After a presentation this week, the group asked me to write a summary of the best apps from the session since we had covered so many so quickly. Here’s my take on the top ten apps from a short program by Your Nerdy Best Friend….… Get the scoop...
The Big Book of Apps is HERE!
My dear readers,
I am thrilled that the newest book, “The Big Book of Apps” is now here! We haven’t officially launched on Amazon yet (waiting for the eBook), but you can order a signed copy at a special price by FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 (that’s TODAY ONLY).… Get the scoop...
Fantastic Font Tools: DaFont, Font Squirrel, Google Web Fonts and Wordmark.it
If you’re one of those people who spends 30 minutes finding the perfect font for a flyer, you’ll love these tools! Changing the font in a document or online resource can change the personality, and it’s easy to find free fonts to download and use.… Get the scoop...
Happy 30th Birthday….
Surprise! You’ve been Rick Rolled!
It’s the 30th anniversary of the release of “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley. For years, nerds have been duping internet surfers with fun links that lead to his video, a practice called Rick Rolling.… Get the scoop...
Seeing AI: A Helpful App that’s Not Yet Helpful
Microsoft’s heart was in the right place when it created an app called Seeing AI. The concept is that the app uses artificial intelligence (AI — get it?) to “see” the room around you for sight-impaired users. Calling itself a “talking camera,” Seeing AI scans a room for people, documents, text and more.… Get the scoop...
A Tale of Two Kitties
This is one of my favorite experiments with iMovie, starring my two kitties: Copy and Paste. RIP, my little Copy Cat.
Looking for a Webinar Platform? Consider These Features
I give a lot of webinars on a lot of different platforms — and I cause all kinds of problems because of the interactive nature of my presentation. I would guess that 75-95% of webinar presenters will have a PowerPoint deck that can be easily uploaded into the platform, while the other 5-25% of us need other features to do what we do.… Get the scoop...
The NerdHerd Chimes in! Great Apps from the New Book
Yesterday I finished integrating more than 130 app ideas and endorsements into The Big Book of Apps manuscript. The contributors added dozens of new apps to my list, and I love how they gave many alternatives to the apps I love.… Get the scoop...
Don’t Fear the Laptop Ban: You CAN Work from Your Phone
The laptop ban. Oh how that worries me.
I actually treasure the time I spend working on a plane. It’s uninterrupted blocks of time that let me finish up presentations, develop new content, catch up with emails (offline so that I don’t receive immediate replies and I can clear out my inbox) and just have clear thinking time without my regular distractions.… Get the scoop...
Nerdy Tech Tools for a Nerdy Road Trip
In 1996 my sister and I spent 6 months working our way around the country (the picture is from Ames, Iowa in May 1996 or thereabouts). Armed with a Rand McNally Road Atlas and a Let’s Go USA travel guide, we visited 26 states without strangling each other.… Get the scoop...
Technology Tools for Traveling
Technology and travel go hand in hand, but few of us take full advantage of the free tech tools that can help us plan and organize our travel.
Text Your Travel Agent
HelloGbye
Textable Travel Agent Bot
Pana
Travel Agent Bot with Human Backup
Lola
Personal Travel Service for Hotels, Flights and More
In the new world order, we’re able to do more and more by texting back and forth with really smart computers.… Get the scoop...
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