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10 Ways Freelancers Successfully Launch Their Start-ups

Updated on March 14th, 2017 by Quertime Writer in Business

In this technology-driven world that is powered with high speed Internet, email, online video and audio conferencing, and cloud-based services, more jobs are moving from the commercial office to the home office, and more people than ever are choosing to work for themselves, right from the comfort of their own homes.

As more companies turn to remote workers, the number of freelancers has risen, with writers creating stellar copy from a home computer to website designers working from home and collaborating with clients through online conferencing and email, freelancing has become a popular career choice for men and women of all ages. Those who have dipped their toes in the freelancing pool may have the desire to run their own business and be their own boss. Read more…

15 Questions to Ask Before Signing Up an Online Course

Updated on August 17th, 2017 by Quertime Writer in Self-Improvement

Whether you want to learn something completely new or need to expand your knowledge and skills, you can always sign up for an online course. Enrolling yourself in an online course is always a bright idea. An online course offers an opportunity to learn anywhere, at anytime. Watching TV in the middle of the night, enjoying coffee in the lounge in beautiful sunny day or merely sitting ideal, online learning is most attractive because of the flexibility and convenience it comes with. Moreover, a majority of online courses are very helpful as well as inexpensive. However not all online learning institutes are treated equal and same.

Therefore, you need to be extremely careful when signing up for a particular online course. We have piled up few questions for you that you should ask before signing up an online course. Read more…

Your App is a Brand: Start Brand Management

Updated on July 2nd, 2018 by Quertime Writer in Mobile

With the number of smartphone users increasing immensely day by day, it’s estimated that the figure will surpass 2 billion in 2016. Considering the whopping number of people using their smartphones for everyday tasks, marketers have taken a giant leap towards smartphone business.

The app stores — be it the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store — are getting a lot of new apps each day and it has become quite a competition to reach out people in a flood of apps that is present in the app stores. This, by any means, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t step in this lucrative business. With the right strategy, you will be able to get a great deal of attention and revenue. Read more…

10 Easy Ways to Access Blocked Websites

Updated on February 15th, 2017 by Quertime Writer in Cyber Security

Access to a wide variety of websites is blocked by many authorities across the world. Extreme cases, such as China, use their own firewall systems to block out the majority of the internet; in other places you may find your college or workplace blocks all access to social media sites.

Sometimes, this is a necessary tool; it may be a matter of government security or simply policy. There is usually a way round the blocks but you should ensure what you are doing is legal. We’re totally aware that as technology keeps advancing, the internet becomes more and more dangerous. Many countries have restrictions; however, they’re constantly breached by hackers with bad intentions. Read more…

20 WordPress Plugins to Enhance the Search Function

Updated on July 2nd, 2018 by Quertime Writer in WordPress

If you run a WordPress website, you’d probably know the limitation of the basic search functionality it comes with. Visitors not always find it easy to locate a particular thing on a website that has hundreds and thousands of articles. Therefore, it is always a bright idea to provide them a powerful search feature that allows them to find what they are looking for. Fortunately, WordPress has millions of plugins available to help you integrate advanced search functionality.

Here is the list of 20 WordPress plugins to enhance the search function of your WP site: Read more…

20 Coolest Emoticon Apps for Smartphone

Updated on August 1st, 2018 by Quertime Writer in Mobile

The age of face-to-face communication is long gone and we all know that. The immense technological growth spur has rendered it moot, as it’s a lot easier to talk via Facebook, Skype, WhatsApp and other sorts of online communication channels. If it’s a good thing or not, that’s for future generations to decide. And building on that premise, the age of written communication is dying as well.

Texting has become a commodity that we can’t live without (though we’d rarely admit it). Everything started with word shortening (due to character constraints). Before you knew it, acronyms were being used on a daily basis. Texting has become such a part of our daily lives that businesses even decided to employ them as an effective means of communications. So alongside acronyms, SMS messages began showcasing buzzwords in hopes of landing clients (they didn’t). Read more…

Top 15 Smart Wireless Headphones You Have Never Heard of

Updated on July 2nd, 2018 by Quertime Writer in Hardware

When it comes to using different gadgets and technological devices, there are many options available to the users of that technology. The world that we live in is depending on the innovation and different kinds of technological breakthroughs that can provide users with multiple choices and convenience. Be it any department of our lives, technology is playing an amazing role when it comes to providing users with the various choices to make.

