Male vs. Female Screen time — Women to Watch: Tech Watch
Did you ever notice that the way boys and girls use screen time is much different? Research indicates that boys tend to gravitate more towards video games while girls gravitate towards social platforms. This is because girls are more pro-social than boys and boys are more biologically prone to games. Research also shows that children […]
A career in technology, without the ‘tech’ — Women to Watch: Tech Watch
When landing her first job, Mary was hired to create a process in a law firm that would enable all repeatable documents to become nothing more than fill in the blank templates. Mary had no idea she was simultaneously gaining an experience with business process design. She had a niche for it and really enjoyed […]
Hackers on the prowl — Women to Watch: Tech Watch
Hackers are always on the prowl, so it’s important to make sure your credit cards, bank accounts and your identity are safe and secured from hackers. One of her main suggestions is to check out BroadbandSearch.net – a website intended for research, review and compare the best Internet and Television providers in your local area. […]
Tech gift ideas — Women to Watch: Tech Watch
It’s the holiday season which means it’s the gift giving time of year! For this week’s Tech Watch on Women to Watch with Susan Rocco, Mary shares a couple of websites that have great STEM toy ideas that will make awesome gifts for young children. These websites include: Fat Brain Toys Family owned and operated […]
The fascinating truth behind robotic surgery — Women to Watch: Tech Watch
Mary was nervous when a friend of hers recently prepared to undergo robotic surgery. But as soon as she did a little research, she found the results to be fascinating! Although it is called “robotic surgery,” the surgery is not performed by a robot, but a surgeon who is in complete control of the robot […]
Your digital footprint part two — Women to Watch: Tech Watch
As we continue to use social media and the Internet in general, we generate what is called a digital footprint. A digital footprint gets bigger and bigger throughout the years and is created when we post photos, have email accounts, go online shopping, etc. To ensure your privacy and safety is protected, it’s important to […]
Your digital footprint — Women to Watch: Tech Watch
Everything we do online leaves a trail of breadcrumbs called a digital footprint. This happens when we post a photo, leave a comment, update our status or get tagged in a photo by someone else. For example, if you were to look up your old Myspace account – chances are it’s still there! Your digital […]
Seniors and technology — Women to Watch: Tech Watch
While seniors continue to feel frustrated with their lack of understanding and utilization of technology, their screen time through TV, laptops, tablets and smartphones has increased to over four hours a day! Have you ever seen a 12-year-old assisting their 70-year-old grandmother work the remote control, or show her how to navigate to Netflix? The […]
Stop your fears of automation in the workplace — Women to Watch: Tech Watch
Many fear that the new technology behind automation will replace current jobs. This is far from the truth! Technology is changing the speed in which companies produce work. For companies to keep up with competitors, they need to be constantly innovative and market new ideas. Organizing all the things you need to do is difficult […]
Where is the investment funding for women?? – Women to Watch: Tech Watch
Of the 12.3 million women US entrepreneurs who founded companies, their access to capital is minimal. In fact, according to Forbes, only 2.2% of investor funding went to women-led startups. Did you know that a lack of women in technology can lead to a decrease in performance and profits, creating a missed opportunity for business? […]
