Summer has come to an end, and as a result, a lot of us will be spending a lot more time inside. After all, you can say all you like about the winter adventures you will have in the snow, but if you’re honest, the majority of the next few months will be spent with a laptop, a snuggie, and a hot drink. So to help you pass the hours in front of your computer without going outside, here are some of the best winter websites. [Read more…] about 7 Websites You Need to Take Advantage of Now That Summer is Over
10 Websites You Can’t Live Without
The internet has been around long enough that most of us have come to grips with the general flavor of it . . . cat videos, movie reviews, baby videos, social networking, dog videos, and so on. But every once in awhile, there comes along a website that is—wait for it—actually useful.
Once you find this kind of website, you will soon wonder how you ever functioned without them. The web is littered with pages such as these; you just have to find them. Here are 10 websites that you may not have heard of, but once you start using, you just won’t be able to live without. [Read more…] about 10 Websites You Can’t Live Without
Apple’s “Special Event” Is That All There Is?
Finally, after weeks of rumors and speculation, the men in black took to the stage and announced Apple’s new lineup of iPhones. This “special event” came as no surprise because that’s pretty much what Apple has does in September. Even less surprising were the products, mostly due to well-placed leaks that had been circulating for quite some time. In fact, the event left many wondering if Apple wasn’t hiding something else up its sleeve—like a smart watch. While that little gadget would have been a cool addition to the event, its “me too” status would have only served to underscore Apple’s apparent innovative slump, which prompts the question, “Is that all there is?” Here’s a look at a number of questions that come to mind in the wake of Apple’s “special event”. [Read more…] about Apple’s “Special Event” Is That All There Is?
A Look at Apple’s Next Big Reveal
September 10th has been officially announced as Apple’s next big seminar event, with sites like The Verge proudly flaunting their invites online. Naturally, rumors abound about what new product Apple will unveil—with some being more plausible than others. With competitors like Samsung moving into the smartphone and tablet arena, a space Apple founded, some Apple supporters are calling for Apple’s next big innovation. iWatch anyone? However, if Apple’s leaders are smart, which they are, they will realize that their success has never been driven by their competitors, but by Apple’s own brand and inventiveness. [Read more…] about A Look at Apple’s Next Big Reveal
The Future of Social Media in the Business World
The era of social media in today’s business world has quickly, and not so quietly been ushered in. With nearly every company, both big and small using social media, having an online presence has never been more important than it is today. Social media has already had a huge impact on the world of business, so let’s take a moment and ponder on what the future has in store.
In 2012, New York Life Insurance’s social media guru, Dipayan Gupta, used social media to reach out to policy holders, after the deadly and destructive Hurricane Sandy. Gupta informed all of their policy holders that if their home was damaged during the storm, they could reach out to New York Life via social media. [Read more…] about The Future of Social Media in the Business World
New Technology Breakthroughs Courtesy of Apple
Since the launch of the first Macintosh in 1984, Apple Inc. has made a name for itself as one of the main think tanks for new and cutting edge technology. Despite a slump in the ‘90s, the company has also grown into one of the biggest companies in the world, maintaining its position through constant innovations and new technologies. [Read more…] about New Technology Breakthroughs Courtesy of Apple