I was invited out to a Verizon Wireless seminar recently, and it definitely did not disappoint! The Small Business Empowerment Series is set up to give entrepreneurs encouragement and inspiration, while providing a valuable opportunity to network as well.
Hey There! If you didn’t already know, in addition to all the wonderful content you can find right here on AMOLAT, I also write a weekly tech-life column for TheRoot.com.
So I’m finally doing it – I’m going on a date with an Android phone, courtesy of Verizon wireless. I was invited out to one of their free workshops to get the basics on all things Android. Check out the video:
I think mobile apps are the best thing since sliced bread. They make life so much easier by offering convenient ways to get organized, take great photos, manage your finances, or just kill some time playing games. But they can also be sneaky little thieves, collecting your personal information without your knowledge and using it for who-knows-what.
Did you know that out of a possible 5000 allowed friends on your personal Facebook page, only about 12% of them will ever see your status updates? Currently, the social network’s algorithm is designed for you to see the updates of friends you interact with the most, or updates that get a lot of ‘Likes’ or comments. So now Facebook is trying to change that – but it’s gonna cost you.
The situation: you’re on vacation or business travel. The problem: how do you navigate around a new city? The answer: HopStop!
So how smart are you exactly? You might think you know a lot about the internet, social media, and technology in general, but are you ready to put that knowledge to the test? Webpercent.com is here to let you know where you might need a little more help. It was developed by Brian Wright, and I had the chance to chat with him for this week’s post:
Interview with Brian Wright of WebPercent.com
Once you’ve finished listening to the interview, head on over to the site to test your knowledge!
In 2010, almost 2 million car accidents were caused by the use of cell phones while driving.
Try saying that title five times fast, LOL! You might get little tongue-tied, but this week’s Digital Friday post will get you tech-ready to go!
