http://factoidz.com/experts-in/technology/ technology articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-create-your-own-free-forum/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-create-your-own-free-forum/ Would you like to have a forum on your website where visitors can go to ask questions, provide feedback, or post information? There are two basic ways to do this: software you install on a server or a forum hosted elsewhere. If your website is with a paid host, you should be able to inst... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-convince-people-you-know-computers.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-installing-central-air-conditioning/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-installing-central-air-conditioning/ With the arrival of hot weather, I have received many telephone calls and emails requesting information on central air conditioning systems. The very first thing that I tell everyone is that this is not a project for the average do-it-yourselfer because there are many sp... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-geothermal-heat-pumps.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-future-of-the-fuel-cell/ http://factoidz.com/the-future-of-the-fuel-cell/ The year is 2040. We still don’t have flying cars, but as we approach the middle of the first century of the new millennium, the technology available to the average person would make any late 20th century tech-head... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/images/post/the-future-of-the-fuel-cell.jpg http://factoidz.com/poker-101-tips-on-learning-how-to-play-online-poker-in-multiple-games-at-once/ http://factoidz.com/poker-101-tips-on-learning-how-to-play-online-poker-in-multiple-games-at-once/ Over the past few years, online poker has become a popular pastime all around the world. Hundreds of thousands of people are playing at this very moment, at stakes ranging from free poker to $1000/$2000 or even higher. Part of the appeal is that in stark contrast to live poker, the online game deals... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/images/post/poker-101-tips-on-learning-how-to-play-online-poker-in-multiple-games-at-once.jpg http://factoidz.com/advantages-of-hiring-a-remote-virtual-assistant-to-handle-your-daily-administrative-work/ http://factoidz.com/advantages-of-hiring-a-remote-virtual-assistant-to-handle-your-daily-administrative-work/ The Virtual Assistant industry is on the rise as more and more businesses use this service to outsource some of their tasks. The internet has enabled professional Administrative Assistants to leave the corporate world and set up their own businesses, providing skilled support to busy entrepreneur... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-truth-about-work-at-home-affiliate-survey-and-internet-marketing-programs.jpg http://factoidz.com/google-wave-the-wave-of-the-future/ http://factoidz.com/google-wave-the-wave-of-the-future/ I just heard about Google Wave on my Twitter account. Google announced a new, open source platform called Google Wave. It is a combination of a lot of different communication applications presented in real time. Basically, you can communicate with anyone in real time and add pictures, video, etc., b... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-11.jpg http://factoidz.com/going-green-with-tankless-water-heaters/ http://factoidz.com/going-green-with-tankless-water-heaters/ So has all the new water heaters on the market have you confused on which one is the best? Which one is the greenest and most efficient? Well don’t feel alone, there happens to be a lot of options today but the proper application is what needs to be looked at. There is no doubt that the standar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/going-green-with-tankless-water-heaters.jpg http://factoidz.com/an-investment-strategy-to-profit-from-the-legalization-of-marijuana/ http://factoidz.com/an-investment-strategy-to-profit-from-the-legalization-of-marijuana/ We haven’t reached a point where corporations own swathes of cultivated fields that produce a semi-annual crop worth billions of dollars. A crop that can be taxed by the government on... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/an-investment-strategy-to-profit-from-the-legalization-of-marijuana.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-chaos-investing-the-system-for-your-stock-woes/ http://factoidz.com/is-chaos-investing-the-system-for-your-stock-woes/ Everybody’s got a system, a hot tip, or an advanced way to select their winning stocks. They use dice, bones, game boards, dart boards, maybe even pick the stock like the pick the pon... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-chaos-investing-the-system-for-your-stock-woes.jpg http://factoidz.com/on-parenting-using-technology-to-give-your-kids-a-head-start/ http://factoidz.com/on-parenting-using-technology-to-give-your-kids-a-head-start/ While it's true that there have never been more educational options and opportunities than there are today, it can also be said that it has never been more difficult for parents to be certain they're making the right educational choices for their kids.  Violence, sex, drugs, unethical teachers, cr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/on-parenting-using-technology-to-give-your-kids-a-head-start.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-access-to-iperms-and-background-information-on-iperms/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-access-to-iperms-and-background-information-on-iperms/ Description of the iPerms Honors Program: ORGANIZATION: US Army Human Resources Command PROJECT NAME: interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) Short Summary interactive Personnel Electroni... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-13.jpg http://factoidz.com/verizon-and-hp-launch-the-1151nr-mini-netbook-for-199/ http://factoidz.com/verizon-and-hp-launch-the-1151nr-mini-netbook-for-199/ AT&T and HP are announcing the HP Mini 1151NR, an ultraportable laptop for only $199. This should be an interesting one to watch, and I believe this is the price point at which netbooks will really start flying off the shelves. From Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-13.jpg http://factoidz.com/6-cool-iphone-apps-that-are-completely-pointless/ http://factoidz.com/6-cool-iphone-apps-that-are-completely-pointless/ The iPhone and iPod Touch are marvelous pieces of technology. The iPhone combines a GPS, a personal organizer, calendar, MP3 player, video player and games console. It is also a phone, or so I have heard. And that’s just the base functionality. There are thousands of other things you can do ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/6-cool-iphone-apps-that-are-completely-pointless.jpg http://factoidz.com/google-docs-rocks/ http://factoidz.com/google-docs-rocks/ I got a Google email account over a year ago. I really like it. I've only been let down about one thing with gmail. There is a discard button, right on the side of the save button. About a week ago, I was interrupted by a phone call and when I returned to the email I was working on, a very inv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/google-docs-rocks.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-wolframalpha-and-why-is-it-important/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-wolframalpha-and-why-is-it-important/ Every once in a long while, a new internet service is born that has the potential to revolutionize the way we do things online. Examples include Google for finding web pages, Facebook for keeping in touch with your friends, Wikipedia for collaborative knowledge sharing, and YouTube for the way we co... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-wolframalpha-and-why-is-it-important.