Maybe all those youngsters are right: Video games might not be so bad for you, after all. The New York Times recently reported on new research showing that old-style video games might actually help old brains act younger. It’s compelling evidence for all those who’ve long argued that video games can actually make us smarter. […]
5 Reasons Your Business Should Start Using Google Hangouts Google is fast becoming somewhat notorious for releasing new programs and then casting them aside as soon as the mood changes. Witness Google Wave, Google Buzz and now Google Reader. (I’m still ticked about this one!) Despite many prophecies of a similar fate for Google , […]
What the Real Deal About Google+? Has Google+ turned into an afterthought in your social media marketing plan? Just when was the last time you took a look over there? You may also be wondering if Google+ is or ever can be a viable tool for your business. You’re not alone because many are still […]
How to Safely Ignore Metrics and Get a More Accurate Picture The term “vanity metrics” has made its way into the marketing lexicon recently, and for good reason. What many use to measure “results” can frequently be misleading and because of this, it’s worth taking a look at some of the marketing metrics you could […]
Working out of the office is often frustrating–especially when you need to access a key file on your desktop computer and that pc sits many hundreds of miles away. Fortunately, iPad owners can access several apps that permit them to remotely access the files and information in their laptops and desktop computers, no matter how […]
Hackers aren’t shy about assaulting small businesses. They know that many of these businesses are susceptible to cyber crimes. It’s not exceedingly difficult for smart hackers to break into the credit-card accounts or bank accounts of small businesses. Many have no trouble accessing employee facts such as their Social Security numbers. Fortunately, small business owners […]
Think you can’t use your tablet computer to share screens with your co-workers? Think again. There are several apps available right now than enable you to share your reports, images, documents and videos with co-workers and friends. With one of these screen-sharing apps, you won’t even miss that heavier laptop computer. Whatever screen sharing it […]
Vacation isn’t always fun and games. Sometimes you need to work. But when you’re stuck at a hotel or resort with a slow Internet connection, this can be challenging. Thankfully, the Lifehacker Web site offers some easy tips for working with a sluggish Internet connection. Apps, plug-ins Sometimes, plugins and apps hog your bandwidth. Turn […]
Do you fly often for business? If so, most likely you spend too much time typing on your laptop while soaring high in the sky. This is certainly not healthy for your back. Fortunately, the Lifehacker Web site has a tip. Back Pain First, no hunching. Hunching to type is what leaves you with a […]
You’ve heard of cult movies. Cult bands, too. But have you ever heard of a business app that had its own cult following? Now you have, owing to a recent story by BloombergBusinessweek. The story details the extraordinary popularity of Evernote, a five-year-old organization and note-taking app which has swiftly developed its own cult of […]
