I’ve been acting as an informal coach, cheering her on and encouraging her to keep it up. It’s nice when a friend’s hard work begins to pay off. Recently, she came to me with the question that opens this article: How can I easily tell if someone’s following me on Instagram? As it turns out, it’s easy if you’re not following them but not as easy if you already are....

While these innovations were taking shape, America was in the midst of its 20th-century civil rights movement. Unfortunately, like many other aspects of public policy and culture, most tech innovations were developed without consideration of how they might affect the lives of Black Americans. We asked three computer science professors to weigh in on how the development and use of technology influence Black American’s past, present, and future. Here’s what they said:...

The Linux distributions that I currently have installed on it are: openSUSE TumbleweedManjaro 17.0-rc2Debian testing (9.0)Fedora 25Linux Mint 18.1 CinnamonUbuntu 16.10KaOSopenSUSE Leap 42.2SolusPCLinuxOS KDE5 What I don’t have installed anymore is Windows 10, and that has been a big improvement. I originally removed it because of problems while installing Windows Updates. After the update installation, it refused to boot, and kept asking for the Windows Recovery Media or Installation Media or some such....

“It was February and suddenly nearly six inches of rain fell on the barren landscape. Within days, the ashes turned green again. Australia’s nature has experienced bush-fires for thousands of years and it was amazing to see nature starting to recover in front our eyes. It was also motivating to experience how the farmers managed to look forward and have a positive mindset, despite the crisis they experienced and the time they needed to wait until they got the help they needed,” said Lund....

His books include the international bestseller Business Model Generation, Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want, Testing Business Ideas, and The Invincible Company, to publish in spring 2020. Osterwalder is the co-founder of Strategyzer, a company that provides online courses, applications, and technology-enabled services to help organizations effectively and systematically manage strategy, growth, and transformation. Osterwalder’s latest book is about the invincible company – how to constantly reinvent your organization with inspiration from the world’s best business models....

This allows me to show or hide any one of my clients at any time on my calendar. Plus, each client has its own color and I can share that calendar with my client without having to worry events from other clients (or my personal calendar) will be revealed. Also: The 6 best to-do list apps: Get organized Using multiple calendars also means having the ability to configure each calendar differently....

Also: This tiny smartphone accessory gives you a fantastic superpower You read that correctly… 24 hours. Although Android makes it easy to view your history, it does not retain an entire backlog of notifications. That’s a smart move, as not only would an entire history of notifications start to gobble up local storage space, your phone would eventually become so slow it would be unusable. Ergo, the 24-hour limitation. There used to be trustworthy apps that could be installed and used to log notifications....

But if you navigate your search with discretion, confidence, and good judgment, finding a new job while currently employed can be a less stressful process by far than while unemployed. Read on for our guide to finding a new job while currently employed and preparing properly for the next opportunity. 1. Get clarity on what you’re looking for in a new job. The first step is to define what it is that you want your next job to be like....

The way to access Singaporean websites from anywhere in the world is to use a reliable VPN with servers in Singapore. As soon as you connect to one, you’ll replace your actual IP address with a Singaporean one, which lets you bypass geoblocks. You’ll protect your data and stay anonymous since a VPN has world-class security and privacy features. And you might even get an increase in speeds too as bandwidth throttling is prevented....

Websites read your IP address to determine where you’re browsing from. If you don’t have an Estonia IP, certain sites will block or restrict your access. There’s a way around the blocks, though. You can safely change your IP address with a virtual private network (VPN). Your new IP address in Estonia will allow you to use any website in the country without limitations. We’ll show you how easy it is to do....

A VPN can help you get unbanned from Rocket League faster. It changes your IP address to another location, making it look like you’re in a different country. Using a VPN lets you bypass a Rocket League ban by creating a new account, but without any old data or files saved. Still, it’s an easy way to quickly get back on track. I tested 50+ VPNs, and my top pick for getting unbanned from Rocket League fast is ExpressVPN....

Of course, having a decent lock – or even multiple locks – is going to be your first line of defense against people making off with your bike. However, in the event that your bike is stolen, you can utilize modern technology to help you get it back. Also: The $800 Lectric XP Lite e-bike is a sheer joy to ride And things don’t get much more modern that the Apple AirTag....

Simulating occupancy – via security lighting, in particular, has been found to mitigate burglary potential. “The best plans that people can take when they are vacationing or leaving their homes for an extended period of time is to be careful to make sure they create an exterior view that the home is occupied,” J. Matthew Ladd, president of The Protection Bureau, said. “Unoccupied homes become the highest risk.” Creating the visage that your home is still occupied, according to Ladd, can be as simple as making sure your lawn is maintained and cancelling your newspaper subscription, so you don’t have piles of paper stacked on your porch....

While the travel industry is recovering from the pandemic, minds have turned toward traveling for the holidays. With Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, and now that restrictions on movement have been lifted, we need to start planning upcoming trips. We also need to consider what we leave behind. Our homes might be locked up when they leave, but that doesn’t mean they are secure. However, if there is somewhere technology shines, it’s reducing the stress of going away, with modern Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices now allowing you to check your home security, no matter where you are in the world....

It’s not impossible, however, to bring those numbers back under control and work your way towards greater financial independence. One of the best ways to achieve this is by contacting your credit card company and requesting they give you a lower interest rate. Cardholders rarely take this step for fear of rejection or the possibility they might have to negotiate their rate down. At the absolute worst, your card company might say no – but what if they don’t?...

I’ve said it before; I’ll say it again. That’s not going to happen. People with talent and high-value skills, like most technology workers, aren’t returning to traditional offices. You don’t have to believe me, though. Look at the numbers being reported. A Hackajob survey of 2,000 UK tech workers and employers found not quite three-quarters (72%) of tech workers said having the ability to do remote work was very important to them....

One technique for presenting the strongest narrative to support your case for a raise derives from the world of journalism. Journalists use the five W’s to verify they are gathering essential information. The basic W’s are: Who, what, when, where, and why. Consider these five questions as a checklist to move forward with the salary negotiation process. Knowing who is involved in salary negotiations is an essential first step. We will also highlight what information you should consider and bring to the table....

The easiest way to pay for and watch Hulu content abroad is with a VPN. Hulu uses your IP address to detect whether you’re in the US or not. But a VPN allows you to borrow a US IP even if you’re in a different country. As a result, you can pay for and watch Hulu from anywhere. My team and I tested 60+ Hulu VPNs and my top recommendation is ExpressVPN....

You can check your Twitter feed from anywhere when you use a VPN. A VPN allows you to use one of its own global servers, changing your IP address and making it seem as though you’re in a different country. This way, you won’t be blocked by geo restrictions and you’ll be able to post, scroll, and comment in no time. After testing 30+ VPNs, my top choice for accessing Twitter is ExpressVPN....

If you want to see the full event details and find out how you can watch this fight from anywhere in the world, read on. The main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET as Volkanovski will begin his title defense, back after testing positive for COVID-19 in March. The return of Nick Diaz is also highly anticipated for this weekend’s event; the fan-favorite is set to fight Robbie Lawler after a 6-year hiatus....