One of the most common mistakes I encounter with my clients is confusing domain registration with a hosting plan. Since it is an easy mistake to make, I thought I might take a stab at explaining the difference between the two. Domain Registration A domain name (e.g. techwhisperer.biz) is like an address for an empty …
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As my regular readers know, I like to turn Barnes & Noble Nook Colors into full-fledged Android tablets. For reasons that don’t bear further exploration at this juncture, I found myself with three Nooks to convert this past week. Having already converted several, I though this time would be a breeze. The first two were …
Right now I should be playing with my twin niecelettes in New York. Either that or laying on the floor, completely wiped out, while my twin niecelettes play on some device with a screen. Regardless, I am not there. All because of the Frankenstorm (aka Superstorm Sandy). Instead, I have begun fulfilling my 50,000 word …
I have long regretted not growing up in a culture where people routinely learn multiple languages in the course of everyday life. Growing up, I had a friend whose family spoke 4 languages at home. At the dinner table, the family spoke an amalgam language, seamlessly switching between languages to use the most accurate word …
I know I have been silent for a while (so much for my commitment to blogging–I obviously need another challenge), but that is because Tech Whispering has kept me busy. Thanks to my clients, I am learning all about “known issues” with Outlook 2010 and syncing iPads w/Mac’s mail client. “Known issues” are basically bugs …
I am often asked my opinion on whether or not people with tablets need to bring their laptops when travelling. My standard response it to lay out of the pros and cons of mobile technology and leave it at that. I have been travelling a lot lately and in deference to my back (I chose …
One of my favorite lines from Star Wars is when Han Solo tells Luke, “That’s great kid. Don’t get cocky.” It is a reminder that we are all vulnerable to the same hubris that brought Icarus down. My general tendency is to under, not over-estimate my abilities. However, even I get cocky sometimes. I recently …
…and thanks for all the fish. I have never had an interest in space travel. I like gravity (although decreasingly so as I age). I have a strong preference for sticking to environments where I can breathe unassisted (which explains my aversion to snorkelling). I also distrust my own ability to get a space suit …
My general philosophy is to empower my clients to feel comfortable exploring and problem solving for themselves. Whenever possible, I try to incorporate some teaching into my tech support. I have received some great feedback from clients who tell me that I have opened new worlds for them. Not because I have snazzed up their …
How many times have you gotten home from work and realized that you forgot to call your mechanic to make an appointment? How about forgotten to call your hairdresser for a haircut? What often ends up happening is you call and leave a message asking for an appointment. Then you spend the next couple of …