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Tuesday Twitter Roundup 11-24-09

Here is this week's roundup of Twitter highlights posted from my Twitter account:
  • Leave the tire kickers behind.
  • My son had to get glasses and is wearing them to school for the first time. Any eyeglass wearers have some words of encouragement for him?
  • An 8-0 run in overtime sealed the victory for my 6-year-old's basketball team in the early game. Older brother's game tips off in 30.
  • Trying Monical's Pizza...
  • Wish I was playing the license plate g
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Added by Patric Welch on November 24, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

What to do when your netbook is missing a CD/DVD drive

I get a lot of questions from readers and clients asking me what the difference is between a notebook and a netbook. It's one of the reasons I posted the recent article The naughty and nice of netbooks. One of the disadvantages to netbooks, as mentioned in the article, is that many of them do not come with any kind of optical (CD or DVD) drive. While technically this is a disadvantage, it doesn't mean you can't work around it. In fact, my good friend Andy over at the Digitante has written his… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 23, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

What does Mr. Noobie think of Windows 7?

I've followed all of the hype surrounding Microsoft's release of Windows 7. I've seen the commercials. I've read the technology trade articles. I've talked to friends who installed the beta and pre-release versions. But do you want to know something ironic? Until yesterday, I had never actually played with a computer with Windows 7 installed. Mainly because I have spent so much time helping others with their computers that I haven't taken care of my own. So I still chug away day after day with… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

What does Mr. Noobie think of Windows 7?

I've followed all of the hype surrounding Microsoft's release of Windows 7. I've seen the commercials. I've read the technology trade articles. I've talked to friends who installed the beta and pre-release versions. But do you want to know something ironic? Until yesterday, I had never actually played with a computer with Windows 7 installed. Mainly because I have spent so much time helping others with their computers that I haven't taken care of my own. So I still chug away day after day with… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Tuesday Twitter Roundup 11-17-09

Here is this week's roundup of Twitter highlights posted from my Twitter account:
  • Boost Your List By 500%?
  • Help Noobie choose a holiday logo. Need your vote now!
  • If you are a small business owner struggling to find your place on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, the solution has arrived
  • Aaron Rodgers with the spin move!
  • Big Red Tip-Off!
  • Snapfish running a pretty good promo. 20% Off SITE WIDE! Only at Snapfish.com! Exp 12/31, Coupon Code: HO
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Added by Patric Welch on November 17, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Tuesday Twitter Roundup 11-17-09

Here is this week's roundup of Twitter highlights posted from my Twitter account:
  • Boost Your List By 500%?
  • Help Noobie choose a holiday logo. Need your vote now!
  • If you are a small business owner struggling to find your place on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, the solution has arrived
  • Aaron Rodgers with the spin move!
  • Big Red Tip-Off!
  • Snapfish running a pretty good promo. 20% Off SITE WIDE! Only at Snapfish.com! Exp 12/31, Coupon Code: HO
… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 17, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

How far would you go to get tech help?

My clients often relay stories to me about how their children, or even grandchildren, have to teach them how to use their technology gadgets. I always get a chuckle when I hear these stories and wonder how long it will be before the next generation Internet will be developed by a 5-year-old. One particular story my client told me today really tickled my fancy. She said that her son knows so much more than she does that one time she had to call her son's school and get him out of class just so h… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 11, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

How far would you go to get tech help?

My clients often relay stories to me about how their children, or even grandchildren, have to teach them how to use their technology gadgets. I always get a chuckle when I hear these stories and wonder how long it will be before the next generation Internet will be developed by a 5-year-old. One particular story my client told me today really tickled my fancy. She said that her son knows so much more than she does that one time she had to call her son's school and get him out of class just so h… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 11, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Win a brand-new Amazon Kindle from Noobie

Amazon KindleToday's blog post will be short and sweet. I just want to make sure everyone has heard about the Amazon Kindle giveaway Noobie launched late last week.

If you haven't entered yet for your chance to win, use the link below to do it now before you forget!

Click here for yo

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Added by Patric Welch on November 10, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Win a brand-new Amazon Kindle from Noobie

Amazon KindleToday's blog post will be short and sweet. I just want to make sure everyone has heard about the Amazon Kindle giveaway Noobie launched late last week.

If you haven't entered yet for your chance to win, use the link below to do it now before you forget!

