A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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This article includes the answers I give to the most frequently asked questions during client consultations and website critiques. I’m not sharing the details here, but you get a good idea of what you can expect during a consultation with an experienced Web Developer. Your own website consultation will typically result in you receiving a detailed project plan, wireframes, mockups, scheduling options, and various pricing options. I am usually asked to provide suggestions to help a client achieve their online business goals in regards to I...
Cloud computing is the term used to describe the sharing of resources, software, and information over the Internet or private network with a published Application Programming Interface (API). Software as a Service (SaaS) often overlaps with Cloud computing. End users typically access the Cloud with a web browser, desktop application, or mobile application. Cloud providers try to provide better performance than if the software programs were installed on the end users’ computers. Everyone can benefit from Cloud computing because it’s faster & eas...
Every spring season we clean out the winter dust bunnies, open the windows, and let the fresh spring air sweep through our homes. People that rarely use their home computer and rarely ever download any new software, and rarely even visit the Internet, should at least do an annual spring-cleaning of their dusty old computers. If you visit the Internet hourly and download files hourly, you should also pay attention and start adding these computer cleaning tactics to your weekly to-do list. White Vinegar & Water and a Q-tip can be used to clean du...
Hundreds of rogue anti-malware products are on the internet waiting to infect your computer. They appear legitimate so you better arm yourself with enough knowledge and protection to differentiate the scam from the legitimate protection. They are often called “scareware” because they attempt to scare you into purchasing their crappy software and force you into clicking whatever button they offer to you by covering up any escape methods on your computer screen. They’ve been around since about 2005 and are often linked to spyware infec...
Akwesasne Territory -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s, Solid Waste Management Program is pleased to announce that it is now an electronic waste (E-waste) collection center. The Solid Waste Program is utilizing Sunnking, Inc. of Brockport, NY as it E-waste service provider. Sunnking is a certified R2 electronics recycler. This service will begin on Onerahtokha/April 2, 2012 at the Transfer Station located at 179 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY. E-waste is restricted from disposal with regular household trash to keep it from entering l...
Many people are getting rid of their desktop computers and using only a mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. Before you decide to go completely mobile and get rid of your desktop computer, you should consider all of the following points. Can you afford it? The biggest expense for you to go mobile only, can be from your device lifespan, the applications you use, and your carrier service plan. Often cell phones and tablets barely last one year because they are not as rugged as a computer. A mobile lifestyle also brings more abuse to...
Information Technology careers can be very rewarding even though anyone that has ever worked in the field can share many horror stories about how tough the work can be. Even if you don’t possess all the traits of successful IT workers, the following considerations can help you to decide if working in an IT career field would be the right fit for you, or not. You desire to continue your education because IT is always evolving and you must stay with or ahead of the competition. Learning something new is an ongoing constant process for any IT work...
People that surf the Internet use a Web Browser, RSS Reader and other software to access information from websites. The most popular Web Browsers include Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, and Opera. It’s a standard practice that Web Browsers are set up to save a list of websites you visited, downloads, forms you submitted, your searching history, and the cookies that your computer accepted. This helps to make your Internet surfing experience faster, interactive, and personalized. For example; · A website asks you what your na...
In 2010, Apple added the Cherokee language support to all their mobile devices. Doing so allows people to communicate with email, text messages, and work on any Apple based mobile device with the Cherokee language. The mobile devices support about 40 human languages and Cherokee is the first American Indian language to be supported. Cherokee is a Southern Iroquoian language with 3 major dialects that are spoken by about 12,000 to 22,000 people. About 4,350 people speak the Mohawk language dialects in 2006. In about 1995 I contacted every big...
Computers have evolved in the past 60 years from room-sized machines to mobile hand held devices. Prices also shrunk with the machine size, so it’s no surprise that cheap and pervasive computing is entering mainstream options. Raspberry Pi is a linux box the size of a credit card that is scheduled to go on sale before the end of this February. It boasts multi-media features of an original Xbox console, general processing power of a Pentium II/III, and 1080p video playback. It includes a single USB port and 128 MB of memory. You can spend an e...
A valuable skill for mobile developers includes the ability to develop native android applications. Android developers can work from their homes or anywhere else they choose. The demand for mobile developers is much higher than available experienced mobile developers, so experienced mobile developers with a portfolio of more than 2 published mobile apps, are currently earning an average of $90k to more than $200k per year for contractors. Developers that are rich with ambition while still poor financially are jumping on the Android bandwagon be...
You can put yourself in a thief’s shoes and research yourself online as your first step to understanding how you can protect yourself. 1). Search for yourself using google, yahoo, bing, or all three. Make note of all the search results that show anything about you. Thieves like to use blogs, social networking sites, and online resumes to gather information about you, your parents, grandparents, relatives, pets, hometown, hobbies, work, habits, and school. 2) List all the online services that you log into including email, school accounts, s...
Google provides one of the most comprehensive research tools for students, teachers and everyday people. You can quickly access online tools including earthquake databases, weather reports, and so much information that your friends will start calling you the Oracle. Check out all the amazing shared knowledge for yourself by visiting the website link at the end of this article. Flu Vaccine Finder Search for “flu” during flu season will provide you with a list and map to show you nearby loc... Full story
Yearly surveys are conducted from companies like Forester Research, Zend, and other technology companies and they are typically published in January. I answer many surveys because it allows me to receive the survey results every January and helps me to check that my chosen career path is going to work well for my own goals. It’s important that developers, programmers, and designers check their plan often and schedule time to learn the latest trends while keeping their old skills honed and competitive. Mobile Development is Number One for 2... Full story
Most of the computer viruses I see around Akwesasne in the past 5 years appear to come from social networking websites, file sharing software, instant messages, and emails. Viruses and similar nasties are prevalent among Internet users that participate in the following risky behaviors: - Download and share ‘free’ (AKA stolen) music, videos, photos, and other files. - Click buttons without reading or without fully understanding what that button is going to do to the computer. - Participate in online flame wars, bullying, forums and sites tha... Full story
The Internet provides an endless supply of online learning resources that range from free to very expensive. If you want to enjoy a career as a software engineer, web developer, web designer, programmer, Internet marketing expert, or anything that involves Internet technologies, the following tips can help you find your way. Your Requirements Use a journal, 3-ring binder, or notebook to keep track of your goals. List your requirements and at minimum list the following plus anything else that is important to you: How much do you want to earn... Full story
