Google Now is a much-awaited mobile application that should prove to be a major convenience for Android smartphone users. The latest news from the Google frontier suggests that it won’t be long before Google Now is fully developed and supported as a desktop application for Windows OS.Continue Reading…

Recession and the resultant lack of jobs might not be the only reason that your resume gets rejected every time you apply for your “dream job.” Mistakes made by potential employees can also result in a lower probability of landing their perfect job. Handing in a professional resume and applying for jobs that meet your qualifications can allow you to substantially reduce the chances of rejection. Here are the three fatal mistakes that you might be making during the job application process, and suggestions on how you can rectify them.Continue Reading…

That might seem obvious – of course speed reading is reading very quickly! But most people don’t know that there’s a simple way to go from being a slow reader to a lightning fast speed-reader: just force yourself to start reading faster. There are different approaches people take when it comes to learning how to speed read, but one rule is common to them all. When you accelerate your reading speed—even if you don’t actually know yet how to speed read—that’s a foolproof technique to get yourself used to the habit of speed reading.Continue Reading…

Positive, think positive! That seems to be the modern age’s credo. Be positive, think positive, just live in a positive bubble so no evil can ever harm you. But how effective is this life approach, really?Continue Reading…

The term “productivity” has gained immense importance over the past few decades, and people at home and at work constantly try to ensure high levels of personal productivity in order to ensure that their work is done in a timely and efficient manner. Productivity refers to achieving the maximum output within a minimum time scale in a manner such that quality is not compromised. Here are a few key tips that can help you to achieve higher levels of productivity in the workplace, and even in your home life.Continue Reading…

This debate will never get resolved: people will continue arguing over the benefits vs. disadvantages of the Internet. Some people say that all the information available on the Internet will obviously make us smarter, but others say that all this information actually makes us dumber. You might wonder how this can be possible. After all, if all the answers are out there waiting on the Internet, what’s the problem? Let me explain.Continue Reading…

Most people have a list of life goals that include the phrase “to be successful at …” However, failures are an inevitable part of life; a part that cannot be avoided, and people must learn to plan for setbacks as well as working for triumphs. Although failures cannot be avoided, the chances of failing at specific tasks can be reduced through various strategies, including persistence, planning, and problem-solving.Continue Reading…

People who learn English as a second language tend to do very well in reading and writing English, but often do badly when it comes to actually speaking the language. Are you in this situation?Continue Reading…

Speed reading is a technique that allows the reader to save time while also grasping the underlying concept or theme in the text. Although speed reading can obviously be applied to reading books or newspapers, many comic lovers question the ability to speed read comics while also enjoying the message that the illustrations are meant to convey. In the 21st century, comics are no longer seen as simply a means of entertainment, but have been defined as an important marketing tool in this technology-driven era whereby visual impact can easily convey the mission statement of the organization or the core purpose of its product and services.Continue Reading…

It might be true that university life is nothing like it was 15 years ago. The Internet has overhauled how our academic life is now experienced; from Wikipedia to Massive Open Online Courses, our academic performance and potential are ever-growing. But as scientists and IT specialists delve deeper into how university students can make the most of their academic potential, new ideas in the form of apps and online platforms are coming into being, to make student life a bit easier and perhaps a lot more bearable.Continue Reading…