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Last week, my Instagram followers dropped from 143 to 122. You might ask, ‘What the heck did you do?’ I was at a loss. What have I done? Did I post an inappropriate picture that might have offended my followers? Did I mistype a word while commenting? Did I accidentally dislike a photo? Hang on, Instagram…
Buying a new phone can be exciting, especially when getting upgrading from a dumb phone to a smart phone. However, when dealing with the cell phone service and manufacture companies, it can be easy to lose track of what exactly you are paying for. These companies do indeed try to trick you in a lot of…
Are these blogging tools giving you a headache and making your eyes pop? Not too sure which blogging platform you should go for? If that’s the case, give this tutorial a read! If you’re a writer or photographer: WordPress WordPress is, by far the largest blogging community. Whether you’re a writer or photographer, this…
The last time I logged in to WordPress, I found out that there are over 100,000 new WordPresses created everyday. Insane, isn’t it? And these users aren’t just ordinary folks. It turns out that several top notch companies are big fans of WordPress, too. According to the blogging platform official page, it states that TechCrunch, TED,…
Dictation software has come a long way since secretaries spent their time making notes for executives. Formal programs, like Dragon Diction, have come down in price. All program varieties of it, no matter the cost of ownership, feature advanced technologies that are better able to differentiate between words. In fact, most laptops, tablets, and phones…
As our society moves towards a new way of absorbing media, the average viewer is still learning to adjust to the idea of binge-watching. As it is now, binge watching can be a serious drain on productivity, it can destroy your social life, and it can lessen the experience of watching the show over time….
Here’s the thing, I would pick printed books over eBooks any day. This is a piece of cake. I absolutely love flipping through the pages and smelling them. Even though books are very often dusty and bulky, I like the way they feel on my palms. Plus, I never have to worry about the battery…
Seeing as I use my phone mostly for Twitter and texting, I am often surprised to learn what the plucky little device can do when it has the right apps. After my life was transformed by the almost magical power of Shazam, I began to wonder what other amazing things a smartphone can do. I…
We’ve become a culture that’s obsessed with data. We mine for it on the internet and add Google analytics codes to our personal blogs. We want to know if that post about our terrible day at work garnered any attention. Better yet, we need to know because we can. This habit also extends to most…
Say, you have a presentation due next week, or your blog is in desperate need of revamping. These days we are blessed with numerous software that have the adroitness to spice up our web design. After all, first impressions are of the utmost importance! How else are you going to grab your audience’s attention besides a great…
Yesterday I received an email from Mr Delhi, man in his fifties who claimed to be a surgeon from Bangladesh. In his lengthy email, he mentioned about winning the lottery and how he came up with the decision to split his prize money with a total stranger, namely me. Good riddance, another scam… I’ve gotten so used…
It’s unfortunate, but if the power supply in your PC breaks, you can’t repair it; it needs to be replaced. Luckily for you, replacing the power supply is not too terribly difficult and can save you a trip to Best Buy! Before you even think of beginning, you’ll need to make sure you have 1)…
I worked for some time in technical support, remotely accessing computers and resolving issues, or at least attempting to resolve them. Antivirus suites have come a long way in recent years, and there are various excellent free programs available. Furthermore, for the most part, viruses, Trojans and pieces of malware tend to be pretty similar…
With the holiday season approaching and many photo ops popping up, it’s more important than ever to back up your pictures and other files from your main computer. Transferring files to an external hard drive is the best way to ensure your files are safe, and easily accessible. Follow along for an easy way to…
Google Sync enables you to access your Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, and Chrome browser on your iOS device, allowing you to update your Google services and carry them with you wherever you go. This is especially convenient for frequent Gmail users, as you can see and use your email on a mobile device even while offline….