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-develop-a-successful-online-dating-profile/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-develop-a-successful-online-dating-profile/ In today’s world the dating scene can be pretty tricky. While many people do want a long-term relationship many of us find ourselves in the bars or other places where drug induce... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-develop-a-successful-online-dating-profile.jpg http://factoidz.com/five-steps-to-creating-marketing-campaigns-that-work/ http://factoidz.com/five-steps-to-creating-marketing-campaigns-that-work/ The key to creating marketing campaigns that work ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/five-steps-to-creating-marketing-campaigns-that-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/whats-digital-about-digital-the-history-of-the-digital-image/ http://factoidz.com/whats-digital-about-digital-the-history-of-the-digital-image/ We’ve been getting nearly a generation of years worth of talk about digital image creation. It seems like forever that this word has been thrown around as the new thing, or fad. You weren’t up to date without it. What’s it mean? Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/whats-digital-about-digital-the-history-of-the-digital-image.jpg http://factoidz.com/wifi-wont-connect-step-by-step-guide-to-troubleshooting-your-pcs-wireless-network/ http://factoidz.com/wifi-wont-connect-step-by-step-guide-to-troubleshooting-your-pcs-wireless-network/ Wireless networks can be very frustrating and often can be difficult to troubleshoot if you have limited computer knowledge.   Here are some steps that should get you on your way. Check the simple things. Frequently the cause of the lack of connection may be something ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/wifi-wont-connect-step-by-step-guide-to-troubleshooting-your-pcs-wireless-network.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-avoid-malware-good-practices-to-follow-and-tools-that-can-help/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-avoid-malware-good-practices-to-follow-and-tools-that-can-help/ In today's computer world, PCs are becoming the target for a lot of different scams. Your personal information is being constantly tracked in new and more creative ways every day. One of the most common is the advent of spyware or viruses. These two together make up what computer administrators c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-avoid-malware-good-practices-to-follow-and-tools-that-can-help.jpg http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-how-to-re-size-image-files/ http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-how-to-re-size-image-files/ This factoid deals with something you don’t normally have to bother with unless you have taken a picture, and need to downsize its file to make it fit where you want it on the internet. The internet is usually the only place ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/digital-photography-how-to-re-size-image-files.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-practice-and-improve-your-microsoft-word-skills/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-practice-and-improve-your-microsoft-word-skills/ This can be a really short answer, and a fun one -- PLAY!  That's right, that thing you've been doing since you were in diapers, but may be out of practise with.  It sounds funny, but remember when you were a kid and you explored every thing that you could do with a toy (or dad's briefcase or mom'... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-practice-and-improve-your-microsoft-word-skills.jpg http://factoidz.com/dish-washing-the-green-way/ http://factoidz.com/dish-washing-the-green-way/ What is more appealing than watching your spouse, barefoot and pregnant, standing at the kitchen sink, early on a Saturday Morning with Cat Stevens’ music playing through the Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dish-washing-the-green-way.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-goal-of-search-engine-optimization-seo/ http://factoidz.com/the-goal-of-search-engine-optimization-seo/ Social media sites are a great place to plant links to increase the search engine optimization of your websites. Not only am I hoping you follow this link to sign up as one of our affiliate marketing partners, but by creating this type of link the liklihood that someo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-goal-of-search-engine-optimization-seo.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-improve-your-microsoft-excel-skills/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-improve-your-microsoft-excel-skills/ As new upgrades come out to software applications it is imperative that one stays abreast of the version and the changes to stay afloat in the competitive job market. MS Office products are no different. The latest release of MS Office included a huge learning curve to the end user (that would be yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-improve-your-microsoft-excel-skills.jpg http://factoidz.com/25-major-scientific-achievements-in-the-1950s-can-we-top-them/ http://factoidz.com/25-major-scientific-achievements-in-the-1950s-can-we-top-them/ We're on the cusp of a major push in scientific research. Much like the 1950s, our government is determined to pour more money and more resources into science so we can push ahead. This time, we're not in a Space race, but a race to mitigate Global Warming. Anybody who tells you different is fibb... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/25-major-scientific-achievements-in-the-1950s-can-we-top-them.jpg http://factoidz.com/photo-marketing-marketing-your-business-with-online-pictures/ http://factoidz.com/photo-marketing-marketing-your-business-with-online-pictures/ Photo Marketing: Photo is a trusted visual tool which can be used to represent almost anything – business, company, products, services, people and many more. A photo can easily c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/photo-marketing-marketing-your-business-with-online-pictures.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-sell-products-and-services-online-by-building-your-own-website-on-a-shoestring-budget/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-sell-products-and-services-online-by-building-your-own-website-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Whole books could be and have been written on the subject of selling products and services online. I will limit this to some basic first steps for those who want to set up their own ecommerce store and start selling on a shoestring. You must first ask some basic questions for each step in this pr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-sell-products-and-services-online-by-building-your-own-website-on-a-shoestring-budget.jpg http://factoidz.com/using-the-cloning-tool-in-paint-shop-pro-to-touch-up-photos/ http://factoidz.com/using-the-cloning-tool-in-paint-shop-pro-to-touch-up-photos/ As a photographer working in digital post-production I often find it necessary to make certain visual adjustments to a photo. Sometimes there is a light right next to the head of a person in a photo. Sometimes there�... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/using-the-cloning-tool-in-paint-shop-pro-to-touch-up-photos.jpg http://factoidz.com/keyword-details-how-to-make-the-best-choices/ http://factoidz.com/keyword-details-how-to-make-the-best-choices/ I’ve written about keywords and key word phrases ad nauseum. I just looked in the mirror, and noticed that my face isn’t quite blue enough. So, here we go again, and let me warn you, we are really going to split some hairs with this one. When choosi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/keyword-details-how-to-make-the-best-choices.