Best Windows Downloads for Any New Computer

Best Windows Downloads for Any New Computer

Jan 30, 2012 | 33 Comments

It’s hard to believe that, just over a month ago, the holidays rolled around and it was time to exchange presents with friends and family. If you were among the lucky ones, you may have gotten a new computer. If so, chances are that you got a nice Windows-based computer and are now wondering what [...]

How Not to Blog

How Not to Blog

Jan 24, 2012 | 15 Comments

Anyone these days — from the young kid to the old-timer — can be a blogger. Everyone wants to be an award-winning machine of exquisite content creation who will be the envy of his or her peers, but there’s a lot of noise out there in the blogosphere and it’s tough to stand out in [...]

Why You Should Google Yourself

Why You Should Google Yourself

Jan 18, 2012 | 6 Comments

With the start of a new year, it’s wise to take the first steps toward improving your online presence if you haven’t, already. These days, it’s rare for an employer to not Google your name and see who you are outside of the interview. This gives them a more accurate perception of what you’ll be [...]

Top 10 Google Chrome Extensions

Top 10 Google Chrome Extensions

Jan 3, 2012 | 32 Comments

Recently I talked about the top 10 Google Chrome apps that are essential for any Chrome users. Now it’s time to look on the other side of the Chrome Web Store at the extensions. Extensions aren’t full applications and usually help with things when you’re browsing. Unlike apps, extensions work with the webpage that you [...]

Top Tech News and Controversies of 2011

Top Tech News and Controversies of 2011

Dec 30, 2011 | 11 Comments

We’ve been through a roller coaster of a year; everything and anything that could have happened in the tech world did. We lost a very influential leader and companies are having it out for one another all over the place. Big tech news is happening at lightning speed every day; if you don’t read about [...]

Top 10 Essential Google Chrome Apps

Top 10 Essential Google Chrome Apps

Dec 28, 2011 | 12 Comments

Google Chrome has grown quickly in 2011, both the browser in popularity and its expansive app store, which features both apps and extensions to bring further functionality and usability to the light and fast browser. Having used Google Chrome since its infant stages, I’ve watched it grow and become increasingly streamlined and sleek. Its introduction [...]

How to Use Twitter the Right Way

How to Use Twitter the Right Way

Dec 21, 2011 | 6 Comments

Twitter can sometimes seem like a world of its own, with a very interesting atmosphere that has its own rules and its own unique etiquette that users need to be aware of and follow. Just like when you’re eating at the most upscale restaurant in town, there is a specific way to go about things [...]

10 Tips to Promote Your Social Media Profiles

10 Tips to Promote Your Social Media Profiles

Dec 19, 2011 | 3 Comments

The Internet is a place where you can do almost anything from joining social networks to creating your own job. Almost all companies try to include a form of social media to help get the word out about their business. This can be from realtors using Twitter to tweet out new listings on the market [...]

How to Utilize Google for Education

How to Utilize Google for Education

Dec 16, 2011 | No Comments

For some people, Google isn’t just a search engine, but a collection of apps and tools that help us in our daily lives. Google offers us some amazing tools beyond just being a leader in search traffic and owning a little known video outlet called YouTube. These tools can be used in daily life and [...]

Why Noise Cancelling Headphones Work So Well

Why Noise Cancelling Headphones Work So Well

Dec 14, 2011 | 3 Comments

Ambient noise is the enemy to all headphones; we’re always looking for the best noise cancelling headphones to drown out our busy lives and focus on what we are watching or working on. In a busy office space, or even a busy home, concentrating on your work is a paramount priority. (And if you’re traveling [...]