Home » Archive

Articles in the Interesting Category

Headline, Interesting, Mobile »

[7 Nov 2010 | 6 Comments | ]
Kik vs Blackberry Messenger – Is it a BBM killer? Why the BBM Loyalty? Can Kik keep up?

Kik Messenger is a mobile IM app that allows free text messages on your phone. It is much like the beloved Blackberry Messenger (BBM) that many blackberry users cannot live without. In fact the creator of Kik is a former Blackberry Employee. While many agree that Kik is a great SMS alternative, there has been no verdict on whether it should be called the BBM Killer or replacement.
This past week (November 6th) Kik announced that it reached 1 million users. This is pretty amazing considering it relaunched the messenger client …

Do It Yourself, Featured, How To, Interesting, Tips »

[6 Nov 2010 | No Comment | ]
9 Cheap Ways To Stay Warm In Your Home & Lower Energy Bill

No one likes being cold. At least I don’t! As winter arrives those on strict budgets become anxious when dealing with staying warm in their home. If this is you, then you are hesitant to turn on the heat or leave it on for a long time because you do not want your heat or gas bill to skyrocket. You are in an even worst position if you have trouble operating, completing tasks, and being productive when your body is cold (*cough*, stops typing and raises hand).
I thought that it …

Interesting, Mobile, Tips »

[2 Nov 2010 | No Comment | ]
Monitor the 2010 Midterm Elections through Twitter & iPhone

As we know, Twitter has become a prime tool for accessing information and data. It is a preferred way to gain info sometimes instantly. Many turn to twitter to get reliable news, data, and to see public opinion.
This is no different for the 2010 Midterm Elections. Today, November 2nd 2010 the elections are being held for choice of power in the federal officies. If you would like to follow the different parties and stay up to date with how they are faring, Twitter accounts have been setup for each …

Featured, How To, Interesting, Mobile, Tips »

[31 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]
Bad Posture? How an Android, iPhone, or Smartphone Can Help Eliminate & Fix Backpain

This is a great article for all you tech junkies (or everyday people) out there that have a bad case of lower back. I am going to show you how you can use you Android device (or another smartphone) to rid yourself of lower back pain.
Back pain is typically caused by weak back muscles and poor posture! Plain and simple. Ever since my teenage years, my posture has been terrible. Especially in high school when I would always slouch. At the time I never understood the affects it would have …

Featured, Headline, How To, Interesting, Productivity, Tips »

[26 Oct 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
Secrets to Success For Anyone & Everyone… by the Hip Hop Preacher

If you are one that likes to watch inspirational or motivational videos (especially for success), this video is a much watch. The clip is of the “Hip Hop Preacher” Eric Thomas and his Secrets to Success.
Eric Thomas uses an aggressive no BS no sympathy approach that can show others a new way to view life and going about your dreams. Here he is speaking to the students of Michigan State University.
I first saw this video on my facebook newsfeed. At first a friend of mine had posted it. By the …

Headline, Interesting, Uncategorized »

[6 Oct 2010 | One Comment | ]
Facebook Has Groups…Trying to be Exclusive Again

With Facebook releasing the Groups feature, it seems that Mark Zuckerberg is trying to make the website exclusive again.  When the company was exclusive to the world its members seemed to be much more satisfied.  But what is it about Facebook that makes the service no longer exclusive?  Why has it lost the cool factor?  Remember when no one knew what Facebook was?  Yea, me either.  But there was a day when Facebook was a place where you and only your friends could go.  This was the time when you …

Headline, Interesting, Uncategorized »

[6 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]
Facebook Annouces New Groups and Download Information Feature

Today there was a event held by Facebook (October 6th, 2010) where they made some announcements.  Newly added to the network’s features will be Facebook Groups and options to Download Your Information.
Groups:
The Group feature allows you to create a small “group” within your Facebook friends.  It allows you to share content with only those in the group, if you choose.  With Groups you don’t have to worry about your wall posts, comments, links to be seen by unwanted eyes.  We all have had those times where we post an inappropriate …

Headline, How To, Interesting »

[5 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]
Useless Keyboard? Then Make a QWERTY Rubik’s Cube

If you have an old keyboard lying around, you might as well make some use of it by doing something interesting.  How about turn it into a QWERTY Rubik’s Cube!  Matter fact we’ll go out on a limb and say do this even if you don’t have an old keyboard. Ha!
To complete this task you will clearly need a Rubik’s Cube and QWERTY keyboard.  The keyboard can be from a desktop or a notebook.  You will need some sort of glue.  You could use crazy glue, a hot glue gun, …