OK, here it is. Technology *can* make life simpler. Here's a brief video I made about how to sync your Gmail account with your desktop email client. In this case, since I use Mozilla Thunderbird, this video shows you how to sync with Thunderbird. But the exact same technique and instructional page also shows you how to … Keep Reading »
How to Disable the “Friends Can Check You Into Places” Facebook Setting
I don't know about you, but I don't have any interest in the new "Places" feature on Facebook. What I know for certain is that I don't want my friends (or foes) checking me into places, legitimately or otherwise. I put together a very short screen cast video showing you how to disable this feature on your Facebook … Keep Reading »
Changes are Coming to the 1955 Design Theme
It's time for a change at 1955 Design. A new look is on the way, under development, in the works, being completed, in the process ... you get the picture. I have decided to incorporate the Genesis Theme Framework into my own website. Stop back soon to see how it looks! … Keep Reading »
Craigslist Revisited
As I noted in a previous article, I have not had good luck at all looking for project prospects using Craigslist. I have found this to be true even when I have seen what appear to me to be legitimate advertisements for web design services. By legitimate I simply mean that the ads are well thought out, present what appears … Keep Reading »
Seven Tips for a More Professional Twitter Presence
Creating a professional presence on Twitter is important to the success and branding of your social media efforts. While it is impossible to address even a tiny portion of the various techniques and approaches in this article, I do think it is possible to highlight some simple ways to make your Twitter account more … Keep Reading »
