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Microsoft is Pulling the Plug on Newsgroups
Microsoft newsgroups made their debut in April 1996, replacing the discussion forums on CompuServe. Over the years, these groups were used by millions of people to communicate with each other about computers, software and issues. At last count, the company had 2,000 public newsgroups and another 2,200 private groups focused on specific communities such as [...]
The Future of Ning Communities
A startling announcement came today from the Ning network. Only one month after appointing a new CEO, the company has major reorganization plans in the works. In addition to laying off approximately 40% of its staff, the company is killing off all free accounts. Free account users will have the option to either change over [...]
What Do You Read?
Earlier today, I posted a video (and blog post) filled with tips on how to maximize your comprehension when it comes to whatever you are reading. That video made me reflect on the types of things I tend to read. I don’t often sit down with a book. When I do, though, my concentration is [...]
Stretch Yourself
It’s time to stand up and stretch. Get out of those chairs. Come on – you can do it. Stand up, and reach your arms above your head as high as they will go. Now bend over, and attempt to touch the ground (don’t worry, I can’t quite do that, either). Hold your arms out [...]
You Need a Thick Skin to Participate Online
Earlier, I read a thread on Geeks about Trent Reznor, the Nine Inch Nails frontman, deleting his Twitter account. Trent embraced Twitter quite awhile ago after discovering what an amazing outlet it can be. He quickly recognized the excellent means of communication Twitter provides. He helped raise over a million dollars via Twitter for a [...]
This One Time, at Band Camp
This phrase is used all over the world, I think, and can have many different meanings. However, in the case of a thread on Geeks today, it means exactly what it says! The poster is asking who else was (or is) involved in band during high school. I was never in band, but my assistant [...]
Summer is Half Over Already?!
I can’t believe we’re already into July. Where the heck did June go? How did I miss it? I haven’t gone out to tan yet, nor have I played any beach volleyball. Wait a minute… I must have had some odd out-of-body experience for a moment there. Let’s call it a momentary lapse of sanity, [...]
Is it Even Summer Yet?
The days are going by so fast that I think I lost track somewhere. Here I thought it was already officially Summer – only to realize that it doesn’t actually begin until Sunday! It’s hot out. The sun is shining. Schools are out. People are going to the beach. How is it not summer? I [...]
One Small Act of Kindness…
Reading through things today in our community, I came across yet another post that gave me pause for thought. That seems to happen daily, doesn’t it? It’s so great to have all of you posting things that makes us all stop and think about life… often in a different way than we might otherwise have. [...]
What the World Needs Now…
What does the World need now? I’m talking tangible objects here. What more can we possibly need? This question came up recently in a discussion on Geeks, and I found it to be quite thought-provoking. If you were able to choose the next big invention, what would it be? Would it be something in the [...]
Geek Eye for the Sloppy Guy – a Beginning
I think my new idea is catching on rather well. “Geek Eye for the Sloppy Guy”. I can’t help but love that title for the series I’m doing – beauty tips for guys! Who knows – maybe it will turn into a television show someday! Ok, ok – maybe not. But hey… anything can happen! [...]
Walking in a Winter Wonderland of Writing
Brrrr it’s freezing here in Seattle right now! I know that winter has hit everywhere by now, and is much worse in some places. For instance, in Maine the other day, there was a massive blizzard. Kat is headed there for two weeks. Lets hope she doesn’t get snowed in until Spring! With all of [...]
How Are You Helping the Software Community?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Even before the World Wide Web, I downloaded everything I could find to run on my computer. I was a software Geek from day one. Hardware is expensive, so I never got into it nearly as much. I got an email [...]
How to Get Along in an Online Forum
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Do you visit online forums? Do you behave while you’re there? Do you know HOW to behave in a forum environment? Here are some tips to make your forum experience a much happier one for you… and the forum Moderation Team. [...]
Vista Forums
Hey, we’ve got Vista Forums online – including categories for Multimedia, Networking & Sharing, Performance Management, Scan, Security, General Discussions, Hardware Devices, Games, File Management, Account Administration, Mail, and Setup & Installation. Each one of these Vista forums has a separate RSS feed, too – so if you want to track what’s happening in the [...]
