Ever notice how airlines continually add more and more options to the check-in process?
Initially this involved checking bags— but today we slog through offers for priority boarding, first class upgrades, preferred seating, mileage multipliers… the list goes on.
But sometimes, the annoyance might be worth it.
Continue reading Extra Perks
You ever read something and think, Doesn’t everyone know that?
That was my reaction when I read about recent survey survey from Sonos. The shocking discovery was listening to music while you work can reduce stress and make you more productive.
Let’s just admit it: Passwords are a pain.
Nearly every week we hear about another security breach or virus or phishing scam that threatens to steal or broadcast our account credentials. Using the same, simple password over and over just isn’t acceptable in today’s connected world.
By now everyone has got that memo– but it’s a lot easier said than done! Modern browsers make it convenient, even offering to generate complex passwords (aka gibberish). But what if you share accounts with friends or family? What if you need additional details beyond username and password? What if you want encryption? Thus the need for a password manager .
Continue reading The Password InsanityNever look up from your phone again!
That’s the pitch for a very convincing product called Lookout. It’s a spoof, but I’m guessing a whole lotta people don’t realize it. Maybe we could set up a Kickstarter— and donate the proceeds to a distracted driving campaign?
In a new parody ad, designer Alex Cornell makes fun of our ever-increasing smartphone dependency, using the language of tech advertising so precisely that some viewers might not even realize it’s a parody.
Watch the sadly spot-on ad for Lookout below:
Source: This tech ad parody is so spot-on, we almost refuse to believe it’s not real
