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 […]
Though Social Media has made much of professional networking a remote act, the primary way that businesspeople connect on a personal level is through face to face networking. Knowing how to network effectively is important, no matter what level of business you operate at. Here are some key tips to help you find good results […]
Sometimes companies must alter the way they do business and change their service plans. As these changes often revolve around a price increase, new limitations, or dismissal of services altogether, customers can have a negative reaction to the news. For some companies, breaking the news goes smoothly as they take measures to soften the blow, […]
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 […]
In the past few years, our options for accessing entertainment have grown drastically. 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 […]
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 […]
Our lives seem to change as quickly as technology evolves. It occurs so fast we hardly seem to notice. It wasn’t that long ago that when you’d purchase something on your credit card the clerk would have to make a carbon imprint of the card. Today credit cards can be scanned almost anywhere if you […]
Most of us compose 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 unpleasant miscommunication. What would your boss think if you ended […]
Usually when people file lawsuits it’s very serious business, but every so often lawsuits are filed that are rather ridiculous. Below are a few interesting and amusing tech industry lawsuits which have been filed in the last ten years. Pentium Allergy? – In 2002, a Dutch woman filed a lawsuit against Intel because she said […]
Connected products are generally thought of as tablets, smartphones and laptops. These devices offer a quick and trustworthy connection to the Internet and other such connected devices. However, even more gadgets fit into the connected cannon, like HDTVs, gaming consoles and even most Blu-ray players. Access to the Internet is, relatively speaking, easy and […]
