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Technical Difficulties
2008-06-09 16:26:00 WordPress 2.5 does not work well with IE 6 (which is what I have at work). I edited my latest post, for the edits to be eaten by the browser. I’ll rewrite and post later! Thank you for subscribing to the ultimate geek girl's RSS feed! All content is © 2007-08. [Advertisement] Get professional, full featured web ... More About: Technical , Word
Back to regular programming next week
2008-06-04 05:24:00 I just started a new job which requires a one and a half to two hour each way commute each day. I am a bad blogger, because I did not write any posts in advance. Sooooo…. we’ll be back to our regular programming next week. Hopefully the early mornings won’t kill me by then. ... More About: Programming , Life , Random , Back , Week
List of Tags for WordPress Write Screen - Click Tags
2008-05-29 05:59:00 WordPress has introduced native tagging support with it’s latest version, but it does not give you, the WordPress Administrator, a lot of tagging support. So when you write a post then realize that you can’t remember what tags you have used before, you end up opening your blog’s homepage to figure out what tags to use, ... More About: Wordpress , Screen , Review , Word
Evernote - a new way to take notes on and offline
2008-05-27 05:32:00 Evernote is gaining fans all over the blogosphere with its free, feature-filled service that works on various platforms - Windows, Mac, Windows Mobile, online, offline; and is sync-able and searchable! The coolest feature is Evernote’s handwriting recognition. Just start typing in the search box for whatever word or string of text you are looking for, and ... More About: Software , Technology , Offline , Review , Buzz
How to delete or force delete print jobs
2008-05-26 12:22:00 We have all sent print jobs to the printer to only realize - “I shouldn’t have sent that!” But when you right-click on the job and press delete, the job says “Deleting” but never goes away! The only way I knew of to fix this was to restart my computer. But, that’s a huge pain when ... More About: Software , How To , Jobs , Force , Print
WordPress Plugins Review Site
2008-05-21 17:52:00 My good friend Hyder has introduced a great new resource for Word Press users, called Plugin Zilla. This site has reviews of all kinds of WordPress plugins, so you can find the plugin that best fits your needs based on actual testing and reviews by a real-life WordPress user. What makes Plugin Zilla stand out is that ... More About: Wordpress , Wordpress Plugins , Review
Fix broken Firefox bookmarks icons!
2008-05-19 18:18:00 Our favorite web browser, Firefox , does not always update bookmark icons when a site’s icon changes, or it saves the icon of Google News next to CNN’s icon. This can be a wee bit annoying, so, with a little tweaking, you can erase the old icon and let Firefox update your browser with the new icon. First ... More About: How To , Icons , Open Source Software , Broken
Is your page Stumbled?
2008-05-15 19:17:00 I am a huge fan of StumbleUpon - the social networking site that lets you set preferences and find site that you might be interested in - and share them with friends! But as a blogger, I am always interested in how often my pages are Stumbled (added to StumbleUpon’s databases). I found a simple JavaScript bookmarklet ... More About: Technology , Blogging , Page , Buzz , Web Application
Where to Watch Internet TV
2008-05-13 05:06:00 Sometimes you don’t have cable tv (costs too much), sometimes you are studying all night and miss your favorite shows and sometimes you have a dual ear infection and really don’t feel like doing anything but watching internet televisions cause you can’t sleep. No matter the reason, there are plenty of options out there to watch ... More About: Internet , Watch , Technology , Life , How To
Geek Girl?s Software Pack
2008-05-12 11:03:00 Over the years, I have brought all kinds of free software and open source software to your attention. There are many software options that can make your life a lot easier AND you don’t have to pay for them! The Geek Girl’s Software Pack includes what I consider to be a solid set of free software ... More About: Technology , How To , Firefox , Buzz
11 Ways to Monetize Your Blog
2008-05-09 04:21:00 Most people want to make money from their blogs. With Word Press , it is easy to monetize (turn into money) your blog! Here are 11 tried and true methods to monetize your blog, according to research and personal experience. Some bloggers have had success with selling links on their blogs - however, be aware the the Great Google ... More About: Money , Blogging , Blog
4 Tips to make Vista Work for You
2008-05-05 12:17:00 I upgraded my computer system in January - and initially, I was upset because the laptop I wanted only came with Vista . I heard the horror stories and was not looking forward to using Vista, but I did it, anyway! After playing around with it for a couple of months, I have found some tweaks that ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "4 Tips to make Vista Work for You", url: "http://www.thepinkc.net/geek-girl/4-tips -to-make-vista-work-for-you/" }); More About: Make , Open Source Software
Looking to hire a Theme Designer
2008-04-30 07:37:00 Ever since the launch of Word Press 2.5, everyone is excited about new ideas for themes, as well as the new ownership of WPDesigner .com! These are some exciting developments, and I am getting excited about the future of my blogging life - including getting a new theme for this site. I have tried to keep my content ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Looking to hire a Theme Designer", url: "http://www.thepinkc.net/wordpress/lookin g-to-hire-a-theme-designer/" }); More About: Hire
5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Computer
2008-04-28 12:53:00 No matter if you are a certified geek or a computer newbie, you still need to take some time out to do some computer spring cleaning. The basic steps listed below will give you a fresh start to the summer and fall and hopefully increase your productivity - giving you more time to enjoy sitting ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Computer ", url: "http://www.thepinkc.net/geek-girl/5-step s-to-spring-cleaning-your-computer/" }); More About: How To
Keep Working at Becoming a Better Blogger!