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-online-faxing-service-reviewing-and-comparing-ringcentral-and-metrofax/ http://factoidz.com/which-online-faxing-service-reviewing-and-comparing-ringcentral-and-metrofax/ Who buys a fax machine anymore these days? For most small businesses, an online faxing solution is usually adequate and much more cost-effective (cheap.) I've used many of these services, and loved some and hated others. Here's my review of two of the popular services:  Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-online-faxing-service-reviewing-and-comparing-ringcentral-and-metrofax.jpg http://factoidz.com/online-backup-services-my-comparison-of-carbonite-vs-mozy-backup/ http://factoidz.com/online-backup-services-my-comparison-of-carbonite-vs-mozy-backup/ I've lost my hard drive data more than enough times to have learned that I need to back up my data. I've tried local backup and online backup, and seen some of the pros and cons of the various services out there. My two favorite services have been Carbonite and Mozy - here's a bri... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/online-backup-services-my-comparison-of-carbonite-vs-mozy-backup.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-produce-and-market-an-audio-or-video-tape/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-produce-and-market-an-audio-or-video-tape/ When I volunteered at the Los Angeles Valley College Speech Department, there was a program for students who were new to the United States and needed help in English conversation. I met with these students twice a week. They came from all over the world. The first day of our meeting,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-produce-and-market-an-audio-or-video-tape.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-i-really-need-an-online-data-backup-service-5-reasons-for-you/ http://factoidz.com/do-i-really-need-an-online-data-backup-service-5-reasons-for-you/ First of all, let’s define what I mean by online backup. Online backup is a method of offsite data storage in which files, folders, or the entire contents of a system are regularly backed up on a remote server or computer with a network connection. A number of companies provide online backu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-i-really-need-an-online-data-backup-service-5-reasons-for-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/osx-quick-easy-free-tips-to-speed-up-your-computer/ http://factoidz.com/osx-quick-easy-free-tips-to-speed-up-your-computer/ All computers get slow with age.  Partly due to degeneration, and partly due to simply to so many, often unused, programs and general clutter.  Here is a few tips to get your mac back to a more youthful speed. Go into your Preference pane and under System.  There are two things to do ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/osx-quick-easy-free-tips-to-speed-up-your-computer.jpg http://factoidz.com/good-robots-bad-robots-robots-gone-wild-psychic-predictions-on-robots/ http://factoidz.com/good-robots-bad-robots-robots-gone-wild-psychic-predictions-on-robots/ I got beat up by a Robot last night. Not literally,  but mugged from behind by some form of artificial intelligence (and I use the term loosely) sweeping the internet in search of "clones" and "spam". This defective detective decided, perhaps through the nefarious use of a souped-up "Keyword" th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/good-robots-bad-robots-robots-gone-wild-psychic-predictions-on-robots.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-rain-water-and-gray-water-collection-in-the-green-household/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-rain-water-and-gray-water-collection-in-the-green-household/ This site called Plastic-mart.com is where you will find the focal point, as in the key green products, around which you can build a complete eco-friendly system that will show an excellent return on investment of tim... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-use-rain-water-and-gray-water-collection-in-the-green-household.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-link-your-articles/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-link-your-articles/ Linking has a lot to do with getting our content to rise to the top of the heap. It also makes Web browsing more convenient and enjoyable for the reader. You want to link to your own stuff and to factoids by others. They may eventually bounce off your content, hopefully by a pay... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-link-your-articles.jpg http://factoidz.com/targeting-the-topic-and-keyword-use-with-explanation-of-lsi-lsa/ http://factoidz.com/targeting-the-topic-and-keyword-use-with-explanation-of-lsi-lsa/ As Factoidz Admin work hard to get us more revenue for our factoids by giving us this very motivating one-a-day bonus, as they tweak things to get more click-throughs, what can we do to as Factoiders, to get more traffic to our factoids? You know what I... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/targeting-the-topic-and-keyword-use-with-explanation-of-lsi-lsa.jpg http://factoidz.com/i-am-computer-illiterate-are-you-learning-disabled/ http://factoidz.com/i-am-computer-illiterate-are-you-learning-disabled/ Sometimes some catch phrases, opinions, and commentary get so disgustingly cliche that they become a joke, i.e.; “It’s not the heat it’s the humidity.” What that requires is a shot gun comeback that will get the beast of boredom’s antlers hanging over the mantle. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/i-am-computer-illiterate-are-you-learning-disabled.jpg http://factoidz.com/6-ways-to-convert-powerpoint-to-flash/ http://factoidz.com/6-ways-to-convert-powerpoint-to-flash/ There are many benefits of converting PowerPoint to Flash, such as greater accessibility, compatibility, smaller file size, sound integration, streaming, secure, email-ready, etc. Here are 6 ways for you to convert PowerPoint presentation to Flash. Convert PowerPoint to Flash with Wonders... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/6-ways-to-convert-powerpoint-to-flash.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-auctions-to-buy-websites/ http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-auctions-to-buy-websites/ Do you get excited when you hear the word auction?  Many people do, but alas they don't have the time to go to an auction in person to share in the excitement of many others standing around bidding on the latest item that the auctioneer and his members are showing off. Over the past 15 plus year... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/where-to-find-auctions-to-buy-websites.jpg http://factoidz.com/make-your-web-video-rock-editing-basics/ http://factoidz.com/make-your-web-video-rock-editing-basics/ If you want your online videos to look more professional and get more views, first put down your camcorder and plug in your laptop.  Because by learning a few basics about editing programs you will understand what it takes to pump up your visuals when you get behind the camera. First, make sure ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/make-your-web-video-rock-editing-basics.jpg http://factoidz.com/godaddy-yahoo-small-business-or-mydomain-evaluating-your-web-hosting-options/ http://factoidz.com/godaddy-yahoo-small-business-or-mydomain-evaluating-your-web-hosting-options/ Many of us try to figure out what will be the best way to go when we are setting up a new website, should we find a company to help us do so, find an outsider to take off all the pressure or give it a shot ourselves. It can be time consuming and quite overwhelming. Many will just say forget it a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/godaddy-yahoo-small-business-or-mydomain-evaluating-your-web-hosting-options.jpg http://factoidz.com/wisdom-of-the-group-angieslistcom-factoidzcom-web-20/ http://factoidz.com/wisdom-of-the-group-angieslistcom-factoidzcom-web-20/ With 750,000 members and counting, Angie’s list is on the SCENE…Big time. It started in Columbus Ohio, and over the last ten years or so has spread across the Nation. This is only the beginning of this sites success I’m sure, because it fills a need and provi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/internet-writing-keyword-use-and-web-20/ http://factoidz.com/internet-writing-keyword-use-and-web-20/ Web 2.0: This term describes the new Internet. The complete metamorphosis of the World Wide Web hasn’t taken place yet, so this Web 2.0 deal is all about the things to come. Keywords are going “Bye-Bye.” This will be a good thing. AWSEO (Articles ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/internet-writing-keyword-use-and-web-20.jpg http://factoidz.com/life-of-an-internet-salesman/ http://factoidz.com/life-of-an-internet-salesman/ Consider this a disclaimer I guess. I sell stuff: my time, my labor, my skill, my thoughts, my art. At any given point in my working career, it's been a combination of two or more of the aforementioned. I have, more than once, made my living strictly by selling stuff: vacuum cleaners (Kirby the reig... