Nerd Stalker

Edited Audio Version: Nerd Stalker interview with Marion McGovern , we focus on her new fascinating book, " Thriving in the GIG Economy, How to Capitalize and Compete in the new world of work ". Some of the topics covered in the episode: Sizing the gig economy, getting a lay of the land Building your independent brand The Nasty little employment problem The Employee experience as an independent The Future of the gig economy To learn more about Marion go to http://marionmcgovern.com/ Marion McGovern is the Founder and CEO of M Squared Consulting, one of the first gig economy companies; and Founder of Collabrus Inc., an Independent Contractor Compliance firm. Now, she works with CEOs through The Alliance for CEOs,. She is a Board member of CPP, the owner of the Meyers Briggs Type Instrument and The Front Porch, a Continuing Care Retirement Communities enterprise.

We have 3 codes to get this amazing $15 book for FREE at the bottom of this post, it's first come, first serve so good luck! Otherwise, get the book 50% off at checkout until 8/31/17 by going to alt.cc/cmddconf and enter the coupon code "CMDCONF". "Looking for ways to work smarter and faster with your Mac? In this updated and expanded edition of his popular guide to Mac automation, Joe Kissell shows how anyone, at any level of experience, can save time and effort, and avoid unnecessary errors, by using automation techniques that range from the simplest keyboard shortcut to the most complicated script. In this book, Joe teaches you how to automate routine tasks in a wide variety of ways. You can begin by making the most of productivity features such as Siri, Spotlight (for launching apps), and text replacement—and then move on to the more sophisticated automation tools built into macOS, such as Automator, AppleScript, services, and shell scripts. In addition,...

Kavita Sahai Gives Tips on Taking the Big Step Into Entrepreneurship   Photo courtesy of Pablo by Buffer editor: This article was kindly submitted by  Kavita Sahai ,  CEO and Founder of  Have BIGplans, LLC So you’ve decided you want to become an entrepreneur, and you couldn’t be more excited. The promise of working for yourself, making a difference in the world, and connecting with a tribe of people you really, really love…the entrepreneurial life tons of benefits, so it’s no wonder you want to try it on. After all,  a recent study by the Kauffman Foundation  found that 40% of new businesses are started by women—and a lot of those are happening among the millennial age group. But where to start? Taking first steps into entrepreneurship can also seem daunting. To succeed, it’s important to invest time upfront to find a business idea that really works for you. The ideal business will be one that joins your passion and skills wi...

In this episode Adolfo and Greg talk: The new MacBook Pro Google Hangout set up via Dongles Dongles Samsung go mic connect CMD-D Conference Mac Power Users Podcast Workflow Zapier Ifttt AppleScript OMNI JS and more! How smart phones destroyed a generation - The Atlantic Screen/Internet Addiction and its implications Adolfo is meh about the Segway Mini Pro Greg wants to teach you how to pack a lightweight camera go bag Hooked Pochi - is going to pay writers. Interview with the author of, "The Gig Economy" Dreamforce is coming to SF November 6-9

Researchers from EPFL, together with other institutes, have developed a robotic eel that swims through contaminated water to find the source of the pollution. The sensor-equipped robot can be controlled remotely or move on its own. In tests carried out in a small section of Lake Geneva, the robot was able to generate maps of water conductivity and temperature.  More information: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/une-anguill...   The Envirobot project, part of the Nano-Tera research program, is a joint initiative involving EPFL, the University of Lausanne, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG). Its cross-disciplinary approach brings together engineers, biologists and chemists.

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Is the open office layout dead? The open office layout is meant to foster an egalitarian work environment that inspires creativity and spontaneous collaboration among colleagues. Nearly 60 years since their invention, an increasing body of research is beginning to show what many employees already know-open offices often fall short of that ideal. And good riddance.

Batteroo claims to have solved the "Alkaline Only" issue with rechargeables  Image courtesy of Batteroo Ever wonder why some devices require "Alkaline Only". Some of the reasons are protection as rechargeables have been known to leak and other is voltage. Alkalines are at rated at 1.5V versus rechargeables at 1.2V. Enter Batteroo, a "smart" battery sleeve that goes over your rechargeable to boost its voltage from 1.2 to 1.5V, provide auto-shutoff circuitry to protect your device from battery leakage and claims to extend rechargeable battery usefullness. This Silicon Valley startup have an  Indiegogo campaign  right now and almost reaching their goal. If you want to find out more, check out Batteroo's website and current . Check out their video below!

A great primer by our friends at L2.

Wired Checks Out the Hexa - the Facinating Yet Unsettling Six-Legged Robot  Photo Courtesy of Conde Nast Entertainment and Wired From The Scene's Wired channel, Wired's Matt Simon reports on HEXA - a six legged robot. It's maker, Vincross, is creating an open market place to give it some special moves. Thanks to  Conde Nast Entertainment and Wired  for showing us nerds how six legs are better than two.

We love Vivaldi , and why more browsers don't come with an awesome reader mode baffles us. Vivaldi just keeps getting better and better.

Irene Ryabaya discusses how to find a co-founder that is perfect for your startup and you!  Image courtesy of  Startups.co By Irene Ryabaya on April 11, 2017. Originally published on   Startups.co - the world's largest startup platform, helping over 1 million startup companies. More from Startups. A great startup idea is nothing without a great co-founder. Finding the right partner is instrumental to your success: “teams with more than one founder outperformed solo founders by a whopping 163%” says the  First Round Capital Ten Year Project report . However, you can’t just take the first person who likes your idea and call her your partner. Being co-founders is like being married. HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT CO-FOUNDER My co-founder Diana and I realized we’d make perfect co-founders after going on an adventure of a lifetime in South East Asia. A few years ago I became obsessed with doing the Pinnacles hike on Borneo, Malaysia. Diana, who a...

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Of note is the part on the death of brands via Brandless, "Mind Blown".

George Kassabgi discusses how to increase your interview level By George Kassabgi on May 28, 2017. Originally published on Startups.co - the world's largest startup platform, helping over 1 million startup companies. More from Startups. Having interviewed hundreds of people in positions ranging from developers to sales reps, there are some interesting patterns that emerge. LEVEL +0 There are a number of things that candidates focus on which are in the “cannot hurt” category. To be competitive as a candidate these won’t suffice. Dress for success? So cliché. Your mom probably told you to “dress for success” but she also reminded you to be yourself. Come to an interview as yourself, if you’re comfortable in ‘business casual clothes’, wear those, if you’re only comfortable in jeans and t-shirt, great. If your confidence in a sales situation is strongest when dressed in a suit, bring it. Be yourself. Follow-up letter? “That candidate sent a great f...