2008-04-23 07:46:00 Becoming a better blogger takes some patience and a bit of elbow grease - but it is worth it when you start seeing the results you have been looking for. It doesn’t matter if your goals are more traffic, making money online or interacting with others. You can become a successful blogger! It doesn’t matter if ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Keep Working at Becoming a Better Blogger !", url: "http://www.thepinkc.net/better-blogger/k eep-working-at-becoming-a-better-blogger/ " }); More About: Word , Press , Steps
Text Replacement Software Saves Time
2008-04-21 13:02:00 I am always looking for ways to save time - because time IS money! Fortunately, there are lots of ways to save time when replying to emails, filling out forms online and more - text replacement software! The premise of text replacement software is to provide a way to type in a few characters and have ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Text Replacement Software Saves Time ", url: "http://www.thepinkc.net/geek-girl/text-r eplacement-software-saves-time/" }); More About: How To , Open Source Software
Moving Time - How to Get Rid of Stuff
2008-04-17 12:10:00 I’m getting ready to move (again) and I’m really starting to think moving with a bunch of stuff is overrated. You’ve got Uhaul costs, need helping moving things, etc. No matter whether you’re keeping most things or not, you’ve got to get rid of those “other” things somehow, right? I feel your ... More About: Life , Time , Moving , Stuff
How is WordPress 2.5 working for you so far?
2008-04-16 07:15:00 We’ve had Word Press 2.5 for a few weeks now, but I haven’t heard much about it around the blogosphere. Are users loving it? Hating it? Confused? Excited? The upgrade to WordPress 2.5 was easy and took jut a few minutes. However, the new interface does take some getting used to. I had to take the time ... More About: Wordpress , Working
When it is time to get professional help?
2008-04-15 00:03:00 I am a self-proclaimed “Geek Girl” but even I have come to accept that some computer repairs or technical jobs just aren’t in my skill set or in my pay grade. There are quite a few times when you should just get some professional help - no matter what the project is, because ultimately, time is ... More About: Life , How To , Money , Time , Professional
How do I timestamp my Notepad files?
2008-04-12 00:43:00 I like to make “things to do” lists in Notepad, but I also want to timestamp them, so I have an idea of when was the last time I made a list. There’s a really easy way to do this, and I want to share it with you! First, create a blank text file in Notepad with ... More About: Technology , Life , How To , Files , Timestamp
Update your Computer?s Time!
2008-04-11 23:54:00 Alright everybody, this one is short but sweet. Have any of you ever had your computer time be off and it completely throw you off? I tend not to look at my cell but was totally messed up tonight when L&O SVU was on and my computer clock was saying it was 9:40 ... More About: Technology , How To , Computer , Time , Update
Common WordPress Terms You Need to Know
2008-04-02 12:03:00 When I began using Word Press , I had no idea what I was getting myself into - I just knew that this was “the best” blogging software on the market and it was FREE! Over time, I’ve picked up some of the WordPress lingo, which is important when tweaking your themes, plugins or even the WordPress ... More About: Wordpress , Software , How To
Geek Girl Roundup
2008-03-31 22:27:00 Interesting articles from around the web: Google Send To Phone sends text messages from your browser - Pretty cool extension for Firefox ! 33 Must-Have Firefox Extensions - A great list that needs very little improvement. If you love Firefox, you should check this list out! No explanation needed - Test Your Passwords’ Strength with The Password Meter Gaiam Everything ... More About: Shopping , Roundup , Girl , Geek
How to Travel on a Budget
2008-03-24 23:39:00 You?ve got a few bucks and want to travel to somewhere that isn?t where you currently are. But you?re a college student (or otherwise broke person) and thus your few bucks are definitely not enough to fly, especially on short notice. What do you do? There are plenty of trains and buses ... More About: Travel , Money , Budget
What are your top 5 WordPress plugins?
2008-03-19 15:35:00 Share your Word Press plugins list with us - and let us know which ones are your favorites and why. Perhaps there’s a killer plugin that we haven’t heard of but adds some extra functionality we want to our sites - or just a fun plugin that makes things a little more fun. Here’s ... More About: Wordpress , Wordpress Plugins , Plugins
Show us your Firefox Extensions!
2008-03-17 10:47:00 Many people are using Firefox because you can customize the browser to your specific wants and needs by using extensions. In honor of the upcoming release of Firefox 3, let’s see what extensions you’ve been using to make Firefox 2.0.xx the best browser on the block! Here’s a quick list of mine: Adblock Plus - I use this ... More About: Extensions , Show , Open Source Software , Web Browser
Create a customized 404 page
2008-03-12 16:00:00 There’s nothing more annoying to some of your website visitors than a plain Jane 404 error page. It is very easy in Word Press to create a customized 404 page for your site, which will help visitors locate the information they are looking for and keep them on your page longer! Most themes come with a 404 page ... More About: How To , Page , Create
Where?s my cell phone?
2008-03-10 13:12:00 I routinely misplace my cell phone and although I know it is here in my apartment, I can’t always find it easily. Where’s My Cell Phone solves my problem of a lost cell phone easily. I submit my phone number via the site and wait for a call - the ringing will help me determine ... More About: Technology , Cell Phone , Web Application
Writer - the Internet Typewriter
2008-03-03 11:41:00 Taking a few minutes to just block out the world and write is one of the few joys a lot of people have left. Some of us like to put pen to paper, favoring Moleskine notebooks and fancy, expensive writing instruments, while others love “old fashioned” typing on a typewriter. But when was the last time ... More About: Internet , Technology , Writer , The Internet , Web Application
Follow these 12 Steps and Get MORE Readers!
More articles from this author:2008-03-02 07:12:00 There are lots of ways to get more readers, but here are 12 really good tips, for novice to experienced bloggers. Turn your articles into videos using PowerPoint to create an entertaining slideshow. Submit your video to all of the popular video sites, including Google Video, YouTube, and others. Video is increasingly popular with internet users, ... More About: Readers , Blogging , Buzz , Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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