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/what-is-social-media-for-social-change/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-social-media-for-social-change/ Many websites have laid claim to what has quickly become a catch phrase, but let's transcend the definitions these parties have attributed to this new movement and focus on what it really means. It's the idea that with all the hundreds, thousands of ways we have to communicate we can make the wor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-social-media-for-social-change.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-chance-of-artificial-intelligence-taking-over-the-world/ http://factoidz.com/the-chance-of-artificial-intelligence-taking-over-the-world/ Even though it may seem comical at first, there is definitely a chance in our future that artificial intelligence could rise up and make an attempt to take over the world. If we fail to realize that or prepare for such an occurence we could become the victim of artificial intelligence and we could l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-chance-of-artificial-intelligence-taking-over-the-world.jpg http://factoidz.com/your-internet-career-starts-with-a-domain-name/ http://factoidz.com/your-internet-career-starts-with-a-domain-name/ You did it! You just thought of the perfect, yes THE perfect domain name, and more importantly…It is available in a dot-com sort of way. You searched it through GoDad... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/your-internet-career-starts-with-a-domain-name.jpg http://factoidz.com/necessary-result-of-artificial-intelligence/ http://factoidz.com/necessary-result-of-artificial-intelligence/ It is natural for survival to cause fear and paranoia.   It is our nature to fear the unknown and to fear the usurper.  If it is false to call this natural, it is at least historically valid.   In our modern times we fear ourselves less and less as our own technology becomes our fear. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/necessary-result-of-artificial-intelligence.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-brave-new-world-of-ai/ http://factoidz.com/the-brave-new-world-of-ai/ Will computers with artificial intelligence ever rise up in an attempt to take over the world? Reading a question like that, one is apt to snap off a quick “Don’t be stupid. Machines will never be able to take over the wor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-brave-new-world-of-ai.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-pda-as-a-small-business-tool/ http://factoidz.com/the-pda-as-a-small-business-tool/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-pda-as-a-small-business-tool.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-mistakes-to-avoid-when-making-your-companys-website/ http://factoidz.com/10-mistakes-to-avoid-when-making-your-companys-website/ Building a website for your small business can be extremely difficult, especially if it is your first attempt and you are working on a tight budget. This article highlights ten of the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-mistakes-to-avoid-when-making-your-companys-website.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-clicks-on-your-web-site-ads/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-clicks-on-your-web-site-ads/ Do you have google ads or are you selling advertising independently?  This is an important first question.  Google Ads does not allow you to attempt to influence the amount of clicks by asking your readers to click, and you may have your account discontinued if you are ca... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-clicks-on-your-web-site-ads.jpg http://factoidz.com/money-for-writing-articles-what-pay-to-expect/ http://factoidz.com/money-for-writing-articles-what-pay-to-expect/ There is a lot that goes into getting top dollar for your content. We will get into that as we cover the topics listed in the bottom of this Factiod. This is phase one, the "foundation." Promoting your content properly, no matter where it is placed, is crucial. Check out our articles on SEO if you n... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/money-for-writing-articles-what-pay-to-expect.jpg http://factoidz.com/factoidz-shows-content-producers-the-money/ http://factoidz.com/factoidz-shows-content-producers-the-money/ Content producers say "show me the money!" Except for the occasional "good time Charlie" most of us that are spending hour after hour going clackity-clack at our keyboards want to see these freakin' machines start spitting out some nickles and dimes. Working at home is probably almost a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/factoidz-shows-content-producers-the-money.jpg http://factoidz.com/awseo-articles-written-for-search-engine-optimization/ http://factoidz.com/awseo-articles-written-for-search-engine-optimization/ AWSEO - Article Written for Search Engine Optimization: A new acronym to describe a new form of useless content that is polluting sites all over the Web. I’m sure you’ve searched for quality info, and come across ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/awseo-articles-written-for-search-engine-optimization.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-earn-money-on-ebay/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-earn-money-on-ebay/ You don't have to be a psychic to see the current economic downturn presenting all sorts of opportunities for making money on Ebay. You can earn extra money, or even an income on the site, depending on how hard you work at it. A wacky economy like this one should not stop you.  I'm a longtime selle... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-earn-money-on-ebay.jpg http://factoidz.com/make-money-at-home-as-a-content-producer-make-money-at-sea-as-a-commercial-fisherman/ http://factoidz.com/make-money-at-home-as-a-content-producer-make-money-at-sea-as-a-commercial-fisherman/ CAUTION: Parental Guidence is suggested for readers under thirteen (coarse language): When I worked on commercial fishing boats, this is how the pay was structured: The captain received a salary, paid by the boat owner who also paid for a slip, repairs and upkeep. One of these particular ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/make-money-at-home-as-a-content-producer-make-money-at-sea-as-a-commercial-fisherman.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-detect-bias-on-the-internet/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-detect-bias-on-the-internet/ The internet is a great resource. A vast array of information, products and opinions are at your fingertips. However, not everything on the internet is true, worthwhile or correct. Here are five things to keep an eye out for on the internet, examples and questions to ask yourself to avoid bein... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-detect-bias-on-the-internet.