Category: Technology

SlideShare – The YouTube of PowerPoint

Have you ever heard of SlideShare.net? Michael Arrington, the founder and co-publisher of TechCrunch, called it the YouTube of PowerPoint. People would like to see, upload, and share PowerPoint and PDF views and comments, just like they do on YouTube. PowerPoint is a good way to explain your new...

Why bother trading video games?

Video games are huge fun. After all, who doesn’t love engaging in virtual combat when the only real danger you’re facing is a repetitive strain injury caused by hours of intense wrist action? But buying endless video games for your console is an expensive business, especially if you have...

The ’90s: The Rise and Fall of Grunge Music

In late 1991, an unknown band from Seattle released their first album, “Nevermind.” The first track on that album was “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. I’m sure not even the leader of the group, Kurt Cobain, saw that “Teen Spirit” was becoming tea anthem of a whole new musical and...

Unidirectional Lavalier Microphones – When You Just Want to Know, Look Here

What is a unidirectional lapel microphone? Unidirectional microphones, as the name implies, are devices that are designed to pick up sound predominantly in one direction relative to the microphone. A unidirectional polar pattern lavalier microphone excels in environments or locations where there is less than complete silence because it...

Five reasons why you should buy a Nintendo 64 system

With the diversity of offerings in today’s game console market, why would one even consider buying a game system that is over a decade old? I would like to offer the following five reasons for your consideration: 1. Affordability – You can buy a complete system, including a controller,...

Why Email Matters: The Science Behind the US Attorney Scandal

Email is more and more in the news these days, it’s near the center of the current US Attorney firing scandal, and for good reason. A substantial amount of communication flows through email, which can be an efficient way to communicate memos and other relationships. Email is nearly instant,...

5 Ways to Boost Your Book Progress

Whether you’re just starting your first draft or have a published book that was released a few years ago, the progress of your book depends on how much energy you put into it. If you find your sales are plummeting or you just can’t seem to muster the enthusiasm...

What is a cryptocurrency?

A cryptocurrency or cryptocurrency (Saxon cryptocurrency) is a virtual currency that is used to exchange goods and services through an electronic transaction system without having to go through any intermediary. The first cryptocurrency to start trading was Bitcoin in 2009, and many others have emerged since then, with other...

How Technology Has Altered Your Work-Life Balance

If you work 48 weeks in the year and spend a conservative 5 hours per week commuting to and from work, you are spending 240 hours per year driving. This takes time away from family, hobbies, friends, and much more. How can technology be used to recover that time?...