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When Your Internet Connection Doesn't Work!

December 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

As an Technology Expert and an Engineer by trade, I sometimes come across an blog posting that I just have to give my 2 cents about.

I work from home, running my internet based businesses and had to come to realize that when my internet goes down, I go down. Hard.

Without the internet, my high-speed connection and fast upgraded computers none of the articles and ‘things’ you see on my site would be there. I need to be online 24/7 365 days of the year. I can’t work without it. I can’t keep up with my hobbies, or interests without the internet and my connection.

So when I read an blog post about this guys experience it rang a bell in me and I had to share it with you and the other readers.

 

So I left a Comment in response to a blog post at MIT Technology Review:

you can read the article and my comment by clicking on the link.

This is what I said:

Yes it is amazing that it all works in those moments between complete high-speed bliss and the shattering reality of when it comes to a screeching halt. No Connection.

Your internet connection and what systems you use to access is it, is as precarious as our water and power supplies, and just as fragile and prone to sudden death without much warning.

I for one used a standard connection like Comcast High-Speed cable, simply because if the cable goes out, something Major happened.

I don’t trust wireless providers to entrust my Internet connection to. Maybe when we have Satellite WiFi, then I will consider the future of wireless computing a little closer to the dream of unfettered Mobile Connectivity.

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How To Choose Between Notebook And Tower Computers

October 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment

On TV and in the movies, often you see someone whip out a notebook and perform work on the spot.

Does that mean that Notebook Computers are the computers to get? or can a Tower Computer

Lets review some aspects of computers and you decide which one is best for your needs.

Myth #1: Portable computers cost more

so unless you really have the need for one, you get a lot more for your money with a regular desktop PC.

The major thing is portability and accessibility. If you need access to information or to take action right now,  then get a laptop. (“Laptop,” “portable,” and “notebook” all refer to the same thing, by the way). Otherwise, a desktop computer is a better buy, and better economically.

However they take up more space and you have to come back to it to get work done.

The Price Difference is only the Beginning

You might wonder why laptops cost more than desktop computers with comparable features and power.

It is largely because it’s more expensive to manufacture laptops and their parts, because of their small size. For portable computers such as notebooks, factors such as compactness, the amount of heat they generate, their weight, and power consumption are more essential than they are for desktops.

Also their processing power and memory are factors that add to their manufacturing costs.

Myth #2: Notebooks don’t have a lot of space

While notebooks are certainly compact, a desktop computer with a flat panel monitor can take up almost as little space, depending on the box configuration.

While called a “desktop” computer, the computer itself is most often kept on the floor. That leaves just the monitor, keyboard and mouse on the desk, which is really very similar in footprint to a moderately sized notebook computer.

A major way to further reduce the space taken up by a desktop computer is get a keyboard drawer to hide the keyboard and mouse. That way, they slide out of the way under the top of the desk when they aren’t needed. Thus saving space and giving you more room to work.

Be Mindful of Ergonomics

Comfort and ease of use can mean everything to your computer experience. Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things so that people can interact with them more comfortably and safely.

The elementary ergonomic principals for computer use tell us that:

1) the keyboard should be as close to your lap level as possible (assuming you touch-type), and your mouse at a close reach also.

2) the monitor should be about arm’s length in front of you, and your wrists in a natural position over your keyboard.

3) the top of the monitor should be at about your eye level.  When possible use a stand to hold the notebook at an ideal angle. That ways its easier to read and doesn’t strain your neck looking down at the screen.

It is obvious then, that a desktop computer is much better ergonomically than a notebook is.

For prolonged use,  you’re much better off with a desktop computer. However you may find that a notebook with the right sizing to your hands and lap may serve you well and provide mobility where a desktop will not.

Remember Usability

Another aspect of ergonomics to consider is usability.

Because of size constraints, laptops have less scalability than desktop PCs. Desktops can be updated upgraded and enhanced. Whereas a notebook is only as good as what it was bought having built into it. There is only so much you can change on a notebook. You can add memory, both RAM and Hard Drive capacity, but only to certain limit.

Also you can’t change the monitor size.

Desktops all you need to do is swap out your smaller monitor for a larger one. No other additional parts or cables required, its truly plug-and-play when it comes to desktop monitors.

The same goes for keyboards, mice, printers, scanners and the lot.

Notebooks you have to buy with those features built in, and the more you want the higher the price. But for many on the go or those who like having their information and programs at arms reach anywhere, the cost of a notebook is worth the trade-off of not having to come back to home or the office to get those needed files.

Myth#3: Notebooks are hard to see what your working on

Computer monitors can be set at different resolutions.

