I would believe, and admit that my only stale content is my podcast. My blog was at one time stale as well. I have had more time to do some updating,and I hope to publish a podcast this weekend.
If you wish to make your own website,the best way to get many visitors is by simply keeping your website up to date. The Internet is filled with many "cobweb" sites, sites that were started long ago, but were never maintained. Even a small website like mine takes work to keep it fresh.
Not only does a fresh website look more inviting because it's constantly being updated, but Google likes these websites as well. I was able to climb up to the 3rd or 4th result when doing a Google search on "The PC Tech Guy."(Actually, now I'm the first result. WOO-HOO!) So, the moral is: dedication + fresh content + updates = success (And your success is whatever your goal is, whether it is being on top in Google results, or getting visitors daily.)
I really thought about having a podcast where people can call in. Although I can set it up, I think it would be a little too early, being that I only have one podcast right now, and it wouldn't be worth my time to set up, anyways.
Instead, I will still have live podcasting, but you will be able to chat - yes, in real time, as I speak. Obviously, it's easier to chat from your computer than it is to call in... well, to an extent.
I plan to implement this after I get at least another podcast done - I also need to create the page, and maybe get a few others to help with the live commenting.
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As with Twitter, I will be using it (as I have posted last time) as my current status. And... yeah, that's what I'm going to use it for. I don't know about the replying and that type of stuff; if you seek my reply, post it on my website. Or contact me. (Just to let potential followers know if they ask me a question via Twitter.)
Instead, I will still have live podcasting, but you will be able to chat - yes, in real time, as I speak. Obviously, it's easier to chat from your computer than it is to call in... well, to an extent.
I plan to implement this after I get at least another podcast done - I also need to create the page, and maybe get a few others to help with the live commenting.
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As with Twitter, I will be using it (as I have posted last time) as my current status. And... yeah, that's what I'm going to use it for. I don't know about the replying and that type of stuff; if you seek my reply, post it on my website. Or contact me. (Just to let potential followers know if they ask me a question via Twitter.)
I used to use a program called Startup Delayer, that which... well, delayed startup programs. I used it to help lessen the boot-up time of my computer, but still have all those programs ready and waiting. For example, I use some of the Logitech hotkeys, but not usually right when my computer starts up. It was okay, although I had to search up a lot of the things that startup automatically to see if they were essential or not.
I could go into the pros and cons of that (one of them being that I had to set a delay time for each one I wanted), but I then heard of a program called Soluto. Although still in beta, it has been featured in an awards contest (that I'm too lazy to find out myself), and can only do one thing right now. But, it does that one thing very well.
Soluto first needs to analyze what boots up the next time you restart your computer after installing it. This way, it doesn't rely on scanning common registry entries or the 'startup' folder on your hard drive. It then displays them in 3 categories: those that should be delayed, or better yet, 'paused' (disabled) from startup, those that can be delayed or paused, but only if you know what you're doing, and those that it yet cannot disable or delay. They are displayed with those that take longer to startup being wider than those that don't. And, when you mouse over them, you can see the whole list. It's very intuitive, although those who like using the keyboard to navigate may have some trouble...
Along with the categorization, you can see the details of what the program runs, a description of it (or if there is none, you can submit your own), and the recommendations for it. You also get a pie chart of those who pause, delay, or keep the program in the boot sequence, as well as the percentage of those who actually have the program in the first place. You'll rarely have to Google another random program name to see what it does anymore!
It also has a one-click reporting tool, accessible via right-clicking the taskbar icon. For intance, you can report it when "your PC frustrated you!" It displays and sends a report of the possible applications that could have caused this "frustration." It also allows you to launch the apps you have 'paused' or 'delayed' (if they have not yet been launched.) Since it collects anonymous data on its own periodically (for instance, what choices you made for your startup items), you can easily disable its data collection, as well as having it exit right after boot.
Its history tab shows a chart of how your computer boot-up times were, and when you installed or uninstalled certain updates and programs. This, however, isn't just Soluto's monitoring - Windows logs these events as well, and it is viewable in Windows 7 (via the "Reliablity" tool, if I remember correctly). You can see the full picture, or quickly zoom into a specific time period. This may be useful for finding out why your computer has suddenly slowed down - it could've been due to a new program you installed.
Since Soluto is made for those who aren't so computer literate as well, I highly recommend this, even if your computer runs OK. I tested it out a bit before putting it on my computer - its service, which runs in the background, occasionally eats up some CPU time, but it's brief, and hopefully this will be tuned down when future updates to this (beta) program come out. I especially recommend this, however, if you have an old computer, like me, as you'll probably see an extra 2 minutes shaved off of your computer's boot-up time.
I could go into the pros and cons of that (one of them being that I had to set a delay time for each one I wanted), but I then heard of a program called Soluto. Although still in beta, it has been featured in an awards contest (that I'm too lazy to find out myself), and can only do one thing right now. But, it does that one thing very well.
Soluto first needs to analyze what boots up the next time you restart your computer after installing it. This way, it doesn't rely on scanning common registry entries or the 'startup' folder on your hard drive. It then displays them in 3 categories: those that should be delayed, or better yet, 'paused' (disabled) from startup, those that can be delayed or paused, but only if you know what you're doing, and those that it yet cannot disable or delay. They are displayed with those that take longer to startup being wider than those that don't. And, when you mouse over them, you can see the whole list. It's very intuitive, although those who like using the keyboard to navigate may have some trouble...
Its history tab shows a chart of how your computer boot-up times were, and when you installed or uninstalled certain updates and programs. This, however, isn't just Soluto's monitoring - Windows logs these events as well, and it is viewable in Windows 7 (via the "Reliablity" tool, if I remember correctly). You can see the full picture, or quickly zoom into a specific time period. This may be useful for finding out why your computer has suddenly slowed down - it could've been due to a new program you installed.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ideas - website design, Live content?
