If you’re at all serious about running your own business, either as primary income or as a side consultant for the off-hours from work, you’re going to want to have some sort of a web presence. Or maybe you’re an artist. Or maybe you’re a technology worker who just needs a place to rant and…
Letters from Manuel
This morning I received an e-mail that said the following: Manuel quiere que seas su amigo(a) en hi5. He creado un perfil de hi5 y quisiera añadirte como un amigo, para que podamos compartir fotos y empezar a construir nuestra red. ¡Pero primero es necesario que te unas a hi5! Una vez que participes en…
News and Updates
It’s been a rough couple of days. I’ve been sick, like – feel like I got hit by a truck sick. It knocked me out pretty hard yesterday, and I’m back at work today even though I probably shouldn’t be. In tech news, Google released their new web browser (in beta, of course) called Google…
People on the Internet are Douchebags
This is my hypothesis for today: If you are on the internet and have the option to give input on a particular topic or expression of opinion anonymously, then you will probably do so, and be a douchebag about it. For example, a while back, I posted a blog titled “Top 10 Signs You’re a…
Amazon Prime Has Its Advantages
So, I have more recently been learning to live within my means, and using my blog money to purchase the silly things that I want. I finally cashed out my Social Spark account for the last $50, and once it was in my PayPal account I transferred it out to my bank account. So what…
Paying off The Man for FREEDOM
My inheritance funds finally cleared, and my final decision was to pay off debt instead of getting fancy new tech gadgets. It seemed like the smarter thing to do. I dumped a load of money into my Money Market account because it has a 3.20% interest rate, and I paid off Bank of America FOREVER.…
Add iGoogle Widgets to Active Desktop
Website ThirdError.com has a great post on how to add widgets from Google Homepage, or iGoogle, onto your Windows XP desktop using oft-forgotten Windows feature Active Desktop. Active Desktop is the feature in Windows that lets you put offline web pages embedded into your desktop wallpaper. Some people found the item useful, but for the…
Certifications can Boost Your Hireability
This is a no brainer, but if you’re struggling out there in the job market, try to get some certifications. You may find that your field experience or self-research and training qualify you for a certification already. Or, you may learn something new by studying a “For Dummies” or exam prep guide. Currently, I hold…
Find a Better Deal on Web Hosting
While I’m pretty happy with my web host, Dream Host, you may not be happy with where your web site or blog are currently located. Perhaps you’ve seen banner ads and pop-ups and other forms of advertising at your favorite blog that has a deal you find more than tempting? There’s more than a plethora…
TrailerAddict Leaks Wolverine Movie Trailer
Website TrailerAddict leaked the trailer footage shown at ComicCon of the new Marvel film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, that’s centered around popular Marvel comics X-Men character Wolverine, with some Sabretooth and Strider and Gambit action, it would seem. I can’t wait for a more official version to be released, but for now it looks like this…