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Google Profiles Help with Vanity Searches

Apr/23 in Hot Web Topics

How many times have you told friends, family or co-workers to go Google you if they want to know all the things you do?

Google has decided to give us all a little more freedom and personalization when it comes to somebody searching for you by name.  Now, when you Google a person’s name, you will get a list of Google profiles that users have setup with that name, so in turn – one would hope you find that person you are looking for faster.

How do you get your own profile setup and customized?  Go check out the Google Profiles page for more information about that.  I played around with adding more information to my own yesterday here:

Now, when somebody searches for “Mitch Keeler” in Google, my Google profile shows up at the bottom of the page.  image

Kind of wish they would put it at the top, however then people might claim they are trying to push their own pages over the search index.  Go get your own profile setup, and make it easier for others to Google you too.

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Superman is Such a Jerk!

Mar/31 in Hot Web Topics

Poor Jimmy...Who knew Superman was such a big jerk?  Thanks to Superdickery, now I do.  This collection of classic comic book covers has tons of entertainment value. 

Here are a few of my other favorites I have stumbled across:

It is crazy to look back at some of these and wonder what exactly they were thinking when they came up with these covers.  Of course, the commentary from Superdickery just makes it even better. 

Now one of my favorite places to kill time, I salute you Superdickery.com in all your oddness.

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Get a Hiyoooo from Ed McMahon Anytime!

Mar/18 in Hot Web Topics

ed-sounds Ok, maybe I like the simple click a button and get a sound effect web sites a little too much.  Once you run out of all the good ideas though, you end up with things like the instant Ed McMahon “Hiyoooo!” generator. 

To play with Ed’s head, just go to Hiyoooo.com.

Click on ol’ Ed’s face and he’ll let one out for you.  Just consider him your very own online late-night sidekick.  Now if you get to the point where I am and feel the need to use it after evering “zinger” of a joke you make, well – then you might need a little more help than this blog can give you.  

For more sound effect fun, try mixing Ed McMahon with an instant rimshot.

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Instant Drama Sound Effect

Mar/11 in Hot Web Topics, Online Apps

I’ve talked in the past about two of my favorite instant sound effect web sites, InstantRimshot.com and SadTrombone.com.  However, did you know there are more of these popping up? 

The Drama Button!

My new favorite web site, when you need that instant sound effect action is DramaButton.com.  Once pushed, you get that duh duh DUHHHH that has always been a favorite for the old dramatic moments on your favorite old TV shows and movies. 

Load up the web site, say these phrases out loud and then hit the button to test it out.

I’m sorry John, but your baby is really… a robot! (hit button)

I am afraid John, your wife has amnesia and she is… a robot! (hit button)

Yes John, you are fired.  Your new replacement will be… a robot! (hit button)

I could keep going, but you get the effect, the sound effect that is, over at DramaButton.com.

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Twhirl, the Best Twitter Client Around?

Feb/27 in Desktop Apps, Hot Web Topics

Twirl in Action! After trying out several different Twitter clients, I think I have found the one for me that gets the job done.  I decided to go with twhirl, because it is one of the most highly recommended Twitter clients out there.

Here are the key features that I enjoyed the most:

  • shorten long URLs (using bit.ly, snurl, twurl or is.gd)
  • search tweets using Twitter Search and TweetScan, and follow topics in near-real time with saved searches
  • automatically find tweets mentioning your @username

Another thing I really needed, which from what I could tell TweetDeck didn’t provide was multiple account support.  Since I am now working on my own Twitter account and the Lunarpages Twitter account, I needed a way to keep them both separate but running at the same time.

The only annoyance I have found with twirl is that when running multiple clients for multiple accounts, you can’t have one be a different color than the other.  If any developers are reading this, that would be a handy feature to toss in there.

So, twhirl gets my geek candy seal of approval.  Come follow me and see what I am doing throughout the day @mitchkeeler and @lunarpages.

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Google Search Warns Against WordPress

Jan/31 in Hot Web Topics

Got a weird message from Google this morning when searching for WordPress template code:

wordpressharmsme

WordPress.org is a site that may harm my computer?  Very weird.  Anybody else notice this?

