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Technology Blog
Posted by Jennifer Mattern Suite101 has recently hired a new feature writer to manage a webmaster resources site.
Michelle Stephens is the latest feature writer to join the Suite101 Technology Section. Michelle will be heading up our brand new Webmaster Resources site, which will cover topics such as:
Posted by Jennifer Mattern Suite101: Technology just added two new sites to the section, covering Motorcycles and Engineering.
If you'd like to learn about Engineering, from the types of engineering to simply how things work, keep an eye on our new Engineering site here in the Suite101 Technology Section. The new site is being managed by our new feature writer, Sudheendra Dhulipala.
Our second new site in the Technology Section is our Motorcycles site, being managed by Matt Finley. Check it out to learn about anything from motorcycle safety to Harley Davidson's union issues. Posted by Jennifer Mattern Do you have technology-related resolutions for 2007? Can you think of resolutions popular tech companies should be making?
Now is the time of year where we make our New Year's Resolutions, to improve things, fix past mistakes, etc. Do you have any tech-related resolutions this year? Here are a few of my own tech-related new year's resolutions:
Have you worked with some particularly difficult tech companies in 2006? Have any faulty product issues? Then come up with resolutions for those tech companies, and tell us how you think they could improve in the new year. Start a new discussion, and tell us about your new year's tech resolutions for 2007! Posted by Jennifer Mattern Did you get any interesting new tech gadgets over the holidays?
Did you get a new iPod, digital camera, computer, Nintendo Wii, or even a new car over the holidays? If so, start a discussion and tell us all about it! Post your own mini review of your new gadgets in our discussion boards, and see what others who received similar gifts are saying.
Posted by Jennifer Mattern For some people, myself included, registering domain names can become an almost addictive habit. Why do we keep buying domain names?
Registering domain names has become a sort of substitute for "retail therapy" for me. I'm an idea-junkie by nature, always coming up with new ideas for sites, ways to improve or rename current ones, and new projects I want to get started on. When the ideas come, I brainstorm names, and if a domain name is available (even if I'm not positive that I'll use it), I register it.
I have a habit of doing that mostly if I'm upset about something, because that's when I throw myself even more into work and planning than usual. I currently have between 8 and 10 sites that are fully developed and active, or close to it. I also have about 20 in various planning and development phases. On top of it, I come up with ideas for another 1-5 per month at the very least. I'd say I register 3-9 domain names most months. Other webmasters have me beat. They can register hundreds at a time. But aside from the therapeutic aspect of conceptualizing and finding a good catch, why do we do it? There are a couple of common reasons: 1. Having an idea for a site, whether you plan to develop it now or in the future, and wanting to snag the domain before it's gone. 2. Wanting to register domains in order to flip them for a profit. This can be done by mass-purchasing domains at a discounted price, and simply reselling them at a low rate, or by hand-picking higher quality domains to resell individually, often in domain aftermarket auctions. 3. Wanting to set up a large collection of sites at once, on different domains (such as MFA - made-for-adsense - sites), where domains simply need to be keyword rich, even if not particularly marketable. Domain name addiction is something I'll readily admit to, but not something I'm looking to change. I don't register domain names to sit on them or flip them. I hold onto them for planned projects, and if they're not going to work out, I simply let them go later on. It was just something that occurred to me while I was deciding on a few new domains to register later today. What's your tech addiction? Posted by Jennifer Mattern You've heard the tech support nightmares, and perhaps had a few of your own. You've also heard the hype around new technology launches. Now share you own stories!
Have you ever felt taken advantage of by a telecommunications company? Have you ever forked over the big bucks for the latest tech gadget, only to find it severely lacking? Have you had an unusually pleasant experience with a tech-related product or company, even despite hearing complaints elsewhere? Well Share your own tech-related stories, and give other consumers some insight before making buying decisions.
After a particularly unpleasant situation recently with a tech company, I decided I'd like to know what you think... and about anything technology-related! Your stories can be about your cell phone provider, your auto mechanic, the latest video game system or camera you purchased, and more. Email your stories to me, whether positive or negative, to technology@suite101.com, and I'll post the most interesting stories here in the Suite101: Technology blog! (Just be sure to state whether you prefer to be mentioned or have the story poste anonymously.) Please note: Opinions and facts will be posted, but libelous remarks without any facts backing up the claim will not. Please keep the language reasonably tasteful. By submitting a story, you agree to give me the right to publish it on the Suite101: Technology blog. I reserve the right to edit anything submitted prior to posting (predominantly for spelling, grammatical errors, language, and length). Posted by Jennifer Mattern Technology products are often hot sellers during the holiday shopping season. Learn about some tech gift ideas from cars to video game systems here.
Whether you're considering buying your teenager their first car this holiday season, to buying one of the newest video game systems as a gift, some of the Suite101: Technology writers have put together resources to help you learn before shopping for tech gadgets and more this holiday season:
Computers 24" iMac Superman Returns Laptop Emachine T5046 Video Games PS3 Nintendo Wii Buying a Car Holiday Gift Guide Featured Site: Comp. Programming Posted by Jennifer Mattern December's featured technology writer is Suite101's Computer Programming writer, Guy Lecky-Thompson.
Each month on the Suite101: Technology blog, I'm featuring one of the tech writers who works hard to put out high quality technology writing. December's featured writer is Guy Lecky-Thompson, Suite101's Computer Programming writer.
Guy offers a variety of computer programming information and tutorials, which are ideal for beginners to programming. Here are a few of the topics you'll find at the Computer Programming site: Whether you have a budding interest in computer programming, or just want the occasional refresher, be sure to check out Guy's Computer Programming articles at http://computerprogramming.suite101.com Posted by Jennifer Mattern If you have an interest in computers, gadgets, websites, or anything technology-related, and you're looking for an outlet to write about those interests, write for us!
I'm currently hiring for several writer positions in the Suite101 Technology Section. Current topic sites available include:
Audio / Video / Imaging Webmaster Resources Computer Accessories Computer Networking Mobile Technology We also have automotive topics available. If you're interested in applying, please view the requirements and application instructions. Posted by Jennifer Mattern If you're considering buying a PC this holiday season for yourself or as a gift, don't miss this review of the inexpensive model TS046 from Emachine.
The holiday shopping season is also a hot computer-buying season - buying them as gifts, catching end of year sales, etc. can make them strong sellers. If you're in the market for an inexpensive PC in 2006, be sure to read some of the reviews at http://pcs.suite101.com.
In today's Tech Article of the Day, PCs writer Michael Simpson reviews the Emachine TS046, a model retailing for around $450. |
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