6 Tips to Conquer Electronic Etiquette

If you have a standard job, you probably use email all day, every day. It’s probably safe to assume that in one eight hour period you send more emails than you speak words. Sad, but true. But because of this, it’s important to know the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of proper email etiquette. You don’t want to be giving off the …

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and sometimes deadly consequences. An alarming number of traffic accidents are linked to driving while distracted, including use of mobile devices while driving, resulting in injury and loss of life. The most recent national statistics are sobering. Over 8 people are killed and 1,161 are injured daily in incidents reported as …

Spoofing and Caller ID

What is spoofing and how does it work? “Spoofing” occurs when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an attempt to trick someone into giving away valuable personal information so it can be used in fraudulent activity or sold illegally. U.S. law and FCC …

10 Tricks to Increase Productivity and Reduce Stress

Every business owner would love a strategy to reduce stress and increase productivity within the company, right? Take a quick moment to think: How does your company culture affect those who work within it? Overloaded, stressed out employees aren’t helping your bottom line. What’s worse, their stress often starts before they even clock-in. Here are ten tips to help reduce …

4 Inspirational Quotes to Inspire Your Inner Leader

Whether they’re proudly displayed on your office wall or hidden inside your bottom desk drawer, we all have our go-to inspirational quotes. It might be a tad embarrassing or a little melodramatic, but either way, they’re good for you. These extremely cheesy, uplifting, and motivational quotes do just that: layer on the cheese but uplift and motivate in the process. …

How to Tell if You’re a Victim of Identity Theft

Once personal information has been leaked into the hands of a cybercriminal, it’s easy for them to steal your identity and from there, the possibilities are endless. Everyone is probably tired of hearing about Equifax at this point, but the silver lining to the insane media coverage is bringing awareness to the general public about the consequences of lax cybersecurity. …

Best Personal Assistant Mobile Apps to Increase Productivity

Personal Assistant Mobile Apps Stay organized every hour of the day with a personal assistant mobile app that lives on your smart device, keeping you virtually prepared for whatever the day throws at you. Siri may be just a phrase away, but you need a reliable application when it comes to your busy schedule and everyday to-do list. Below are …

If your kids have electronic devices, read this

Did you buy electronic devices for your children this holiday season? I did — I bought one for my 9 year-old — and I want to share with you what I learned about protecting my kid’s personal information online. The minute my son unwrapped his gift, he began using it and I immediately began worrying about his personal information being …

You’re Using Your Parking Lights Wrong

You know what may be the most misunderstood lamps on cars? The parking lamps. Almost nobody uses them as they were originally intended. Let’s talk about parking lights. For most people, it’s really not exactly clear what parking lights are actually for, or why they’re called ‘parking lights’ (they’re also more rarely called ‘front position lamps’). At best, they sort …

Facebook Messenger’s new features for couples arrive in time for Valentine’s Day

Right on time for Valentine’s Day, Facebook Messenger is introducing new features for couples who are taking the steps toward officially defining the relationship. The messaging platform will include special effects, different ways to personalize your conversations, and more starting on February 14. Valentine’s Day was one of the most active days for chats in 2017, so the company decided …