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Facebook collects data - this insight is as old as Facebook itself. What many don't realize is that their data collecting doesn't stop at the gates of their portal. This even affects non-Facebook members!7 min read
Do you enjoy getting compliments? They're surely nice but who do we get them from - and how and when do we make them? Since resourceful developers are also aware of this issue, a new breed of apps is now breaking into the market.7 min read
You undoubtedly know the term "telephone", unlike many small children. They grow up in a more digital world. Therefore, initiatives have spawned to introduce them to modern technology from an early age. Do we need tablets in day care facilities?6 min read
Recently, I had fallen sick. A serious cold forced me to spend my days on the couch. So what harm could there have been in picking up the remote and watching a much-lauded series in one sitting?6 min read
As I return to my workplace, a cherished female colleague has lit the candle that has been in my office since the beginning of December, unnoticed - Christmas must be just around the corner.3 min read
I recently read about the precarious situation retailers across the country are facing today. What would it take to keep me from ordering my gifts from Amazon and others online and instead make my purchases downtown?8 min read
While there's International Volunteer Day and much appreciation for social commitment, one species of helpers mostly stays in the background: family administrators. I'd like to honor these ladies and gentlemen by describing their typical daily routine.6 min read
Though I'm already quite involved in social media (through my job), there has always been a white spot on my map until now: Pinterest. I seek to find out mainly one thing in my self-experiment: is Pinterest really the better Facebook as some say?7 min read
What is PayPal, what are the advantages and how do you use it? How much does it cost? What about security? Why does the payment behavior of family members matter? And of course: what disadvantages and criticism apply?7 min read
Hotel portals are usually a delightful convenience. If, however, a handful of portals process 75% of all direct bookings, this can quickly lead to monopoly positions with the potential for abuse.6 min read
