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  • Women in Tech: Fixing the Pipeline
    Solving the Pipeline Problem: How to Get More Women in Tech
    March 9, 2012, 2 Comments

    There’s a lot of talk about the lack of women in tech. But where do we begin to solve such a complex issue? Well, right here. Over the next few weeks, The Download will dig in to the key problems, and more importantly, the solutions. Today’s topic: women and computer science.

  • 4 Must-Have Apps for SXSW
    4 Must-Have Apps for SXSW
    March 8, 2012, No comments

    Going to South by Southwest? Don’t head for Austin without downloading these four apps. From finding the best hangouts to meeting great people to sharing all those photos, they’ll make your conference (and networking, and partying) experience even better.

  • What I Learned When I Quit Facebook
    What I Learned When I Quit Facebook
    February 28, 2012, 3 Comments

    Ever wonder just how much Facebook has changed your life? We did, so we put a writer to the test: a two-week Facebook Cleanse! Read on for what she learned about herself, her relationships, and technology’s impact on our lives.

  • Master Your Inbox: Insights from 5 Million Emails
    Master Your Inbox: Insights from 5 Million Emails
    February 25, 2012, No comments

    If you find yourself on email for a significant chunk of your day, you’re not alone. But we’ve got the tips you need to easily tackle that inbox, plus the best times and words to use to ensure your outgoing messages actually get read.

  • Why We Need to Rethink "Women in Tech"
    Why We Need to Rethink “Women in Tech”
    February 24, 2012, 26 Comments

    There’s plenty of talk about “women in tech” right now, but interestingly, most of these women aren’t actually coders. Here’s why we still have a long way to go before we reach gender equality at the core of the industry.

  • Can Social Media Get You Fired?
    Can Social Media Get You Fired?
    February 18, 2012, No comments

    You know that social media can help land you a job—but you realize it can be grounds for losing one, too, right? Check out this infographic to get all the stats on how companies use social media tools to make hiring (and firing) decisions—plus eight topics to never, ever post on your wal.

  • 4 Ways Pinterest Can Be Useful at Work
    4 Ways Pinterest Can Be Useful at Work
    February 7, 2012, 2 Comments

    Pinterest is great for checking out new outfits, drooling over tasty-looking food, and picking out furnishings for your future dream house—but it can be a great tool for work, too. Here are four smart, easy ways to use it .