In other words, you can change the fineness of the image on the screen. The range is typically 1024×768 — that is 1024 pixel across and 768 pixels up and down — to 1900×1600, or even higher.  The higher the resolution the clearer your pictures and movies will look to you.

The most common resolutions today for desktop computers are 1024×768 and 1280×1024 however the more costly notebooks have bigger screens and better graphics cards.

Also screen resolution has to work with your screen size. If you have a 15″ monitor or smaller then 1024×768 is about as big a resolution you can use. Whereas a screen of 17″ up to 32″ can have resolutions much higher, meaning you can fit more windows and files on the screen.

Something They Don’t Tell You

Laptop displays have a native resolution. You can adjust the setting, but then the images and text don’t look good if you go higher than recommended. While people tend to think that bigger numbers are better, a higher screen resolution may not work as well for you. It may make everything too small to see comfortably.

Remember, the laptop’s screen is commonly smaller that a desktop’s. While a typical desktop computer screen is 17″ or so, a laptop’s is usually in the range of 14″ to 15.” That makes a large difference in what you can view at one time. Make sure you can see everything clearly before choosing a high-resolution laptop.

Conclusions

 

Notebooks:

Pros - they are light, portable, and have many of the same capacities of desktops without all the cords and accessories.

Cons – they cost 2-3 times more than a desktop, are limited by built in features such as screen and keyboard size. They aren’t easily upgraded. However these are some of the selling points for buying a notebook. They do what you bought it to do.

 

 

 

Desktops:

Pros -They are more affordable and come with many great features out of the box, speed, screen size and ergonomic design of keyboard and monitor has made desktops a great starter to those new to computing.

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Cons – They are bulky, take up much more power, have tons of cords and accessories to plug in. You have to come back to it to get work done, and they are difficult to move around, even in the same room.

My suggestion is to consider what you do that requires a computer.

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Just to get work and emails now and then, get a desktop. If you are an avid internet users, are on the go with work and home, and like the ability to have all your information at arms reach, get a notebook.

 

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5 Reasons Why Blogging Is A Good Way To Earn Extra Money

September 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Blogging is an idea that started in the 1990s. At that time it was a way to comment on an existing webpage, where readers could declare their opinion on the page. What started as a single-sentence commentary has now evolved into pages of individual opinion on just about anything and everything you can imagine. As blogging continues to move forward, it has evolved into a method of earning extra money while giving your 2 cents.

Here are 5 reasons why you ought to use a blog as an Internet marketing tool to make extra money.

1. Blogging is incredibly simple to do. The simplest way to get started on the net is with a blog. No skills are required except to have an opinion or new view point. It is like having a virtual journal where you write your ideas, experiences, new products you have found, and trust that the truth about your opinion come out and encourages your readers to try the product, or avoid it based on your experiences. If you have a Computer with an Internet connection, and have an opinion (who doesn’t?) then you can blog.

2. Blogging is all about people, not just products.In a time where advertising saturates our lives, we have come to question the trustworthiness of the praises and promises made.

On the other hand, within blogs, real people share their experiences, unscathed by big advertisers. Reading blogs regarding personal product use is like getting advise from a good friend. Why buy or use something or some service if someone you trust won’t?

If you are completely truthful, you can gain someone’s trust through your experiences.

3. Most Blogs are free of charge. Since blogging requires no more skills than having an Internet connected computer and a desire to share your opinion or experience it’s a sure way to get started on your way to building some G-cred(google credibility).

4. Blogging builds your authority. If you are sincere and upfront when giving your thoughts on a particular product or industry, your readers will start to realize that they can rely on your posts for their information. As you become known as an expert on your subject, more readers will go to your site and more bloggers will link to your blogs.

As businesses and specialized organizations notice the increase of your readership base, they may get in touch with you to ask if they can advertise on your blog, or request you to be an affiliate of their product or service.

5. Blogging increases your market. Unless you are a movie or sports star, chances are only your relatives will see your blog in the beginning. But as you create new high-quality content, your posts will begin to be noticed and get additional people visiting. Your visitor statistics will grow, your opportunity to be known as a great source of information grows, which equals more chances to make money.

Blogging is quickly replacing e-mail in efficiently reaching and expanding a market. In an age where people are annoyed with the number of e-mails they receive, you can simplify their life by offereing them all the information they need with your blog. If you use the right methods, and continuously update your blog with sincere and new subject matter, you can certainly get set-up to make extra money on the Internet. So, provide your business an enhancment by implementing a blog as a powerful tool to reach new people and make money by advertising products and services that you recommend.