Update: Looks like all of Google’s search results are showing this, I have a feeling somebody pushed the wrong button at Google’s HQ.

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Charge PS3 Controller on Your PC

Jan/28 in Hot Web Topics

As I shared with you yesterday, I purchased myself a PlayStation 3.  One of the first questions I had after taking it out of the box was, “How do I charge the controllers?”.  With my Wii, it uses rechargeable batteries, so that solution was a ‘bit easier.  it looks like the PS3 controllers though have no option to do that.

So after reading the instructions (funny how many answers are in there) I figured out I needed to hook up the USB cord to my PS3 and then plug the controller in the other side.  It could charge up from there, and all should be well.  Charging took around/about 3 hours or so.  Then I ran into problem number two.

How do I charge the second PS3 controller, when Sony only gave me one USB cord? 

After doing some internet research – I found out you can charge the PS3 controllers via your PC.  This way might also be better, cause then you don’t have to have the PS3 on to get the charging done.  That is right, the PS3 won’t charge the controllers unless it is on the entire time.  That is a ‘bit of a design flaw.  I am happy to say though, my PC was a good charger, and now I have two fully charged PS3 controllers.

Since I spend some hours finding the answers to all of this, I figured I would summarize and share with you all here, just in case you find yourself in the same shoes. 

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5 Other Uses for Bacon

Jan/14 in Hot Web Topics

If I can be serious for a minute, I have a confession to make – I do love my bacon.  No, not that Canadian stuff (darn, round ham rip off!), I am talking about those salty strips of porky goodness.  With that said, here are five other uses for bacon I bet you had not considered.

Bacon Wallet

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Bacon Briefcase

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Bacon Scarf

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Bacon Dental Floss

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Bacon Toys (don’t ask how Mr. Tofu got in there…)

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Want to confess your own love for bacon?  It is ok, you are among friends here! 

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3 Easy Tips to Help You Get Award Winning Support

Jan/09 in Hot Web Topics

Tech Support It is easy to go a little bonkers when dealing with technical support.  I’ve been in those shoes many times before, and I have worked as technical support in one way, shape or form for a little over half a decade now.  So how can you guarantee yourself a quicker and more reliable tech support experience?  Follow these three simple tips.

Gather Your Facts

The first thing you must do is collect as many facts about the problem as you can.  Be sure to write down dates, important information and anything else that might have happened before, during or after the problem took place. 

For example, if you were working on your web site, changed a template file, and then the web site wasn’t working, you need to be sure to write down the dates each change was made (the best you can), the files that were edited, what you did (if you can remember) and the error codes or problems you had afterwards.

Be Upset, Not Angry

It is alright to be upset when something is so bad, you have to go ask or report it to a support team, however getting angry isn’t going to help get the issue resolved any quicker.  I’ve seen many people who think, “Well, if I just yell at them enough – they’ll get the message” and that is actually the worst thing you could do.  Keep a calm head on your shoulders, and remember – even when asking for help – you’ll catch more flies with honey than you will with vinegar.

Explain Your Entire Problem the Best You Can

You don’t have to write a novel about the issue, but do make sure that you explain your situation the best that you can.  If somebody request support, and just says – “Hey, (insert object here) is broke, FIX IT!” that is not going to cut the cake.  Present the facts that you have gathered in a way that anybody could understand it. 

You might have to write it, re-read it and make sure it makes your case.  Explaining things well the first time will keep you from having to go back and forth as the tech support worker tries to recreate the situation on their side, so they can find a fix for you.

If you can master those three things, then the next time you contact any support team for any reason, your situation is going to be a much better one indeed. You will get a better support experience (in most cases) and get the result you are looking for quicker as well.

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Mitch’s Top 10 Video Game Themes

Dec/16 in Hot Web Topics, Personal

Not so much these days, but years ago the music in games were much better.  I miss those days, of getting certain video game themes stuck in my head.  Maybe it is more nostalgia than not – but I don’t care.  Here are my top 10 favorite video game themes of all time…

Ridley’s Theme from Super Smash Bros Brawl (and Metroid)

Pit’s Theme from Kid Icarus

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