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Computer Stuff (Backups, Reformatting and Upgrades)

Computer Stuff (Backups, Reformatting and Upgrades)

After spewing forth words that I care not to repeat here on this family friendly blog, I bit the bullet, reformatted my computer and upgraded to Windows 7. Why the Delay?

A Wonderful Freelance Writing Resource

A Wonderful Freelance Writing Resource

Well, it’s the day after Thanksgiving and I’m a bit stuffed. I tried not to eat too much, but not eating too much on Thanksgiving is like putting me on a computer and telling me not to check my Google AdSense earnings. It just can’t be done. Anyway, not feeling like doing much writing today, [...]

Creating PDF’s for Free with Open Office

Creating PDF’s for Free with Open Office

I’m very excited about a software program that I came across. It has pretty much the same functionality that Microsoft Office products have. The software package contains a word processor, database software, spreadsheet program, presentation software and image editing program. It has just about everything anyone would need in a software package except an email [...]

Playing with Tiny URL’s

Playing with Tiny URL’s

Sometimes when I’m supposed to be working, I’m not. As part of my goof off time, I ended up on the other side of the internet. I can’t say how I got there, but I ended up at TinyUrl.com. If you have twittered or tweeted, you’re familiar with tiny URLs. Since Twitterers can only insert [...]

Niche Sites, Keywords and Marketing

Niche Sites, Keywords and Marketing

Since I’m in the process of creating a niche website, I thought I would try to do it right this time. I’m happy to say that I’ve been able to earn money when I didn’t know what I was doing, now I’m going to try to take my time and do it right this go [...]

NaturallySpeaking vs. Vista Speech Recognition

NaturallySpeaking vs. Vista Speech Recognition

If you have already upgraded your system to Windows Vista, then you’re in possession of a valuable freelance writing tool.  As you know, I recently purchased a new laptop equipped with Windows Vista.  While I’m proving not to be a huge fan of Windows Vista, I must admit that I think I’m smitten with their [...]

Sprucing Up the Writing Tools

Sprucing Up the Writing Tools

Recently it became necessary for me to purchase a new laptop. I went to the Dell Outlet to purchase a refurbished machine. I never purchase new laptops or computers. To me, purchasing a brand new laptop or computer is like purchasing a brand new car. Why spend the extra money for the latest and greatest [...]

The Never Ending Blog Post: Online Tools and Resources

The Never Ending Blog Post: Online Tools and Resources

Successful freelance writers, internet marketers, webmasters, or anyone who is looking to make a living using the internet must be able to find the right resources and use the right tools to help enhance their skills, track their efficiency and make more money from their marketing efforts. Marketing and writing is a game of tweaking [...]

Keep Honing Your Writing Skills

Keep Honing Your Writing Skills

More than learning the proper SEO techniques and how to rank high in the search engines, freelance writers must know how to write. It’s important to spend a little time honing your craft. After all, if you land a gig for an off line magazine, your SEO skills won’t be needed, but your writing skills will be.

Increase Your eHow Residual Earnings

Increase Your eHow Residual Earnings

If you’re looking to substantially increase your residual earnings with eHow, you’ve got to checkout “How to Earn Passive Income at eHow.com.” Once you read it and implement the tips, watch out!