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Wi-Fi vs. Z-Wave: What’s the Difference and Where Does It Matter?

When you see the Wi-Fi label on a box in the electronics section of your local big box store, you know what it means. We’ve had years to watch wireless internet spread to college campuses, libraries, airports, and every corner of our homes. But some devices have a different label: Z-Wave. What’s that all about?… read more »

5 Easy to Learn Skills That Can Matter Any Time in Life

Some might say swimming, or public speaking. Maybe, your friend will tell you to master a cocktail shake. No. The first two would stall you with phobia attacks. The third, however impressive, isn’t a life skill at all. What I am looking for are meta-skills that are so easy to learn that you can do them in one… read more »

How to Be Emotionally Intelligent (No Matter What)

Browse the self-improvement section of your local bookstore. Okay, sorry, scan the headlines on your favorite blog. Either way, what’s the impression that you get? Humans aren’t robots, but it seems we strive to be. We’re steadily in search for one simple tweak, or hack, that will make us be the most efficient automaton we… read more »

How Much Does Color Matter in Design? More Than You Think

When it comes to designing anything — from a logo to a website — color is incredibly important. Such a seemingly simple thing like the color of a logo can determine whether someone bothers to take a second look at a logo, even if they don’t realize they’re doing it. Check out the cool infographic… read more »

No Matter What Your Boss Says, The Are Still Workplace Misconceptions

Just because something is perpetuated every single day by your boss doesn’t mean it’s true. Don’t tell him I said that, because he’s still the boss, after all. But seriously, you hear a lot of myths everyday at work, even without knowing that they’re myths at all. The infographic below digs into 7 of the… read more »

Is Android Really Open Source? And Does It Even Matter?

I use Android because it’s made from Linux, and I’m not alone here. Many open source desktop users first picked up an Android phone due to the appeal of a Linux-based mobile operating system. I’m sure that’s why many of you are reading this now. Android has seen wide adoption, and that has caused some… read more »

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