Archive for the 'Information' Category

Styling Guide – CSS

Aug 19, 2009 in Information

Cascading style sheets of the CSS styling guide can be used for controlling and styling a layout and its content. HTML source code, because it has the same styles, need not be repeatedly copied when used throughout a web page. Defining and storing the style in a separate style sheet eliminates the process of copying again and again and makes it easier to be referred to as the need for its use in the web page occurs. With this action, there is a remarkable reduction in the file size allowing you to make global changes from one file, as well as shorter web page loading time.

Microcontent for the Web

Jul 26, 2009 in Information

Online headlines, page titles and other sections of web copy do the talking on your website. The microcontent gives the readers an overview of what to expect and here are a few guidelines for writing them:
• They should be an abstract of the whole article written using terminologies that the readers can easily relate to.
• They should be written in clear and simple language.
• Avoid teasers that try to lure people to open it to discover what the story is about.
• The first word should be an informative and important one so in an alphabetized grouping, it can be easily retrieved.

Pollution by Desktop – eWaste an Inconvenient Truth! (Part 2)

Jun 18, 2009 in Information, tutorials


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c.) Ever been puzzled on eBay where you get some old computer processors on the auction block? These parts contain some gold which makes them good candidates for recycling and materials recovery. There may be articles on gold recovery out on the net but a stern warning, unless you are a chemist or metallurgist with the proper equipment and have ample safety equipment in place, you can kill yourself for gold recovery entails using cyanide, a very poisonous substance that is lethal. Leave the recycling to the experts and out of your microwave or stove!
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Pollution by Desktop – eWaste an Inconvenient Truth! (Part 1)

May 18, 2009 in Information, tutorials

Most older computers contain more harmful components and even toxic substances compared to today’s models due to the evolution of technology. Newer standards that have bearing from the manufacturing stage till the disposal/recyclability of old ones are better than the older units that contain lots of lead and other hazardous chemicals contained within their components. Here are some pointers to get you down and green when it comes to your desktop or other gadgets and gizmos that may have lived out their useful lives:
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Assessing Your Desktops Usability/Health to Some (Part 2)

Apr 18, 2009 in Information, tutorials


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c.) Does you video display freeze up or intermittently go wacko? This may be sign of pending failure so get hold of a new one to get this resolved easy. It may also have to do with your monitor/display which may have already lived way beyond it’s lifespan of a couple of years. Capacitors and other components tend to dry out.
d.) Do you often get the “Blue Screen of Death”? The memory corruption warning may be sign of your motherboard going through it’s death throes so if you have an older board, maybe a newer one may remedy your problem. (more…)

Assessing Your Desktops Usability/Health to Some (Part 1)

Mar 18, 2009 in Information, tutorials

You may have out-grown your desktop that has faithfully served you for a couple of years which is good but with the fast evolving needs of users and the internet, it may already be in dire need of an upgrade or maybe even a replacement. Most computers/desktops may perform well but might be experiencing some slowdown especially when accessing the internet that may not have any bearing on your internet connection. (more…)

Speeding up your system

Feb 20, 2009 in Information, tutorials

Everyone wants faster performance. Without having to buy additional hardware, there are two basic things you can do to boost your computer’s performance:

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1. Run Disk Cleanup.
What Disk Cleanup basically does it to clean all the unnecessary files stored in your computer. Temporary and temporary internet files can especially pile up after awhile, which contributes to he slowing down of your system. Be sure to run Disk Cleanup regularly so you can get rid of all these files.

2. Run Disk Defragmenter
Disk Defragmenter compresses your programs and files, and eliminates the blank spaces in-between. this makes for a more efficient and faster use of the hard drive. Disk Defragmenter takes a long time to complete, so you can just run it before you go to sleep to save time.

Both tasks can be found in Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools.

Blogging Wise

Jan 12, 2009 in Information

blogsBlogs have been in and they’ve been out, but whatever you say, they’re really here to say. Heck, even the big companies have realized that the social web is indeed a place for them to market and shed light on current developments in and around the corporate circles. Blogs began as the lowly web log or an online diary in layman’s terms but with so many online, how do you get your blog in the know? Using links to give credence to your claims and features. Block-quoting and even linking to articles from major news sources.
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eHow: get paid to guide

Dec 30, 2008 in Information

If you’ve always had an inking that you should be making guides or how-tos of different things and subjects, then maybe you can write for eHow. No, it’s not a volunteer kind of thing, but rather you get paid for it.

eHow’s vast library of information is growing every day. Now is the best time to submit your own articles and get paid for it! All registered users can upload articles — but when you opt in to our Writer Compensation Program you also earn money for your articles.

So, besides stamping your name on a guide that everyone’s been waiting for, you’ll be getting some money out of it. Not bad for a couple of day’s work,eh?

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Video Editing for the First Timers

Aug 18, 2008 in FYI, Flash, Information, tutorials


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Think of the video you are making as a story book. Set the scenes, build the characters, narrate the story, then finish. Remember you can only use the vision you have shot, so keep that in mind when you are dealing with the camera.

Setting the scenario
The best place to begin in any video is with an establishing shot. This is normally a wide shot to give the viewer an idea of where you are and what’s happening. Other examples of shooting shots are on-camera introductions, where a person talks directly to the camera to introduce the video. Or you can use a graphic or title page, like ‘Susie’s birthday’.

Tell the story
Now you can start working with your footage to tell the story. You can put shots wherever you want them, imagination is the only key in making a beautiful video.