant other is a Geek. Does he or she: Consume more than the average amount of energy drinks? Sleep on odd schedule? Spend more than 70% of their time in front of the computer screen? Spend...
New Year’s Resolutions Using Your Smartphone
Every year it’s the same… You’re going to lose weight and/or get organized right? Well, let’s make it work this year through the beauty and power of the internet and smartphone weight loss and organizational tools.
According to Proactive Change, 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among these are: weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking and better money/time...
