Monday Mornings

No one really likes them, at all. Most of the time we are somewhat sluggish and hazy. One of the first things that you need to look at is what you did over the weekend. The mind needs sometime to rest and relax without any stress which means that work is the last thing that you should be thinking about. The thinking over the weekend when you chained yourself to the computer to finish that web development project so that you can start on Monday with a clean slate and a fresh start. How well did that go for you? Some rules to be able to boost those creative juices is to set some ground rules such as setting aside time for full disengagement. That means no phone calls, no e-mails, no business reading, no conversations, no focused thinking about work. Another rule is to plan in advance and finish everything that cannot wait.

Cell Phone Privacy Rights

By a 9-0 vote, the justices said smart phones and other electronic devices were not in the same category as wallets, briefcases, and vehicles -- all currently subject to limited initial examination by law enforcement. Generally such searches are permitted if there is "probable cause" that a crime has been committed, to ensure officers' safety and prevent destruction of evidence. So if the police cannot sift through the information that is on personal cell phones, why should the federal government be able to do it. Why is there even that distinction? With the advances in technology and software development, the lines are getting blurred and nothing is nearly as black and white. With the changing technology, it is important that laws stays up to date because otherwise there will be grey areas which means that people will be finding loopholes left and right.

Everyone Should Code

Technology and software development is seen everywhere. I mean you are probably read this on either a phone, tablet, or computer. Mostly everything is done online and when was the last time you went more than a day without being online? I thought so. Have you ever been on the other side of technology though where you had to code and create the software? The field is mostly dominated by men and the statistics surrounding that fact are astounding. Part of the question is what happens in grade school and why in the world are girls pushed toward the stereotypical subjects. There needs to be more change. I believe all girls should be exposed to more STEM-related subjects. Raising the percentage of women who code could potentially create a positive movement for the way technology is driven. Men and women coding together will bring balanced insights to create advanced technology conducive to a healthy and productive lifestyle.

iPhones Getting Better

Is that even possible? I mean I know they have the best mobile applications and the most intuitive system but apparently they can get even better. Apple made a big deal of connecting the Mac and iPhone (and iPad). The company took out much of the hassle of coordinating multiple connected devices. For example, devices using OS X 10 and iOS 8 will "just sense" each other and work together. A call coming in on your iPhone will show up on your Mac, and you'll be able to reply to standard SMS messages without using iMessages. The heightened coordination should improve workflow, enabling you to start a document on one device and move to a different one halfway through. If you're working on an email on your Mac and move to the iPad, you'll be able to flick up on the lock screen to finish the email and send from that device. Another great thing coming the iPhone is easier typing that actually learns from your speech patterns and who it is that you are talking with. For the first time, Apple will also be allowing third party keyboards to be used system-wide. That means Swype, a very popular keyboard for Android, and many more will soon be available for iPhone users.

Tips for Video Conferencing

If you are chatting with a friend or doing an interview, it is important, and no small feat, to look presentable when video conferencing. I sincerely hope that some app development comes out along those lines, but in the mean time check out these tips:

1. Lighting always matters. You don’t want it directly on you; rather, keep your light source diffused. Instead of opening a window, you should have a sheer curtain in front of the window to diffuse the light. That and try to gravitate toward warmer hues. Rarely does anyone look good beneath the harsh beams of an industrial-strength lamp.

2. Make eye contact. Avoiding an unflattering angle also requires you to focus your eyes into the camera. It’s almost human nature for your gaze to wander to that small box with your face in it at the bottom of your screen. Avoid the temptation: Not only is it somewhat rude for the person on the other end, but staring downward can increase the prominence of shadows in your face and make it harder to see your eyes.


Happy Conferencing!

Web Development from AB-Soft

AB-Soft is gaining clients through a variety of experience. One of their latest projects is enigma.org.ua. It is an internet portal for a women's clothing store, which utilizes complex algorithms of counting rates depending on the region and the type of buyer, either wholesale or retail. AB Soft turnkey created the design, programming and implementation of the product. The Opencart system based on PHP was used in the development of the product. This latest project shows that the software development company can take on any type of project and in any field. They already have a proven track record with ATN and RingCentral. Another client that they have created a website for is a business flight booking site where business professionals can buy tickets without the hassle of going through the other types of sites.

Internet Problems and Solutions

So you feel horribly unmotivated. The solution? Momentum, a kind of personal dashboard, generates a different "New Tab" screen every day with a photograph of beautiful scenery and a motivational quote. It also provides a space where you can list your goal for the day -- so every time you open a new tab, a reminder of that one thing you need to get done is staring you right in the face. Another issue that everyone is faced with is that there are way too many passwords to remember if we actually make the effort to make them different. LastPass, an award-winning password manager that allows you to save your passwords and categorize them, meaning the only password you'll ever have to remember is your LastPass password. In addition, LastPass also helps you generate stronger passwords and speed up your online shopping by adding credit cards and shopping profiles while you browse. Good thing that the advances in software development help us with passwords and we do not have to carry little sheets of paper in our wallets.