by Nick Throlson | Oct 6, 2011 | Off Topic
I think every entrepreneur looks up to the big guys for inspiration. Steve Jobs was defiantly one of my inspirations to strive for success. He will be greatly missed I think apple will continue to strive & Steve's dream will live on while we continue to use Apples products.
RIP Steve you will be missed but never forgotten!
February 24, 1955 ? October 5, 2011
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: ?If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you?ll most certainly be right.? It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ?If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?? And whenever the answer has been ?No? for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
Remembering that I?ll be dead soon is the most important tool I?ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything ? all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure ? these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
- Steve Jobs
Even though Jobs earned only $1 a year as CEO of Apple, he held 5.426 million Apple shares, as well as 138 million shares in Disney (which he had received in exchange for Disney's acquisition of Pixar). Jobs quipped that the $1 per annum he was paid by Apple was based on attending one meeting for 50 cents while the other 50 cents was based on his performance. Forbes estimated his net wealth at $8.3 billion in 2010, making him the 42nd wealthiest American.
by Nick Throlson | Sep 26, 2011 | Guest Post
As broadband at home becomes a staple part of our tech diets, more and more of us are wanting to take that experience out of the home and onto our commutes, our holidays and our general downtime on the move. But with so many options now, which is the best for you?
The Swiss army smartphone
The simplest way to get online on the move is via a smartphone. And best of all, it?s also the best way to get cheap internet deals too. Smartphones do tend to dumb down the internet experience a little, reducing the quality of images and using more basic versions of websites, but with the small screens this is a blessing, not a curse.Also, it drastically cuts down on the amount of kit you have to lug around. A smartphone will take your calls, texts and emails, as well as check weather, be a sat nav and give you access to YouTube, Twitter and the rest. If you can handle the small screen and fiddly size, you?re onto a real winner in terms of convenience and cash savings.
The new hotness: tablet PCs
If you?re happy to pay an extra charge on top of your mobile phone bill, but don?t want to hulk around a big laptop, tablet PCs are now a great option. With touchscreens of seven to 10 inches they should still slip into most bags, but the extra screen size makes for a much better internet experience.They also have the wow factor, perfect for business meetings, while having the simple app-driven interfaces you?ll already be used to from a smartphone. Plus, as their popularity grows, more and more tablet-specific apps are coming along to help differentiate the experience from the simple smartphone apps that have been most common until now.
Good old laptops
For many though, the laptop is still the best option. Bigger and bulkier yes, but the benefit of having your full home PC/Mac experience with you on the move is invaluable to many. With many great broadband deals out there you should find data isn?t really an issue either, while many of us simply can?t live without that full QWERTY keyboard.You?ll also have much more onboard memory for storage and a better processor, meaning tougher tasks beyond a smartphone or tablet are made simple. And with up to a 20-inch screen, there?s no better way to watch video. Plus, if you need to do some serious computing, the laptop is still the best option.
The future, now: hybrids
Of course, hybrids are hitting the market and making life even more confusing! There are both smartphones and tablet PCs available now that have full QWERTY keyboard accessories, as well as ways to plug into a TV for that big screen experience.You need to think hard about exactly what you want to do online on the move, consider your budget, then narrow down your search. But look on the bright side ? with so much choice, you?re bound to find the right combination that meets your needs in your price range.About the author: Chris Marling writes on behalf of www.broadbandgenie.co.uk, the online price comparison site for broadband, mobile broadband, smartphones and tablets.
by Nick Throlson | Sep 8, 2011 | Guest Post
A lot of us are bloggers and we write a lot of blog posts every week, and as a result we?re always in need
of constant ideas on what to write about.If you?re a blogger the success of your blog will to a great extent depend on the quality of the articles
you are able to write for your blog and other blogs in your niche and that is why you need to spend
more time researching types of blog posts to write.I used to struggle to find ideas on what to write on my blog where I give tips on nutrisystem and
medifast but ever since focusing on more of these kinds of blog posts it has been extremely easy for me
to write blog posts.Top 10 PostsOne of the best types of blog post that has been of major influence on my blog is top 10 posts. These
kinds of blog posts are often posts listing the top 10 ways for readers to achieve a particular goal and in
my own experience it seems the number 10 resonates a lot with readers. Almost every kind of this blog
post I have written has gone viral.Even though top 10 posts work well for me, I have also seen this kind of blog post flop on other blogs.
One thing I noticed as the reason why a top 10 post might not succeed is because it is not unique.
Whenever you write a top 10 post make sure to include as many new tips you have learned into it and
you will be amazed to see how successful it can be.How to PostsPeople love how to posts, and they love them a lot.How to posts have been instrumental to my success by helping me get more traffic and make more
money on my blog where I talk about nutrisystem and medifast. That doesn?t mean they aren?t effective
in other niches. In fact, I see this kind of blog post used effectively in the tech niche and I think that?s a
smart idea.Ask the Readers PostsSometimes you might just be too busy to write or you might not be in the mood. It is in situations like
this that you need to get creative and let your readers do the work for you.This strategy will only be very effective if your readers already see you as an expert in your field.It is important to realize that to use this technique for the best results you shouldn?t just ask any
question you want, instead you should only ask questions relating to your field.InterviewsThe final type of blog post you can write that requires little to no effort from your part is interviews. Allyou need to do is come up with some smart questions and send it to some influential people in your
niche. Try to ask the best questions and publish the interviews on your blog ? whenever your readers
read interviews of these successful people on your blog their opinion of you will increase significantly.John Smith?s site is WeightLossTriumph, a fitness and diet blog where he publishes all 4 types of blog posts mentioned above. He publishes interviews of people who dropped excess pounds and improved their health by following proven weight loss programs, such as Medifat and Nutrisystem, two clinically studied home delivery diets.
