Internet
National Day of Unplugging is 3/1: Can You Spend a Day Offline?
Well, as I've written before, a little unplugging from time-to-time never hurt anyone. And, in addition, a new study by the Pew Research Center and the American Life Project has indicated that all of this Internet in our lives may ... Read More »
Officing on the Go: Traveling With the T-Mobile Sonic Hotspot
Recently, I got the opportunity to review and try T-mobile's Sonic 4G Mobile Hotspot. As someone who is always on the go, having a hotspot is a must, so I am all for trying something that helps me stay connected ... Read More »
Let’s Take a Browse: 6 Fab Smartphone Browsers
If you have an iPhone, Windows, Blackberry, or Android powered device, you probably use the standard browser that is already pre-installed on your device. Read More »
Cube Tech: How I Use Skype to Stay Connected
Skype is a web and mobile application that allows you to connect via video seamlessly and in real time. Skype also has a Group Video Calling feature that allows you to video chat with more than one person at the ... Read More »
The Power of ‘Capturing a Moment’ With Your Smartphone Camera
When I am out and about, I hardly ever have my digital camera with me. Being a Digital Debutante means constantly being on the go, but doing so without a lot of "stuff" Read More »
Blacks and the Digital Divide: Fact vs. Fiction
Without a doubt, everyone today uses technology. However, the way people use technology often differs, even amongst different ethnic groups. The digital divide between Blacks and other ethnic groups is very real. Several different groups have done research to identify ... Read More »
My Thoughts on SOPA & Proposed Blackouts
After some prodding from a few online friends whom I really respect, I looked into SOPA further and realized it was an issue I just couldn't "ignore". As someone who has been on the Internet for 14 plus years, I ... Read More »
Sometimes You Need to Unplug
There are only so many hours in the day, and lately, I have been burning the candle at both ends. Sometimes I wonder why I always set myself up for momentous tasks that always end up running me ragged. Read More »
Can You Live Without Facebook? A Recent Study Indicates NO
I am not by any means stepping on a high horse, because trust me, I am guilty as charged. But what would life be without Facebook? What could we be doing with that 53 billion hours other than sitting on ... Read More »
Fooz Kids: A Safe & Fun Online Portal for the Family
Fooz Kids is an interactive portal online just for kids. Within the application, you and your child have tons of options to both play and learn. Read More »
Social Networking & Office Politics- Do you add people from work?
With the boom of social networking websites during the last three to four years, the digital divide is lessening. More and more folk are becoming computer savvy with networking with others online on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and ... Read More »
The next big social network: Mashable Follow
When it comes to social networks, I am always up for adding another one to my growing arsenal. It's an addiction I am totally proud of Read More »
Do you remember when it was cool to have a Hotmail account?
Hotmail was cool because it was free and I didn't have to be one of the cool kids with a computer or dial up to have it, and I remember giving it to everyone and checking often to see if ... Read More »
‘Mean Girls’ on the Internet: When Online Cliques Go Horribly Wrong
I have seen a lot of internet drama go down in terms of women being abrasive, harsh, mean, vindictive, and cruel online. I call this theory, the 'Mean Girls' theory---most of you know the movie starring Lindsay Lohan in which ... Read More »
Beware of Yahoo Mail Account Fraud E-mail Circulating
These types of fraudulent emails have been circulating for years. But, I found out that a relative received the same email and, because they thought it was legit, replied to the email with their information Read More »
He’s Cheating On Me With His Blackberry
Tweet “I used to say that my ex boyfriend’s Blackberry was his mistress…”— my friend Danielle. It is so easy these days to become addicted to technology. It is everywhere around us and we are virtually force fed into getting ... Read More »
Learn About the Good Things Happening in New Orleans with ‘Good Nola’
Tweet With the 5 year anniversary of Katrina filling the airwaves, much is being said about The Big Easy. New Orleans has had so much to overcome—Hurricane Katrina and then the BP Oil Spill that has affected that area greatly. ... Read More »
