These days kids are bouncing out of public schools with academic Web training.  That means many of them know how to create Web pages, produce podcasts and manipulate photos.  Many bloggers I have met are proficient on one thing, and that’s writing. They really have no interest in a lot of the other elements that [...]

My relationship with Netflix has blossomed over the years. We started out like most relationships: hot and heavy. Then out of nowhere, Blockbuster Online entered the room, looking hot and smelling nice. So I dumped Netflix…only to crawl back several months later.

There’s nothing more exciting than getting a package.  I vividly remember being a little kid, perched in the window, hoping that the UPS man was coming to our house.
Even as a grown up, a surprise FedEx at work can be a thrill.  There’s just something magical about the unexpected.  Heck, even anticipating a package is [...]

When I built a new Dell PC online a few months ago, I was faced with the challenge most of us face: what could I afford to include and what did I need to sacrifice.
In the end, much to my technically-challenged wife’s chagrin, I opted to pass on Microsoft Office. Heck, why should I [...]

Even some of my most sophisticated connections don’t have the slightest idea on how to build a simple Website.  Even though I have limited design/backend experience, I always seem to be the  guy people contact to help them build up their Web presence.
I have an announcement: I am officially retired as a Web designer.  But [...]

Let’s face it: even the best blogs usually have crappy pictures. In fairness, there are plenty valid reasons why:
1) Content creators often (mistakenly) treat images as an afterthought.
2) Bloggers don’t have time to track down corresponding pictures.
3) Tracking down free images is difficult.
4) Purchasing royalty-free images is expensive.
Startup PicApp is hoping to blow all [...]

Our hats go off to the U.S. Postal Service. The federal agency announced today that they are launching a pilot program that will allow customers to recycle small electronics and inkjet cartridges by mailing them free of charge.According to the USPS press release the “Mail Back” program helps consumers make more environmentally friendly choices, [...]

Google’s 2007 acquisition of GrandCentral guarantees that the free phone space will continue to grow, adding features that were once impossible for frugal individuals to enjoy.
Newcomer Rondee (a play on ‘rendezvous’) is taking the expense and equipment out of conference calling.