Remember the more trust and honest your blogging, the more people will follow your blog and believe that you are helping them. Break that trust and all your work will be forgotten. I trust you will do the right thing. Be honest with yourself and your readers then you have nothing to lose.

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A Guide To Developing Your Self Esteem

August 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment

If you want to be on your way to great achievements, then you should be determined to improve your self-esteem. Start now, before it’s too late. Don’t get your life ruined by a low self esteem.  How you interact with others is determined by the way you think about yourself.

Here are some examples of low self esteem. Some are aspects you might have on your mind, ones that you need improvement on.

1. Are you afraid to converse with others for fear that what you say might not make sense?
2. Do You feel swallowed up in a whirlpool of frustration?
3. Nothing you do seems to go right?
4. You choose something and it turns out to be the worst one.
5. Do You believe that you are not attractive?
6. Do You believe that most people do not like you?

Think about it for a moment. You probably realize that it’s actually your thoughts that is the issue. There is nothing wrong with you, only it’s your thoughts that are the issue after all.

Begin the self esteem improvement process right now. Start by thinking the right way. If you think you’ll win, then you will. But you have to remember that success doesn’t come easily. Success is a messy process, that’s why determination is a major component.

Low self esteem happens a lot when people lose their heart and give up too easily.  Just because of a little disappointment or set back you lapse into a “I just can’t do it” mentality. If only you had persevered, who knows what great things you might’ve achieved.

Life can be pretty boring if you don’t have a high level of  self esteem. Start by changing the way you think, and you’ll start seeing yourself on top of the world. Set some targeted goals to achieve, and then focus on your goals.

Decide for yourself, whether you want to stay in a miserable state of low self esteem. Or do you want to improve your self-esteem by developing a higher self esteem with good self image and character instead?

Children are often made to believe that they are worthless. This is usually when a low self esteem begins to grow on one’s self. They were picked on, laughed at, pushed around, called ugly names, and treated with disdain. Their self confidence is eroded away and they succumb to the idea that they can never achieve success in anything that they do. No wonder they grew up to be full of resentment.

Low self esteem has never helped anyone and it surely will not help you! It can only drive you into depression, anger, grudge, fear and all the other evils that it generates.

Re-program your thinking and control your state of mind. You must believe that you are worth much more than you think or you will remain at the foot of the ladder and never make an attempt to climb it.  Do not waste your life away with feelings of inadequacies. Instead, think of ways to go about improve self-esteem. Success is yours, just reach out and grasp it.

Change your Mind, change your future.

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Remove Anxiety & Worry In Your Life By Running Your Own Business

August 24, 2009 By 3 Comments

Operating your own business can eliminate stress from your life.

How? By providing an exit for the passion that lives within you.  Focus on your inner passion and take control of your life.  It is time to improve your life style and your health through acting on your passions.

One of the best ways to eliminate stress from your life is starting your own business.  Finding yourself in a new business can dramatically drop your stress levels.

Here are some added benefits that can improve your way of being:

1. You run a business in the line of work you are passionate about.
2. You are less stressed and have more time for yourself and your family.
3. You find that you have more time to take vacations.
4. You find more time to focus on your inner spirit and spiritual needs.
5. You have more time to improve your condition of life and the life of others around you.
6. You find that you have less worries and can better help others with their issues in life.

I recognize it is hard to believe, but running your own business can improve your life and offer all the benefits above. Over the next few months I am going to be talking a lot about removing yourself from the daily grind and start an internet business from scratch.

I know a lot of you are afraid of small business scams, so all the information I will give you here will be free of risk and charge.  Sometimes just the reward of seeing your own internet small business grow can give your spirit the lift to move forward in life.  In later articles I will talk about internet marketing and how to go about putting yourself and your ideas in front of millions of people.

Several call it the rat race. That day after day grind can really affect your health, spiritual awareness and completely alter your personality in more ways than one.

In a few cases the daily grind has been known to cause heart problems, strokes and even cancer. And in rare yet known cases the stress on the mind and body can lead to sudden death.  The body can and will react to an environment that is very stressful. Unfortunately it is never for the better. I am going to show you how to remove yourself from this kind of environment.

I am going to give you free internet business information training. This free internet business information training, in a short amount of time, will give you that spark in life that you are currently missing.

So come back often to get all the info on how you can better your life with the methods I am going to be describing. In my coming articles I will be talking about how to pick the correct domain name for what drives your passion.

I will tell you exactly how to brain storm based on what is right for you. Finding bliss in your work environment is the same as within your personal life. All you have to do is focus on what drives your excitement and you will never go wrong.

