We see new technologies come into our lives everyday. It appears as if the moment we invest in a new computer, a better, more effective version comes out. It is hard to stay ahead of the technology curve. You may not realize that there are a few technologies that have with stood the test of [...]

We are all familiar with finding annoying spam messages in our e-mail inbox, labeled by subject lines promising cheap Rolex watches or urgent cries for help from friends mysteriously trapped in Europe. But what do you do when the tables are turned and it’s your friends who are getting spam messages from your personal e-mail [...]

Most of us set goals in our personal lives. It keeps us motivated and each accomplishment gives us the drive to keep reaching further. We do this in our home life so why not do this in our work life too? Roughly 30% of our lives are spent at work. Some people are unfulfilled by [...]

A good app is one that provides value. But what determines that value? A large consideration for that answer is the functionality of the app itself, be it practical or entertaining. However, it’s important to consider the design and development put into the app. If Angry Birds crashes unexpectedly in your favorite level, then does [...]

Remember DOS, with its black screen and blinking cursor eagerly awaiting your command. The Disk Operation System (DOS) celebrated its 30th anniversary last week. DOS has arguably been the most important OS of all time and in honor of it turning thirty, I would like to reflect on where it has come from and where [...]

Gadgets, for the most part, are designed to make our lives easier. We have smartphones to keep us entertained, tablets to keep us connected, and even digital blood monitors to help keep us healthy. But are there devices out there that are designed to help keep us cool? Moderating body temperature is an essential part [...]

Millions of people watched as the space shuttle Atlantis concluded its final voyage a week ago. This moment concluded the American space shuttle program however the program has left a legacy behind that will not soon die out. Countless technologies that enhance our lives owe their invention to the space program. We see it inside [...]

Business cards are an essential and longstanding cornerstone of effective networking. The format is as standard as the medium, a small stock-paper card with basic contact information and, if you are feeling saucy, a witty catch phrase. However, more and more creative thinkers are handing out extremely memorable business cards that toss out old networking [...]

Communicating with people from all over the world is as simple as a click of a button. This significantly impacts our social lives and we are seeing more and more the effect this has on business. The virtual team, or geographically dispersed team (GDT), is a fairly new organizational strategy but the quantity of businesses [...]

It’s easy to get a feeling of deja vu nowadays. Every week brings big news of another tech IPO. We hear about super-sized valuations for companies that haven’t turned a profit. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? It has a certain late 1990s flavor.  Are we experiencing another tech bubble? A reprise of dot-com mania? If you’re [...]