If you’re reading this, your internet is probably slow. Slow internet speeds affect all PC users at one point in time or another. Besides, no one has ever requested a slower internet. While the exact purpose of any particular network issue is best determined on a case by case bases, there are certain, largely unknown, tweaks you can perform in Windows to relieve unnecessary data usage. Internet Speeds: A Brief Overview What do we mean when we say users are experiencing a slow internet connection? Well, i...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on July 7th, 2017
Despite smartphones revolutionizing the concept of convenience, we are always looking for ways to set a new level of efficiency in our lives. Luckily, developers have noticed this and continue to create apps that are exceptionally useful. While everyone has different needs and priorities, there are a few apps that make everyone’s lives better. Unfortunately, people who are not power users often miss out on these products. As such, we’re highlighting 10 apps that add an extra element of convenience to you...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on July 7th, 2017
When it launched in 2014, the Serial podcast pumped new life into the audio genre. The weekly investigative journalism format was an immediate hit. And listeners couldn’t get enough of host Sarah Koenig’s in-depth reporting into the criminal trial of Adnan Syed. For many listeners and podcasters alike, Serial is what invigorated their interest in podcasts. Whether or not that’s the case for you, Serial is a great example of investigative journalism in podcasting at its absolute finest. If you’re looking ...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on July 6th, 2017
Managing your money well is extremely important, yet can be quite a hassle. In order to lighten that burden, try helpful templates with built-in calculations. These spreadsheet templates come populated with categories so you can get started quickly. Plus, they are editable, which allows you to tailor them to your needs. For even more money management templates, be sure to check out these first 10 spreadsheet options. 1. Personal Expenses Tracker For a neat and clean way to track your personal expenses, g...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on July 5th, 2017
You don’t get to be one of the largest companies on the planet without knowing a few productivity hacks. And that’s not counting the many productivity tools made by Google. Google has some of the best leaders in its staff, like Eric Schmidt, Sergey Brin, and Larry Page. The company has been famous for practices like asking employees to spend 20 percent of their time on a personal project. And there’s a lot more where that came from. 1. Use the Four Quadrant System to Organize To-Dos No, productivity guru...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on July 3rd, 2017
Even though the internet is largely populated by cat videos and memes, it also has some intelligent stuff. But you need to know where to find it, if you want the web to boost your brain and not blast it. A while back, we compiled a mega-list of 35 brainy sites for you to read more intelligent content. This new list has only five more, but we find ourselves going back to them a lot. Don’t miss out on these. 1. Wait But Why (Web): Intelligent Yet Funny This has fast become one of my favorite sites on the i...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on July 1st, 2017
We’ve argued before that online anonymity is important. And, as the notion of privacy gets trampled on with each passing year, online privacy will only become more important. You’d be surprised by what someone can do with just your IP address. Which is why many people use fake IP addresses. To be clear, "fake IP address" is a bit of a misnomer that implies creating a new one out of thin air. That’s not possible. The best you can do is hide your IP address behind someone else’s already-existing IP address...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on June 30th, 2017