Click here for yo

… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 10, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Tuesday Twitter Roundup 11-10-09

Here is this week's roundup of Twitter highlights posted from my Twitter account:
  • Are u a realtor wishing u knew how 2 use social media 2 get more biz? My good friend Colin has the answer in this seminar
  • My son just added one too many "sh" sounds when reading "Sheep will sit here." I successfully ignored the mistake.
  • Amazon Kindle giveaway is exploding right now. Get your chance before it's too late!
  • GI Joe. Worth renting tonight on DVD?
  • I don't m
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Added by Patric Welch on November 10, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Tuesday Twitter Roundup 11-10-09

Here is this week's roundup of Twitter highlights posted from my Twitter account:
  • Are u a realtor wishing u knew how 2 use social media 2 get more biz? My good friend Colin has the answer in this seminar
  • My son just added one too many "sh" sounds when reading "Sheep will sit here." I successfully ignored the mistake.
  • Amazon Kindle giveaway is exploding right now. Get your chance before it's too late!
  • GI Joe. Worth renting tonight on DVD?
  • I don't m
… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 10, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Twitter lists for noobies

Today's guest post comes from my friend, Andy, over at The Digitante. I asked Andy if I could re-post this after I asked my followers on Twitter if anyone understood the new Twitter lists feature. Andy replied and told me he had just written about Twitter lists on his blog and agreed to let me re-post it for Noobie's readers. So now, without further ado... Twitter lists. Twitter started rolling out a new feature about 2-3 weeks ago called lists. Basically, you can group together your fol… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 6, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Options for opening new Word documents with old software

Here's a question I received from one of my readers. I thought everyone could benefit from my reply so I'm including the full question and answer below. Q: When I tried to open a Word document attachment, a pop up said it was created from a newer version of Microsoft Word and that I needed to install a compatibility pack. When I clicked through to see what was involved to do that, it came up that it would be a big deal with a number of preliminary steps so I decided it wasn't worth the eff… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 5, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

The perfect way to avoid Best Buy up-selling

I was recently in Best Buy purchasing a computer for a friend. After I picked out the computer and monitor I was escorted to a special checkout line. This special checkout line should be called the Best Buy up-sell line. When I arrived I was second in line behind an older couple. It took nearly 15 minutes for this couple to get checked out because of the 500 (yes, I am exaggerating) up-sells they had to respond to. I debated for a second standing behind the salesman and giving a thumbs-up for… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 4, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Tuesday Twitter Roundup 11-03-09

Here is this week's roundup of Twitter highlights posted from my Twitter account:
  • My son went trick or treating as a Tootsie Roll. He actually carried a bag of Tootsie Rolls with him and gave them back to homeowners. Solid
  • I'm not sure I understand the usefulness of Twitter lists. Anyone care to explain?
  • Funny video on @edeckers blog || What Peyton Manning Shouts at the Line of Scrimmage
  • I totally need to read this || Google Wave Guide: User Manual Release
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Added by Patric Welch on November 3, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Airport wi-fi no match for iTunes movie download

Every time I travel on an airplane, the plane reaches about 30,000 feet at the exact same time I realize I could have rented a movie from the iTunes Store on my iPhone to watch on the plane. Too little too late. But not on my recent trip. My family and I arrived at our gate at the Orlando airport with nearly two hours to spare before our flight departed. For the record, I don't need to get to the airport that early but the Disney Magical Express does. So while my kids played their Nintendo DS… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on November 2, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Star in your own video game!

One of the many highlights for my kids in Disney World was when they got the chance to star in their own video game. They did this thanks to a place called ThinkPlace, sponsored by IBM, in Epcot. The steps required to star in your own video game are pretty simple. You just need to step inside a special photo booth and do the following:
  1. Run in place.
  2. Jump up in the air.
  3. Do a victory dance.
The result (for my 8-year-old) is this...… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on October 30, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

How to never miss a good photo opportunity at Disney World

This wasn't my family's first trip to Disney World. We went a few years ago before our kids started school. I remember on the last visit seeing a bunch of professional photographers scattered throughout the parks. For the first day, we avoided them completely because we thought they were going to try to sell us a bunch of expensive photos. Only later did we realize that these professional photographers only enhance your entire Disney experience. This is because of something Disney calls the Ph… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on October 29, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

iPhone owners don’t have to wait in long lines

just returned from a wonderful weekend vacation at Disney World with my family. It was great to get away from it all for a while but I have to admit, I wasn't exactly able to turn off my technology brain 100%. So please bear with me as I dedicate the next few blog posts to some very cool technology-related experiences I had on my vacation. First up, an iPhone app. I know, I know, I love to talk about the iPhone but experiences like this one just make it too easy to do! Using my iPhone at D… Continue

Added by Patric Welch on October 28, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

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