I just came across something that reminded me how much technology has afforded us to do more than we ever have been able to do. NASA recently released satellite images of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, arranged in chronological order. Simply put, the images are chilling. Yes, technology has allowed us to [...]
Remember those ads from LifeLock with the CEO displaying his social security number claiming they could protect clients from identity theft? You can check out the full story here. Despite his promises of the security ofLifeLock, Todd Davis has had his identity stolen 13 times and was forced to step down as CEO. Use common sense with your personal [...]
There are many benefits that come with starting from scratch. By that, I mean a fresh install of your operating system (OS). I don’t care if you get your PC from a local IT supplier or one of the big names (Dell, HP, etc.). All of the brand name manufacturers score many contracts with 3rd party software [...]
We live in a world dominated by technology. Even the simplest tasks have been taken over by electronic gadgets and constantly upgraded technology. While these advancements continually allow us to do more than we ever thought possible, at what cost do we employ machines in our everyday lives? As author David R. Larsen puts it, [...]
Lately I’ve heard people express concern over the safety of the information they provide on the web including social networking sites like Facebook. It’s true that although you may delete these accounts, your information can remain, forever encapsulated on the World Wide Web. Before you establish accounts on the internet, I suggest reading the privacy [...]
I am hearing a lot of interest these days in Netbooks. Understandable, as they are small, light, and usually pretty cheap. This ultra-portability does come at a price, however, even if it’s not always calculable in real dollars and cents. Before you plop down your hard-earned cash for one there are a few things to [...]
I have a great job and love what I do. Often I find myself thinking, “I get paid for doing what I love.” But I realized the other day just how hard it has become to stop working and to “unplug.” With this comes a possibly greater realization of unplugging from all types of demands [...]
How many times have we overhead parents telling their children to enjoy their youth because soon they will enter “the real world,” full of work, deadlines, bills and responsibilities. Why is there such a contrast between youth and adulthood? As adults, have we lost our ability to have fun, or have we just lost our [...]
It can be said that owning a computer is like owning a car: if you don’t keep up with the maintenance you will soon find the “Check Engine” light on. The “Check Engine” light alerts you to issues you may know little about. Unfortunately computers don’t really come equipped with such a warning. Problems with [...]
I’m not one to blog about blogs; however I’ve made an exception today. Having committed many email etiquette faux pas in my day, I’d like to share some of what I’ve learned (or can’t seem to learn). Also, I found Judith Kallos’ writing on professional communication helpful. Hopefully you will, too. 1. The Subject field. [...]