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Too Much on To-Do List? Try These Apps to Stop Being Overwhelmed

There is no perfect to-do list app. In fact, most apps you use seem overwhelming after some time. As the list goes longer, the tasks seem insurmountable. Chances are, you aren’t using the right app. While there are some excellent to-do apps with a plethora of features, that’s not ideal for beginners. If you’re new… read more »

4 Ways Your Location Is Being Tracked Everywhere You Go

These days, it’s common knowledge that your phone and computer are tracking your location. Most people don’t appear to care. They think the benefits of location tracking outweigh the security and privacy implications. You can make the argument they’re right. Services such as Cortana and Google Search are not as powerful if they can’t monitor… read more »

How to Introduce Yourself in Any Situation (And Stop Being Afraid)

Introductions are hard. You’ve probably been asked to introduce yourself at a meeting before — and been struck with a total lack of anything to say. Or been at a party and wanted to make a good first impression, but fell flat. These situations suck. And a poor introduction can zap your self-confidence for the rest… read more »

5 Ways to Discover New Music Without Being Overwhelmed

Finding new music you will like is a big task. There are so many new tracks being released all the time, how do you go through all of them? It’s overwhelming, and that’s not how music should be. For some time now, you could discover the best music from each week through Noon Pacific. But… read more »

How is Social Media Being Used in Court?

We live in a world where social media is just a ubiquitous part of life. Just about everyone posts the happenings in their lives on services like Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, and others. Sharing everything on the Internet isn’t without consequence, though. For some people, the drawbacks of posting to social media can be small,… read more »

How Close Are We to Self-Driving Cars Being Available?

To me, one of the most exciting piece of technology that we could see in the near future is the driverless car. I’ve never been a fan of driving — I just find it to be tedious and stressful. The idea of jumping into the vehicle, entering my destination, and relaxing is incredibly appealing. I… read more »

Your Smart Home Works for the NSA, and You’re Being Watched

Ever get that feeling you’re being watched? The Internet of Things is making surveillance even simpler for security services, to such an extent that Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, has declared that smart meters, cameras, and other IoT devices are being co-opted to listen into conversations and generally keep an eye on you. Yes,… read more »

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