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-laser-based-and-other-modern-tv-technologies/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-laser-based-and-other-modern-tv-technologies/ The technology employed to convert electrical signals into images on a television screen has become a great deal more complicated and varied then it was back in 1959 when I opened my radio and television repair shop in my uncle’s garage. Back in those days, all we had was the good old bulky CRT (C... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-laser-based-and-other-modern-tv-technologies.jpg http://factoidz.com/residential-fuel-cells-an-alternative-power-source/ http://factoidz.com/residential-fuel-cells-an-alternative-power-source/ The first residence to go completely off-grid was a home in Latham, New York. On June 17, 1998, this single-family dwelling became the first dwelling to be powered by a RFC (Residential Fuel Cell). Latham’s Plug Power, a limited liability corporation, developed this prototype RFC. At the same time... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/residential-fuel-cells-an-alternative-power-source.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-10-web-analytics-tools-for-measuring-your-websites-performance/ http://factoidz.com/top-10-web-analytics-tools-for-measuring-your-websites-performance/ From a webmaster’s standpoint, a page view (PV) or page impression is a request to load a single page of an Internet site. Page views and other statistics are very important indicators. The reasoning is simple enough: Unique visits and page vi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-10-web-analytics-tools-for-measuring-your-websites-performance.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-basic-battery-technology/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-basic-battery-technology/ Back in the good old days when I graduated from my first course in radio and TV repair, battery technology was in its infancy with only a half dozen different technologies being used but today there are dozen to choose from. So which battery is best for your project? Primary cell batteries? Secondar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-basic-battery-technology.jpg http://factoidz.com/progressive-keyword-targeting-climbing-up-the-long-tail-of-search-rankings/ http://factoidz.com/progressive-keyword-targeting-climbing-up-the-long-tail-of-search-rankings/ To be successful in SEO, you need to have a high degree of keyword clarity and need to know which market you are going to target. So, should you take a long shot on a highly popular keyword? Or just settle for a more attainable 'long tail' keyword? Here is the best of both approaches in one si... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/progressive-keyword-targeting-climbing-up-the-long-tail-of-search-rankings.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-future-of-seo-and-how-it-will-affect-content-producers/ http://factoidz.com/the-future-of-seo-and-how-it-will-affect-content-producers/ As an internet searcher I thought Google was Amazing. I’ve found really interesting things that I wasn’t even looking for! Kinda like going for a Sunday drive without a destination. I’ve also found really good, specific things returned in my searches. Now as a searchee …... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-future-of-seo-and-how-it-will-affect-content-producers.jpg http://factoidz.com/4-reasons-to-join-twitter/ http://factoidz.com/4-reasons-to-join-twitter/ If you haven’t heard about twitter, then I’ll tell you what it is. It’s a social networking site where you follow people, and they follow you. You communicate back and forth in 140 character messages called tweets. You know your facebook status, where you let your fr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/4-reasons-to-join-twitter.jpg http://factoidz.com/seo-marketing-campaign-time-and-energy-investment/ http://factoidz.com/seo-marketing-campaign-time-and-energy-investment/ Being in the business of marketing search engine optimization services, I am often asked by those with do-it-yourself ambitions; “How much time and energy should be required for a good SEO campaign?” They are sometimes ver... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/seo-marketing-campaign-time-and-energy-investment.jpg http://factoidz.com/black-hat-vs-white-hat-seo-techniques/ http://factoidz.com/black-hat-vs-white-hat-seo-techniques/ White hats are worn by the goodie-two-shoe cowboys, right? It’s the Faw King beggeez -did you decode the Al Pacino, Scarface impression? That wear the black hats, right? Well... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/black-hat-vs-white-hat-seo-techniques.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-pros-and-cons-of-ultra-portable-laptop-computers/ http://factoidz.com/5-pros-and-cons-of-ultra-portable-laptop-computers/ Ultra portable laptop computers have recently surged in sales and become a popular alternative to both the bulky backbreaking laptop of yesterday and the smaller, but more difficult to use phones.  The ultra portable makers have discovered a market with folks wanting the power of a real computer an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-pros-and-cons-of-ultra-portable-laptop-computers.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-10-fun-and-entertaining-websites/ http://factoidz.com/top-10-fun-and-entertaining-websites/ So you are sitting at home (or wherever), with nothing else better to do than to look for creative ways to waste time on the Internet. Maybe you actually have something to do, but you are desperately searching for a distraction to take you away from the impending, mind numbing task lurking around t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-10-fun-and-entertaining-websites.jpg http://factoidz.com/seo-6-steps-to-improve-rankings/ http://factoidz.com/seo-6-steps-to-improve-rankings/ Search Engine Optimization attempts to improve rankings for relevant keywords in search results by improving a web site's structure and content. The info in my last article was a bit over simplified to dramatically state that quality ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/seo-6-steps-to-improve-rankings.jpg http://factoidz.com/inlinking-the-old-fashioned-way-5-ways-to-get-real-quality-links-to-your-blog/ http://factoidz.com/inlinking-the-old-fashioned-way-5-ways-to-get-real-quality-links-to-your-blog/ What is a great way to get money in blogging? Well, being popular, getting your content out there and monetisation strategies. None of this can be done well without ranking well in search engines, which means accumulating links back to your site. How do you do this? Write good, s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-ways-to-get-links-to-your-blog.jpg http://factoidz.com/gift-ideas-for-video-gamers/ http://factoidz.com/gift-ideas-for-video-gamers/ With so many people enjoying video games for recreation now, it's only natural that most of us will have at least one avid gamer on our shopping list. But what to get them? There are so many different genres of games, plus a full complement of consoles to suit any taste. With so many choices to make... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/gift-ideas-for-video-gamers.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-tricks-and-things-you-should-know-about-mac-computers/ http://factoidz.com/tips-tricks-and-things-you-should-know-about-mac-computers/ So you’ve decided to make the switch to Mac. Congratulations, Macs are great computers. But there are a few important differences between Mac OS and Windows. Here is a handy guide to some of the neat or just plain useful things that you can do with your Mac. These are things you will need to... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-tricks-and-things-you-should-know-about-mac-computers.jpg http://factoidz.com/4-ways-to-create-your-own-multimedia-flash-christmas-greeting-ecards/ http://factoidz.com/4-ways-to-create-your-own-multimedia-flash-christmas-greeting-ecards/ Sending greeting eCards is a nice way to communicate, connect and express your emotions, your feelings, your care, and thoughts for people, friends and love ones, especially in this Christmas. Here are 4 ways to help you create Christmas Flash eCard. Create it Use R... