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How to Close a Browser With Missing Menu Bar

23. January 2012

Your browser menu bars sometimes disappear. This can occur because of a bug in the system, a popup window alters your settings, or because your browser goes into full-screen mode. Whatever the reason, you can restore your browser’s menu bars by pressing certain keys on the keyboard. These methods are called “keyboard shortcuts.” They come [...]

The Pros and Cons of Online Shopping

6. January 2012

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Can anyone remember the time before Amazon and eBay and PayPal when we all actually used to DRIVE to stores and hand CASH to a REAL human cashier? The Internet has certainly changed things. Not only is the Internet the “information super highway,” it’s become the shopping megaplex of the world. I remember my initial [...]

Even More Terrific iPhone and iPod Apps

28. December 2011

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Once again, I offer you some of the best (and free!) apps from the Apple Store. You can look for previous recommendations and app reviews by typing “apps” in the search bar. Here are some of the latest and greatest apps I’ve discovered. If you have found any terrific apps, please let me know! Leave [...]

What Is Cloud Computing?

26. December 2011

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“The Cloud” and “Cloud Computing” are the latest buzzwords in consumer computer-speak: what exactly does it mean? You may already utilize cloud computing and not be aware of it. As a matter of fact, if you own a smartphone or tablet, play online games or maintain a blog, you are part of “the cloud.” The [...]

Would You Rely on Facebook For Important Messages?

9. December 2011

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Would You Rely on Facebook For Important Messages?

I’ve mentioned several times across my blogs the disdain I have for Facebook as anything more than a casual social networking venue. My opinion is more solidified by an article I read on Slate. The writer lost her very expensive laptop in a taxi and she figured it was lost forever. No, a good Samaritan [...]

Saying Goodbye to Google Friend Connect

7. December 2011

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Google Friend Connect will soon be no more. It was one of the few Google social networking products that I actually liked, so I am sad to see it go. The demise is set for March 1, 2012. Google is calling the removal a “house cleaning,” but I see it more as a “redirect.” According [...]

Hostgator Black Friday 2011

24. November 2011

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I have been with Hostgator for over four years now. I have never been so happy with a company. When I was with other web hosting services, I had quite the stressful times when my websites were frequently down. One company would disable ALL my websites if the traffic on one of them spiked! It [...]

Goodbye, Firefox, I’m a Chrome Convert

23. November 2011

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I remember Firefox 1.0, way back in… *gasp* 2004! I was an early Firefox fanatic, finding the browser much faster, more intuitive and less bulky than the Netscape or Internet Explorer browsers. Sadly, the sun is setting over my Firefox career. I was very disenchanted with 4.0. It wouldn’t work with some of my plugins, [...]

How to Tell If Your Computer is a 32-bit or 64-bit

26. September 2011

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How to Tell If Your Computer is a 32-bit or 64-bit

Until the early 2000′s, all personal computer were 32-bit. The term 32-bit or 64-bit describes a type of computer architecture, explaining in a simple way the amount of data the computer’s central processing unit (CPU) handles data simultaneously. Think of 32-bit and 64-bit as a juggler juggling balls. A 32-bit juggler can handle 4 balls [...]

The Sticky Post: What, Why, and How To for WordPress

2. September 2011

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The Sticky Post: What, Why, and How To for WordPress

A reader once asked me about the concept behind the “sticky post.” A sticky post is an article, forum thread, or blog post that remains at the top of the website even after it has been outdated by new and fresh content. Like a sticky note on top of your computer monitor or corkboard, a [...]

Understanding the “Fair Use” Copyright Law

26. August 2011

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Understanding the “Fair Use” Copyright Law

I’ve been online for over many years. I was online before the days of Napster, Kazaa, and BitTorrent. Back then, it seemed everything was free and open. We were just happy to BE online, you know? Guys wrote amazing software and offered it for free just for sheer joy of being able to write the [...]

WordPress TimThumb.php Script Vulnerability

3. August 2011

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WordPress TimThumb.php Script Vulnerability

If your WordPress theme utilizes the well-known and popular timthumb.php script, update your theme as soon as possible. The TimThumb script is a relatively common function. It resizes images on WordPress blogs according to your theme’s custom settings. I use the script on a few of my blog themes. According to the TimThumb develeper site, [...]

I’m an iPhone Case Junky

8. July 2011

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Some gals have a closet full of shoes or purses. Some guys collect ties or wallets. Me, I’m an iPhone case junky. I have a dozen of them. So far. I just love the cases! They come in so many colors, so many types! I started out with this one. It’s a hard, snap-on case. [...]

Why You Should Make Regular Backups Of Your Website

23. June 2011

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Why You Should Make Regular Backups Of Your Website

Everyone sings the same old tune… “back up your data, back up your data.” Honestly, between all the backing up we have to do with our hard drive (photos, documents, emails, etc etc), it is very laborious to have to back up our blogs, too. It’s even more arduous if you have lots of blogs. [...]

Guest Post: Chetan Kapur Focuses On Niche Topics And New Authors

9. June 2011

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From time to time, I feature guest posts from various writers on various topics. Here’s one about an up-and-coming book retailer. Chetan Kapur Focuses On Niche Topics And New Authors Big box stores dominate the market these days, and bookstores are no exception. The vast majority of books are purchased at big name stores, with [...]

Best Firefox Addons, Part 4

5. May 2011

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Is there no end to all the terrific Firefox addons out there? I think not. I’ve already written several posts stuffed full of my favorite goodies. Here are more: No Squint This is a beautiful addon for those of us who need a little visual aide. NoSquint very easily enlarges webpages and manages things like [...]

How Secure is Your Domain Name Information?

3. May 2011

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How Secure is Your Domain Name Information?

I had assumed that my name and home address and other identifying information was properly shielded with domain privacy protection. Boy, was I wrong. When I looked up a few of my domain names, I saw not only my name and home address, but my personal email and telephone number! Needless to say, after I [...]

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How to Close a Browser With Missing Menu Bar

The Pros and Cons of Online Shopping

Even More Terrific iPhone and iPod Apps

What Is Cloud Computing?

Would You Rely on Facebook For Important Messages?

Saying Goodbye to Google Friend Connect

Hostgator Black Friday 2011

Goodbye, Firefox, I’m a Chrome Convert

How to Tell If Your Computer is a 32-bit or 64-bit

The Sticky Post: What, Why, and How To for WordPress

Understanding the “Fair Use” Copyright Law

WordPress TimThumb.php Script Vulnerability

I’m an iPhone Case Junky

Why You Should Make Regular Backups Of Your Website

Guest Post: Chetan Kapur Focuses On Niche Topics And New Authors

Best Firefox Addons, Part 4

How Secure is Your Domain Name Information?

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