The latest and most notable technological jump has, undoubtedly, been the recent leap in remote computing technology. Access to gadgets like tablets and smartphones is widely accessible and extremely popular with tech users. But what does this mean for the personal computer? With the recent shift towards portable personal computing, is there still a place [...]
In the age of connectivity, the rules of etiquette have either gotten more complex or have been thrown out all together. In social situations these days, you are often inundated with phone calls, texts, emails, updates from Twitter, Facebook, or other any number of other social media feeds. It may seem like a wise practice [...]
Tips on how to network
We all network, every day. At its base level, networking is simply communicating with someone in an effective way. Whether it’s a conversation at the water cooler or at a business event, knowing how to effectively network is an important skill for anyone growing in his or her career. Here are some key tips and [...]
Continue Reading →Keep Customers Happy When Making a Service Change
When large companies change their service plan it usually comes as a surprise to the consumer. They may change pricing, put new limitations, or get rid of certain services altogether. While these transitions go smoothly for some companies other companies make changes so abruptly and drastically that it can cause quite a stir. A perfect [...]
Continue Reading →What not to do in the office part 2
Last week we talked about negative habits to avoid at work, including wasting time on the Internet. Though the Internet is one of the most useful advances in technology in the past 30 years, it’s also one of the largest sources of distraction. However, workplace distraction was a problem even before the Internet. Here are [...]
Continue Reading →Entertainment at Our Finger Tips
In the past few years, our options for accessing entertainment have grown tremendously. This increased access has changed the way these industries function. Brick and mortar stores like Blockbuster, Borders, and even the iconic Virgin Megastore in Times Square are disappearing as people head online to get their entertainment. Many companies are going this route [...]
Continue Reading →What not to do at the office
Forming a habit can be a good or a bad thing, depending on the nature of the habit. For example, paying close attention to detail and making sure your workspace is clean and tidy are good habits to form in the office. We are all also aware of some bad habits workers can form. Research [...]
Continue Reading →The Influence of the Tablet
The rapidly evolving world of technology has changed the way we do business. Not long ago we used to have to use a manual press to make an imprint of credit cards so that you can purchase something? Now thank to wireless Internet and tablets, we can easily run a credit card purchase almost anywhere [...]
Continue Reading →Write the best email
Most of us create several emails every day, to our friends, clients, coworkers and employers. It’s important to note that how we write these emails communicates more than we might realize. Taking time to choose your words carefully is important in order to avoid any uncomfortable miscommunication. What would your boss think if you ended [...]
Continue Reading →Funniest Tech Lawsuits of the Decade
We read about people filing lawsuits against companies and individuals frequently and it’s usually very serious news. The tech industry is no stranger to this, but every so often we will hear about a lawsuit that tickles the funny bone. The following list of a few of the most interesting lawsuits in the tech industry [...]
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