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August 7, 2017

The Best Sites for College Students

More than 20 years after the launch of the World Wide Web, this tech innovation has changed every facet of our lives. The student experience is no different, as there are countless websites and apps that have enriched and enhanced their lives. If you are looking for new ones to add to your bookmarks, this post will show you several entertaining and informative sites that will make you laugh and save your money and time. CollegeHumor.com While there are plenty of sites useful to the average college student, there is something to be said for the ones that make us…

June 6, 2017

Overcoming Tech Obsession for the Smartphone Addicted

Consider this article your intervention. Because if you’re reading this, you’re most likely concerned that you may be addicted to your smartphone … or diagnose someone whom you care about as cell phone addicted. Tapping, typing, scrolling or swiping — we’re head down with our eyes locked to screens — and checking our phones about 46 times a day. A study by Deloitte found Americans, collectively, check their phones 8 billion times daily. But what are we checking for, really? Although this may be the norm, smartphone attachment and overuse can have significant negative effects on our lives (and we’re talking…

May 1, 2017

Kiwi Email Client: 2017 Review

Kiwi for Gmail is the ultimate application for Gmail users who wish to manage their email accounts directly from their desktop. As good as Gmail may be, there is no official desktop app for either Android or Mac users such as their is on mobile and Kiwi has completed what Google have failed to in the creation of this desktop client for Gmail. I have been using Kiwi for Gmail for a couple of months now and it has made a real difference in my productivity levels, I cant stress how important this is for a digital nomad like myself and I want to…

December 2, 2015

KLM Unboxes Its First New Boeing 787 Dreamliner

KLM Airlines has just received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. If you remember, I featured this amazing new plane a couple years back when it was initially released. The wait times were very long as there was so much demand for the unparalleled new aircraft. The world-renowned airline just produced an “unboxing” video where its actual crew unveils its first Dreamliner. The pilots are seen taking the plastic coverings off their new headsets and the crew walks the cabin highlighting the awesome features like deep-reclining seats, dimming windows and the largest overhead bins in the world for a commercial aircraft. Check…

July 25, 2015

Your smartphone goes camping: the case for bringing it outdoors

Though vacations can offer you a chance to get away from it all, most people don’t really want to step back from their tech, even if they’re planning a rugged getaway. A whopping 84 percent of people feel that they couldn’t go a single day without their smartphone. Fortunately, there are many compelling reasons to hold on to your device on your next camping trip. It’s great to explore, but if you’re not a wilderness expert you may find yourself amid a forest of unknown sights on your camping trip. This is where the right apps can swoop in and…

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