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My name is Kyle, and I am a web developer. I enjoy tinkering with software, and hardware, as well as learning new technologies. I have alot of experience in Technical support and documentation.

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Business > Website Marketing & SEO How to use Google AdWords to generate leads: 2 of 19
Google Adwords is a great place to generate leads. It allows an extremely large number of 'viewers' as compared to print, radio, or television advertising. It allows for almost unlimited amount of customizations and variations. With other 'traditional' type of advertising you can't really do 'variations' without paying a much... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Tropic Thunder: 3 of 13
Tropic Thunder (2008) Starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black... This movie was TERRIBLE. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!First, I would like to mention that I hate Ben Stiller, he is not funny, not a good actor, and is painful to watch. You may ask, why would I go see a movie that stars an actor I hat... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design How to learn HTML: 5 of 14
1. Realize a '15 minute a day' attitude will not work. Learning HTML is not difficult, but it will require effort and time.2. Don't buy a book, or pay for an expensive class at a community college. There are literally hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of free resources out there.3. Realize that the best way to learn is ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance How to change the display settings in Windows XP: 4 of 8
Changing the display settings on a Windows XP computer is one of the first things you may need to do when using a computer for the first time. The Resolution is probably the first place you will start. But I will walk you through all of it in case you want additional customizations.To change your display settings, go to your ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Push: 2 of 4
Push 2008 - Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle and a few others do a great job. I just saw it this weekend, and I enjoyed this movie a lot. It was not as crowded as I would have thought for opening night. I went to a popular theater on Friday night at 10pm, I would have thought it would be close to selling out, but it... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Tips & Tricks How to avoid data charges on your mobile phone: 1 of 1
Nobody likes getting stuck with unexpected data charges. Its never good when your bill comes with an extra $500 for data charges. I know I've been a victim of unexpected data charges. I know this is a common problem even those without iPhones or Blackberries. There have even been reports in the news of users getting a bill fo... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips How to buy a laptop: 4 of 7
Picking a laptop shouldn't be difficult. Ask yourself 2 quick and easy questions:1. What is my price range? (under $750, $751-$1,300, over $1,301)2. What am I using it for? (Internet only, Work, Games)That's it. If you know the answer to those questions, that's all you really need to know. Choosing a laptop should be relative... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Why great SEO may not help you at all: 7 of 11
First and foremost SEO is about keywords. If you've selected the wrong keywords, you can do an amazing 'SEO' job, getting HUGE amounts of traffic, and watch your stats/logs grow exponentially, but if you sell nike shoes and your #1 for the term 'Shoe Repair New York' because an 'SEO guy' told you that you'd get better results... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software Software reviews: Wordpress: 4 of 6
After using many different blogging platforms, including Joomla, typepad and moveable type, I think wordpress allows for both the user friendly easy to use interface (especially with new version 2.7) while still allowing themes, plugins, and customizations. Creating a new post or page is incredibly simple, and quick. It even ... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Is making a website right for you?: 7 of 7
What makes a site retain a customer?Are you tired of checking the stats and seeing hundreds if not thousands of visits, but less than 10 customers? The problem could lie just about anywhere, so you'll have to do some research.Start with your audience. Who is your site for? If you are targeting wheel chairs for the elderly, ma... More..