Over the last year I have been actively researching ways to create my own website. Not really understanding HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) I started reading books and scouring the internet for tutorials. I found quite a bit on YouTube and learned how to read the language but not being the most creative, I was coming to the reality; you need expensive software or buy into a site that offers all the tools needed to complete your website. I didn’t want to jump in to the pool with both feet until I learned how to swim and rather than put out a big expense, I started looking for alternatives.

PageBreeze

Getting free web hosting is quite easy and most of them have website builders but you are limited without some type of HTML editor. I was determined to find something and recently I came across PageBreeze. PageBreeze is free but it does offer a paid version…I currently use the free version and am quite happy with the results.

Ease of use

With PageBreeze you pick from one of their default templates, use one of your own templates or create one from scratch. Once you have decided on a template you have all the tools you will need to create the perfect website to suit your needs.

With PageBreeze you can:

• View the page normally. (Makes editing a snap)
• Adjust the properties of the page. (Style sheets, Description, Meta Tags, and adjust the overall coloring)
• Look at the HTML code. (With a little experience you can tweak the code to your liking)
• Preview the page in Explorer. (Shows you the exact look in the browser as well check to make sure everything is working.)
• Publish to an FTP site. (With all the correct credentials, this makes uploading you site a breeze)
• Create forms. (From drop down menus to validation codes)

The interface reminds me of Microsoft Word which makes the text editing very easy to use. Check out PageBreeze, it is worth the price.

One thing about being a tech is that many people will literally stalk you if they have to, in an effort to get a solution to their computer problem. The reality of this situation is that not everyone has the skills needed to fix a computer.

After all, that’s why we’re techs, because we know how to do things with computers that some people may not have even thought possible. However, this can get quite frustrating at times when you can’t seem to get through a day without SOMEONE asking you what they should do.

Now, you could probably think of why providing tech support can be a frustrating experience, but to each tech his/her own words to summarize the experience. Let’s get on with looking at a few things that you can do to alleviate the frustrations when they arise.

Play Your Favorite Game for A Little Bit

Many people who prefer to enter the gaming world when they have time will notice that it could also make them feel better if they play a game when they’re frustrated. Take a few minutes to jump into your favorite game until you’re in a better mood.

Go Have a Smoke (If you smoke of course.)

For those of you who smoke, go outside and have one. Take time to relieve everything that seems to be bothering you at the moment so that you can move on with your day without having a bad mood ruin it for you.

Go for a Walk

A nice, peaceful walk can do wonders for you. Go ahead, walk away and go somewhere on foot so that you can get whatever it is bothering you out of your head so that you have time to think about how to go about it efficiently.

Find a Punching Bag

It feels good to hit something! Well, at least when you’re in a bad mood. Go ahead, get to the nearest punching bag and have it out.

If someone made you angry, just picture them being the punching bag and give them what has been coming. Just make sure you don’t mistake them for the punching bag or you could get in a little trouble over it.

Go Watch a Movie

Movies are relaxing, especially when we have had a rough day. Go rent one if you have to, but take some time to sit back and enjoy a movie with your favorite kind of popcorn and soda. You just might be surprised how much it helps you out.

As you can see, it’s pretty simple when it comes to dealing with a frustrating experience that we usually face all of the time as techs. Having a creative and constructive way to deal with it is what can help make us stronger. J

When it comes to the importance of finding the right web hosting for a small business, we can’t ever be too careful. After all, what’s best for the business ends up being the best for you as well as any employees that you may have.

I compiled this miniature guide to help you understand what you can look for when trying to get your hands on the best business web hosting.

Reputation Matters

You can check around on web hosting forums to get an idea of what kind of reputation a web hosting provider has built during their existence. This will help you understand what you can expect from them and what kind of experiences their customers have had with them in the past.

Are they going to be there when you need them?

24/7 support is something that has become a standard in the web hosting industry. Does the web host that you’re considering offer support around-the-clock? If not, you may want to look for one that does, as those are the ones who are really serious about hosting.

Will your website be online 24/7?

An uptime guarantee is critical. The internet is always going and so should your website. You don’t want to lose a potential customer just because your website is down, do you? The standard uptime guarantee is usually 99.9%, while some providers offer a 100% uptime guarantee.

