Truth is, there are an amazing number of ways you can get a quality educational experience online, without ever having to fork over any cash. The cost of a college education is pretty remarkable these days, and not everyone can afford to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a degree from an Ivy League school (especially in this economy). But nearly everyone can afford the cost of an Internet Read more

While some people are slaves to the number on their follower count, or spend their time racking up friends on Facebook, others use their social networks to accrue a network of friends, friends of friends, and colleagues that can become quite handy in business. You may not know how influential you are online — what, with your blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook accounts all running like a Read more

We do it every year — make New Year's Resolutions — so instead of just writing them down on your notebook at home, post them to the Carnival New Year's Eve wishing wall, where they'll be used in the over-the-top NYC Times Square celebration tonight. You don't even have to be in New York to get your resolutions, wishes, and dreams in on the fun; you can post them online, and they'll be Read more

Black Friday is only four days away, but the web deals have already begun! For those of you who are too lazy to make it to the shops and want to avoid the crowds, you can snag your discounts online from the comfort of your own home with these cyber deals. Click away to check out these great offers that are going on right now: Amazon: Amazon's Black Friday store launched this morning, GeekSugar Read more

Kids today, as the lament goes. The age of the mean girl is getting younger, an article in The New York Times reports. The dreaded middle school cliques are extending down to the kindergarten crew. The article examines the nasty things bullied girls have dealt with in elementary school, from the creation of exclusive clubs to being forced to go down a slide filled with mud. The supposed increase Read more

A college education will get you far in business, but according to Bill Gates (a college dropout himself), a place-based college education system that is so prominent today will soon be shadowed by what you can teach yourself online. During a recent interview at the Techonomy conference in Lake Tahoe, CA, the former Microsoft CEO predicted that in the next five years, you'll be able to find the Read more

As the kiddos return to school, proud parents will snap shots of their children heading into class. Tweens post their class assignments and schedules on Facebook to compare with friends. Young athletes tweet the location of their sports practice and games. And looking to hang out with others, kids Twitter their whereabouts and contact information. While technology allows families the benefit Read more

Dedicated sports geeks, listen up — you don't have to sit in front of your TV all day to catch live coverage of the Tour de France! Just like the World Cup, there are a few ways to get your cycling fix while at the office, over WiFi, or even while on the go. The first place you should head for updates is the official Tour de France website. Bringing you real-time updates on route locations, Read more