OPINION: Don’t waste my time
I’m fed up with hearing people accuse the Internet of being a time-waster. Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. In the same way I believe that people who like to waste time instead of working...
View ArticleOPINION: Reclaiming the Cloud
For many people a computer is all but invisible (until it stops working). It’s something they use every day to complete mundane but essential tasks attached to running a business; invoicing, spread...
View ArticleNEWS: Internet World 2013 Keynote links
I was honoured to be asked to deliver a keynote at this year’s Internet World expo, and for those who attended here are the links I spoke about (as promised). Thank you so much for coming along to my...
View ArticleOutlook.com integrates Skype
Microsoft has just started rolling out video chat and instant messaging you can use through your Outlook webmail account by integrating Skype - an obvious move after buying up the company back in...
View ArticleOPINION: A man on the inside
It’s all very well coming up with a killer business idea but if you can’t get it in front of the right people it will never amount to much. Startup Britain recently announced this year’s Pitch Up...
View ArticleJoin.me
Collaborating just got a whole to lot simpler, thanks to Join.me – a browser based screen-sharing tool from the development team who made LogMeIn. There’s no sign up required for the simple free...
View ArticlePrezi
Anyone who’s ever seen me do a presentation will most likely have seen Prezi at work as it is an old favourite of mine that is fun to use and delivers really stunning results. With a few clicks you’ll...
View ArticleMural.ly
The web is a great place for sharing ideas – like a mood board for decorating your new offices or a compilation of your competitors products when entering a new market – but with a standard clipping...
View ArticleESSENTIALS: Skype security risk everyone should know about
If you have an account with Skype you are at risk of hackers discovering your online location, even if you never log on with the service. If that thought worries you, read on and discover how to...
View ArticleOPINION: Tips and tricks for the anti-social-networker
Some people are born naturals when it comes to networking. For others it’s a chore fraught with the constant risk of making a social faux pas like forgetting someone’s name (or worse still forgetting...
View ArticleBillpin
Keeping track of your finances can get complicated, especially if you share any expenses with friends or colleagues or you’re spending money on behalf of your employer. Billpin is an app that should...
View ArticleNEWS: Address to impress, perfect presentations class
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be running a webinar class with The Next Web Academy on 21st November at 6pm GMT. TESTIMONIAL FROM Roger Brown, CEO Peerius “We invited Kate to deliver this class...
View ArticleHOW TO: Make an awesome promo like this one…
How you do it is you come along to my ‘The Next Web Academy’ class on perfect presentations, where I’ll be revealing some of the best tools and techniques I’ve come across in my 18 years of...
View ArticlePeople Per Hour
Sometimes a job is only couple of hours long and buyers want a quick way to connect to someone with the right skillset for a one-off contract. As a freelancer you can post your availability free at...
View ArticleHOW TO: Perfect Presentations
Ever found yourself nodding off at the back of a conference hall? Even the most informative presentation can feel like wading through treacle if you’re not careful. Masterful use of transitions and...
View ArticleLIFE HACK: A better way to be social?
We humans are social creatures. It’s probably the main reason we became so dominant on this planet so it’s hardly surprising we are trying to cast our social nets out into the unfathomable new digital...
View ArticleESSENTIALS: Back to School
Well it’s halfway through the first term/semester already – can you believe it?! I’m guessing that there are quite a few parents and students out there who don’t know whether they’re coming or going?...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Josh White a Digital Apprentice with IBM
In the third of our Digital Apprentice interviews we speak to Josh, who will complete his 3-year Apprenticeship with IBM in February 2016, a few weeks ago he took the time to tell me all about it. IBM...
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