I’ll have to admit, I am a bit of a computer geek. In my opinion, that really isn’t a negative, and it just means that I try to find software solutions for all of my life’s problems.
For example, when my wife and I were planning our wedding, we found the amount of organization that we needed a little overwhelming. We had papers all over the house and it was hard to keep track of everything.
I tried to create a spreadsheet containing all of the lists that we had made, but my wife to be just didn’t get it. So, I decided to look online for some sort of wedding planning software to make our lives easier.
After a bit of hunting I found some products that would work and I also bought a wedding guest list manager to help us try to keep track of all the people we needed to invite.
Thanks to the software, our wedding went smoothly - I hate to think what would have happened had we not found the right tools to plan the wedding.
Posted September 27th, 2008
by Marc
One of my challenges lately has been coming up with topics for my laptops blog. You see, I wanted my site to stick out and not be the same as the rest of the other computer related blogs that are just rehashing old stuff.
I had come up with some good topics that really had not been covered, but I quickly ran out of steam. It could be that the blog isn’t my main blog, but just one that is on the side. I was just about to give up, when a friend of mine suggested that I could write a review about some of the software that I had been using.
I decided to write up a SpyHunter review, as SpyHunter is the current anti-spyware software package that I am currently using. I haven’t found that anyone really had a good review of it online, so I knew that it would be a great opportunity.
I think for awhile here, when I am stuck on finding a topic to write about, I think I will do reviews - it is at least something that I know well and can let me stand out from the crowd.
Posted September 2nd, 2008
by Marc
When I began looking for a laptop recently, I was not sure what I wanted mine to do.
I knew I wanted a lightweight but fully functional type of computer because I would be taking it back and forth from the office to home. With a bad back I knew I wanted something that wouldn’t drag me down over time.
But, because I needed to use it for business, it had to be fully functional. The Macbook Air seemed to be a viable option.
With a full sized keyboard I knew I would be able to type all day on it without as much hand cramps as are caused by many of the other smaller notebooks and laptops.
It also offered a green option because it does not have lead or mercury in the screen. I’m not one of the crazy global warming freaks, but I do consider the fact that there is a ton of waste in the world that probably does contribute to the overall health of humans and animals alike.
I’d like to get this little piece of technology but I guess I need to find a free Macbook air before I can actually afford one!
Posted May 28th, 2008
by Jenn Brockman
I don’t want to sound gory by any means, but I am writing this blog post with no hands. How am I doing it? Let me tell you.
I was on a website today talking about voice recognition software. Basically, the way it works is you talk to the computer through a microphone and the words appear on the screen - as simple as that.
So, based on the recommendation I read about Dragon Naturally Speaking, I went out an purchased a copy. After a bit of trial and error, I realized that I made a good choice - it works great.
Sure, sometimes it makes a few mistakes, but don’t we all?
Posted March 29th, 2008
by Marc
I have never been one to spend a lot of money on anything. In fact, some people would call me cheap, though I would rather consider myself as a thrift shopper.
Okay, I’ll admit it, I am cheap especially when it comes to buying stuff for my computer. You see, I was looking for some clearance laptop accessories as I needed a new mouse and cooler pad for my notebook.
Usually, I can find good deals online, and that is just what happened today. I ordered a new mouse and cooler pad (last year’s models) and they should be here in a few days. Sometimes, I wish there was a quicker way to get items that you order online to your door - that would make life easier.
Posted March 12th, 2008
by Marc