According to the Pew Research Center, more than 50 percent of Americans now have a tablet or an e-reader. And IDC reports that, by 2015, phablet shipments will outnumber portable PCs and tablets. Chances are you either own or want to own one of these must-have devices. But choosing between them can be overwhelming because there…
Author: Amanda L. Ray
Are You Saving Like a Millennial?
The bulk of our population today includes two oceans of people — millennials and boomers — separated by a narrow reef of people called Generation X. This infographic from realestateconsulting.com shows some interesting distinctions between all three generations in terms of consumer spending, life stage, family and home ownership. It also reflects some interesting details…
Is Your iPhone Obsolete?
Since the release of iOS 8 earlier this week, tech reviews have been buzzing away. A recent tip of the day from iPhone Life Magazine points out a new time-saving feature that comes with the update. You can set your messages to automatically delete after a set amount of time. I’m already calculating the hours…
Four Tips for Avoiding Pre-crastination
If you have a to-do list, be warned. A new study has revealed the curious behavior of pre-crastination. New York Magazine defines it as the tendency to take on tasks as soon as possible even if it takes you more time and effort in the long run. Sound familiar? Researchers at Pennsylvania State University observed…
Tablets: Productivity for School and Work
The convenience that tablets and laptops bring to life for us is unmistakable. According to a new infographic from statista, the gap between tablets and laptops may be closing. This year, only one percentage point separates the parents reporting plans to purchase a tablet with those planning on a laptop purchase for back-to-school. You will…
How to Moonwalk Mosquitoes off the Patio
I’m sharing this tip from Lowe’s today since yesterday was Labor Day and many of us enjoyed a cookout, a patio or both. https://vine.co/v/OBub5tg5EDt/embed/simple?audio=1 How do you banish bugs from your outdoor gatherings?
How Burnout is like Sun Exposure
After spending a week on the beach, enjoying the sun and surf, I had some time to reflect on the work that’s waiting for me when I get back home. That’s because the past few years of my career have been a full of ups and downs that once left me in the unmistakable condition…
Flashback Friday: Because Youth is a State of Mind…
If you follow George Takei on Facebook, you know that his posts area always entertaining, thoughtful or just plain old funny. So, I wasn’t taking a risk by giving this YouTube video a click… (and neither are you, hint-hint). I won’t spoil it for you, so you can enjoy it for yourself. But, if you…
Go Solo Me! 