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Twitter is NOT the Safest Network on the Net

August 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Recently twitter and other social networking sites have come under attack.

While this is nothing new, how the attackers went about taking down one of the largest social networking sites was right out of the old school hacking textbook. Twitter having crashed and burned, suffering from a major DoS [ that's a Denial of Service attack] where the attacker has hijacked many unknowing user computers across the internet and used these unwitting machines to attack the servers and website of twitter to bring it to a screeching halt.

And you know what?

It worked, really well. People couldn’t login to send tweets, smart-phones and tweet software’s were left in disarray. It caused a lot of trouble, not just for twitter to deal with the attack, but the aftermath of the angry and frustrated users in a long history of twitter troubles.

I want to ask you the reader, Did you have trouble with your twitter account? We’re your tweets caught up in the frey that twitter’s attack caused?

Let me know by commenting.

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Twitter in the Courtroom

August 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Another software company has recently filed charges against Twitter for patent infringement. Their claim that “I did it first” is going to be tested in the courtroom, while twitter will see how the chips will fall.

It is kinda sad that a tech company that nobody has heard of has come out of the blue to sue twitter for something as trivial as sending messages to more than 1 person with a single click. However in this sue happen, I’m gonna get my due court system we have allowed it’s not surprising to see another example rear its ugly head.

I’m rooting for twitter, however the courts will decide who wins in this battle. Let the Tweets begin!

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Important Tips About Mini Laptops or Netbooks

August 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Mini Laptops, also known as netbooks have become increasingly popular these days. Their light weight and compact design is the main reason why this computers are so attractive. This acer mini laptop covers the basic features of what a computer should have. Having  a big enough hard drive ranging from 80GB up to 160GB, with quite enough processor and memory, and wireless Internet capability built right in.

In the beginning, Asus, Acer, and HP are the brands who compete for Mini Laptops. Afterwards, Toshiba, Sony and Samsung are also releasing their series of Mini Laptops. Compaq and Fujitsu catch up from competition with its new series to the Mini Family.

Mini Laptops are designed to be the ideal mobile companion for your other PC’s or laptop’s.  Mini Laptops are mean for you to easily travel without have to carry a big device.  Sync your data on your other PC in smaller device that can be carried easily.

Netbooks are about 1″ thin and 2-3lbs weight with a 10.1-inch screen display. With a Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 160GB hard drive, 3 USB ports 2.0, 5-in1 card reader, built-in webcam and microphone, VGA port, and a 92% of full-size keyboard. These small computers pack a lot of computing power in a tiny package. The only downside is they DO NOT have a CD or DVD drive built in. However it is a small price to pay for something so powerfull at a price under $400 to start with.

You can use the Netbooks for daily tasks.  They will fit in your backpack, briefcase, or purse. As mentioned before, this Mini Laptop can be used as secondary sync storage. Just connect it with your other PC or laptop wirelessly and the latest update of any files can be saved in both the mini and PC using Syncable software.

Conclusion
Netbooks or Mini Laptops are lightweight and convenient although it has slightly less memory and other lowered specifications. It not meant for the gamer or larger programs.  However, it is designed for  your mobility as well as a sync for your data from your larger computers. Both Mini Laptops and Netbooks is not designed for your main computer, it is a fine machine for your basic computing and general Internet usage.

With their lightweight, long battery life, and many built-in extras; their very hard to beat at the price. If your looking for a portable, convenient computer to get the job done a Netbook is a worthy investment. Also if you are looking for a computer for a young person, or a college bound relative, a netbook will be warmly welcomed.

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3 Tools Every Internet Marketer Needs

July 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment

What does it take to be a victorious Internet Marketer?

You have to have the right tools to get the job done, and done right from the start.

Important Tool #1: Own Your Own Website

The most vital in addition to indispensable instrument in Internet Marketing is your own website. The primary footstep in the internet marketing business is building a first-rate, professional looking website. Your website is the top off ending of each and every one your promotion efforts. In case your lost, I’m talking about a Blog for your first website.

Therefore, you must first build a user-friendly website, which will appeal to your prospects. As well as persuade them to click on the links leading toward the products and service you are promoting so they make a purchase. So you have to initially focus your efforts in building a website that caters to what your prospects are looking for.

Nearly all of your articles should have the intention of grabbing the attention of web searchers on the internet. Approximately every web users get online to look for information, not just searching but in addition to purchasing something.

Above all else, create your website ahould be filled full of unusual, relevant and useful content.

Create a desire in your articles making sure you are engaging, in addition to being supportive to the reader. Keep in mind with the intention of, inside the internet, content is still King. However first-class quality content will more than build your integrity, it is capable of also assisting you to accomplish a superior search engine rank, like first page.

