As a species we are connected. Our access to information is increasing exponentially. Many authorities and governments around the world have concerns about what this access could mean for the people in their countries. These concerns lead them to censor the degree of communication that individuals have or cut them off entirely if they feel […]
Google has recently received a small amount of press because of their restriction of users creating profiles under pseudonyms. Currently, Google doesn’t allow fake names, and this has some people upset. One of the appealing things about the Internet is that is seems to offer umbrella anonymity. Anyone can be whomever they choose, but is […]
It seems like as soon as you buy a new piece of technology, a faster and better version comes out. Technologies that were cutting edge last week are old news this week. However, it may surprise you to know that the root of these technologies have stayed the same for 50 years. If we live […]
No matter how challenging your email password is, there is always a chance that a hacker will find a way to decipher your information and gain access to your digital personality. So what do you do once you’ve realized that your personal email account has been jeopardized? It is important to be proactive in this […]
Having life goals keeps us motivated. The challenges we overcome make us stronger and as we reach each goal we should set new goals. Every step moves us towards the lives we want. We apply this to our personal lives but do we apply it to our professional lives? We spend approximately 30% of our […]
What makes a good app? In short, it’s all about value. Apps like the Urban Spoon are worthwhile because they offer excellent service in a market that has high demand, while apps like Angry Birds are successful because they are intuitive and just really fun. However, there are several constants across the board that all […]
Remember DOS, with its black screen and blinking cursor eagerly waiting for your command. The Disk Operation System (DOS) celebrated its 30th anniversary a week ago. DOS has arguably been the most crucial OS of all time and in honor of it turning thirty, I would like to reflect on where it has come from […]
It would seem that there are endless electronic gadgets designed to make our lives easier, especially in the summer time. We are all familiar with air conditioners and ice machines, technological standards that make high summer temperatures bearable while we wait for the more pleasant seasons of spring and autumn. What else does technology offer […]
People all over the globe watched as the space shuttle Atlantis took its last trip into space last week. This marked the conclusion of NASA’s space shuttle program but the thousands of technologies which were born from the program will stay with us far into the future. We use technologies from the space program at […]
What do you think of when you imagine a business card? In general, you most likely think of a small stock-paper rectangle that has essential contact information printed on it and, probably, a logo. While this standard method has traditionally been an effective way to exchange business information, it’s not entirely memorable. Thinking outside the […]
