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5 Tools to Make Christmas Shopping Easier

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Online Christmas Shopping

Christmas is coming ever so near, and shopping is becoming even more frantic. The bad news is that everyone is scrambling to get their Christmas shopping list done as soon as possible. The good news is that practically everything can be done or bought online. Of course, there may be some things that still require you to actually get up from your chair and to experience the real world.

Still, there are a lot of tools at your disposal which you can take advantage of. Tools that will make Christmas shopping a little easier. Let us help you out with that. [Read more…] about 5 Tools to Make Christmas Shopping Easier

5 Tips to Maximize Gmail

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Maximize Gmail
Maximize Gmail

As of November 2012, Gmail is officially the most popular webmail service in the world. It took Google almost a decade to get to the top in this regard, but finally, Gmail has taken the number one spot, where Hotmail used to be.

I don’t know about you, but it is not a surprise at all. Gmail has been growing in popularity, and while it is simple, it is also powerful. There are a lot of “tricks” which users can employ; tricks that will make the experience so much richer. Long-time Gmail users will have integrated these tricks into their workflow, but if you are not aware of them and want much more out of Gmail, take a look at these 5 powerful tips to maximize Gmail. [Read more…] about 5 Tips to Maximize Gmail

5 Common Internet Words and Their Real-world Connections

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Internet words
Internet words

Internet lingo has evolved over the years. And just like any other language, many of the words used in Internet speak have been borrowed.

Have you ever wondered where Internet words like ping and bugs came from? What their real-world connections are? For your dose of Monday trivia, let’s take a look at 5 of the most commonly encountered/used Internet words. [Read more…] about 5 Common Internet Words and Their Real-world Connections

5 Fundraising/Charity Apps to Help You Give Back

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Donations

For some people, giving to charity is innate. Probably thanks to how their parents raised them, giving to those in need has become part of who they are. For others, giving to charity may have come later in life. When you start giving does not matter, however. It is the intention and the action that arises from the desire that makes a difference.

It has never been easier to raise funds for a cause close to your heart or to donate to specific charities than it is today. Thanks to technology, finding a charity, donating online, or organizing a fundraiser can be as easy as clicking away on your computer. [Read more…] about 5 Fundraising/Charity Apps to Help You Give Back

Ways to Save Money Online

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Times are hard on some people, while there are those who could not complain about their situation. There is, however, the fact that everyone can always use a little extra when it comes to their income. After all, there is always something new to buy, something to improve, and something new to experience.

With all the technology that surrounds us, there ought to be something that can be done with it to assist in making some savings. And true enough, there are many ways by which we can save money online. Take a look at this list and enjoy your way to stretching your income. [Read more…] about Ways to Save Money Online

European Startup Events For the Rest of 2012

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European Startup Events
LeWeb

Startups continue to be the hot thing these days wherever you go. Admittedly, there is still a strong focus in the US, but the startup scene can only continue to blossom in other parts of the world as well. From Silicon Valley to South America to Southeast Asia to Europe – you will find tons of budding entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas looking for people with the cash and interest to invest.

If you are based in Europe, or you simply want to keep tabs on the startup scene there, there are a handful of startup events lined up for what remains of 2012. Not only do they present good opportunities to make connections, but you can also take the time out to explore your options! [Read more…] about European Startup Events For the Rest of 2012