If you’re like most people these days, you probably have a computer, a smartphone, or maybe even both. With these tools come apps – sometimes many, many apps. Without question, some of these apps can be very useful. However, it can be very challenging to know which ones to get, and which ones are worth …
By Joshua Zerkel Follow these tips for managing your many logins and passwords. In the age of living your life online—banking, bills, video rentals, social media, work, email, and so on—keeping track of all your passwords is essential. Many people simply put their passwords on a sticky note stuck right on their monitors—something I definitely …
In life, you have many different responsibilities – your career, your family, your community, and more. Before you know it, these responsibilities can squeeze out all of your extra time, leaving little to work on a very important responsibility: self-improvement. This September, identify ways you want to improve yourself, such as changing a long-term habit …
With all the cool devices at our fingertips, perhaps the best gadget is one invented centuries ago—the pen. That’s why so many people continue to use paper planners, calendars, and notepads. Today, technology is growing ever more prevalent and convenient, so our challenge is to keep it all in sync. How do we do that? …
Think back ten years – back when cell phones flipped open and most portable devices used AA batteries. Most of your tech centered around a single desk, where you could put cords behind and out of the way. Fast forward, and technology has spread over the entire house, with more devices than ever and charging …
Which programs and apps are best suited for your needs? In 2013 it’s just crazy not to gather all your favorite blogs and websites into one easy-to-read RSS feed. The question is, which one is the best? Well, it depends on how you keep up with your internet reading: on a computer, a tablet …
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PDFs, Docs, and image files all take space, but how much? By Joshua Zerkel So you’ve gone paperless and are now storing all your documents on your hard drive. Great! By doing so, you’ve likely freed up tons of space in your office by eliminating the need for paper storage. Just because the papers don’t take …
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Whether you’re going out for a full day of school or heading home for the weekend, keeping the batteries charged in your devices can make all the difference in your day. But rather than carrying around a coiled charger cord, there are several other options for keeping things powered. Using battery pack cases can more than …
Throughout the history of computers, accessories have played a huge role. Some have been fads that have come and gone, and some have become essential to modern life. I can remember playing text-based games on a computer that didn’t even have a mouse, only to discover the amazing ease of point and click. In today’s …
In our new world of touchscreen mobile devices there are all sorts of challenges to overcome. Not only do you have to keep your screen intact, but you have to keep it clean enough to actually see what’s on your smartphone or tablet. Two simple ideas: first, keep your phone and your keys in separate …