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/4-ways-to-create-your-own-multimedia-flash-christmas-greeting-ecards.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-an-effective-powerpoint-presentation/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-an-effective-powerpoint-presentation/ Microsoft Powerpoint in the industry standard in software for making informative presentations. However, a lot of people who use it are distracted by the different things it can do, while forgetting that they are supposed to be presenting information... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-an-effective-powerpoint-presentation.jpg http://factoidz.com/reviews-of-online-greeting-card-sites-which-wont-spam-you/ http://factoidz.com/reviews-of-online-greeting-card-sites-which-wont-spam-you/ With today's hectic schedules, many people are opting to send email or eGreetings instead of getting a card at a shop, buying a stamp and using snail mail. There are thousands of eGreeting sites out there on the Internet, but a lot of them giv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/reviews-of-online-greeting-card-sites-which-wont-spam-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/netbooks-versus-laptops-versus-portable-computers/ http://factoidz.com/netbooks-versus-laptops-versus-portable-computers/ So you are thinking about buying a non-desktop computer. There are many different options, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Before, there were only desktops and laptops, but now, there are netbooks and portable computers as well. Which is the right one for you? It depends on what ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/netbooks-versus-laptops-versus-portable-computers.jpg http://factoidz.com/ten-great-ways-to-waste-time-online/ http://factoidz.com/ten-great-ways-to-waste-time-online/ So you find yourself with time to kill on your lunch break and are looking for something to do online. Here is a list of ten interesting sites to entertain you for short periods of time each day. All of these area purely subjective and based on nothing more or less than my opinion. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ten-great-ways-to-waste-time-online.jpg http://factoidz.com/carbonicheat-the-thinnest-heat-film-on-market/ http://factoidz.com/carbonicheat-the-thinnest-heat-film-on-market/ Doing a small tile job for one of my costumers, one time he showed me the heating floor that he would like to install in his house. I was first skeptical about it, but decided to give it a try. It wasnt easy for the first time, but with help of reps i got it all figured out and even ended up inst... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST technology http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-warm-your-ceramic-tile-floor-safely-with-radiant-floor-heating.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-15-fun-websites/ http://factoidz.com/top-15-fun-websites/ Being an internet junkie, there are lots and lots of web sites out there that all provide good fun information or entertainment. Continuously searching the internet will allow you to find anything new that is fun or wacky. Remembering ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-15-fun-websites.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-the-paypal-charge-lies/ http://factoidz.com/where-the-paypal-charge-lies/ As a seller, every time you receive money via Paypal you will be charged a percentage of the amount.  However it does not cost the sender anything to send the money.  This is why sellers adjust their prices to compensate for the cost of using the service.  It's similar to what credit card compani... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/where-the-paypal-charge-lies.jpg http://factoidz.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-mac-versus-windows/ http://factoidz.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-mac-versus-windows/ With more and more horror stories about Windows Vista and the ever increasing amount of viruses, malware, adware and inexplicable Blue Screens of Death, many people are considering making the jump to an Apple computer. I was a longtime Windows user, but have recently made the switch. As I see ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-mac-versus-windows.jpg http://factoidz.com/lcd-or-plasma-which-is-best/ http://factoidz.com/lcd-or-plasma-which-is-best/ Ever since the technology hit the markets a few years ago there has been the raging question "Which is best? Is it worth it to pay more for Plasma? It really depends, as it always has, on your own situation, preferences and tolerances. In recent months however there has been th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/lcd-or-plasma-which-is-best.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-you-should-look-for-in-a-digital-camera/ http://factoidz.com/what-you-should-look-for-in-a-digital-camera/ Like with many things when it comes to electronics, the big companies that produce them have gotten into a habit of comparing numbers in order to try and induce a sense that their camera is better than another. They'll throw numbers at you like megapixels, optical zoom, digital zoom, making it seem ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-you-should-look-for-in-a-digital-camera.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-optimize-your-factoidz-for-search-engines-seo/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-optimize-your-factoidz-for-search-engines-seo/ We've been getting a few questions about how to best optimize your Factoidz to be picked up in search engines, so I wanted to write a quick Factoid to provide some advice. Factoid title Titles are incredibly important for SEO. The search engines place a high priority on t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-optimize-your-factoidz-for-search-engines-seo.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-best-approach-to-seo/ http://factoidz.com/the-best-approach-to-seo/ The best way to figure out search engine optimization is a lot like determining when to change your underwear: Throw them against the wall and if they stick – go put on another pair. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-best-approach-to-seo.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-spot-online-scams/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-spot-online-scams/ The Internet is our link to the world. We have come to depend on it and in many respects some of us can not live without it. When you think about the service it provides my breath is taken away. On a personal note, I am not sure ho... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-spot-online-scams.jpg http://factoidz.com/can-you-lose-weight-with-nintendo-wii-fit/ http://factoidz.com/can-you-lose-weight-with-nintendo-wii-fit/ What's all this rage about Nintendo Wii Fit? is it really a fix for your weight problems? Can it really kick your exercise routine up a notch, helping you reclaim that once glorious figure? I'm going to debunk some of the myths surrounding this new way of exercising. First of all, buying anything... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/can-you-lose-weight-with-nintendo-wii-fit.jpg http://factoidz.com/website-design-tips/ http://factoidz.com/website-design-tips/ A website is an on line assimilation of information regarding a specific subject. It proves to be a research back up in the process of gathering information. The environment of today’s business strictly follows the pattern of sheer competition. Sharing your busine... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/website-design-tips.