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Is Internet Addiction a Mental Illness?
March 30th, 2008 by Frank
Wired says it might be so.
Being addicted to the web might get classified as a mental illness soon. Many of us, whether we’re networked professionals or casual users, spend much time surfing, chatting or downloading media. We can become too fascinated with what we can do online.
That some people want to consider internet addiction as [...]
Gadgets Every Blogger Needs
March 29th, 2008 by Frank
Sure blogs are an online medium, and can be accessed from just about any web browser. But to produce content, you need good tools. You don’t just need a browser, but successful blogging entails the right use of the right tools.
For one, a portable computer would be helpful. Having a laptop (or an ultraportable, perhaps?) [...]
Great Design Makes for Good Blogging
March 15th, 2008 by Frank
It’s a misconception that blogging is just all about writing and content. This is not entirely correct. One important aspect of blogging is design. And this is not only in terms of aesthetics and looks. Design entails the entire user experience.
Great design means a site that is accessible and readable. It does not have too [...]
Are you addicted to the internet?
March 9th, 2008 by Frank
If your answer “yes” to seven or more of the following questions, you are probably addicted to the internet.
Do you often you stay online longer than you intended?
Do you neglect work, assignments, or household chores in order to surf?
Does your family complain about the amount of time you spend online?
Do you frequently prefer [...]
The Domain Name Game
March 8th, 2008 by Frank
While most bloggers are content with running their sites on free, hosted services, those who are serious with using blogs as a medium for communication opt to run their sites on dedicated domains. This is because in the worldwide web today, your domain is your brand. The domain name is therefore important. It’s what users [...]
Bloggers Should be Good Writers
March 3rd, 2008 by Frank
While blogging is oft considered to mostly entail informal writing, this does not mean that it’s acceptable for bloggers to disregard writing rules. It’s bad enough that the Internet is considered to be not too good a source of information (with a lot of hoaxes around). A lot of material online is poorly written!
As a [...]
The Daily Journal
March 1st, 2008 by Frank
A cell phone photo purporting to be John with Byrnes accompanied the story. As soon as the story posted, the Internet forum comments began to roll in and have spread to John’s own Web site where fans are pooh-poohing the idea that either the photo or the event are real.