Posted 07 Jan 2008 — by Ellie
Category Geek Girl
There is always a need to send URLs via email, instant messenger or even post on your blog! Many URLs are unweildy and too long to effectively copy and paste without wrapping, loosing their formatting or just looking plain ugly!
Use the bookmarklet below for TinyURL to create shortened URLs whenever you need them. Just right click once and then drag the bookmarklet to your bookmarks or links toolbar. When you are on a page and need to create a TinyURL, just press TinyURL and the website will generate the code for you!
TinyURL
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Posted 06 Jan 2008 — by Ellie
Category Technology
I got this deal in my email a few days ago, and just had to share with all of my university and college buddies! If you are enrolled in a college or university and have a .edu email address, you can qualify to buy Microsoft Office Ultimate for $59.95.
That was not a typo! Microsoft is offering this great package of software to students for only a fraction of the price.
What does Microsoft Office Ultimate include?
- Access™ 2007
- Accounting Express 2007
- Excel® 2007
- InfoPath® 2007
- Groove 2007
For a novice or experienced computer user, you might think that your computer has been infected with a terrible virus or something when your browser window resizes itself upon clicking on a link – but never fear – here’s a simple solution to stop websites from resizing Firefox windows.
- Click on Tools > Options > Content
- Select “Advanced” to the right of “Enable JavaScript”
- Uncheck the “Move or resize existing windows” box.
- Press OK, then OK again and restart browser.
Posted 02 Jan 2008 — by Ellie
Category WordPress
It’s 2008!
Take a few minutes to take inventory of your blog – from the way it looks to how it functions and everything in between. What things do you want to change in order to give your visitors a great experience when visiting – and you a wonderful experience as a WordPress user?
Change your theme. Your old theme may look great, but it can also cause “blindness” for your visitors. They may be ignoring great features in your sidebar because they are so used to the same old same old design. Be adventurous – choose a theme that will stand out and provide some freshness for your blog!
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Posted 02 Jan 2008 — by Ellie
Category Technology
After reading JohnTP.com’s article 12 Reasons Why I Like Windows Live Writer, I decided to take a spin with this program – since it was already installed on my computer.
It seems to work pretty well, although it is not as familiar as WordPress’ administration screen.
There are plugins available for Windows Live Writer, so I’ll take a look around and perhaps integrate some of them into my blogging process if I stick with Windows Live Writer.
Do you use a blogging software program like Windows Live Writer? If so, let’s hear it in the comments!
