Category: Communication
eCrypt.me: Simple and Easy Encryption
Email has come a long way, in terms of all levels of functionality and feature sets. Email security, however, is an ongoing concern. It’s not terribly secure — and any security features offered through email are heavily reliant on the end-user in order for them to have any sort ofRead More
Listen Up! 10 Great Tips for Better Listening
“I like to listen. I have learnt a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” – Ernest Hemingway Whenever I am in the middle of a discussion, I try not to talk too much and always listen to the person conversing with me. But sometimes all of thoseRead More
Why I Love My Dumbphone
When I was recently checking out the top five mobile phones in America (according to the Nielsen Company), all but the Samsung Intensity were smartphones. Apple iPod 3GS Samsung Intensity Motorola Droid RIM Blackberry 8500 series Apple iPhone 4 And just to make a case for Apple, the iPhone 3GRead More
QuietWrite: A Distraction-Free Web-Based Writing Tool
Someone said that writing on the web successfully is 5% talent and 95% not getting distracted. I would probably change that 95% to 97% because being a web writer for almost 3 years now, I know how true that statement is. Why do you think distraction-free writing tools are soRead More
The Proper Way to Write a Business Letter
Even in this world of Twitter, email, and Facebook updates, you’d be remiss to think that the standard rules for composing a business letter have gone the way of the carrier pigeon. A properly formatted business letter not only shows off your level of professionalism, it also shows character, tact,Read More
5 Things To Practice for Effective Communication Skills
Having effective communication skills is imperative for your success. Positive communication will certainly increase the opportunities you find in your career and business. Having good communication skills will enable you to get ahead in certain areas where others who are less assertive may not succeed. A few things to keepRead More