Archive for Reviews
Windows 7 Review
Posted by: | CommentsWindows 7 isn’t all that new any more, but I wanted to share my upgrade experience and some of my favorite things about Microsoft’s newest OS after having used it for the past couple of months.
The upgrade process
As I suspected, the hot topic surrounding Windows 7 upgrades was just how far one could go toward performing a clean install with upgrade media. First to clear up a couple of technical terms. Upgrade media are the disks that Microsoft sells that allow you to install Windows 7, but only activate if you have a qualifying installation of a previous version of Windows. In contrast the Full version of windows by definition can be instlalled on a clean hard drive with no previous Windows install present. The other big thing is that Upgrade media costs less than the full version.
Here’s how my upgrade went. Read More→
Waiting for Windows 7
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I’m way behind in updating my Windows 7 experience. There’s a good reason! I have had no further experience with Windows 7. No, I haven’t given up on it or changed my mind about how good an operating system I think it is. Fact is I got busy over the summer and had to go back to my XP drive.
Dell Vostro 1520 Unboxing
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My first computer had an Intel 386, 66mhz processor with 16mb of RAM and a 40 megabyte hard drive. This was in the very early nineties, probably 1991. There were 486 “screamers” out then. I wasn’t on the cutting edge by any means but it served me well. It wasn’t running Windows. Oh no, back then I got excited about the brand new DOS 6.1. I’ve been running DOS and/or Windows based PC’s ever since.
I do remember the computer lab in college having some type of Apple computer. Probably an early Macintosh operating system. I never paid much attention to Macs because they wouldn’t run games like Wing Commander, which I spent hours playing between classes. Read More→
Windows 7 Beta Review
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When Windows Vista was launched I was just starting my Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama Virtual Tour company. I was advised to avoid Vista at that time because of the propriatery virtual tour and photo stitching software that I would be using.
Fast forward a couple of years and I still have only touched one system running Vista. I’m going to be a bit more brave with Windows 7. I downloaded the beta over the weekend and installed it on my old system. Read More→
Podcast Recommendation – Digital Photography Life
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I’m about a month behind on this news, but I wanted to give a link out to Scott Sherman and Michael Stein who publish a great podcast, Digital Photgraphy Life (formerly The Digital Photography Show with another podcast network).
I’ve listened to The Digital Photography Show for over a year and find it very entertaining and most of the time educational. Read More→
A camera lens rental company review
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A couple of weeks ago I wanted to use a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR
Even renting such a lens costs more than the kit lens on your DSLR so I wanted to find a good company to rent from at the best price and service combination. As usual I researched several companies and I think I found a gem. More after the jump. . . Read More→
Windows Secrets recommendation and review
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If you spend any amount of time online and you use a Microsoft Windows based PC you know, or at least I hope you know, that you need to be on your toes to protect the security of your computer and the data stored on it.
I want to share one of my core resources for keeping up with the latest news and information about keeping your Windows PC safe and running its best. That resource is Windows Secrets. Read More→
Photo Calendars the right way
Posted by: | CommentsI love giving creative Christmas gifts. It’s just so much more fun than buying something off the shelf.
I’ve lost count, but I believe 2007 marks the ninth year that I’ve created photo calendars for my family. Every year I scare them by telling them that I just didn’t make enough photos this year to come up with a good calendar. They never take me seriously and I have always managed to put thirteen photos (one for each month and one for the cover) from the year gone by into a calendar that they can enjoy until the next year. Read More→
Mind Mapping with MindJet
Posted by: | CommentsThe best way to “think it” is to “ink it”! Since becoming a student of learning and personal improvement I have discovered that it is vital to capture ideas on paper or electronically for later evaluation and use.
As part of a Dave Lakhani coaching group I learned about Mind Mapping software by a company called MindJet. Dave is a “rabid fan” and although I’ve only recently tried the software I can say that it is awesome!
I just learned about a webinar that Dave is doing for MindJet. Here are the details:
The webinar is called “Use The Power of an Hour & MindManager to Map 2007 Goals” and will show people how they can become more focused, and efficient in achieving business and personal goals by investing just one productive hour per day.
Dave plans to talk about his powerful formula for maximizing every hour, show people how to create what he calls “Fearsome Focus®” to maximize “personal effectiveness, help others identify and control once and for all the distractions that keep them from reaching their goals and create a “Master Life Vision Map.”
Here are the details, if you’re interested in attending:
Wednesday, December 13th
1:00- 2:00pm Pacific Standard Time
http://www.mindjet.com/us/company/events/webinars.php?s=3
Check it out!
Brett Weaver
http://www.brettweaver.com
The Cure for Writer's Block
Posted by: | CommentsIf you need help writing a:
- resume
- letter (recommendation, resignation, thank you, sympathy, etc.)
- business proposal
- business plan
- essay
- news release
- research paper
Then I suggest you check out Writing Help Central. I just found this site this week. I spent a couple hours exploring and still didn’t get to the end of the content.
Shaun Fawcett is the webmaster. He’s a former government employee from Canada. If he’s a “former” employee then what’s he doing now? He makes his living writing about writing and creating excellent articles that help his website readers to write better.
Since I’m interested in web marketing myself, I decided to check out Shaun’s case study. When you read this case study you will be inspired. What subject are you an expert in? Writing about it could be your next full time income source.
Let me know if you find Writing Help Central helpful to you!
