Look up in the sky...Was that a Comment?...or..."How to leave a comment at a blog site"

Some of my no-nonsense readers have been so kind as to speak up and say that this blogging thing is cool, 'But how do I leave a comment!' Well to me it all seemed so intuitive and easy. Then I tried again tonight and now I feel your pain.

To post a comment at the end of an article look for the small selectable print that says Comment . Click it to open a new window.
There will be a spot at the lower right to click 'Anonymous'; after selecting that you can fill in your comment. Be cordial and friendly, but brutally honest. And type in your name or whatever nick name you like, so I know which voodoo doll to stick pins in.

Glad just to be Alive

Yes I know...this is a site about computers. But, every once in a while I wake up just DAMN glad to be alive. And its times like this I think to myself, what can I share with my readers that is NO cost and kinda fun. YES...I really do think that...don't try and say I don't really....cause I DO.

And the link tied to the heading of this post is just such a share. My father, a member of the early HUMAN Potential Movement, was fond of telling people when asked that he thought of himself as an Portrait ART teacher, helping people to paint better pictures of themselves. I've always liked that thought.

So this POST is a diversion....a fun little opportunity to experiment with YOUR artistic talents, always remembering: 'If it worked for Jackson Pollock why not ME?'

Click on http://www.jacksonpollock.org/ Then....
Have fun, live long and prosper.

Oh PS....What made me feel so good? Somebody left a word of encouragement in the comments. See? With life, it's the LITTLE things....

APPLY Yourself!

NET Appliances? What are those?

Only need internet/e-mail access? You're positively, absolutely sure? Then maybe a really light, really small/portable laptop with wireless capabilities is for you...I've been getting asked about 'em a bit lately.

8" to 10" screens (we're talkin' SMALL), small batteries and small hard disks make these babies lighter than your average laptop. And though they won't be replacing your 'day-job' computer anytime soon, they just might be right for Aunt Minnie or your second travel unit.

Lenovo's S10 should be checked out. click on this subjects heading above for a link to a post site with more detailed info...if this is something YOU'VE been looking for.

And they told you size doesn't matter....

Check out http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4620 if this type of PC interests you...

MAC ATTACK!

Ok, so not really an attack, per se, bt more a clarification.

If what you want is steady, reliable computing

Searching MY Blog...Whadya GOT here, anyway?

You can search my blog for articles on stuff you may be seeking...did you know that? See the seach blog window towards the upper left of the Window? no, NOT THERE! Scroll to the very top of the posts and look at the left...YEAH....THERE!

Just type in the things that interest you relating to computers and see if I've written anything about it. Given enough time, I'll have one or more articles on ALL subjects relating to Mac's and PC's. After your search, just articles with the keywords you've typed in should appear.

Want to see ALL the posts again? Just search again with the window empty and it'll bring 'em all back. Just like magic.

Why Blog?

So you've wondered, perhaps, WHY do people blog? Or even WHAT is the BIG deal about blogging? Watch this short video and see!

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Fancy a Lap Dance?

I often get asked what my favorite laptop is. What? Nobody ever asks you?

Lenovo has been getting the nod for several years now. Never heard of 'em? Where have you been? Lenovo was once upon a time IBM's laptop, before they sold the division to the company that has always made them. IBM is STILL who answers the phone when you call for service. Like just about ALL service centers the person saying 'IBM' may say it with an accent, but hey..so what?

Lenovo is the choice of PC Magazine's readers, too (right after Apple's notebook line). Lenovo consistently scores high for reliability, technical support and low incidence of repairs, when weighted against other PC type laptops.

What do I look for in a Laptop? Way at the top is low weight. I ACTUALLY carry mine from place to place. So, there goes the gorgeous 17" screen, in favor of a very acceptable 14" one. I'd rather squint then lug, and those big screens are outrageously heavy...not to mention more susceptible to damage. Size DOES matter and small is better/lighter.

Additionally I look for long battery life. I have often selected a battery upgrade at purchase, taking a 9 cell or better. And RAM? Only a chump buys less than 2 gigebytes anymore...3 would be 'mo' bedda'. The size of your hard drive depends on your needs. Storing lots of music, photos and/or programs? Then go 160 GB or bigger. And yes, buying a 7,200 RPM hard disk WILL make things run faster.

Want to save money? Save it on software. You can get open source office suite software for free that will read and write Microsoft Office formatted files. Checkout www.openoffice.org. There is no substitute for Microsoft's OUTLOOK if you want a great e-mail handler, scheduler, calendar program. I buy it separate and save several hundred.

Hey, listen...if you don't agree with my picks or have favorites of your own then leave me a comment.


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