8 tips for running an effective group Twitter chat or debate

In the age of digital, there’s no shortage of ways to communicateen masse. You can send group emails/text messages, post messages on social networks, publish an impromptu blog post, hold VoIP conference calls, and even host a group Twitter chat. The latter of these may not be the most conventional ways of grouping people for a multi-way conversation, but it can actually be a very effective way of getting many people from different disciplines and walks of life involved in the same dialogue....

8 min · 1679 words · Stephanie Fernandez

8 ways to enhance your Spotify experience

Whether you’re a brand new user who’s just signed up todayin the US, or you’ve been a member for years, here are 6 ways to make Spotify an even better music service. If you’re looking for the basics, see ourbeginner’s guide to Spotify. Spotibot Spotify’s built-in music discovery side isn’t that hot. Luckily, and that’s whereSpotibotcomes in. This service offers a range of features that use Last.fm data to help you find music you’ll love....

4 min · 785 words · Scott Gonzalez

8 ways to get advice and inspiration for your startup idea

With a plethora of low-cost and even free tools available to develop and host online services and launch mobile apps, the barrier to entry for building a technology startup has dropped significantly in recent years. While just about anyone can launch their own tech business now, the challenge of honing a unique business idea remains as tough as ever. Here are 8 online resources for finding and refining tech startup ideas and even finding co-founders to go into business with....

5 min · 1021 words · Melissa Schroeder

8 ways to save money on your mobile phone bill

As smartphone vendors and mobile operators continue to push the latest smartphone and tablet devices, companies are doing their upmost to secure extra revenues from their customers as they push value-added services and branded products. As a result, the consumer is facing limits on internet usage, calling minutes and text messaging, as app developers start enabling in-app payments to extract money from their customers – put simply, mobile revenues are booming and you – the consumer – are helping it grow (not that it’s a bad thing)....

5 min · 1038 words · Nicole Anderson

8 Web-based alternatives to Instagram

SinceInstagramhas yet to offer an Android version of the incrediblypopularphoto-sharing app, Android users are always on thehuntfordecentalternatives. But what about those who have neither an iPhone or an Android phone? We’ve compiled a list of 8 alternatives to Instagram, most of which you can access from your browser, and use to add cool and interesting effects to your images at the click of a button. PicYou WithPicYou, the most recently launched of these sites, you can sign up using your Twitter or Facebook account to apply filters to your images, with a choice of eight cool vintage, sepia and grunge-like filters....

5 min · 984 words · Timothy Davis
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