Tag: Tech
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No Prince Charming, No Superman. Just Me, My iPad, and a Really Good System.
In January of 2025 I sat in a doctor’s office and was given some news I wasn’t expecting. Lymphomatoid Papulosis. Advanced. Pre-Stage 1 Lymphoma territory. Indefinite oral chemotherapy. A genetic marker that means this isn’t something I manage for a while and move on from. This is something I learn to manage and live with.…
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The MacBook Neo Is Fantastic. Just Not For Me. And That’s Okay.
Let me set the scene for you. I have an L-shaped desk the size of a small aircraft carrier. Two large monitors. A 45-inch primary display connected to my MacBook Pro. A 34-inch LG on the left. Two Bluetooth keyboards. Two Magic Trackpads. An iPad Pro docked and ready. Cables everywhere. Dongles multiplying like rabbits…
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OK, Fine! I Have a Crush on Claude and I’m Not Sorry About it.
Last week I had to publicly warn Reese Witherspoon to stay away from my new (AI) boyfriend. And she completely ignored me. Honestly? I get it. Because once you experience the sorcery that Claude performs; and I’m not talking about what AI is “supposed to do”, but what THIS one actually does, you’d fight Reese…
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Help! Reese Witherspoon is Trying to Steal My New Boyfriend!
Let me stop you right there, Reese. I love you and love your work. If Legally Blonde had been set in an Apple Store, It’d be my life story. But when you showed up on my feed announcing that you were going to teach women about AI – I need you to understand something important……
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The Sickest Job Hunt: How Technology Kept Me in the Game When My Body Wanted to Quit
Last week I said the quiet part out loud. I told you about my cancer diagnosis, my chemotherapy, my layoff, and the very specific terror of watching my health insurance countdown like a timer. I honestly wasn’t sure how it would land. Vulnerability on the internet is a gamble, and professional vulnerability even more so.…
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5 Proven Strategies for Women in Tech to Achieve Career Goals by 2024
5 Proven Strategies for Women in Tech to Achieve Career Goals by 2024 If you’re a woman working in the technology industry, you may be well aware of the numerous obstacles that come with climbing the corporate ladder. But don’t fret! With the right mindset and strategies, you can reach your career aspirations by 2024.…
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How Women in Tech Can “Get to Yes” When Negotiating Their Next Promotion
How Women in Tech Can “Get to Yes” When Negotiating Their Next Promotion Negotiating for a promotion can be an intimidating process, especially for a woman working in technology. You want to get the best deal possible, but you don’t want to come off as too pushy or aggressive. Whether you’re moving up the corporate…
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10 Things I’d Like to See in 2023 for Women in Tech
10 Things I’d Like to See in 2023 for Women in Tech As we stand on the precipice of a new year and all its possibilities, it’s essential to take stock of where women in technology have come. In recent years, immense strides have been made in creating more equitable career opportunities for women –…
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Mastering Micro-Learning for Exceptional Technical Writing
Mastering Micro-Learning for Exceptional Technical Writing Micro-learning has been gaining popularity in recent years as a way to effectively deliver content in short, easily digestible formats. This type of learning is especially well-suited for technical writing, which often covers complex topics that can be difficult to master. In this blog post, we’ll explore how micro-learning…
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App of the Week: Alfred
The Blonde Byte’s weekly app spotlight focuses on Alfred; a fantastic Spotlight replacement tool for the Mac.