How I research your questions
Sometimes I can pop an answer off the top of my head, but often I have to dig around to give you the right info. That’s what takes so long because I have to find the time to dig around. 🙂
Here’s a real-time account of what it’s like when I figure out an answer.… Get the scoop...
Tools, Apps, and Sites for Everyone, and Expecting Mamas
A guest post from Nerd HQ Manager (and New Mama) Molly Gardner:
Goodness gracious, there’s a lot to keep track of when you’re pregnant… a lot of questions and lists and things to buy and advice to follow (or not!). It’s easy to get overwhelmed by it all.… Get the scoop...
Instant Google Goodness: 8+ Things Google Can Do Instantly
This week I spoke at a tech conference for teachers, and I was reminded of the myriad of instant tools that Google puts at your fingertips.
Here’s a quick punch list of things you can do:
Flip a Coin
Google will help you flip a coin, roll dice, choose a random number and more… just by typing those phrases into the search bar.… Get the scoop...
Webby-Nominated Videos All in One Place!
I’m always thrilled when the Webby Award nominee list comes out because it helps me discover tons of new tools and resources for you guys for productivity.
It also gives me the opportunity to share some really fun, funny videos. Here are some of my favorite nominees all in one place.… Get the scoop...
Win a Rocketbook Color!
Hey, guys! I’m giving away the Rocketbook Color notebook that I tried out, along with the whiteboard crayons I purchased to use with it. If you entered last week, you can enter again for two chances to win!
Nine Reasons I Love Alexa
Just over a year ago, Amazon’s Alexa came to live with us in the form of the original Amazon Echo device. Since then, I’ve gone all in with Alexa, purchasing teeny tiny Echo Dots for different rooms plus an adorable little Echo Spot with a touchscreen face for my nightstand.… Get the scoop...
Ten Nerdy Ways to Say I Love You This Valentine’s Day
Ah, Valentine’s Day… an opportunity for grand gestures and little love notes. Here are a dozen ways to prove your undying devotion to your favorite nerds.
ONE: Sing Your Valentine’s Message
Ditty lets you put in your Valentine’s message then convert it to a song in seconds!… Get the scoop...
All about Chatbots, more or less
Happy 2018! This first post of the year is a fun one and is perhaps overdue, since chatbots really came into their own many months ago.
I kinda thought my readers would already know about them, but a pithy discussion on my Facebook page showed me that this would be a great topic.… Get the scoop...
Five Fun Fiverr Projects
Fiverr is my secret weapon for creating unique projects and products. Here are five of my favorite projects and the artists behind them.
ONE: Explain Artificial Intelligence with Old Man Steve
I’m doing a new session on AI, and I wanted a way to explain the concept without having me just blab away about it.… Get the scoop...
One Session’s Top Ten Apps
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...
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...
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