How to: Sync Outlook to Android

Posted 29 Aug 2010 — by Ellie
Category Technology

I’ve gotten this question twice in the past week, so I figured I should share this knowledge with the world. I’ve already discussed how to sync Android and Mac to copy files to/from your SD card. This is exclusively about Outlook. Read on!

CompanionLink (link) is the first app that I came across. This app syncs directly from Outlook to your Android. It syncs your email, contacts, tasks, etc. from Outlook. You must use your data cable and have an app called DejaOffice (free in the Market) already on your device to get this program to work. Some might not like the price at $39.95, but if you need Outlook and want to bypass Google, this is one of your few options. CompanionLink only works on PCs.

30 days has moved!

Posted 19 Aug 2010 — by Ellie
Category Random

I’m trying to get my focus back here, so I moved the 30 days of letter writing to my Tumblr, which can be found at http://thepinkc.tumblr.com! See you there!

5 Ways to Have a Great Day

Posted 09 Aug 2010 — by Ellie
Category Random

It is easy to get bogged down with our problems and concerns… and forget to be happy. Even when everyone else is frowning, I smile. There are tons of reasons why, but I’m going to tell you five ways to have a great day and feel better about yourself. Even for the biggest pessimist, they should warm your heart and make your steps a little lighter!

1. You woke up. No matter how bad things are, you woke up this morning! This is a great accomplishment. So many people – young, old, infirm, healthy – did not wake up this morning. Families around the world wish their loved ones were with them for one more day. So enjoy these precious moments.

9 Months Later – My Favorite Android Apps

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Posted 02 Aug 2010 — by Ellie
Category Technology

I’ve had my Samsung Moment Android Phone for 9 months and I have literally installed hundreds of apps, searching for the perfect ones that fit my needs and entertain me daily. Here are my top 9 favorite Android apps, in no particular order. If it only works on 2.1, I’ve noted that in the description.

I love LauncherPro. This app adds a toolbar along the bottom of your screen for up to twelve additional icons! Not only does this save space on your homescreen for other icons, but it puts your most frequently used icons front and center for you to use no matter what screen you’re on. There is a donate version that unlocks some additional features such as themeing, but the free version works just fine. It has several dozen options, so you can tweak to your heart’s content.

Awesome August Advertising Sale!

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Posted 01 Aug 2010 — by Ellie
Category Announcements

Do you own a business or want to drive traffic to your website or blog? ultimate geek girl is having an “Awesome August Advertising” Sale! These special deals were open to our previous and current advertisers, but now we’re opening it to anyone who wants to advertise with us. We’ve updated the Advertising page with PayPal links to the special pricing, so you can painlessly purchase ads online.

  • 720px banner ad – $50/6 months or $75/year – regularly $15/month
  • 125px square ad – $40/6 months or $70/year – regularly $10/month
  • Inline text ad – $25/permanently – regularly $50/permanently

Day 12 – The person that caused you a lot of pain

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Posted 30 Jul 2010 — by Ellie
Category Random

Dear X,

I forgive you.
Ellie

Day 11 – A Deceased person you wish you could talk to

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Posted 29 Jul 2010 — by Ellie
Category Random

Dear Jesus,

Yeah, I’m writing you. I want to talk to you and find out if you really meant for us to be doing all of the things we are doing, if you ever intended on leaving Judaism and forming your own religion and more. What was life like back then? Do you know that we count time based on your death? Were you married? Did you look like me?

I really want to know the real Jesus – the person behind the stories, religion and myth. The man who has changed the world for better or worse.

Day 10 – Someone you don’t talk to as much as you’d like to

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Posted 29 Jul 2010 — by Ellie
Category Random

This one was an easy one!

Dear A,

We don’t talk as much as we should. I remember a few years ago when we would stay up half the night talking, laughing, debating and just enjoying each others’ company. Then, life changed for both of us, and we don’t talk as much anymore. Now things have changed again, so maybe we’ll rekindle our friendship and pick things up where we left off!

I miss your constant questioning of “Why” and “How” and the sound of your laugh.

Love,
Ellie

Review: Bullguard Internet Security [Windows]

Posted 28 Jul 2010 — by Ellie
Category Reviews

Bullguard Internet Security 9.0 is the latest version of Bullguard’s well known internet security software. While I frequently write about free software options, Bullguard is one of the few paid apps I can definitely suggest. The price is about $60/year and the subscription is worth every penny. The latest version has a great new look with a new interface that’s simple, clean and easy to use.  The main screen presents you with a number of icons – each of which allows you to perform a different security task with a simple click of your mouse.

The icons on the main screen are: