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.Read More →
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:Read More →
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.Read More →
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.Read More →
Just yesterday, Google instituted a new privacy policy that has many concerned about the amount of personal data they’re collecting on you and what they’re doing with that data.Read More →
If you were thinking about doing something a little extra special for your Valentine next week, you might want to think again. Sending a racy text message or email might seem like a good idea at the time, but there are some very real risks involved as well.Read More →
In addition to A Matter of Life and Tech, one of the other media outlets I write for is theGrio.com. This week’s topic, “What Happens to Your Online Identity when You Die?”Read More →
Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? I speak French ‘un peu’ and it’s always been a goal of mine to become fluent, and maybe pick up a little Spanish too.Read More →
I wrote a while back about the impending arrival of Google Wallet (click here if you missed it). Google Wallet is ready to revolutionize the way we shop, but there are still some kinks to be worked out. So for the time being, I wouldn’t recommend getting rid of all of your cash or credit cards. From cnet.com, here are some things you’ll need to know before you start using your Wallet: 10 Things You Need to Know about Google WalletRead More →
Never let a web group deal or gift card go unused again! Check out my latest video post! Read More →