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According to LinkedIn, this quarter alone they have seen growth in both total number of users as well as interactions on their site. In just two months, LinkedIn has grown over 15 million users reaching a staggering 690 million users on their platform to date. As far as site usage is concerned, users have beenContinue reading “LinkedIn is Growing Like Never Before”

Building a website can be a daunting task. This semester alone I’ve had to create two sites, one being this one. But, besides this semester I have had the task of creating a few before. Moral of the story is, creating an appealing site that attracts a variety of demographics is nearly impossible and onlyContinue reading “Help for Web Designers”

Last week news broke that Apple and Google have entered into a partnership which will allow health authorities to better track to movement and spreading of the COVID-19 virus. This partnership will also notify people when they’ve been near/come in contact with anyone who has contracted the virus. This partnership works because: Apple and GoogleContinue reading “Apple and Google Team Up to Fight COVID-19”

This week Instagram has given their Laptop and Computer users a new experience within their site with the addition of DM’s and Live Streams. Since the Stay at Home Orders have come into affect, communication and entertainment has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds, including Instagram’s. With this new change, users that don’t haveContinue reading “Instagram Increases Their Web Presence”

This week Youtube has decided to take what is posted on their website a little more serious. Youtube confirmed that they will lower the amount of recommendations and distribution of videos that support conspiracy theories around the COVID-19 outbreak and 5G technology. That’s right, 5G. According to The Guardian, out of the UK, people areContinue reading “Youtube Steps Up to Stop Conspiracy”

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has pledged to donate $1 billion of his equity to Smart Small LLC in order to fund the COVID-19 relief efforts that they are making. The main focus of his $1 billion is for girls health and education. I can really respect this and I am glad that his money isContinue reading “Jack Dorsey Allocates $1 Billion to COVID-19”

WhatsApp just announced that it is restricting message forwarding to combat the rise of misinformation campaigns about COVID-19 and the issues surrounding the virus. With this new restriction, WhatsApp is limiting the amount of groups you can share certain articles with. As long as your articles come from credible sources, WhatApp won’t flag the messageContinue reading “WhatsApp Stops the Spreading of Misinformation”

Zoom is a media service that allows you have meetings and conversations through the use of your webcam and computer. With the recent pandemic, Zoom has become increasingly popular with all of the large universities around the nation using it to conduct Lectures and discussions about the class. With this increase in popularity, Zoom hasContinue reading “Video Service Zoom Looks to Increase Security”

With the recent pandemic and business’s shutting down all around the world, LinkedIn has decided to step up and help its users to remain calm and stay mindful through these tough times. Linkedin has released 6 free online courses that provide mental health and mindfulness guidance to people who are having trouble with their atContinue reading “Linkedin Lends a Hand in Staying Mindful”

This week Instagram has released their “Stay Home” stickers in order to encourage people to stay inside and at home during the COVID-19 outbreak. Critics aren’t too sure if these stickers are actually making a difference, but Instagram keeps releasing new ones which makes it seem as if they are working. Instagram’s “Stay Home” stickersContinue reading “Instagram Launches “Stay Home” Sticker and Story”