2024-04-19 07:12
I really want to hear your opinion on this. Do we need this in our lives?
I was shopping for cat food tonight, and I discovered something completely absolutely ridiculously nerdy and biza… Read More
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An amusing look at the trials and tribulations of a new freelance copywriter
2024-04-12 15:11
One of the biggest questions I get regarding AI is, “How do I get started?”
We at Nerd HQ offer a hands-on workshop for Generative AI, but you also have many free options. At… Read More
2024-04-05 18:27
Because of the conversational nature of AI chatbots, some companies are trying out its usefulness for companionship and counseling. But can AI really pick up on the nuances of human emotion?… Read More
2024-03-22 18:45
My hubby is a huge blues/jazz fan and can identify many of the artists with just a few notes. So yesterday I played this little clip and asked him who was playing.
He started jammin&rsq&hell…Read More
2024-03-01 19:21
Whew! Last week’s free webinar on Microsoft Copilot had more than 1100 registrations and soooo much buzz!
You can watch the replay here. We received more than 50 questions during th… Read More
2024-02-23 17:45
This session was BY FAR the most popular program we’ve ever done.
There were no handouts… it’s one of those you-have-to-see-it-for-yourself things.
The post All… Read More
2024-02-16 18:18
This month Apple released its virtual reality/mixed reality/augmented reality super gadget called Apple Vision Pro. The buzz around it is huge. But is it worth the $3500+ price tag?
That… Read More
2024-02-09 19:26
The Super Bowl is this weekend, and it’s no surprise that companies are adding AI magic into their ads. Microsoft is touting its new AI capabilities (I’ll be talking about them s… Read More
2024-02-09 18:15
LinkedIn continues to grow in influence and awesomeness as a true business tool. I’m fascinated by the advice that some of my favorite LinkedIn gurus offer — especially when they… Read More
2024-02-02 19:32
Yesterday I was wandering around the Oklahoma City airport when I spotted a big sign in the back corner of a cute little store.
My nerd radar kicked in, and I investigated… Read More
2024-01-25 22:42
It’s been a while since I had big data breach news… just kidding… it was 23andMe in October. But this news is wayyy bigger than that.
26,000,000,000 Is a Lot of Zeros… Read More
2024-01-19 20:11
I’ve been holding off on writing about a new Apple feature that I LOVE because I want to make sure Android people can do something similar, but so far I haven’t seen where Androi… Read More
2024-01-12 22:41
Beth Z’s A to Z AI Ideas for Work and Home
The post A to Z AI Ideas for Work and Home appeared first on Beth Ziesenis Read More
2021-07-09 16:30
Have you created your social media graphics for today? If you have 48 seconds to watch this video, I’ll show you how to make more than 70 graphics in 10 seconds. I discovered Designify… Read More
2021-06-25 14:23
Words in videos can serve multiple purposes, from catching people’s eyes to providing closed captioning for people with disabilities. Here are three of my favorite tools to use words w… Read More
2021-06-11 17:47
The Webby Awards showcase the best of the digital world. I’ve searched through the best of the best to find the award-winning powerhouse tech tools that will make your life easier. Min… Read More
2021-05-28 16:39
Yesterday I stumbled on a fun site that lets you do Wheel of Fortune graphics, and I realized it had been too long since I shared a collection of graphic sites that are just plain fun. Wheel… Read More
2021-05-21 17:58
Recently my brilliant speaking colleague Dr. Mary C. Kelly had a problem with customer service at Sam’s Club. It took her more than an hour and three reps to find the right person, and… Read More
2021-05-14 14:22
BONUS: Five Ways to Save Money on Flights I’ve used the travel organizing app TripIt for years. The app automatically organizes all my reservation confirmation emails into an accessibl… Read More
2021-04-30 13:48
If you’ve ever been uncomfortable while giving presentations, you’re going to love a hidden feature in PowerPoint: Rehearse with Coach. Go to the Slide Show menu in an updated ve… Read More
2021-04-16 17:02
I’m so excited that I stumbled upon this note taking shortcut this week. Perfect Recall “attends” your Zoom meetings to provide real-time transcription, note taking and eve… Read More
2021-04-09 16:37
This post is an update of one of your favorite NerdWord topics. Self Care in 2021 is not about finding time to meditate. It’s about getting organized and using your time more efficient… Read More
2021-04-01 16:07
Happy April Fool’s Day! Big companies have toned down the elaborate tricks they used to play, but we can still have fun with Google. Here’s a quick list of fun things to do on Go… Read More
2021-03-19 18:54
Being able to show your presentation slides without sharing your screen has become the new baseline cool of online meetings, and a handful of hardware and software tools will help you avoid… Read More
2021-03-05 18:19
I have Rick-Rolled you, but I have a really good reason. Last week I wrote about the remastered version of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” was creepy. and that the… Read More
2021-03-05 17:33
It’s National Procrastination Week, but it’s not about laziness. National Procrastination Week was created to give yourself a break from putting stress on yourself to get it all… Read More
2021-02-26 15:47
In the past I’ve covered (and loved) coupon tools such as Honey and Rakuten. I’ve been hearing advertisements for CapitalOneShopping.com, so this week I gave it a try. A Chrome P… Read More
2021-02-12 17:47
