2017-08 How Social Networks Can Help Your Self-Improvement Goals
We often think of self-improvement as a pretty solitary activity. But connecting it with other people can be hugely valuable. And of course, social networks are the easiest way to do that today. The key is to find what motivates you. For some people, it’s the potential public shame. For others, it is about finding people who share the same goals. Even a virtual pat on the back can be enough to keep you going. Use Social Networks If You "Cheat" Easily The process of forming a good habit can take many days...
Posted on August 10th, 2017
2017-08 WordPress and Other CMSes
For the average internet surfer, viewing web content is simple. You open a browser, type in a URL, and voila! The page shows up. But on the other end, there’s software working hard to serve that page up for you. And a large number of those servers are leveraging content management systems in order to create and serve your favorite content. What actually happens when you "open" a page from a CMS? Let’s look at the different parts of the systems that bring content to your screen. The Early Web Improvements...
Posted on August 10th, 2017
2017-08 Before You Study IT, Know What You’re Getting Into
Information Technology (IT) has become such a widespread career choice. But few people actually know what IT is and what its discipline entails. Let’s take a look at the facts. We’ll give IT a proper definition, discuss its many facets, and list the skills that any skillful IT worker must have. What Exactly Is Information Technology? Look at different reputable sources, and you’ll find varying definitions of what IT means. Most will serve you fine, but for the purposes of this post, we’ll refer to IT as:...
Posted on August 9th, 2017
2017-08 How the War on Terror Is Affecting Your Online Privacy
The war on terror can seem pretty relentless. It’s understandable if you feel overwhelmed at times by the threat of ISIS (although you might know the group as IS, ISIL, or Daesh), for example. Extremist groups are determined to take dominance over our lives, but we don’t have to bow to such pressure. We shouldn’t. Nonetheless, it is affecting your privacy. The gray line between right and wrong is an ever-expanding area. Here’s how your privacy is being infringed, supposedly in the fight against terror… W...
Posted on August 9th, 2017
2017-08 Instantly Boost the Accuracy of Search Results on Google and Bing
How do you search Google and Bing? A few simple keywords plus blind hope that the search engines will return the results you wanted? Search engines are powerful, but they can’t read your mind. That’s why the best way to search still requires the use of boolean search operators. But who wants to memorize all the different search operators? It’s a pain, and that’s why most people never actually practice advanced searching. Fortunately, there’s a solution. Advangle (Beta) is a web form that builds advanced ...
Posted on August 9th, 2017
2017-08 Disney Is Launching a Streaming Service to Rival Netflix
If you enjoy watching Disney movies on Netflix then you’d better make the most of it. Because Disney has announced it’s planning to launch its own streaming service in 2019. Which means it’s current distribution deal with Netflix is coming to an end. That Mickey sure is a tough customer. Disney and Netflix have forged a good relationship over the years. It’s been beneficial for both parties too, with Disney getting to stream its films on a popular platform, and Netflix gaining subscribers as a result. No...
Posted on August 8th, 2017
2017-08 Google Forms Can Do Anything With These Awesome Add-Ons
This one tool can help you gather information about anything. If you use Google Forms, then you already know that. But you may not have realized that you can take your forms to the next level with the right add-ons. Save time, reduce errors, and make your forms more dynamic with these amazing Google Forms add-ons. 1. CheckItOut Make a list better with check in and check out items. CheckItOut is an awesome add-on if you need a form for checking in and out items. You might use this for work equipment like ...
Posted on August 8th, 2017
2017-08 Lost Windows Features You Can Bring Back
As Windows grows, Microsoft prunes its list of features. Whenever a major version releases, some old features get replaced by new tools while others simply disappear. If your favorite Windows feature dropped off recently, don’t fear — we’ll show you how to get it back. Here are seven recently-deprecated features you can re-enable or simulate in Windows 10. 1. Windows Media Center You probably know that Windows Media Player is Microsoft’s basic audio and video player. Despite not seeing an update since Wi...
Posted on August 8th, 2017