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-cell-phones-are-not-safe-while-driving/ http://factoidz.com/why-cell-phones-are-not-safe-while-driving/ I don't think anyone can argue that being distracted while driving a car, especially at high speeds or in dense traffic is not a good thing.   Six states as of October 2008,  California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington State and the District of Columbi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-cell-phones-are-not-safe-while-driving.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-free-christmas-song-mp3-downloads/ http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-free-christmas-song-mp3-downloads/ Christmas is a special time of year for people of all ages. And what goes better with a holiday than music? No matter which search engine you use on today's Internet, you will find an amazing array of "free" downloadable Christmas music. But...they're not ALL truly free. The following websites have ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/where-to-find-free-christmas-song-mp3-downloads.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-protect-and-secure-your-blog-from-hackers/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-protect-and-secure-your-blog-from-hackers/ The popularity and security holes in blogs have made them the target of choice among hackers. I learned this after 14 of mine were hacked. I wanted to know how and why I became their victim.They had emptied my databases and even started installing new blogs. I learned that blogs have many areas t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-protect-and-secure-your-blog-from-hackers.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging/ http://factoidz.com/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging/ If writing is an art, then, blogging is one way of using words to come up with an art. This is because people who are into blogging are the ones who are artistic on their own sense, carefully choosing words that would best describe their feelings, sentiments, wishes, desires, and everything. Basi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-spyware-and-adware/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-spyware-and-adware/ What is Spyware? This can be confusing. Is it a virus? Not really- at least not in the sense that it can self replicate and embed itself into files on your computer. Spyware is basically an a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-spyware-and-adware.jpg http://factoidz.com/win-prizes-and-money-for-searching-search-to-win-websites/ http://factoidz.com/win-prizes-and-money-for-searching-search-to-win-websites/ There are several web sites that allow you to search and win prizes for signing up with them and using them to search. Here are a couple I have come across: www.blingo.com - Allows 25 search entries daily to win. The time people win is chosen at random throug... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/win-prizes-and-money-for-searching-search-to-win-websites.jpg http://factoidz.com/gadget-and-electronics-gift-ideas-for-under-100/ http://factoidz.com/gadget-and-electronics-gift-ideas-for-under-100/ There are many electronic gadgets and toys for under $100 these days, the choice runs from toys of course to very usable items. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/gadget-and-electronics-gift-ideas-for-under-100.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-store-your-data-backups-the-right-way/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-store-your-data-backups-the-right-way/ Pretty much everyone knows or has heard of someone who has suffered a major hard drive crash and lost their most prized files. As we delve deeper into the Information Age, many of us are frequently plagued by the amount of time needed to update, maintain, and troubleshoot computer issues and yet dat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-store-your-data-backups-the-right-way.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-a-home-theater-system/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-a-home-theater-system/ The biggest buzzword in entertainment right now is "high definition," but who wants a crystal clear picture when your audio is just mediocre? Enter the world of home theater and surround sound. Forget trying to follow those ridiculous manuals. This Factoid will show you how to setup your home theate... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-install-a-home-theater-system.jpg http://factoidz.com/are-you-ready-for-the-digital-tv-dtv-transition/ http://factoidz.com/are-you-ready-for-the-digital-tv-dtv-transition/ On February 17, 2009 the U.S. is switching from analog to digital TV broadcasting. For those who already subscribe to cable or satellite providers, this change will not have an impact on you. Period. However, there are a number of people who still receive TV programing over the airwaves. In other... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/are-you-ready-for-the-digital-tv-dtv-transition.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-basic-desktop-pc/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-basic-desktop-pc/ To build a standard desktop computer from scratch, you must have the following parts: 1) ATX computer case or chassis 2) Mainboard or motherboard 3) Memory or RAM 4) CPU or processor 5) Hard drive 6) Video Card (if not already integrated into the motherboard) 7) Sound Card 8)... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-basic-desktop-pc.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-computers-work-hardware/ http://factoidz.com/how-computers-work-hardware/ Ever wonder how the thing you’re looking at right now does what it does? Felt like a fossil last time you needed your kid to explain something new to you? Well here’s a quick breakdown of exactly how a computer works, what all of those numbers are when talking about them, and how they all connec... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-computers-work-hardware.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-it-yourself-website-build-your-presence-on-the-web-in-six-easy-steps/ http://factoidz.com/do-it-yourself-website-build-your-presence-on-the-web-in-six-easy-steps/ It does not matter what field you work in or specialize; Internet would always be an important part of your personal and professional life. A decade or so ago, setting up a website would have meant that you are planning to laun... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-it-yourself-website-build-your-presence-on-the-web-in-six-easy-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-fun-and-free-ways-to-cure-boredom-on-the-internet/ http://factoidz.com/5-fun-and-free-ways-to-cure-boredom-on-the-internet/ We've all been there. It's getting late, all the work of the day is done, there is nothing on TV, and we are bored. Boredom is not fun, and must be avoided at all cost. Luckily, God came down from on high and gave man the INTERNET! (Cue angelic music) Now, I know what you are thinking,&q... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-fun-and-free-ways-to-cure-boredom-on-the-internet.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-convince-people-you-know-computers/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-convince-people-you-know-computers/ There are many of us out there, those people who would like people to think we are better with computers than we are. Maybe your a guy trying to convince a woman that you have a future, maybe your a chick who just wants to intimidate guys who stare at your rack. I don't know, I'm not a doctor, nor a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-convince-people-you-know-computers.jpg http://factoidz.com/googles-thesis-of-data/ http://factoidz.com/googles-thesis-of-data/ Einstein once said, "only daring speculation can lead us further, and not accumulation of facts." It seems he was wrong, data is leading us further; but where is it leading us to? In a well researched article Wired's Chris Anderson tells us that the scientific process is drowni... