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Some Do's and Don'ts of Facebook

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:28:30 +0000

We all have a pretty basic understanding of how to use Facebook, but there are some things you should be doing and some things you should never, ever do. Facebook is great. I really like using it. It keeps me connected to my friends from childhood, to my coworkers and community. I like seeing what [...]

Who Shouldn't I Friend on Facebook [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:53 +0000

There are some people you should be friends with and then there are some people you shouldn’t click that add button for no matter how much they beg. Stranger Danger We all know not to talk to strangers on the street, but what about on Facebook? That’s still a big no no. A study done [...]

Company Responds to Sarcastic Facebook Post With Equally Sarcastic and Hilarious Apology [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:03:12 +0000

A few weeks ago, a man named Richard posted on a company’s Facebook page to tell them that their commercials were false advertising. The company’s CEO managed to make period hell funny. I’m sorry; a happy period? Are you kidding me?! Those commercials for feminine hygiene products show women prancing in the surf, playing on [...]

Sick? There's an App for That

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:26:12 +0000

Glen and I recently had some sort of creeping crud and it was brutal. Now that we’re feeling better and the cleanup is over, I learned that we can fight colds and flu with our smartphones. If you’re sick, there’s an app for that. One of the worst things around is being sick and having [...]

Shopping Tips for Cyber Monday

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:25:13 +0000

Today is what is known in the retail world as Cyber Monday, where shoppers flock to the Internet to score deals that aren’t offered in store. Here are a few ways to survive the day with your credit and identity in tact. We are inundated with ads every day, especially at this time of the [...]

Free Apps to Make Black Friday Less Stressful

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:29:40 +0000

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year and with that can come a good amount of stress. If you're stressed about Black Friday, good news! There's an app for that. Actually there are four. Getty Images Price Check This one is from Amazon. It lets you look up [...]

Don't Fall Into These Shopping Traps

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:22:22 +0000

If you’re planning on skipping the lines and crowds this holiday season and doing your shopping online, here are a few shopping traps to not fall in to. Don’t Randomly Click If you’re on the hunt for one particular item, don’t allow Google, Yahoo or Bing to find it for you. Go to a secure [...]

Bad Date? There's an App for That

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:13:04 +0000

I've been on my share of bad dates, thanks to a bet I lost a few years ago. It used to be that I would have my best friend Amy call me and we had a code so she could get me out of the date if it was going horribly, now, thanks to technology there's an app for bad dates.

Your Facebook Email Changed and Here's How to Get it Back

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:47:40 +0000

Facebook made another modification without your knowledge or consent. Whether you know it or not, your facebook email changed. Here’s how to change it back. Facebook removed your regular email from your profile and switched it to an @facebook.com email. The social media website created their own email system two years ago, but everyone seemed [...]

The Do's and Don'ts of Resume Writing

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:05:09 +0000

With so many out of work or looking to change jobs, how do you make your resume stand out from the rest? Here are the do’s and don’ts of resume writing. You say to yourself day after day, “I’m a good person and a hard worker. Why can’t I find a job?” Maybe it’s your [...]

Dick Clark Dead at 82

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:03:06 +0000

I was just heartbroken when I heard the news of Dick Clark's passing yesterday. He was a huge part of my childhood and I, along with countless others owe him a debt of gratitude.

Why You Shouldn't Buy the New iPad

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:25:00 +0000

Everyone wants a shiny new thing. Especially when it's something as cool as an iPad. I've tinkered with one and they're really, really cool. They also cost a pretty penny and Apple just released the latest version and I WANT ONE, but I found some reasons to wait.

What Are We Doing That Makes Us Stupid?

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:30:26 +0000

We do it once per week, sometimes more. We do it in a group and most of the time, it's unproductive and a waste of time. What is it?

The Dangers of Online Shopping

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:43:45 +0000

As if Internet stalking and identity theft isn't bad enough, I stumbled upon another hidden danger of online shopping.

New Study Finds Ten Most Common Passwords

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:24:04 +0000

Is your password on this list? If it is, you should probably change it immediately. Even if it's for your favorite online pizza ordering websites because Internet hackers like pizza, too, I'm sure.

Helpful Website Gives You Online Shopping Shipping Deadlines

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:30:25 +0000

If you try and avoid the crowds and do most of your Christmas shopping online, there's a new website that gives you everyone's shipping deadlines for holiday delivery.

Morning Mix Show Notes 11/3

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:55:03 +0000

A terrifying tale of When Animals Attack, why noises drive you nuts and the most popular video game of all time doesn’t involve mind blowing 3D graphics. On October 5, a cargo ship ran aground off the coast of New Zealand in the Bay of Plenty spilling 350 tons of oil into the water and [...]

Social Networking Leads Kids To Trouble!

Ty James — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:05:54 +0000

It is tough being a kid these days. There is a lot of temptation out there. A lot of bad messages out there, as well as plenty easily attainable bad influences. So if you’re a parent, brace yourself for some more bad news. A new study has found that kids who regularly use social networking [...]

Friskies Makes iPad Apps for Cats [VIDEOS]

Jordan Breindel — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:39:50 +0000

Given how popular cats are on the internet, it’s no surprise that Friskies — makers of delicious cat food (or so our cats tell us) for over 50 years — recently rolled out a line of tablet-based apps just for cats.

Morning Mix Show Notes 6/30

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:00:35 +0000

Real Product or Not, a terrifying tale of When Animals Attack, and MySpace has been sold, and you’ll never guess who bought a stake in it. Your Real Product or Not Stuff: Kitty Literacy, Bowser Beer and the pet high chair. (Scroll down for the correct answers.) ——————– Years of work and thousands of dollars [...]