So you’re old and out of touch. You’ve been too busy keeping up with the Jones’s to notice the Zuckerberg’s, Page’s, Systrom’s, Huffman’s, and all the other geeks creeping round the bend. Maybe you can’t understand WTF your kid or grandkid is saying when they tell you on Skype that they’ll TTYL ‘cause their BFF… Continue reading A Mini Guide to Internet Literacy
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How Did You Get Your News Today? [INFOGRAPHIC]
With the rise of digital media, it’s no secret that traditional newspapers and radio broadcasts have been in a steady free fall for some time. If not from traditional mediums, where are people catching the news? It may surprise you to hear that a whopping 67% of people get their news from Facebook! Twitter is… Continue reading How Did You Get Your News Today? [INFOGRAPHIC]
The 7 Most Surprising Technologies Invented by Students at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup
Earlier, we brought you the five coolest technologies invented by high schoolers at Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair. These solo projects wowed us and made us rethink what high school students are capable of. Now, witness what students can accomplish when they work in teams as you browse the winners of Microsoft’s Imagine Cup.… Continue reading The 7 Most Surprising Technologies Invented by Students at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup
10 Best SEO Practices for URLs and Blog Permalinks
Today I’m going to share with you a few SEO pointers that could make the difference between your article ranking high on Google for years to come or your article being doomed to eventual oblivion in Google search results. I’ll cover optimizing URLs, or permalinks, one of the many properties search engines factor into their decision-making process… Continue reading 10 Best SEO Practices for URLs and Blog Permalinks
A Children’s Computer for $150: The New XO Tablet from One Laptop Per Child
Dream. Learn. Build. This is the motto of the XO Tablet, a family oriented Android tablet designed to help children explore the world through technology and at their own pace. The first tablet of its kind, the XO is the brainchild of the One Laptop Per Child project and comes preloaded with free educational games,… Continue reading A Children’s Computer for $150: The New XO Tablet from One Laptop Per Child
How to Reach America’s Mobile Moms [REPORT]
Did you know that moms often control household budgets and expenses? This makes them the prime audience for the development of exciting new applications and of course many brands’ advertising efforts. Moms, like everyone else, like to use apps, which can often signal our personal tastes and interests. There are a ton of apps and… Continue reading How to Reach America’s Mobile Moms [REPORT]
Learn to Code Online for Free
Learning to program or write code can be extremely difficult. It is especially hard for people who have no experience with programming language or who’ve worked very little with computers. Becoming proficient in a programming language takes a lot of time and diligence. Until recently, acquiring these skills also required lots of money to purchase… Continue reading Learn to Code Online for Free
How to Solve a Problem in Life [COMIC]
Have you ever struggled with a mathematics or physics problem? If so, you know that finding the right answer can take numerous calculations, additional research, and experimentation. In the end, you’re far more likely to come up with the wrong answer several times before actually discovering the right one.