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-17.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-are-regular-expressions/ http://factoidz.com/what-are-regular-expressions/ You've asked for a simple explanation of "regular expressions." I'll do my best to give it to you, along with some resource web links with more in-depth responses. Regular expressions are sentences used to find specific types of text-based data, or "strings" of data. Symbols in t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-are-regular-expressions.jpg http://factoidz.com/computer-maintenance-why-defragmenting-your-drive-is-important/ http://factoidz.com/computer-maintenance-why-defragmenting-your-drive-is-important/ With so much in our lives depending upon computers it only makes sense that we do all we can to keep their systems running as smoothly as possible, like every thing else computers require regular maintenance to help then keep our lives running smoothly. As Benjamin Franklin said well over two hundre... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/computer-maintenance-why-defragmenting-your-drive-is-important.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-tips-on-using-web-search-engines-to-find-what-you-want/ http://factoidz.com/5-tips-on-using-web-search-engines-to-find-what-you-want/ Search engines are a critical part of using the world wide web.  Using them can be frustrating at time but rewarding at others.  Using a few simple tips can help you find what you're looking for rather than sifting through pages and pages of unrelated and unhelpful pages. 1) Use quotes ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-tips-on-using-web-search-engines-to-find-what-you-want.jpg http://factoidz.com/8-reasons-to-try-the-ubuntu-operating-system/ http://factoidz.com/8-reasons-to-try-the-ubuntu-operating-system/ Though many people may not be familiar with the Ubuntu operating system, the phenomenon is growing fast.  There are many reasons to try it and many more to choose it over the mainstays.  For this article I will list 8 reasons you should try the UBUNTU operating system on your computer. 1) Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/8-reasons-to-try-the-ubuntu-operating-system.jpg http://factoidz.com/build-a-blog-in-5-steps/ http://factoidz.com/build-a-blog-in-5-steps/ If you build it, they will come. That's the philosophy of blogging; it's a community, a place where you can connect with people who are interested in the same thing as you. Chances are, if you're interested in it, there's someone else there who is as well. Pick a topic. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/build-a-blog-in-5-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/make-windows-run-faster-for-free/ http://factoidz.com/make-windows-run-faster-for-free/ We've all had our computers run slow from time to time.  It's usually due to a number of factors, most of which can be fixed for no cost.  Whether you are running XP of Vista, follow these steps to speed up your machine. Check your startup programs Most computers I've seen a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/make-windows-run-faster-for-free.jpg http://factoidz.com/buying-a-vista-computer/ http://factoidz.com/buying-a-vista-computer/ So you're in the market for a new computer. Don't get the shaft at the store. Shop around, compare prices. Look out for online specials, especially online with major brick and mortar retailers. They want to sell from the warehouse as well as the store. Most of all, though, keep some basics in min... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/buying-a-vista-computer.jpg http://factoidz.com/mysql-optimizing-your-tables-for-speed-reading/ http://factoidz.com/mysql-optimizing-your-tables-for-speed-reading/ The secret to optimizing how quickly your application can retrieve data from your MySQL database is really quite simple. The secret is in the index Any seasoned MySQL programmer knows thi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/mysql-optimizing-your-tables-for-speed-reading.jpg http://factoidz.com/php-pre-vs-post-incrementing-decrementing/ http://factoidz.com/php-pre-vs-post-incrementing-decrementing/ PHP - Pre vs Post Incrementing/Decrementing Looking to shave some time off of page loads, but your logic is as slim as it can get?  Well I can help. Here is an easy fix that can speed up an application through a few tweaks to your PHP code Depending on your application, you m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/php-pre-vs-post-incrementing-decrementing.jpg http://factoidz.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-aspect-ratios-and-digital-tv/ http://factoidz.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-aspect-ratios-and-digital-tv/ Everything you need to know about aspect ratios and digital TV Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/everything-you-need-to-know-about-aspect-ratios-and-digital-tv.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-are-my-options-for-receiving-digital-tv-and-what-will-it-cost-me/ http://factoidz.com/what-are-my-options-for-receiving-digital-tv-and-what-will-it-cost-me/ With mandatory digital broadcasting on the horizon, many people are concerned that they will not be able to watch their favorite television shows unless they go out and plop down a huge chunk of change on a new digital televisi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-are-my-options-for-receiving-digital-tv-and-what-will-it-cost-me.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-do-i-know-whether-i-need-a-digital-tv-converter/ http://factoidz.com/how-do-i-know-whether-i-need-a-digital-tv-converter/ There is a lot of talk and confusion about the upcoming switch to digital television broadcasting and many people are concerned that they are going to be forced to buy a new television set. Since the early 1930's, television has been broadcast in analog f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-do-i-know-whether-i-need-a-digital-tv-converter.jpg http://factoidz.com/sdtv-edtv-hdtv-demystified/ http://factoidz.com/sdtv-edtv-hdtv-demystified/ Buying a new television has become confusing and complicated as letters and numbers identify today's units. No longer can you walk into a store and buy a television based solely on the size of the screen. There are letters such... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sdtv-edtv-hdtv-demystified.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-converter-box-coupon-program-am-i-eligible/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-converter-box-coupon-program-am-i-eligible/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-the-converter-box-coupon-program-am-i-eligible.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-create-hack-proof-passwords/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-create-hack-proof-passwords/ Passwords are your last line of defense against identity fraud and other online scams. While it goes without saying that you should always keep your password safe and never give it out, you should also have a password that is strong and secure. Criminals have sophisticated tools to crack password... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-create-hack-proof-passwords.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-phishing-and-other-online-identity-scams/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-phishing-and-other-online-identity-scams/ Phishing and other tactics are commons scams run by online thieves who are out to steal your identity. Here are some easy tips and ways to keep yourself safe during your online travels. Be extra careful with your accounts Since identity theft has become such a huge problem on the web, it ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST technology http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-13.jpg