App Review: Remote

Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 by Selah in
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What could be better than plugging your headphones into your iPod (or iPhone if you are really lucky), and chill out? Listening to your favorite music or watching the latest of your favorite TV show (oh yeah)...It just...makes me happy. Well, only when I remember to sync my favorite show or movie, or even the newest album I had just downloaded from iTunes. Nothing and no one can measure my wrath! So, now I am without the joys of convenience for my lunch hour (grrr...). But the other day, I came across something pretty useful (big echoing voice): Remote. Remote allows an iPod user to access their home-sharing file directly from their iPod. Sounds nice, but not fantastic, but give me a second! One thing some might not realize, is that it eliminates syncing! As tech savvy as I am, I only have an 8gb iPod touch (don't judge me), so I would appreciate any and all room I can get! The only downside to this is that first of all, wifi is a must, and secondly iTunes must be open on your home computer (also connected to the internet) to access the home-sharing file. While it can be frustrating, it still has some potential. When (if)-ever I finish building my computer, I plan to setup it up as a server. When (again-IF)-ever that happens, iTunes will run as a startup process and I can access everything from my iPod.

Price: FREE
Rating:  ninjaninjaninja 3 Ninjas
Summary: 50/50 overall feelings on this. There's just as many pros as cons. It's a nice app to have around though...just in case.

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Study Tools

Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 by Selah in Labels: , , ,
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Today I found one of the best studying tools ever: CertBlaster. The free program lets you download different prep tests and quizzes for different certifications and take them anytime right from your computer. I downloaded two A+ prep tests and each have about 183 questions. This will definitely be helpful. You can check it out here. If you know of any other good prep test sites, let us know!

My Current Status

Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 by Selah in Labels: , , ,
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I have been interested in computers since I was twelve. It started with a class at a local community college, where I learned how to make a very, stripped-down, nineties-looking...something (the teacher called it a webpage). From that moment on through my teenage years, I tried to learn everything I possibly could about computers. My parents aren't very technology-minded. Who am I kidding?...They are not technology-minded. This put me out exploring the computer field myself.


(Now, before you think that because my parents don't know a lot about this stuff, they did not leave me to learn on my own without any help, support, or instruction. They have been there for me since the beginning of my education (I have been home-schooled all my life). My mom helped me get books, made me do my math (a task in itself), and helped find other outlets for me to pursue further knowledge. My Dad is the best chauffeur, who takes me back and forth to classes, internship, and...um..anywhere).

That being said, I will move on now. The beginning of computer exploration meant one thing. Clicking. I wore our poor little 2002 PS2 mouse out in no time! I clicked on every button that didn't look intimidating, right-clicked on every link, file, program, and anything else imaginable. I started exploring programs when we got the internet (*ahem* 3 years ago). I thought Notepad, Works Word Processor, and Spider Solitaire were the top of the line programs everyone should have..........enough said. I had taken a class that taught me how to create a basic HTML page, as I mentioned before. I learned little bits about the computer as I moved through highschool. Then in my last semester as a junior, I went to a Basic Web Design class. That caught me hook, line, and sinker! I loved working with the html code (being older, I understood it better), and the graphics! My teacher for that class asked if I would like to take a summer internship where he worked (county government). My mom said that would be a good thing, so I said yes. That was last spring...and I am still interning with them. The experience has been great, the people have been great. I had the chance to work on the county government website, and the county tourism website (using DotNetNuke). Now, I just do whatever I'm asked. I don't do as much web work as I have done in the past, but getting out into the field is fun, too. Right now another intern and I are taking inventory of all county assets (computers, phones, printers, etc.). And I work on some small projects that I can do. Getting into the technician's side of IT has gotten me interested in pursuing my A+ certification. In addition for studying for that exam, I am also building my own computer. The process will be documented on the Workshop page. The Living Room page is for general PC and technology discussions. It will also have a link to a forum, where discussions can be held (to keep everything neat). I hope you enjoy the blog. Please stick around. There will be more to come.