Mar 02 2017
Let’s face it – we all strive for simplicity. Whether it’s finding the best route to a destination or making dinner reservations with a mobile app, there’s something great about finding an easy solution to a problem. After many years of using a flashlight for our hall closet, I recently discovered the MB990 motion-activated ceiling …
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Sep 01 2016
As a teenager, I have many memories of walking up a dark gravel road that led to our New Jersey summer home. Surrounded by the darkness of the night, not even the light of the moon could penetrate the large oak trees. At that time, the only source of light was a handheld flashlight. Note …
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Feb 26 2016
When photospheres were first introduced, it opened the doors to a new interactive user experience, while becoming a standard feature with Google Maps. Working with a similar DNA to photospheres, 360 video takes it to the next level, as it offers the same level of interaction within a video. Viewers can pan and rotate, while …
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Nov 07 2015
From day one, I have used Google Analytics, as it remains a powerful platform for site analysis. From conversion tracking to just getting a pulse on your site’s performance, it all works on all levels. This platform continues to evolve and their latest release of Google Tag Assistant Recording is the perfect companion for anyone …
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Sep 01 2015
A recent article in The Register piqued my interest as it hit several key points, especially around the essence of trial and error and enabling kids to be the problem solvers. When the Raspberry Pi first hit the market, it changed the whole landscape of programming and served as a way for anyone to create …
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Jul 19 2015
Where’s my wallet? Where are my keys? These are all questions that have surfaced at some point in your life. For some, it’s a matter of checking underneath the sofa or coat pocket, while for others, they are left scrambling around the house, looking for that lost item. That has all changed. Initially launched as …
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Jul 07 2015
Several years ago, I started using Basecamp, a popular project management tool for keeping track of projects, while supporting group collaboration. At the time, their free version offered the essential components for project management. However, when Basecamp shifted away from their bare-bones free version, I started to explore alternatives and Freedcamp was a great discovery. …
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Jun 20 2015
I love this quote: “Mobile is not about being quicker, but simply better.” It was was pulled from a recently discovered video that was powered by Google’s Unskippable Labs, which features Google’s latest series of experiments around mobile video advertising. Basically, they took Mountain Dew’s Kickstart “Come Alive” commercial and cut it three ways, including …
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May 15 2015
Commonly seen on blogs and commercial sites, the Facebook Like Box is a feed-based widget that enables site owners to feature posts from their Facebook page onto their site. Easy to implement and a great way to build traffic to your site and awareness of your Facebook page, this widget is ideal for any site …
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Apr 13 2015
Last year, Apple made the decision to discontinue the iconic iPod Classic line, mainly due to the lack of demand, as well as the associated production costs to keep this player on the shelves at retail stores. It was a logical progression, especially since the iPhone has become the all-in-one media solution – all with …
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Jan 15 2015
By nature, Science Fiction writers have always been ahead of the curve, casting predictions of the future and life in modern society. Famed author, Arthur C. Clarke was no exception with his bold predictions and his vision of the future. On the heels of his classic novel “2001: Space Odyssey” he conducted an interview with …
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