Sleeping Macbooks

MacBooks and iBooks can be put to sleep simply by closing the lid. That's the method I usually use when I'm done for the day: just close the lid.

Life Imitates Art for Macys Branded Entertainment

Federated Department Stores just announced (via news release of all things) that its private label, INC, will sell the winning design from last night's episode of Bravo's Project Runway in its Macy's stores nationwide.

The Corporate Blogging Book

I just received my copy of Debbie Weil's new book, "The Corporate Blogging Book - Absolutely Everything You Need to Know to Get it Right".

Google/AP Deal To Spawn New Product

For many publishers and news providers, being included in the Google News index is a good thing. It's a traffic driver. For the Associated Press, it's another matter because AP content is syndicated in publications worldwide. Google has agreed to a licensing agreement with the not-for-profit organization to avoid further legal entanglements.

10 and a Half Traits of Successful IT Contractors

What are the factors that make a contractor a success? As we've worked with IT contractors over the years and helped them through our web site, we put together a list of traits we believe are important to achieve success as an IT contractor.