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Take 3: Apps To Boost Your Pandemic Productivity
It is week 75 of shelter-in-place…err…or it feels like it is. By now, we have an established routine for our work-from-home lives, one that has evolved greatly since the spring. We have the hang of school schedules, conference calls and
October 24, 2020
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Should You Quit TikTok?
With the political controversy and corporate tumult surrounding the Tik Tok app, is this a good time to part ways with it? The answer depends on your concern about the Chinese government gaining access to your information.
September 5, 2020
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A Blast from the Past is Back: Blackberry 5G Phones Coming 2021
Blackberry, the company that once dominated the smartphone game, is planning a comeback device next year. Can it gain the love and addiction it once had when it was called the “Crackberry?”
August 22, 2020
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Stressed About Your Kids’ Screen Time? Some Expert Tips On Monitoring Use and Setting Limits Before School Starts
I once had a low-tech family. At one point, I had successfully been able to limit screen time to weekends and to avoid devices except for trips. Those days feel like another lifetime. Now, Minecraft, Talking Tom and Game Pigeon
July 24, 2020
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How to Spot Bots and Avoid Fake News
I woke up this morning confused about whether the adorable viral video of the two toddlers embracing may be fake. At first glance, it is not easy to decipher whether the President’s tweet or Twitter’s response is accurate. Both are
June 19, 2020
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Elon Musk Wants To Put A Chip In Your Brain
Is this the next LASIK? With Elon Musk’s brain chip human language could become obsolete and your mind totally in sync with the internet. This is not scene from a science fiction movie. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently spilled the
May 13, 2020
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5 Ways To Boost Cyber Safety While Working From Home During COVID
As we shelter in place and log countless hours from home, maintaining cyber safety measures becomes crucial – for us and our children. In fact, the FBI has warned that targeted COVID scams are on the rise. Shibani offers easy
April 13, 2020
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(Mentally) Surviving The Coronavirus Quarantine With The Help of Tech
Shibani has tech ideas to get you through the coronavirus quarantine – masterfully. Stay on top of work, health and life with the help of these digital ideas. It is both a blessing and a curse to be quarantined during
March 13, 2020
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Traveling Abroad? The Mobile Passport App Cuts Waiting Time In Customs and Immigration Lines
The Mobile Passport app, called the “best-kept secret in air travel,” is a must-have for international travelers. Before taking off, download the app to avoid long lines at customs and immigration and get home faster. It is a normal part
February 25, 2020
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Pinterest’s New Lipstick Try On Feature Makes Buying Beauty Online Possible
Thanks to new strides in beauty virtual reality, women can accurately try on lipsticks and order them online with confidence through a new feature on the Pinterest app. With great tech and no filters, nothing stands between you and your
February 8, 2020
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