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  • Must Have Technology For Traveling

    Must Have Technology For Traveling

    Alongside your passport and toothbrush, packing some of the latest technology can save you time and money, but also keep you safe. Most travel gadgets are lightweight and sturdy enough to withstand the rigors of your journey, whilst others have add-ons, like waterproof covers to enhance their durability. Which gadgets are the most helpful is quite subjective. Opinions will vary from traveler to traveler, changing as new technologies become available.

    Here is a list of some of the most popular and innovative around.

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  • Personal Capital – Control Your Finances From Anywhere

    Personal Capital – Control Your Finances From Anywhere

    This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Personal Capital for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

    The economy over the past few years has had many of us stressed out. It is a volatile time to manage your money as well as your investments, so it does help if there was a simple way of keeping an eye on what you have in cash/investment assets. With Personal Capital, you can keep track of your accounts and investments so you know what you have and where it is going.

    The good news is that with mobile devices, you can easily track your finances with a single, and free, mobile app from Personal Capital.

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  • Using Technology To Engage Students In The Classroom

    Using Technology To Engage Students In The Classroom

    Modern technology has completely revolutionized the way we communicate with each other, manage our lives, and connect with the world around us. Some might argue that technology can be a hindrance, and even a danger. However, the truth is that technology is only as bad (or as good!) as the ways in which people choose to use it, and it may just be what our children need when it comes to developing a passion for learning. How so? Read on to learn about how teachers are using technology to engage children in the classroom.

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  • Enjoy TV Anywhere with the #HOPPER and an iPad Mini Giveaway

    Enjoy TV Anywhere with the #HOPPER and an iPad Mini Giveaway

    This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of DISH for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

    Watching TV at anytime and from different devices has become very popular now that mobile devices, such as phones and tablets, have been selling extremely well over the past few years. The one issue, however, is that to view all your shows you would need to use multiple sources, whether it is from your cable company to an online website.

    With the Hopper from DISH, watching all your shows at anytime from anywhere just got a whole lot easier. The Hopper is a whole-home DVR service that not only allows you to watch your shows on your TV, but also on mobile devices such as an iPad.

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  • 3 Things to Look For in a Web Application Design Company

    3 Things to Look For in a Web Application Design Company

    Hiring a web application design company is pretty difficult if you aren’t an experienced web app developer yourself. Since computer code might be Greek to you, you could hire a 3rd party consultant to help you sort through various freelancers and companies. Regardless of how you proceed, here’s what you need to look out for before you hire anyone to work on your application.

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  • Dragon Blogger: A Technotainment Wonder

    Dragon Blogger: A Technotainment Wonder

    There are several blogs that I enjoy reading, either directly or through an RSS reader. Some blogs I read because the author of the blog has years of experience, and writes about their experiences so that their readers can learn from them. Other blogs I read I do so because they have a lot of information on various subjects that I am interested in, but may not be subjects that I can apply to my blog.

    For me, one particular blog that I enjoy read is Dragon Blogger, mostly because the author – Justin Germino – leads a similar life to me (IT industry professional and family man) and as very similar interests (technology).

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  • How to Compact Microsoft Outlook PST Files After Archiving

    How to Compact Microsoft Outlook PST Files After Archiving

    Microsoft Outlook is an email client that stores entire Exchange Outlook mailbox data of a user on his/her local hard drive in a Personal Storage Table or PST file. Since the number of Outlook mailbox items increase with time, the size of Outlook PST file also increases. As we all know, large PST file is the root of various problems including deteriorating Outlook performance, PST corruption, and Outlook crash, thus it must be avoided.

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  • You Need Some Money In The Bank To Maximize Your Chances Of Blogging Success

    You Need Some Money In The Bank To Maximize Your Chances Of Blogging Success

    People talk about blogging like it’s this magical thing that can make you rich without you spending any money. What they don’t tell you is that even though it’s theoretically possible to become a millionaire blogging superstar it’s certainly not going to be easy. You need money to grow faster and if you don’t then people in your niche are going to overtake you at thunderous speed. When someone is pumping thousands into banner ads and PPC campaigns they will obviously reach your potential readers quicker than you.

    That is why having your personal finances in order before you begin is really important, but if you are already started it’s crucial you begin now. You don’t want to be given a fantastic opportunity only to decline it because your bank balance is sitting at zero. It’s probably a good idea to look into ways you can save money and be financially secure because you’ll have a much better chance of success. Follow these tips and good things will eventually start to happen.

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