Online tests are on the rise, teachers are using video lectures, and over 75% of high school students have access to a smartphone. Kids today are more tech savvy than ever before, and technology continues to play a huge role in education. Here’s how technology is making education fun and exciting for kids. Widespread Internet […]
5 Must-Have Apps to Help You Stay on Track this Semester
As September draws ever closer, and you begrudgingly check your inbox for a schedule of your first semester of classes, you may be wondering how you’re going to transition from the relaxed pace of a summer vacation to the hustle and bustle of college. Balancing homework, classes, a part time job, club activities, and some semblance of […]
Back to School with BuyDig: Dorm Room Essentials
The end of summer vacation is near, and for those heading back to college, that means it’s time to stock up on dorm room essentials. But what if you’re a college freshman, and not sure what to bring for your first on campus living experience? Are you a returning upperclassman looking to upgrade your dorm? […]
3 Reasons You Need a 3D Printer in Your Life STAT!
Imagine a world where you could shop online for a wrench, download its CAD file and 3D print it from the comfort of your home in what amounts to virtually instant delivery. While today’s technology is not quite at the level of the Matter Compilers of Star Trek, the 3D printer revolution is still going […]
Back to School with BuyDig: What Laptop Should I Get for College?
All good things must eventually come to an end—and that includes summer vacation, but that doesn’t mean that trading beaches and sunshine for the school library has to be a complete bummer. Whether you’re heading off to college for the first time, are a returning upperclassmen or still in high school, a new school year […]
Traveling for Business? Keep in mind these 5 Tips!
Business travel is a fact of modern professional life. Whether you’re traveling for an annual convention in your industry, to rally recruits at a college career fair, or to kick off the launch of a new business venture, here’s a quick list to help you pack for your next business trip. 1. Mobile Boarding Pass […]
Tech Talk Tuesday: Don’t Know Much About IT?
Over the past decade, the changes in IT departments and general technology has gone from “swift” to “an appreciable fraction of C” when it comes to the average non-IT user. These continual changes and the odd-sounding names that frequently come with them (JellyBean, Penguin, Ice Cream, Leopard, and BlackBerries, oh my!) can overwhelm and confuse […]
How To Be A Good Drone Pilot, AKA How to Avoid Being Known as THAT Drone Guy
Aerial photography has really taken off (pun not intended) over the past few years with photography drones becoming much more affordable and easier to learn to use. And, while there has been plenty of discussion over legalities concerning drones — should they require any kind of license to use, can the FAA regulate their airspace, […]
Throwback Thursday: Tips for the Class of 2015
Graduation season is upon us and that means that it is time to reflect back over the days of yesteryear as we prepare the graduating class of 2015 to move on into the future. And though I am tempted mightily to simply quote the lyrics to Baz Luhrmann’s “Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen,” I fear […]
4 Great Gift Ideas For Your Grad
With the school year coming to a close, graduation is drawing near. That means that it’s time to start looking around for gifts for the grad in your life. Technology, gadgets, computers, and cameras are always a safe bet with today’s graduates. Headphones, speakers, and wearables are also usually pretty good guesses if you don’t […]