by Nick Throlson | Aug 31, 2011 | Guest Post
Having a laptop computer can be great due to the speed, flexibility and portability it offers and that no doubt explain why more and more people are buying a laptop computer every day.The fun in having a laptop isn't just in having a laptop, it is in making effective use of it, it is in having the right applications installed and it is in doing the best to enjoy your laptop. Based on my research and experience below are 3 great applications every laptop owner must have installed on his/her laptop.PreyWe live in a more advanced world today where a lot of things that could never have been dreamt of decades ago are starting to happen. Our technology keeps on increasing and it becomes easier for us to get things done. The problem with this is that with every new solution comes a new problem and with every development comes a challenge.There are now thieves and looters in today's world especially since technology is making it extremely easy for them to do their evil task.Instead of having to worry about spending your hard earned money on insurance for your laptop you can easily secure it by installing a tracking application on it. One such application is the Prey application that makes it easy to track and locate your laptop wherever it is.With the prey application all you need to do is register an account on the prey website, download and install the prey software on your computer and configure it with your details. If your laptop gets lost or stolen you can easily report it on the prey website and the tracking will be activated.The prey application also has a lot of features including the ability to track the current location of the laptop, the ability to use the webcam of the laptop to take screen-shots around it and the ability to display logs of where your laptop was last used.Open OfficeThe Open Office software is an application I recommend to every laptop owner and it is also a free alternative to Microsoft Office. It has a lot of great features like the Word feature, the spreadsheet feature and many other features you can get with Microsoft Office.Another great thing about Open Office is that it makes formatting your word documents extremely easy and it also has a feature that makes it extremely easy for you to turn any file into a pdf file with the click of a button.WinRarThe final application on this list is the WinRar application. If you use your laptop regularly and you download files and attachments from the internet regularly then there is every probability you will be dealing with zip and rar files. While the default windows operating system can open a zip file it doesn?t have the capability to open rar files and the Winrar application makes this extremely easy. Another thing about winrar is that it presents your files to you in an organized way and it also makes it easy for you to choose where you want your files to be extracted to.This guest post is written by Paul T who helps people find free laptop deals.
by Nick Throlson | Aug 17, 2011 | Guest Post
Paying for broadband service and then struggling with a sluggish connection is a very frustrating experience. It?s also a common one, as any broadband expert will tell you. The most common question they field is, how do I increase Internet speed? What?s interesting, however, is that the solutions tend to be local. So before calling your provider for a service call, try these 10 local steps to increasing speed on the Internet.1. Protect against viruses.Install antivirus software. If you own Windows, you can install Microsoft Security Essentials free. Keep it active and updated, and this will prevent sluggishness caused by malicious code.2. Protect against spyware.Spyware isn?t as malicious as viruses are, but it can be just as detrimental to Internet speed and more so in some cases. Microsoft Windows Defender is a free program that monitors your computer, protects against threats and can even remove existing threats. Since browsers are the primary source of spyware, Defender monitors as you surf as well but without interfering with surf speed.3. Increase the browser cache.Whenever a browser fetches a webpage, it stores images and other resources in the cache. If those items are already in the cache, the page loads and displays faster. Most browser caches are small by default, so you can greatly improve speed over a large array of sites by increasing this capacity.4. Disable graphics and other features while browsing.As a temporary solution, disable graphics and other advanced features, including browser plugins. This will reduce necessary bandwidth, so pages will load and perform faster and smoother.5. When sending emails, reduce signature sizes, and use Contact Groups.Most users who experience Internet speed problems experience them worst when sending emails. Keep email sizes as small as possible by avoid images and large signatures. If sending many emails, use Contact Groups or a comparable feature because this reduces bandwidth overhead for each individual email.6. Clear disk space.When hard drives are at or near capacity, they do not perform efficiently. For optimal performance, you should maintain at least 10% free space, but the more the better. Clear disk space in order to get below that threshold. If you struggle to do so, consider upgrading to a larger drive.7. Maintain healthy drives.When using mechanical hard drives, use a CHKDSK utility regularly to find and repair errors. If your HDD is S.M.A.R.T. capable, log into your BIOS regularly and check the status reports.8. Maximize disk access.Regularly uninstall applications you no longer need. Run a disk defragmenter on a regular basis. It is best to use one that runs automatically when it senses that the computer is idle.9. Upgrade your operating system and all drivers.Always upgrade to the newest drivers and versions of applications as they become available. This is especially true when it comes to your OS. Modern apps accessing outdated functions can cause sluggishness across the board.10. Add memory or use ReadyBoost.Along with the upgrade the OS and upgrading/cleaning your hard drives, you may want to upgrade your memory. Opening the case can be a scary proposition for some, so ReadyBoost is an alternative that allows you to use a USB flash card to boost system memory. About Author: This is a guest post by Ralph Johnson, who writes for Broad Band Expert where you can find great deals on internet tv phone.
The Swiss army smartphone
The new hotness: tablet PCs
Good old laptops
The future, now: hybrids
Having a laptop computer can be great due to the speed, flexibility and portability it offers and that no doubt explain why more and more people are buying a laptop computer every day.The fun in having a laptop isn't just in having a laptop, it is in making effective use of it, it is in having the right applications installed and it is in doing the best to enjoy your laptop. Based on my research and experience below are 3 great applications every laptop owner must have installed on his/her laptop.
