Showing posts with label technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label technology. Show all posts

Sunday, June 28, 2009

The "Next" Button

I have only recently begun appreciating (and contributing to) the blogosphere. I initially managed subscriptions with MS Outlook, but it wasn't pretty. I was soon converted to Google Reader and thought it was awesome. I tried to share its joys with others but people had lots of objections, especially Bobby. He noted that Google Reader sterilizes everything. I couldn't disagree with him. Below is a comparison of a blog in original form and the reader version.Well, while Stephanie and I were visiting her relatives in San Diego, her cousin introduced me to Google Reader's "Next" Button. It is pure genius. Simply log into google reader, click setting and then go to the Goodies tab. Not just click and drag the highlighted "Next" into your favorites bar. From now on, all you have to do is click next and it will take you chronologically through your blog subscriptions one at a time and you don't have to miss a thing. It has revolutionized my computing experience. Multiple times a day I walk up to the computer to do two things; check my email, and click the "Next" button. When you are out of new blogs to read, it kindly informs you that you have reached the end of the internet.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Craigslist RSS

Have you ever been looking for something on craigslist, but whenever you find something, it is two days or two hours too late? Well, if you use use RSS technology (google reader, outlook, etc.), you can have the right craigslist posts sent straight to you!! Simply perform your search like you normally would and scroll down to the bottom, right click the RSS emblem and copy the shortcut.
Then, paste the shortcut into your RSS manager. Now, whenever someone posts something that meets your search criteria, you will be notified right away and you can be the first one to jump on the great deal! This is how I secured our bike trailer on Saturday, as well as the air conditioner I am picking up this afternoon! I also have one feed set up that notifies me whenever anything free is posted in Canal Winchester. I love this technology. I hope it helps you snag some great deals this summer!