Over the past few years new RSS feeds have overstepped Google Reader. The following blog will explain a few alternative options similar to Google Reader.
When it was announced that Google Reader was going to “Google’s Graveyard” the tech community should have been surprised. While Google Reader did it’s job – it didn’t keep up with the change in technology.
Who doesn’t enjoy sharing a good memory with friends and family? It is awesome to reminisce, but must we wait until Thursday to share our great times with the world. Continue reading
We have all been warned multiple times to be careful what you post online and what not to, but this high school student did not get the message. He posted about his teacher on Twitter bashing him about changing the date of a test. The best part of this situation is that the teacher saw the post and actually put up the tweet on the projection screen, and another student took a picture of it and now it has gone viral.
As we all go our separate ways next week for Spring Break, it’s important to be conscious about what you and your peers post online from your respective vacation destinations.
In a moment of impulsive joy, it is easy to get carried away taking funny Instagram pictures to entertain your audience of followers, but those kinds of photos are more likely to harm you than help you. Sloppy tweeting, jarring facebook posts and embarrassing comments have the ability to alter your online reputation over the long term.
It’s been more than 11 years since the terrorists hijacked the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center on September 11. Immediately following the attacks, the country saw a major crackdown in airport security. However, is the country about to now see a reverse shift? Continue reading
What to Wear for a Party! How you dress for your party is a huge deal if you’re the party host, because all eyes are on you. That being said, if you are fashion handicapped, thank the Internet for all of its fashion websites and blogs.
Greek yogurt is just one of the many health food crazes and that’s because it’s crazy good. Don’t let the name fool you; this yogurt is not from Greece. Instead, the word “Greek” describes how the yogurt is made through centuries-old straining technique. Continue reading
Blogging is the perfect vehicle for companies to express themselves. It allows thoughts and creativity to be shared with the general public.
It has been one week since the 2013 Academy Awards were held. There were lots of interesting occurances at the 2013 Oscars show. From Jennifer Lawrence’s fall to the incredible performance by the cast of Les Miserables, there was much to see. One thing though that was particularly controversial, was the commentary and humor of host Seth MacFarlane. Continue reading
What is the point of a hashtag on Twitter? Are they necessary for every tweet? In my opinion, hashtags create a different way of expressing keywords and/or topics related to your tweet, which brings creativity to social media. However, other users on Twitter use hashtags for surveys, contests and sometimes to express their “inner” thoughts and that’s when hashtags become personal. Continue reading
I don’t see very many people whipping mid-sized sedans around on frozen lakes, but if you look at some car commercials today you would probably think that is what they are built for. What gives?
IMDb, International Movie Database. An app you can quickly whip out for all of your movie/television questions. Want to know when Transformers 4 will be coming out, or the movie times at a certain theater? IMDB it! Continue reading
We live in a society were everything is about the brand. You say phone; people automatically think iPhone, computer = Mac, yoga = Lululemoon, running = Nike, the ultimate driving machine = BMW. These brands have been able to capitalize on a slogan or create a link between what they do and who they are as a company. So why are we any different?
Figuring out what you are going to cook can sometimes be a difficult task. However, the Internet has made this task quite easy. There are so many blogs and websites out there designed to help you choose your party or events menu, that you barely have to think. Continue reading
Having the World Wide Web has made it extremely easy to find whatever you want whenever you want. Continue reading
When you think about the last joke that you heard, or think about the last time you laughed, can you remember what exactly made you laugh? What was it that was so funny? And also, who made the joke?
Have you ever wondered how much Instagram or the iPhone has affected the photography industry? Continue reading
Catch him in the bike lane riding around Oak Cliff or the neighborhood hot spot Bishop Arts District. The humble Dustin Cavazos is an unorthodox rapper/producer/songwriter. Rather than surrender to the stereotypical profane staccato sound we now know as rap, Dustin uses his eloquent lexicon in his newest album, In and out of Sleep. Continue reading
Everyone knows that exercise gives us plenty of benefits. It prevents diseases, increases our mental awareness and is the foundation for a overall healthy lifestyle. However, did you also know that it could actually lead to a bigger brain?
It doesn’t matter where you are at in life, what you love, or even how you spend your time, there is an app for you.