What kind of internet marketing bonuses do they offer?

When you want to make the most out of your online presence, internet marketing is the way to do it. Many of the bigger web hosting providers offer their new customers free marketing bonuses to help them get their feet off the ground. This is priceless when you can get your hand on it.

Is there a guarantee?

When it comes down to it, how sure is a person about what they are selling? With so many web hosts these days, it’s hard to find the one that is actually going to get the job done right. If they don’t satisfy your need, you need to make sure they guarantee that they will give your money back to you.

These were just a few of the most important things that you should look at when choosing a business web hosting provider. However, keeping these in mind and following them will lead you towards making a wise decision.

If you’re like used to be, you probably don’t have much luck when it comes to preserving the life of your laptop battery.

However, the continued aggravation of experiencing laptop battery failure in the middle of working put my nerves over the edge and I knew I had to find an effective solution that would put this to a much needed stop before I had to check into the mental hospital.

With that said, here’s some things that you can do in order to help make your laptop battery have a longer lifespan.

Heat Kills

Laptops are designed to be maintained at room temperature. Therefore, leaving the laptop in the car on a hot summer day could be the death of it. Especially for the laptop battery. Over time, the battery life is depleted when exposed to heat.

Clean The Connectors

You can use a q-tip to clean these connectors. Keeping the laptop battery connections clean will help it function more efficiently. Providing you with a longer battery life than a laptop battery that has a bunch of gunk in the connectors.

Maybe you’re using the wrong laptop?

The size of your laptop can play a very big part on how well your battery performs. Lighter and smaller laptops actually have batteries that contain a longer lifespand than the others which are heavy and bulky.

A Moist Atmosphere Could Mean The End

No matter what, you shouldn’t ever expose your laptop to damp conditions. They were designed to remain dry around the clock. Damp conditions not only could kill your laptop battery, but it could make your laptop stop functioning completely.

A Simple Process, A Need To Be Done Regularly

This simple process is running your battery all the way down until it powers off your computer. Once you have done that, plug it in and charge it until it reaches its maximum capacity. Doing this every couple of weeks will help you prolong how long your laptop battery is going to live.

Many times, people fail to understand how easy it is to promote a long and healthy life for their laptop battery. Trust me, I used to be one of them myself. However, now that you have the needed steps to preserving your laptop battery, hopefully you are on your way to a laptop battery that’s going to stop aggravating you every time that you turn around.

When it comes to the importance that computers have in our daily lifestyles, we can’t afford to let it getting taken over by some form of malware. In fact, for many people, losing their computer could be looked at as the end of time.

That’s why I wanted to share a few tips with you that will help you choose the best anti virus solution that will not only get the job done, but stay on top of the growing changes in computer security. 

Firewall

This is by far the best type of security solution that you can get your hands on. Not only does it have the ability to scan and detect viruses and other harmful objects, but it provides your computer with real-time protection.

Hackers will definitely be at a loss with your computer if you choose a trusted security solution that also includes a powerful firewall.

Performance

There are tons of anti-virus products out on the market, but very few which can get the job done in the most efficient manner possible. This is by far one of the most important aspects of any piece of software.

The best anti virus solutions will be able to protect your computer and conduct regular scans without sacrificing the performance of your PC. If you stumble upon some security software that bogs down your computer, show it where the door is.

Constantly Updated

Having protection which can fight against the latest security threats, and actually win is priceless. Never let yourself fall behind in the latest protection, make sure your anti-virus choice actually updates frequently so that this is a risk you simply avoid.

Affordability

While you may not have thought about this, it does pay to go with the most reputable pieces of software in the industry. The reason for this is that you can get a better price without having to sacrifice quality.

User Reviews

The opinions and experiences of others can definitely help you make one of the best decisions. By looking for user reviews on a particular anti virus software that you’re considering, you can immediately see what kind of reputation the software developer has built during their existence.

As you can see, it’s mostly basic steps that you should take when choosing the best anti virus software. If you would like to see more on anti virus software, we have quite a few reviews written up on different ones here at BYOIT.