Guys from Generation X may remember calling a gal on the phone after initially meeting, yet today, texting is much more frequent and likely preferred, especially in the beginning of a relationship. Therefore, it’s important for guys to understand the norms, do’s, and don’ts aligned with texting etiquette.
Privacy vs. Safety – Which Prevails When It Comes To Online Safety?
As humans, we have the instinctive desire to give privacy to others when they start asking for it – indeed, children wanting privacy is a major milestone in their development. As a result, I don’t think it’s a surprise that many parents exercise little or no oversight over the online lives of their children – there aren’t many direct threats, and the kids are having fun, so there’s no problem… right?
Nigerian Scam: A Masterful Performance over Six Years
Over a span of 6 years, a talented and persistent scam artist cheated me out of basically the price of an airfare. It took considerable imagination and remarkable tenacity to do it and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. I fell victim with eyes wide open.
What People are Saying about Smart Meters and Smart Grid Technology
Smart meters (which transmit data about our personal energy consumption at home) are becoming incredibly common throughout the world. Do the potential environmental advantages of these devices outweigh the potential risks?
Traveling Technology: Living Life as a Digital Nomad
Most people are chained to a desk or at least a physical building, for 8 to 10 hours a day. But, there’s a small subsection of society that’s nomadic – telecommuting to work. They travel and work from anywhere and everywhere. What’s life like for these people?
Travel Back in Time: All About Forensic Genealogy
Genealogy has become a hobby for some people, but forensic genealogy requires a professional since it can have legal ramifications.
Bringing Connectivity to the World’s Most Remote Regions
In an increasingly connected world, there are still pockets that have yet to see widespread telecommunication infrastructure.
Google and Their Invasive Searches
We have all climbed onto Google and done a search for items that interest us. What we might not have known, is how intensive and invasive Google’s searches are on us. Sometimes they go a little too far and get their tail feathers burned. What we might not know about this quiet giant is how […]
How To Survive A Long Distance Relationship
The world is an open garden, with long distance love on the rise. While LDR’s are known to be very difficult, we live in a time when technology can make any distance feel a little bit smaller.
Are We Losing Our Personal Connections?
“Communities are built not just on close friendships and family relationships, but on the small, everyday social interactions that take place in public spaces,” writes Andrea K. Paterson. “I worry that these social interactions are going extinct and discuss why they are important to the fabric of community.”