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Meet Your Windows Phone PA: Cortana

One of the biggest trends when it comes to mobile devices, is the increasing integration of smartphones into every part of our lives. Many developers are looking at ways to essentially turn the phone from a device you interact with into a device that is really an extension of yourself. The way they are doing… Continue reading Meet Your Windows Phone PA: Cortana

Cortana – Window’s Phone’s new PA

A popular mobile trend that is evolving is the idea of your phone becoming even more of an extension of the person. In other words, developers are trying to make the smartphone even more useful to our everyday lives. One way they are doing this is by creating personal assistant apps. Google has Google Now,… Continue reading Cortana – Window’s Phone’s new PA

Meeting Helpful Cortana

One of the biggest trends in the world of modern smartphones is that they are getting smarter. Most mobile developers are striving to make your phone even more an extension you and your life than ever before. A common tactic they are using is by creating personal assistant apps. Apple has Siri, Google has Google… Continue reading Meeting Helpful Cortana

Dealing with bloatware

Android phones are currently the most popular devices being sold by many carriers. While these devices are popular, many come preinstalled with apps that have been developed by the carrier. This apps are often referred to as bloatware and are usually ignored by users. However, if you have ever tried to uninstall them, you know… Continue reading Dealing with bloatware

The story on Android bloatware

If you have ever bought a phone on contract from a wireless provider, especially an Android phone, you likely have noticed a few carrier related apps that came preinstalled on your device. These apps, commonly referred to as bloatware, can be annoying and many users simply don’t use them. The problem is, if you have… Continue reading The story on Android bloatware

Bloatware on your Android device

In many countries when you go to buy a mobile phone, and more specifically an Android phone, from a carrier the mobile carrier will often install their own apps onto the device. These apps, commonly referred to as bloatware, are usually tied into a service that your carrier offers and are for the most part… Continue reading Bloatware on your Android device

Dealing with desktop clutter

A common problem that develops over time with people who have been using their computers for a number of years is that their desktops often become littered with files, shortcuts, folders, and icons. The result is a cluttered look that not only looks messy but can make it harder to find files and can even… Continue reading Dealing with desktop clutter

De-clutter your desktop

Have you ever seen a colleague’s desktop that is covered in icons, shortcuts, files, and folders? Or maybe it’s you that is disorganized. It’s not uncommon for desktops to get cluttered, especially if you have been using your computer for a number of years. The issue with this however, is that desktop clutter can make… Continue reading De-clutter your desktop

Reducing desktop clutter

Have you ever gone to talk with a colleague and gotten a look at their computer’s desktop only to notice that they have files, apps, and folders strewn about in a seemingly random fashion? Or maybe you are guilty of a cluttered desktop. Many people tend to have somewhat unorganized desktops, especially if they have… Continue reading Reducing desktop clutter

Creating long-form content on LinkedIn

One of the main ideas behind LinkedIn is that the network is a virtual venue for people to share their thoughts, ideas, and observances with other like-minded users. Earlier this year the company introduced a new feature to their platform that allowed a select few users to create blog posts directly on LinkedIn. Now, the… Continue reading Creating long-form content on LinkedIn