Leading Hands Through Technology

Pingly is a communication hub. It kind of like email with chat. You can message or talk on one platform and manage your email, text & voice messages in the cloud. The app is available on iOS and Android. The software offers a free trial but then you can upgrade to a paid plan. A friend of mine tried it out and liked it.

https://pingly.com/

Have you tried VSCO? It’s an photography app that has a community of creators behind it. VSCO supports photographers with not only tools in the app, but also with knowledge, and a community to drive them to the next level. Use powerful defaults and get inspired by tutorials to make beautiful photos and videos.

http://vsco.com

Need to send money using your phone? Have you heard of Zelle? You can send money  fast, safe, and easy to others you trust. You can send your cousin the gift of money directly into their bank account (no need to mail a check!). Here are some frequently asked questions.

How to Get Zelle:

1. Download App
   • Setup with mobile number or email.
2. Pick a person to pay
   • Send to their mobile number or email.
3. Choose the amount and send
   • The recipient gets a notification explaining how to complete the payment, simply and quickly.

https://www.zellepay.com/

In a recent article by Marcia Heroux Pounds, she tackles how to not burnout at the office. She says, “With being able to constantly be connected at work through email, text, and instant message, it’s hard to not step away. However, she says you must figure out who to walk away from and disconnect.” She also interviewed Donna Kimmel of Citrix Systems who said, “Take care of yourself, and you’ll be better be able to take care of business at your company.” Kimmel also suggests using virtual meeting tools to your advantage.

How do you find time to balance personal and professional life?

Are you a fan of Off Camera? If you haven’t seen an episode of the show, then you are missing out on discussions with your favorite celebrities from Robert Downey, Jr. to Weird Al Yankovic.

Per the site, “Off Camera is hosted by director/photographer Sam Jones, who created the show out of his passion for the long form conversational interview, and as a way to share his conversations with a myriad of artists, actors, musicians, directors, skateboarders, photographers, and writers that pique his interest. Because the best conversations happen Off Camera.”

If you are looking for something interesting to explore, check out this show.

https://offcamera.com/

Have you tried DuckDuckGo Search Engine? The world standard on search is Google. DuckDuckGo says they won’t store your personal information or collect or share any of your personal information. This means their goal is to not follow you around with ads. What do you think of it?

https://duckduckgo.com/

If you don’t want to constantly search for topics you’re continually interested in following, you can set up alerts. Two popular tracking services are TalkWalker Alerts and Google Alerts. Monitor the Web for interesting new content about your name, brand, competitors, events or any favorite topic!

https://www.talkwalker.com/alerts
https://www.google.com/alerts

Everyone today I know books their own trips. I recently had a friend tell me they used a travel agent to book their trip. They said agents can help cut through the clutter and save you time. They can also act as personal advocate when things go wrong on your trip. Agents can also have access to special deals and upgrades you can’t access. Yes, you will be paying a small fee for their services but they said it’s worth it. Ask friends or family who they are using the next time you think of booking a trip.

Are you looking for the greatest deals on the planet? Have you tried AliExpress? or Alibaba? If you are looking for Women’s Fashion, Men’s Fashion, Phones, Computers, Office Supplies, Jewelry, Watches, Home Appliances, Pet Supplies, Shoes, Toys, Sports, Beauty Products, Automobile Parts, or Home Improvement Items, check out these sites for cheap prices. Recently friends recommended the sites, they liked the quality products they got for less.

https://www.alibaba.com/
https://www.aliexpress.com/

Are you looking for ways to get motivated in the office? I found an artist that creates daily desk calendars and published some free activities you can try on her website. The calendars were inspired by her friends, family, co-workers and bosses.

http://amypanfalone.blogspot.com/p/doodle-page.html