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What is… GOOGLE?
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I bet you have heard the word “google” many times.. either in your travels on the web or in the news. But what IS “google” exactly? Why it is one of the most useful tools on the internet, that’s what! And it’s EASY to use! Want to know more? Then read on!
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60 Misconceptions Listed
(1)Marc and Penny at “Marc and Angel Hack Life” have compiled a list of urban myth/common knowledge items which are not true. Check out their article 60 Popular Pieces of False Knowledge.
What would you add to this list?
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What is ….Web two-point-oh (Web2.0)?
(1)You’ve been seeing the term “Web 2.0″ a lot on your travels along the information highway. Do you know what that means? What was Web 1.0? I wondered, too. When I went to find out, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was already up and running on Web 2.0… and so are YOU!
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Simple Explanation of RSS
(0)This video is a simple, visual explanation of RSS and gives general instructions on how to use it! I felt that this would be a good companion to the previous Witchy Tech article on RSS.
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What is a BLOG (and how do I get one)?
(3)You have probably heard someone say to “check out my blog” or have seen news programs, TV shows and friends and family say they have a blog online. Well, what IS a blog anyway?
Short Answer: A blog is an internet webpage that is easily updated with articles and pictures. The word “blog” is short for “web log.” That is, a web log or blog is an online journal. While journaling was the original function of a blog, they are now used as websites by themselves due to their ease of use. They are ideal for family newsletters, hobby sites, travel sites, teaching sites and even business sites! In fact, Witchy Tech is actually a blog.
Want to know more? Want a blog of your own? Read on! Read the rest of this entry »
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What is…RSS and why do we feed it?
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Wow, you’re seeing “RSS” or “get my feed” on a lot of websites lately. Or maybe you’ve just noticed images like this all over? What does it mean? How can I use it? Don’t worry. Witchy Tech is here to help!Short Answer: A website’s RSS feed is a document which directs the site’s new content to you. You don’t have to visit the site every day to check for new content! You use it by subscribing to the feed in a “feed reader” or your browser, if it has a built-in reader. The advantage of this is that the website comes to you when it has new content, and you decide if you want to read that content before visiting the site.
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WHAT IS.. a wheee (Wii)?
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You have probably heard your child, grandchild or spouse (!) say they wanted a Wii this Christmas. I’m sure you thought, “What the heck is a wee?!”Short Answer: A Wii is a video game console (video game deck) made by Nintendo. Read the rest of this entry »
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What is… a Petey-A (PDA)?
(0)I told my friends that I was doing the What is… articles for Witchy Tech. One of them said she had a question about a gadget:
“Witchy, one of my friends has this little thing that you use with a stylus. It had her phone numbers, calendar… it was like a mini-organizer! It wasn’t a phone, I know that. What was it?”
The short answer: It’s a PDA, which means “Personal Digital Assistant.” It is your address book, appointment calendar, note pad, and yes, sometimes phone, all on a little gadget that is about the size of a pocket calculator.
The long answer: Truly, the PDA is a marvelous thing. It’s a little mini-computer that fits in the palm of your hand.
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WHAT IS…an EmPeeThree (MP3) player?
(0)With the holidays approaching, I thought I’d start a new segment on Witchy Tech entitled “What is…?”
With the best of intentions, you ask your kids and grandkids what they want for Christmas. They reply in gibberish! You have no idea what they are talking about. As they try to explain, your eyes glaze over and you end up getting them a sweater. Well, not this year!!
So.. what IS an MP3 player, anyway? Read on to find out: Read the rest of this entry »
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