I have talked a little about having Live podcasts using TalkShoe. And I've been thinking - do I really need to do a live podcast? Is it really worth it? Well, I know it isn't right now, which is why I don't have any live podcasts. I do use it, however, to host my podcasts.
Besides live content, what ideas do you have for my website? I'm now in the midst of redesigning my website (again), but I'm going to need some ideas. Would you like the navigation bar on the left, top, or right? Should I have a forum? Would you like to create and edit some documents via a wiki? Since this website isn't for myself, I need your input on how'd you like to see things.
Besides live content, what ideas do you have for my website? I'm now in the midst of redesigning my website (again), but I'm going to need some ideas. Would you like the navigation bar on the left, top, or right? Should I have a forum? Would you like to create and edit some documents via a wiki? Since this website isn't for myself, I need your input on how'd you like to see things.
Several weeks ago, I was talking to another website author and giving him feedback on his website. He had some blog-like "community," which, when he explained it to me, didn't make much sense. I found out that he does know what a forum is, but I decided to post my email anyways, just for those who don't know (and you can link them to this post ;)
A forum is a online discussion place, but the word dates back to Roman times, as a "forum" in Rome would be a place where people would get together and talk. Naturally, people get together and talk in an online form.
A Forum can somewhat be related to a blog, but not quite. First, you have Categories. For instance, on my website, you can see the Support category, Questions category, and Stories category. Within each are threads, or topics. You can start a new thread by clicking Add Topic, New Thread, Ask a Question, or such a similar button. To relate to a blog, this would be the blog post. For example, let's say a person is having a problem getting Internet Explorer 8 installed. He adds a new topic, describing his problem. He gives it a title, something like "Cannot install IE 8: not supported service pack." Later, other people can give him comments, suggestions, or ask other questions by "replying" to his topic. The relation to a blog is that the "replies" are "comments" to a blog post. For our example, I may ask what Operating System and service pack he has, if he had not provided that in his "Topic starter" (first post).
He eventually replies, then I can reply with a set of solutions for him to try, in which he would reply back. Of course, other people can help out too, giving their suggestions, and asking other questions. This can also be related to "open" email, or as a "message board."
Oh no, why have I been inactive for... a few months, it seems? Well, one thing could be that I was busier than I thought I would be. Another is that in the breaks of the busy-ness (business just wouldn't fit...) I've either forgot about my blog, or I was doing something else. Also, I've got this jarring back pain, I have no idea where I got it from...
But I still have something for you guys, but I'm going to post it tomorrow. (For sure!) As for today, enjoy your Easter celebration of the Lord's Resurrection!
<MPO> And as a side note: who would rename an Easter egg hunt to "Spring spheres?" I'm sorry, but that sounds... really... um, awful. But of course, that's the government we have now... </MPO>
But I still have something for you guys, but I'm going to post it tomorrow. (For sure!) As for today, enjoy your Easter celebration of the Lord's Resurrection!
<MPO> And as a side note: who would rename an Easter egg hunt to "Spring spheres?" I'm sorry, but that sounds... really... um, awful. But of course, that's the government we have now... </MPO>
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Yes, it's still Christmas. Remember the 12 days of Christmas? No, it's not just a song. What about Epiphany, when the three kings visit Jesus? (That's when it ends.)
Well, I believe I'm done for my super-surge of website editing. Not saying that I won't update it. I've done some massive editing of a lot of the pages on there. I believe my website's purpose is clearer; what do you think?
I'm going to focus more on my blog and podcast. These are actually the ones I left, while keeping my website active... it should be the other way around... but still, I'm keeping it active.
Speaking about active, didn't the website say something about "The Community?" Okay, I know that sounds like a stupid name for a forum, but if you have a better name that computer noobs can recognize, I'm sticking with it. Anyways, The Community is now another way not to just keep the website active, but another way for others to get questions answered and problems solved. It's also a way for those other computer techs (PC, Mac, or Linux... Blackberry, Android, iPod, Windows phone... I'll allow any techs in!) to come in and give their knowledge. After all, as much as I know, I still learn.
And speaking of learning... I just solved a problem a few days ago that I had for months! And it wasn't just an annoyance, it prevented me from doing a power-saving feature on my computer... I'll tell you all about it in my podcast. I usually talk about my latest computer problem-solves and projects, as I think you'll find those interesting (and I don't talk too techy when I do...).
Well, I believe I'm done for my super-surge of website editing. Not saying that I won't update it. I've done some massive editing of a lot of the pages on there. I believe my website's purpose is clearer; what do you think?
I'm going to focus more on my blog and podcast. These are actually the ones I left, while keeping my website active... it should be the other way around... but still, I'm keeping it active.
Speaking about active, didn't the website say something about "The Community?" Okay, I know that sounds like a stupid name for a forum, but if you have a better name that computer noobs can recognize, I'm sticking with it. Anyways, The Community is now another way not to just keep the website active, but another way for others to get questions answered and problems solved. It's also a way for those other computer techs (PC, Mac, or Linux... Blackberry, Android, iPod, Windows phone... I'll allow any techs in!) to come in and give their knowledge. After all, as much as I know, I still learn.
And speaking of learning... I just solved a problem a few days ago that I had for months! And it wasn't just an annoyance, it prevented me from doing a power-saving feature on my computer... I'll tell you all about it in my podcast. I usually talk about my latest computer problem-solves and projects, as I think you'll find those interesting (and I don't talk too techy when I do...).
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