May 2011

The Problem of a Relevant Web

May 18, 2011
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You can’t see it, yet it affects everyone on the web. Doing it well is the holy grail for sites like Google and Facebook but the better they get the less informed we may become. What is it? The Relevant Web. The rise of the Relevance Engine We are suffering from a digital deluge. Hundreds [...]

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iPhone Backup 101

May 14, 2011
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Rarely a week goes by without one of my friends losing contacts or photos due to a lost or malfunctioning iPhone so welcome to iPhone Backup 101. I’m a mobile warrior and the father of an 8 month old daughter so my iPhone data is literally priceless. I don’t take chances. You could take my [...]

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3 Tools for better Team Communication

May 4, 2011
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There are thousands of sites and apps promising to keep us connected but which ones actually get the job done? I don’t need 15 ways to communicate just a shortlist that keeps my group informed and on the move. Here are 3 that I couldn’t do without. The Essentials Skype How many emails could you [...]

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Reaction Time

May 2, 2011

Our ability to use technology often outpaces our ability to do so wisely As I watched the events of last night unfold on Twitter and Facebook I was struck how quickly the reactions turned into harsh criticism and verdicts. It was a reminder that we have a lot to learn about being human in this [...]

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4 Ways Consume Faster

May 2, 2011
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There is a ton of content these days and while I’ve been in the process of pruning my social streams I’m also reexamining how I consume content. I want to find what is important with the fewest distractions – Here is how I manage: Read Faster: Use RSS – Use a feed reader to subscribe [...]

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