Archive for November, 2004
· November 30, 2004 at 7:05 pm · Web Hosting
Tags: basics, help, tips, Web Hosting, webhosts
E-mail is something we all get and soon we will not be able to exist without it. In the time we live in today it is becoming more and more important to have a place to be reached on the Internet. At one time, being able to check your E-mail through a client, like Outlook Express, was enough.
Well that was then, and this is now. The new quick way to keep up to date with your Web hosting ways is Web Mail. Web mail is an a way to check your E-mail without ever leaving your browser of choice. Looking much like Hotmail, Yahoo Mail or Gmail, Web Mail is usually offered as a part of your Web hosting package at purchase of a Web hosting plan.
Some Web hosting companies may offer several different programs to choose from. The most popular Web mail clients are: Horde, SquirrelMail, and NeoMail. All three have what you could expect from your basic interface and look much like the Hotmail or Yahoo Mail systems. You will have your inbox, sent messages, drafts and any of the other standard folders as well. It is worth mentioning though that these programs do not work well together. Just because you create a folder inside Horde that does not mean NeoMail can see it. The best thing to do is find which one you like the best, and stick with it.
How can you tell if your Web hosting plan has a Web mail account? That it easy. Login to your control panel your Web host offered you, then look under your mail settings. For my control panel (cPanel) it is located on the first page under “E-Mail”. Depending on your control panel or Web host it might be located somewhere different. You might also ask your Web host if they provide it, if you are not sure where to look.
What are the advantages of using Web mail? Well now you can check your mail on the go. If you happen to be at a friend’s house you can get on his computer and check for new messages in just a few seconds. Also, there’s no need to install any new programs or software yourself. The beauty of Web mail is it can be run from anywhere with an Internet connection and a standard Web browser.
· November 29, 2004 at 9:13 pm · Odds & Ends
Earlier this morning I wrote up an article for Lockergnome about the new GoldenEye game that I was looking forward to. I use the past tense because after checking out a few review Web sites I am less than impressed with this highly hyped title. Back when it was first announced it was suppose to bring back that warm and fuzzy feeling we got from GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64. Now it just sounds like a bad attempt at bringing back an old idea.
Maybe GoldenEye on the Nintendo 64 was more special because of where it was in the gaming time line. Honestly, if it were the newest thing on the block today, could it stand toe-to-toe with games like Doom 3, Halo 2, or Half Life 2?
In any event, here is what I had to say today on Lockergnome, take it for what it’s worth.
· November 29, 2004 at 3:36 pm · Web Hosting
Tags: basics, help, tips, Web Hosting, webhosts
I was recently interviewed by the fine folks over at Web Hosting Chat for their forums on the state of the Web hosting business. Usually I am the person asking the questions, not answering them so this was a nice change. Plus it is always a light stroke on the ego when somebody wants to interview you.
If somebody had told me a year ago I would be giving an interview, I would have probably ask why I was applying to work at a fast food place again. Things have changed though, and I am thankful for that. I can actually call myself a writer and not get laughed out of a room.
Here’s the full interview with me from Web Hosting Chat!
· November 27, 2004 at 5:49 pm · Odds & Ends
From time to time, folks ask me what programs do I use most often and why? “What is on my desktop is staying on my desktop!” I would often cry out, as they ran screaming raged in the other direction. Then one day I thought to myself, “Why not share your ideas and opinions on your favorite programs?”. All of the sudden, the coffee began to surge through me and I realized I really needed to go to the bathroom.
These are the powerful programs I picked before taking a potty break.
UltraEdit-32
Thanks goes to the man known as Bob for suggesting UltraEdit-32 for me to use when writing my contributions to Lockergnome. This small text editor really does all I need it to do to get things ready to be posted Online. Most often I use it to keep from “special character” usages from getting in the way of my RSS feeds. Honestly though, I don’t need much. I just like to have a program that does what I need it to do.
SmartFTP
I picked up on using this program after working at my previous Web hosting job over a year ago. It is honestly the best FTP program that I know of, and I am more than happy to pay for it. With a few flicks of the old mouse, I can upload files on the fly! Once again, you got to love a program that does what it needs to do, and does it well.
FeedDemon
I searched for a long time to find a good RSS reader. After going back and forth with a few different programs, I was about ready to tap out and call it a day. That was until I graced my hazel green eyes across FeedDemon. Created by the folks who also do TopStyle, FeedDemon is the prettiest damn RSS reader I have ever found. Everything is right there in front of my face and I do not need to read a manual to figure out how to use it. Just plug in a few feeds, and away you go!
Webcam32
Mr. Lockergnome himself, Chris, suggested this one to me when I was looking for a way to upload my web cam pictures to the Lockergnome Web site. It is a little scary at first, but once I got used to it I can upload a fresh web cam picture for all to enjoy.
Firefox
Firefox really is the next generation browser, and if you haven’t gotten it yet… what is wrong with you?! Chances are if you are reading this though you have probably heard about all the great things Firefox can offer you. My favorite thus far has to be the extensions and themes. There really is no limit to what Firefox can do.
Have a program that does a better job than these? Comment and let me know!
· November 27, 2004 at 5:11 pm · Web Hosting
Tags: basics, help, tips, Web Hosting, webhosts
In the past I have graced upon the topic of, “What is Web Hosting?” and for some that was enough. Others though saw that the Web hosting world is divided, broken into three parts. Virtual Web hosting, reseller Web hosting and dedicated Web hosting are all three different types of the same thing. You guessed it, Web hosting.
Virtual Web Hosting
Think of virtual Web hosting as the little brother that everybody wants to cuddle. It is the one Web hosting account that is most in demand and most often sold by Web hosts. What is it? Well, it is a small portion of space on a Web hosting server. The Web hosting server is divided up into chunks, each chunk being a Web hosting virtual account. The way the word, “virtual” comes into play is that by dividing the server into smaller parts, each smaller part then acts as a server for a Web site.
Reseller Web Hosting
Reseller Web hosting shares some similarities with virtual Web hosting. Both are in reality a divided Web hosting server. This time around though, the Web hosting server is divided up into bigger chunks. Here they are each given the power to create smaller “virtual” plans inside of their chunk, limited only by the space and bandwidth they have as a part of the Reseller account.
Dedicated Web Hosting
Dedicated is the big daddy, and probably what you think you are getting when you purchase Web hosting server space. Most new folks to the Web hosting world think they are actually given a whole server to call home. In reality they are only given an portion of the server. Dedicated Web hosting is to divide that server up into two to three big chunks. Some Dedicated Web hosting accounts will also give you an entire server to yourself as well.
Which Web Hosting is Right For You?
It really all comes down to two things. What do you need the account for and how much are you willing to pay. The reseller and dedicated Web hosting plans offer you more space and bandwidth than a virtual Web hosting plan, but they will cost you more as well. For most folks a virtual Web hosting plan will do more than enough to cover their backsides. However, with time and expansion, one should not rule out the advantages of reseller or dedicated Web hosting accounts.
· November 23, 2004 at 3:31 pm · Odds & Ends
Well my one year warranty is about to go out on my HP Pavilion a335w, and I want to tinker with it. I’ve had my eye on a few upgrades for some time now actually. Just wanted to make the warranty last as long as I could. Truth be told, this is only my second computer I’ve ever had. Guess I’m just one of those folks who likes to make ‘em last. Here’s my list of things I want to do as soon as I can rake up enough dough to make it happen:
1. 2 x 512MB RAM Sticks
2. DVD-R Drive
3. Bigger Power Supply
4. New Graphics Card
5. Second Hard Drive
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