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July, 2008


July 31, 2008  7:36 PM

Cuil Search Soars and Tanks



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler
search engines

Overheard in the tech blogsphere has a great summation of the CUIL experience. I tried my favorite technique -

July 30, 2008  1:51 PM

InfoWorld Programming IQ Test in 20 Questions



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler

I love quick internet quizzes! The InfoWorld Programming IQ Test has just the right mix of humor and content to break the monotony of your day. It's a breath of fresh air that lets you know where...


July 29, 2008  2:37 PM

Tax Preparation for Freelance IT Consultants



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler

Overheard in the tech blogosphere highlights how even spammers have to pay taxes. So that means any freelance or on-the-side consulting we tech folks do is taxable, too. But how do you...


July 28, 2008  12:32 PM

Computer Vision Sydrome



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler

How much time do you spend in front of computer screens? Do your eyes get dry or tired? Do you ever get headaches? Have you ever thought you might need new glasses? In a recent search for new monitor settings to reduce my eye strain I found some great resources.


July 25, 2008  6:00 AM

Beta Testing an MMO – A Geek’s Heaven?



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler
testing

Is beta testing an MMPORG your idea of fun? I have to confess, this is the first time I have signed up to beta test a game and I don't know if I'll actually be invited. However, I'm really looking forward to the...


July 24, 2008  12:50 PM

My Project is Like My Baby



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler

Paul Venezia of InfoWorld spoke with an inside source to learn possible motivation for network engineer Terry Childs' sabotage of the San Francisco’s FiberWAN network. It's a six screen article I recommend...


July 23, 2008  3:47 PM

Boost Your Resume with a New Credential – Notary Public



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler

In a recent blog post Toni Bowers cited several reports indicating that IT staff jobs will drop in number come 2009. In addition to brushing up on your tech skills consider this overlooked credential that could boost your value to a...


July 18, 2008  12:07 PM

Spread Some Geek Love with QR Codes



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler

Do you know what this is? I've seen it once or twice on a web page. It looks like some kind of bar code, but more pixelated. Besides, what is a bar code doing on a web page? I remember the little bar code scanner I got free so long ago. Apparently, it was an...


July 17, 2008  6:43 PM

Writing for Business



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler

There's a little corner of ITKE that holds a treasure trove we all need a piece of. Writing for Business is full of hints and tips to help navigate common pitfalls in writing the English language. For some, its advice may...


July 16, 2008  9:21 PM

Worry About Your Good Name and Reputation



Posted by: Suzanne Wheeler

Yes, I Google myself, and according to Katherine Spencer Lee of Robert Half Technology I should be digging even deeper. There is one thing I recommend beyond Ms. Lee's - look up your online...