January 2012 – Page 4 – Paul's Tech Talk

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“Nothing ventured is nothing gained!“

If anything I have learned is that sometimes it doesn’t always come easily. I’ve had my share of up’s and downs and that to say is something that I will always struggle with. If your wondering if you can start blogging but aren’t sure if any one will hear you. You’ll first want to answer a few questions and thus will help you understand your passion just that much more. Blogging is somewhat of an art and thus everybody will have a difference of opinion and that can make a better blog than not!

We’ve all seen people talking about Technology but that doesn’t mean that I don’t have a unique perspective of it or that someone else could do a better job. Blogging isn’t just about blogging, it is the desire to fill people’s lives by sharing my experiences and techniques. I may not know everything about blog, I could use more college class time to learn write but that will only go so far.

It takes time!

If your wondering about those make money blogging promotions and hearing how you can earn money overnight, you might as well not even start blogging. I’ve heard my share of making money overnight or those one click button software’s. I have learned that writing isn’t always about being about money but about the people and the community. If you care about your community and be loyal to them then you are more likely to succeed then if your just making money. Blogging for money is hard and can result in some cash but I have learned that nothing comes easily.

It takes effort!

Writing isn’t always going to be easy or even sometimes you can have writers block other’s call it blog block. I admit it, I occasionally have a hard time thinking of my next blog topic and thus can be hard to sit down and write. I will say it has grown easier and I’ve learned techniques that let me get past that but it doesn’t always work. Knowing your strengths can help you become a better writer but that doesn’t make your blog content better. The only way you can make it better is engaging your audience and making them want to come to read your next post.

A blog is a tiny book!

My blog is really just a tiny book and if you think about that you will be much better off. I never think if my blog as anything else because that is essentially what a blog is. I like to write but also like to see how it does on the long run. I’d hate to have to wait till the book is done to see what people say or who actually buys it. This way I know everyday what people are thinking or doing and I can tweak how I do my blog accordingly. This is why I love blogging, nothing is ever going to stay the same and thus I can always go off on tangents when I find something that really makes my blood flow. These are just why I like to blog. Others could have their reasons but mine is simple! Community is the Key!

Paul Sylvester

Don’t forget to Backup! I do!

Your Blog Stinks! You Should Quit! (socmedsean.com)

Reclaiming My Voice (communicatingacrossboundariesblog.com)

Economic blogs have not cheapened but enriched the global conversation (nextlevelofnews.com)

Economics blogs: A less dismal debate (economist.com)

20 Bloggers to Watch in 2012 (problogger.net)

Make Money From Blogging! (webupon.com)

You are a blogger; but are you there? (blogavenues.blogspot.com)

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Not all Carriers are the Same!

Hey Let’s face it, you thought it would be so simple to have a prepaid cell phone account. You just can’t figure out why your signal or speed is just so terrible. If your like me, when you create an account with Tracfone, Straight Talk, Jitterbug, Movidas, MetroPC and Cricket Wireless.

Although you might of thought it wasn’t going to be all that hard to figure out why. It could just be simply your wireless network that you are being leased or rented from. Those prepaid companies don’t really have any actually networks, some of them might work different in each region and you will only know by trying.

Finding out your Network

If your in a hurry, you can always go to whoismycarrier.com and have them text you your carrier information. I however feel that might not be the best approach because of Privacy and there is no way to know what they do with the number once they have it in their database. I prefer to find it out myself. Here is How I find out which carrier I am on when I need to know!

Create an Account with Google Voice

After Setting up a Phone Number!

Tell Google Voice which number you want to forward to!

Once you Verify Cellular Phone Number.

Go into your Setup!

Just Click on the Sprocket and Settings!

Go to the Phones Tab

Edit Phone Number

Click check operator!

Once you update that, You will see which Carrier you are using!

That’s It!

If you follow this tutorial, you will find out which network you are on. You won’t have to worry about spam from unwanted companies and thus. It will however cost you minutes but if you don’t mind spending a few minutes on your phone you will find out just as quickly as anyone else. You may have to wait an hour or two before you can find out the carrier but mine was instant. It will be different from carrier to carrier.

If you are using Straight Talk, please feel free to visit my other post and tell people what phone your using and which network you are using to better help others find out what to expect.