• TNW’s top tips for becoming a better writer

    TNW’s top tips for becoming a better writer
    “How much rewriting do you do?” “It depends. I rewrote the ending to ‘Farewell to Arms,’ the last page of it, 39 times before I was satisfied.” “Was there some technical problem there? What was it that had stumped you?” “Getting the words right.” — Ernest Hemingway interviewed by George Plimpton for The Art of Fiction no. 21. Everyone can write, but not everyone can be a writer. A serious writer cares deeply about quality and one
  • BACtrack Trace Pro breathalyzer makes sure you’re not drunk driving

    BACtrack Trace Pro breathalyzer makes sure you’re not drunk driving
    Whether or not the flashing red and blues are on your tail, drunk driving is never, ever worth the risk. Staying informed of your blood alcohol content (BAC) is essential to safeguard yourself against the perils of driving under the influence. The technological advancements have made it possible to know just when you’re road-ready, eliminating your chances for a night in the drunk tank – or the potentially life-threatening risks of drunk driving. The BACtrack Trace Pro Breathalyzer
  • 6 travel apps to make your next flight better

    6 travel apps to make your next flight better
    We often forget it, but flying is a luxury — a luxury that can bring out the worst in even the most agreeable traveler.
    From finding out that prices dropped the day after you bought tickets to dealing with delays, there are countless ways for flight plans to go awry.
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    Because dealing with airlines can become so frustrating, a pack of third parties have emerged to solve almost every problem that befalls frazzled tra
  • The benefits of being a little fish: How startups can beat big companies at the PR game

    The benefits of being a little fish: How startups can beat big companies at the PR game
    PR is commonly viewed as a monolithic category where the rules are the same throughout. While there are best practices and mistakes to be mindful of, the practice of PR varies widely across industries, sectors and businesses. For every individual company comes a unique set of guidelines for doing PR. However, this can create a challenge for entrepreneurs that lack extensive PR expertise because they do not have a clear template to follow. Before embarking on a PR campaign, it’s important
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  • We talked to an ethical hacker, here’s what we learned

    We talked to an ethical hacker, here’s what we learned
    Believe it or not, not all hackers are malicious. Ethical hackers are experts hired to support organizations and governments and keep their systems secure. These ethical hackers provide expertise to protect citizens and regular people from malicious hackers. We recently sat down with one to learn more about the most effective tactics and strategies you can use to protect yourself from malicious hackers. What do you think when people call you an ethical hacker? I don’t know, really. It sou
  • Udemy redesigned its platform to focus on learning rather than content

    Udemy redesigned its platform to focus on learning rather than content
    Udemy has completely redesigned its course taking experience on the Web so users can focus on the experience of learning rather than simply absorbing content. Courses are now comprised of smaller video snippets organized into sections, which can be played full-screen. New controls let students control playback with keyboard shortcuts, and a bookmarking feature lets you tag important sections of courses for easy access later on. There’s also a new search feature for commonly asked question