At some point in your career, you’ll need to reach out for help or advice from someone who’s been there, knows considerably more than you about the subject, and whose experienced perspective could make all the difference in your career. Blogger Leo Widrich found himself in exactly that situation, and after a few failed attempts at asking for help, he received a simple piece of advice that made a huge difference. More »
Jean jackets, dynamic hair changes, the iPad 2 — sometimes it’s a good idea to get a friends’ advice before taking the plunge. Web/mobile app Honestly Now lets you get that advice without names attached for more candid response, as well as soliciting experts and anonymous others, if you’d like. More »
We use our mobile phones for all kinds of unexpected tasks, so it shouldn’t be surprising that they’re now being spruiked as a marriage counselling resource. Melbourne counsellor Paul Cullen argues that mobile apps can help couples stay together by enhancing their knowledge of each other More »
The job market is tough out there, and everyone’s looking for a bit of advice. If you’re having trouble deciding what to do next, forum Career Share is a great place to ask advice from others with experience. More »
Dear Lifehacker, I’ve always heard that multiple monitors were supposed to boost your productivity, but this post on rebuilding your attention span mentions, in passing, a second-monitor myth. So what’s the deal? Do multiple monitors boost productivity or not? Signed, Multiply Confused More »
If you have a burning question in need of an answer, website Aardvark wants to help you find someone to answer it. All you have to do is ask. More »
