TechTrends: Verizon Wireless Small Business Empowerment Series

 

 

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.

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TechTrends: My First Date With an Android

 

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:

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TechTrends: Get Ready to Pay Up – Facebook May Start Charging for Status Updates

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.

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Oh SnApp! Get around easily while on travel with HopStop

The situation:  you’re on vacation or business travel.  The problem:  how do you navigate around a new city?  The answer:  HopStop!

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Talking Tech With… Brian Wright – “What’s your Web IQ?”

 

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!

Techsessories: Need a Better Night’s Sleep? Tech to the Rescue!

 

I feel pretty good about the fact that I only very rarely have this problem.

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TechGuest: BrothaTech’s Tech-savvy Travel Tips

 

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!

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TechGuest: Fajr Muhammad helps us “unplug”

It’s Digital Friday! Today we are honored to have a guest post from Fajr Muhammad. She is the super-fab editor-in-chief of the female empowerment and personal style blog ‘Stylish Thought‘, where style meets substance!

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Oh SnApp! Tech for Tax Season

Happy Digital Friday!  How do you like the new makeover?  We’re always trying to keep things fresh here at ‘A Matter of Life and Tech’, so I thought with the arrival of spring, it might be time for an update.

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