In our entertainment department, technology is truly exceptional. The kind of gadgets we have available for our entertainment is something which is brilliant and outstanding. From different kinds of television sets including the smart television and 3D television sets to electronic cinema screens, we have everything available to choose from. Read more…

Top 15 Smart Home Devices You Might Not Know

Updated on July 2nd, 2018 by Quertime Writer in Hardware

The concept of “smart homes” has been in the market for quite some time now. But the actual meaning of what it means is still unclear to many people.

Although we are still in the early stages of smart home devices, but you will be amazed to know that some of them have already hit the market. Having said that, not all these smart home devices are a winner, but among them are a few of them that have stood apart from the rest. Read more…

20 Mobile Advertising Tips You Must Learn

Updated on December 15th, 2016 by Quertime Writer in Mobile

“If your plans don’t include Mobile, your plans are not finished.” –Wendy Clark, Integrated Marketing Coca-Cola Companies.

Yeah… it is very true, in sync with the current milieu. The e-commerce of 2014 doesn’t remain same today as before. It has converted into m-commerce of 2015. With the shift towards the mobile advertising, many marketers are scrambling to get mastery in mobile advertising procedure. Read more…

20 Free Windows Tools You Should Install

Posted on November 18th, 2015 by Quertime Writer in Software

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Windows PC. Irrespective of whether you have bought laptop or desktop, having certain tools will be highly helpful.

You might now be on the top of the world after having purchased the best Windows laptop or PC. You might be aware of the fact that Windows operating system comes with a number of built-in features and tools. But, as per your requirement or tasks in hand, you might be in need of some additional tools with better functionalities. Here are the top 20 free windows tools without any specific order of priority you should install in your system to improve its functionality: Read more…

100 Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know

Updated on August 1st, 2018 by Quertime Writer in Software

There are a lot of businesses that focus on the technical side of things. And as many of you believe, there are companies who rely on application and software that tracks the activity rate of its employees. This helps them monitor the activity levels and the projects that employees are currently working on. For one thing, keyboard shortcuts are one of the most effective ways to increase your productivity rate.

Let’s assume that you are the type of person who easily does things without distractions and prefer to do it in one go. So, let’s say you are editing a draft of a book and it needs to go under an ePub conversion services first, and you’ve considered it as ready for publish you just need to add a few images to the document. Well, what if I said that you do not have to move your mouse around to find the right window containing the photos? You can shortcut you way to various actions in your computer with all but a press away. Read more…

Outsourcing Tips: How to Find the Right Specialist for Business

Updated on December 15th, 2016 by Quertime Writer in Business

Running a small business may sound simple when you first start out, but soon enough you will realize that there is more to it than you thought. The core business may be right up your alley, but how about the other small but necessary tasks?

Let us say you start an online business selling made-to-order cakes. You are a great baker, and your cakes are an instant hit with all your customers. The trouble is, only a few people know about you. You know you need to do online marketing, but you do not know where to start? This is when you should consider outsourcing. Read more…

15 Ways Google Collects Your Private Info and Data

Updated on July 2nd, 2018 by Quertime Writer in Search Engines

Google and “privacy” are two words that have never gotten along well. The industry leader has often been accused of going too far in their data collection on users. There is very little that the company cannot know, and this should alarm you. They act benevolent now and promise to never share data maliciously, but promises can be broken and power structures changed. Chances are that when Google gets a new CEO, they will still have your data, and they will still be able to damage you with it.

Here are 15 methods that Google can and will use to collect your personal information: Read more…

Top 20 SVG Tools for Graphic Design

Posted on November 12th, 2015 by Quertime Writer in Graphics

As far as the importance and contributions of SVG tools are concerned, there is need of understanding the notion or concept of SVG that what SVG is all about. SVG is commonly known as scalable vector graphic that is composed of various kinds of graphic objects that are useful in the field of designing. This aspect must be taken into consideration that web designers prefer to use SVG tools because these tools provide resolution independence. These tools can also be termed as the vector, raster and text graphics as these tools could be utilized in order to make designs stylish and attractive according to the needs of web designers.

The tools are very much lighter and at the same time they are also assumed as browser agnostic, these tools are very helpful in creating effective web graphics designs. There are 20 best tools available for web designers so that they can create efficient designs. These tools are discussed, which are as follows: Read more…