Some LogoPond InspirationThursday, August 30th, 2007 with 29 Comments »

What Is LogoPond?
I love browsing around the net, looking for inspiration of all kinds; color schemes, graphics, logos. I love it all. So it should come as no surprise that I often frequent LogoPond, as it is a fantastic source of inspiration.
For those of you not in the know, LogoPond is an amazing resource […]

Try Thoof: A New Customized News ServiceWednesday, August 29th, 2007 with 1 Comment »

If you are like me, you need to keep up with the latest news from around the world. Personally, I like to read about business and international news; and Thoof can give me personalized news that is targeted to my interests. If you are tired of services like Digg and Newsvine, you should definitely look […]

101 Ways to Jumpstart Your TrafficMonday, August 27th, 2007 with 7 Comments »

I have been working like crazy this summer to boost the traffic to this website. And it has been paying off. To accomplish this, I did a lot of reading at a ton of different websites about ways to get the traffic to flow. So to that end, I decided to share a few […]

Free John Chow Banner Ad ContestSunday, August 26th, 2007 with 4 Comments »

Here is a simple contest. The prize is pretty cool; 1 full day with your banner ad on John Chow.com. eMonetized is giving away 4 separate days to 4 separate people to display their own 125 x 125 banner ad on John Chow for free. Just write a post and throw in a couple links […]

J David Macor.com Now Version 5.2Saturday, August 25th, 2007 with 1 Comment »

It is with great pride that I announce that J David Macor.com has now been upgraded to Version 5.2! This was obviously a minor update, but it had several crucial aims. I wanted to achieve gains in RSS readership and in Advertising revenue. There was also a need to better display other features around the […]

I Will Have To Visit Singapore Someday…Saturday, August 25th, 2007 with 30 Comments »

I have always heard stories about this sort of thing in Southeast Asia, but never have I seen the proof! Maybe some of my readers from the region will be able to enlighten us about a certain line item on this receipt; and no, I am not referring to the several lines of taxes. My […]

Hilarious I.T. Department InstructionsWednesday, August 22nd, 2007 with 18 Comments »

This list is pretty close to my heart. I once worked as a serious IT consultant in an office and I have had to deal with every one of these issues. Anyhow, if you know anything about computers and have had friends or others ask for help, you will be able to relate. So go […]

Back to School Web App EssentialsMonday, August 20th, 2007 with 7 Comments »

Hooray for Part 3 of my Back to School Series! Don’t forget to get your fill of Windows apps in Part 1 and Mac apps in Part 2! Anyhow, as a college student, you will need to arm yourself with a vast suite of applications to get yourself through each and every day. You will […]

Best Design Week Ever: 7Saturday, August 18th, 2007 with 18 Comments »

You know, I am starting to think about changing the name of this feature. I mean, I haven’t posted one in more than a month, making the “week” thing kind of a misnomer. But then again, I love that it is a clever spin on VH1’s shows name; OK, it isn’t clever, but I […]

Download Music With Firefox and GoogleThursday, August 16th, 2007 with 29 Comments »

As my nifty little graphic implies, I am going to show you how to use Firefox and Google to rock out with some new tunes! If you have seen a post detailing how to use Google to search for mp3 files (I first saw it here), then you are already familiar with the technique. The […]

10 Essential Back to School Mac AppsTuesday, August 14th, 2007 with 17 Comments »

If the Windows apps left you wanting something simpler and more stylish, then have I got a list for you. Welcome to Part 2 of my Back to School Series! I am going to help you fill that new MacBook up with all of the essentials that you will need to start your semester off […]

What does your Spam say about you?Sunday, August 12th, 2007 with 35 Comments »

I get spam comments; loads of them. In fact, I am overwhelmed with them. Sure, most of my comments are spam free (or I take care of that as soon as possible), but that is only because of the wonderful spam filtering that I have. I still get to look at the kind of spam […]

10 Essential Back to School Windows AppsSaturday, August 11th, 2007 with 15 Comments »

Welcome to Part 1 of my Back to School Series! I will be featuring the cream of the crop when it comes to essential apps for your return to school. Whether you are heading back to college or high school (or continuing studies, for that matter), you will find exactly what you need. Part 1 […]

WordPress Automatic Upgrade PluginWednesday, August 8th, 2007 with 10 Comments »

The folks over at Techie Buzz have released what may end up being the Plugin of the Year! If you have ever tried upgrading your WordPress installation only to find that something went wrong (posts missing, comments blank, plugins freaking out… I have had them all…), then you know how much trouble it can be. […]