December 22, 2011
The holidays are upon us, but so is winter (for many of us, at least). Having to stay indoors all day long can be depressing, and there can be other things that bring us down, too. Worry not – the Internet is here to help! I asked all MakeUseOf staff writers to pitch in and share some recommendations for their most uplifting, inspiring or funny websites to browse when you’re down.
May 4, 2010
The little blue bird called Twitter is flapping its wings everywhere. For most of us excessively chatty folks out there, it’s important to keep up with all the tweets the bird makes. Like a lot of others, Twitter is my first port of call just after my inbox. My Skype address is the other place [...]
February 18, 2010
In movies, music is used intensively to set the stage for a dramatic appearance or a sad goodbye. Just imagine Pretty Woman without Roy Orbison, Wayne’s World without Queen, Robin Hood without Bryan Adams, Men in Black without Will Smith, or Kill Bill without the entire soundtrack. These movies wouldn’t be the same. Music can [...]
January 7, 2010
There are many ways to push yourself forward during bad times. You can be strong, focused, and disciplined. The most simple and best cure for a personal low, however, is to stop for a moment. Take a deep breath. Count your blessings. And smile! As I have written previously, the mere physical act of smiling, [...]
November 7, 2009
Your personal health requires more than just a basic physical fitness log of exercises or weight loss. A human body is an amazing machine where every single part, in some way, influences every other part. This is why it’s so scary when you or someone you love has symptoms or strange behaviors that seem to [...]
March 20, 2009
When I am in front of the computer, I have my bookmarks set to my apps to organize my to-do list, check up on my clients, collaborate with my team members, set travel plans, and compose my next article. The idea that there are online apps for just about anything has never been truer. That [...]