Warning: Longer post than I anticipated. Here are the sections: Clubhouse Fast Facts What I Love/Hate Tips from Smart People Getting Started Creating a Room Don’t Make My Mistakes By n… Read More
2021-02-11 22:40
Have I told you lately that I love you? My nerdy community is the best. I’m giving away 45 prizes and services worth $2021 to thank you for your awesomeness. You read that right&hellip&hell…Read More
2021-02-05 18:13
This week we finally installed the circuitry to enable my smart water faucet, so I thought it was a great time to walk around the house and share some of my favorite gadgets. Here are three… Read More
2021-01-29 17:25
We snap thousands of images a year on our phones, but few of them go anywhere. And the ones that do could use some upgrades to make them more interesting. Here are five tech tools to change… Read More
2021-01-22 17:32
The last business week in January is Clean Out Your Inbox Week. Here are some special email tools to help: Spike I use the Spike email app daily. The reason I love it is because I don’… Read More
2021-01-15 15:53
As a kid I spent hours and hours exploring the stacks of libraries, getting lost in the shelves and dragging my fingers along the spines. That’s why Open Library’s explore featur… Read More
2021-01-08 16:40
Want to get organized in 2021? Get in shape? Find peace? Here are a few great apps that I recommend. Apps mentioned in the video: CalorieMama Habitica Way of Life Better Help and Woebot Inte… Read More
2021-01-08 15:53
It’s a new year and a new feature! Every week we’ll be releasing DailyNerd updates with cool tools you can use the next week. We kick off the series with tips for your home offic… Read More
2020-12-18 15:58
As we end this year, let’s focus on some of the giggles we had. Here is a compilation of a year’s worth of Laughs of the Week from NerdWords, our weekly newsletter. This embedded… Read More
2020-12-11 16:50
Although the holidays are going to look different this year for most of us, we still want to celebrate our families and be together however we can. These tools will help erase the miles betw… Read More
2020-12-04 17:08
Both Google Play and Apple App Store released their best apps lists this week, and it’s not a shock that big props went to several apps that focus on self care. Also not a shock&hellip&hell…Read More
2020-11-20 16:34
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2020-11-20 15:41
I was going to call this post a nerdy gift list, but these items are really gifts you need to give yourself. I mean, come on. Can you imagine the look of disappointment on my nephew’s… Read More
2020-11-13 16:34
This is not a drill! Google Photos is ending its “free forever, unlimited forever” tier, but you can still take advantage of the service. Upload as much as you want before the Ju… Read More
2020-10-23 15:08
To help people during this insane year, this fall I developed a session called Tech Tools for Serious Self Care. I’m not one for touchy-feely apps, so I focused on techniques with soli… Read More
2020-10-16 14:32
Every once in a while I find a new tool that makes my toes tingle. That’s what happened when I saw Around.co, a videoconferencing tool that looks and behaves differently from our old f… Read More
2020-10-09 15:39
Newsflash: Zoom bombing is still a thing. This week I was in a session that was hijacked by horrible people sharing porn, racist language, disgusting images and vile language. Here’s h… Read More
2020-10-02 16:27
We woke up this morning to stressful news that has the potential to wreak havoc on our lives. It doesn’t matter when you are reading this blog post, if it’s 2020, the statement i… Read More
2020-09-18 15:09
Have you ever been on a videoconference living in fear that you’ll get that Amazon delivery and the dog will go nuts when the doorbell rings? The solution is here! Krisp is a PC downlo… Read More
2020-09-11 15:06
Because many of us are no longer in the same room with our colleagues, we’re all seeking new ways to communicate information that doesn’t require the umpteenth PowerPoint this mo… Read More
2020-09-04 16:10
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2020-09-02 19:22
One of the ways to reduce stress is to stop doing everything. But it’s so hard to say no. I used to have an app called Big Box of NO, but it died. So I made some of my own. These NOs a… Read More
2020-08-21 13:25
Last week I hosted a session on Zoom. The topic? Zoom. I covered the features of Zoom that will help you look, sound and interact better on this ubiquitous videoconferencing platform. Here&r&hell…Read More
2020-08-07 14:12
Thanks for registering for Advanced Zoom Techniques. Here’s the recording. Note the last several minutes have really good Q&A, and we’ll be doing another live session with ju… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Register Now! Top 20 Travel Tools for Nerds on the Go! $30 registration includes a signed copy of the presenter’s book! Wednesday, April 11, 2012 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Pacific Time)… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last year the woman I ran my first marathon with contracted cancer, and three weeks ago, she passed away. In her honor, I’m running my sixth marathon — back to the one we ran tog… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This is another one of those posts that I really hesitate to write because it would be nice to live the myth that publishing my first book equates to instant success. But I’ve always t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This weekend I sent off the final file for the final project for the final client of Avenue Z Writing Solutions. Yep. That’s it. I retired from the copywriting biz to write more books… Read More
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