Nothing is worse than hearing the Marimba ringtone jangle you awake at 4 a.m. — especially when it’s a wrong number. Use your iPhone’s “Do Not Disturb” mode for better sleep or just for some quiet time. What is Do Not Disturb mode? When you turn on DND, the iPhone holds calls, texts and alerts, […]
In charge of promoting a wine tasting or golf outing to benefit your business? Here’s how to use Facebook to increase your attendance. Free Promotions Start by creating an “Event” on Facebook. Click on the “Event” button in the left hand column, then, when the page opens, click on “Create Event” in the upper right […]
This video tip shows you how to setup your iPhone (or iPad), desktop and web calendars to sync so a change made to one appears on the others. Part 3 of our 5-part series: How to Sync Your iPhone Calendar. Did you learn something new in that short, awesome video? Please share the love […]
I admit it, I was “unfriended.” Like many on Facebook today, I chose to rebut a political innuendo made by a “friend” (aka, woman I barely knew who “friended” me two years ago), and she wasn’t very happy about it. The experience left me asking, what are the rules of engagement on Facebook and […]
Whether you are backpacking in Birkenstocks or hiking in heels, be sure to check out these apps for all your outdoor exploring this summer. These apps are knowledgeable and easy to use when stargazing with a loved one, camping with the kids or hitting the trails for that morning jog. So get out, enjoy the […]
Google is usually your best pal when you want to find that cute dress you saw in a magazine or help your kids look up research for school. But it’s frustrating when your search terms aren’t finding what you want. Studies estimate that 3 out of 4 people can’t find what they are looking for […]
When teens have a question about eating disorders, drugs or bullying, we’d hope they’d come straight to an adult they trust (like their mothers!) for reliable information. But as Suzanne R. Harman, a psychotherapist in private practice who specializes in adolescents and a creator of TeenSphere, notes, “Adolescents are notoriously private about feelings and hesitate […]
You’ve decided to try a new hair stylist: what’s the first thing you’re likely to do? Google the stylist’s name, of course. In the world of social media, everyone – from independent contractors to multi-national corporations— needs to pay attention to his or her business’ online reputation. With the plethora of review sites— including Yelp, […]
You might not have nude photos stored on your phone, but you do have banking info, access to your email and Facebook pages, and maybe a few photos that you wouldn’t share with the world. Keep your private info safe with these steps courtesy of Don BeBolt, director of Threat Research for Total Defense, an […]
A team of Northwestern students, calling themselves “SweetPerk,” created the new Smartphone application “Passport to Downtown Evanston.” The free app entices people to shop at participating stores in downtown Evanston by letting them browse through promotional deals and discounts, a la Groupon. The SweetPerk team hopes the app will boost business in local shops and […]