As a result of posting relevant and helpful articles, you need to start off as a convincing authority in the field. Learning and writing about products and services makes you a trustworthy endorser of the manufactured goods or service you promote. Establishing a high-quality standing is a excellent step in building up a devoted purchaser base.

Important Tool #2: Incentives

Opposition is awfully stiff in the internet world. You must always stay one-step in front of your rivals to ensure that you capture a large share of your target market. Consequently, you be required to apply all likely means to encourage people not only in the direction of visiting your site, although not just to click, but proceed to the websites of the products and services you are promoting.

Building an opt-in email list is one of the preeminent traditions to get together with your prospects. Offer a bulletin or an E-newsletter discussing important issues and opportunities. Better yet, put forward incentives to your prospects to encourage them to subscribe to your newsletters. You can offer free softwares, right of entry to special services or extra freebies that will stay beneficial to your prospects.

Important Tool #3: Link Popularity

The necessity of driving targeted traffic toward your website cannot be emphasized enough. The all-important web traffic is the top of the list of vital entities inside the internet world. Attracting people to your site ought to be the first step you should concentrate after create the site and write your initial content.

Perform all these strategies to get a high search engine position. Link Popularity is one of the factors that search engines use to determine search engine rankings. So, to boost your link popularity, you must initiate an assertive mutual link campaign.

One of the finest ways to execute this – at no cost at all – is via submitting articles, with your website’s link inserted into the content of your articles that you submit to free article sites. You will not simply get exposure, you will also have the opportunity to advertise for free, simply by adding a link back toward your site.

The more sites you submit your articles, the more you improve your link popularity. Create your articles with new, relevant and effective content, and consequently more websites will accept it and post it.

These are only three of the many tools that an internet marketer can utilize to maximize earning potential. The possibilities are endless as you are limited simply by your mind, imagination, inventiveness and fortitude. You can always investigate additional ideas in addition to get a feel for extra strategies, which you believe might facilitate you turn into a soaring rolling affiliate marketer

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Applying Best Of Business Networking

July 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment

With the advent of web 2.0, business networking has gained prominence. But many of treat the concept of ‘business networking’ with fear and apprehension. Reasons for their fear are many. If two people network, do they both win? If both of them win, does the customer lose?

The Real Winners are those who work Together

Ideally business networking provides a win -win situation for all in the Home Business arena. It is because individuals or businesses come together, inevitably they will ultimately provide faster and enhanced services to their clients. These clients can be an existing client, a new one, or one that both individuals and businesses pitched together to obtain.

For example, suppose an printing agency has a client for a video promotion. This agency can outsource their work to a professional video production company. However, the video production company can drive immense benefits from the print agency to do printing related jobs like DVD covers. Thus the video producer can focus on what they do the best and the print agency can continue to render professional services in printing related works.

Neither of these businesses need to worry about hiring new employees or purchasing new equipments to do the additional work. It is beneficial for both companies to sit together and discuss the finer points of division of labor and monetary matters.

It’s a WIN – WIN!

In business networking, it is ultimately the client who emerges as the winner. From the perspective of clients, he needs to keep in touch with one contact person who will act as the representative of both companies. This arrangement is also financially beneficial for the client in Online Marketing. He will receive a far better product from both companies because each one is especially skilled in their respective areas. Ultimately, business networking works in advantage of the clients in more ways than one.

The trick of the trade lies in making these networking partnerships work. It is very important to maintain good communication and rapport between the two companies. Often it has been found that, when it comes to creative services, the ego of employees often clash, resulting in growing animosity between the two companies involved.

Give up the WIN -LOSE Mentality and Discover New Opportunities

Both companies should exhibit the willingness to sit together and talk to resolve the issues. Negotiation and mutual compromise will go a long way in working out effective solutions beneficial for both companies. Your clients on the other hand are not bothered about what goes around before delivering the final product to them. They are only concerned about getting the best quality services from you. Hence always take care to remain customer centric. Provide them a service of value which they will cherish and they will come back for more.

So, coming back to the question which was asked in the beginning of this article. If two people (or businesses) network, do they both win?

If both of them win, does a customer lose? The answer is both Yes and No. If both business networkers collaborate effectively, then business networking can be conducted properly and effectively. So, the customer will never lose. Otherwise, both will emerge as losers. Not only have you lost a customer, but you also lost the change to grow both your businesses. Think twice before you want to get a leg up on your customers and potential partnerships, look for the win-win, concentrate on what you do best. And everyone wins in the end.

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