Nancy Messieh
836 articles published since August 19, 2009
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About Nancy Messieh
Nancy is a writer and editor living in Washington DC. She was previously the Middle East editor at The Next Web and currently works at a DC-based think tank on communications and social media outreach.
Experience The Biggest Historical Events Of Our Times Through Twitter
With the help of the history books, these accounts live-tweet specific historical events in the exact sequence and on the same dates as they happened. Join in to experience it yourself!
Digg Reader Is A Beautifully Minimal Alternative To Feedly
Digg launched a reader in June following the shutdown of Google Reader. Digg Reader is a slick, minimal reader that puts the focus where it should be -- on the articles you want to read.
How To Find Your New Favorite Music On Social Networks
Whether its dedicated music social networks, or services that plug into Twitter or Facebook to let you know what your friends are listening to, there are quite a few ways to disocver new music socially.
Got Some Time To Kill? 4 Sites Filled With Bite-sized Documentaries
There's lot of stuff to watch online, and a lot of it is bite-sized content that you can watch on the go. Here are four places to watch interesting and educational short documentaries.
10 Life-Changing Moments Captured on Instagram
Whether its documenting natural disasters, hundreds of thousands taking to the street in protest, or a crash landing of an airplane, Instagram users have been there to snap some of the first shots.
6 Ways to Create Your Own Private Social Network
A private social network? No, it's not an oxymoron. If you have privacy concerns, or simply want to create your own social network, there are some solid Facebook alternatives out there.
Make Your Digital Photos Look Like They Were Taken with Kodak's First Camera
If you want your photos to look just like they were taken with Kodak's iconic debut camera, all it takes is a mobile app or two to reproduce the vintage look.
Everything You Need to Know About Using Snapseed in Google+
Google recently re-introduced Snapseed for desktop users, no matter which operating system they happen to be using. The only catch is that Snapseed is only available using Google's own browser, Chrome.
5 Ways To Get More Mileage Out Of Your Old iPad
We recently showed you a few ways you can make the most out of your old iPad by speeding it up, but what if it's just too slow for most of your needs?
Ads Coming to the Instagram Feeds of US Users
News of ads in your Instagram feed have been rumoured for over a month, and the official announcement was made on Thursday.
5 Ways Social Media Makes The World A Better Place
Social Media is often spoken of as a frivolity. It only takes a little digging to realize that social media can actually make the world a better place, lead social revolutions, and more.
7 Photography Websites Every Shutterbug Should Keep A Click Away
There is no better way to improve your photography than by keeping up with the latest on sites that are run by people who are just as passionate. These seven sites fit that description.
New To iPhoneography? Here Are The Best Apps The App Store Has On Offer
The iPhone's popularity for photos comes down to several different things - the convenience of having your 'camera' with you all the time and the sheer variety of shooting, editing and sharing apps.
Get More Out Of Instagram With These 7 Chrome Extensions
There are some brilliant Chrome extensions that can add a ton of additional features to your Instagram in-browser experience. Find out how much you can get out of Instagram with a few key extensions.
7 Ways To Discover Cool Kickstarter Projects Before Anyone Else
It's easier to search for interesting projects on the site. We've come up with a list of seven ways to discover interesting and new projects on Kickstarter before anyone else does.
Turn Evernote Into An RSS Reader In A Few Easy Steps
Evernote's flexibility allows the service to be used in a wide variety of ways. Let's see how you can turn Evernote into an RSS reader using a few simple IFTTT recipes.
More Than Just A Social Network: 5 Creative Uses For Google+ On The Go
There's a lot you can get out of Google+ as a social network, but if there's one place it really excels, it's on your mobile. In addition to the traditional use of the social network itself, you can get creative with how you interact with Google+ on the go. Whether its to automatically back up and transfer your photos, host virtual tours, or create your own private group messaging system, there's quite a bit you can get done with your iPhone or Android phone using Google+.