Myspace Tips and Don'ts

Three big no-nos on MySpace: Do not obscure the MySpace ad banner (or feature your own ad banners), spam, or feature inappropriate content. Any of these will almost guarantee that your account gets deleted.
DON'T!

1. Three big no-nos on MySpace: Do not obscure the MySpace ad banner (or feature your own ad banners), spam, or feature inappropriate content. Any of these will almost guarantee that your account gets deleted.

2. While we strongly encourage using your MySpace design to the maximum benefit, remember that MySpace monitors the level of activity on every account. We recommend limiting your interactions to 200 or less per day to ensure that MySpace will not mistake you for a spammer.

3. Some graphic suggestions… Do not use a photo or busy graphic as a background to your content. An overwhelming background may distract the visitor from key points or messages within your page. Take advantage of a strong title graphic, and present the content in a way that isn't distracting.

4. Do not clutter your MySpace page with "Which Hollywood Superstar are You?", quizzes and other obnoxious widgets that don't directly speak to your audience, at least if you expect to be taken seriously as a professional entity on MySpace. For tips on how to effectively market yourself or your business on MySpace please visit our MySpace Marketing Tips.

5. If you're going to have your profile song on auto-start, make sure it's easy listening or a nearly universally loved tune. This may be the deal breaker on whether or not a visitor returns. I have been known to repeatedly visit someone's page based on their having a good song. I have also been known to immediately leave a profile before the page even completely loads due to something intolerable being played.

DO!

1. Choose a catchy MySpace URL. Chances are I won't remember your unique page ID as the URL, so pick something I'll remember, ideally using words from an existing domain of yours. Underscores are allowed. Remember once you choose a name you can't change it without creating a new account!

2. Keep your content current and fun. Most people are visual and making a strong first impression with your MySpace design when a visitor comes to your page is important. Just as important is the strength and relevancy of your content, so keep those blogs and bulletins coming.

3. Choose your top 8 with care. Oddly, it is a significant factor in how people perceive your account. You may want to include certain organizations or groups which speak to your purpose or cause. You might also consider asking for a top friend exchange with someone who would return the favor and bring some extra traffic to your page.

4. Keep in touch with your network. We want news. We want gossip. We want the latest pic. So keep us in the loop through your blog, bulletin, a friendly comment or personal message. Don't forget to add your website link too!

5. Remember, MySpace is "a place for friends." Be a nice MySpacer.

Author - Amy McInerney

Ethernet Crossover Cables

An ethernet crossover cable is similar in appearance to a standard ethernet cable except that it has its "send" and "receive" wires crossed, allowing for a back-and-forth communication between the two computers

A network can be defined as two or more computer terminals connected in a way that facilitates the sharing of data. A network can be as simple as two computers with limited access to a few of each others' files or as complex as hundreds or even thousands of client terminals, hubs, and routers all connected seamlessly, feeding data to each other. Ethernet has been the standard for computer Local Area Networks (LANs) since the mid-1990s

An ethernet crossover cable is most often used for very simple networking scenarios, often for networking only two computers. Often, there is a need for a simple method of connecting two terminals in a network without the use of a hub or router, either because there is no hub or router available or just for the sake of simplicity. An ethernet crossover cable can alleviate the need for such a hub as a result of its unique design and functionality.

An ethernet crossover cable is similar in appearance to a standard ethernet cable except that it has its "send" and "receive" wires crossed, allowing for a back-and-forth communication between the two computers (hence the "crossover" name).

Additionally, many hubs, routers, and modems have internal crossovers to allow users to directly connect a computer to them without the need for a crossover cable. However, if the user wishes to connect a succession of these items, a crossover cable is needed to reverse the original crossover so that they communicate normally.

This scenario would usually take place when connecting a DSL or cable modem to a hub for extended networking applications. If the user simply wished for one client computer to have access to the internet, a standard ethernet cable connected between the computer and the modem would suffice. However, if there is a need for multiple computers to access the internet, then a hub is required. The hub is connected to the router via an ethernet crossover cable, and the client computers are then connected to the hub via standard ethernet cables.

Ethernet crossover cables save time and confusion by allowing a dual-directional communication pathway between computers or computer-networking devices such as hubs, routers, and modems. They can also spare users the added expense and complication of the use of a hub in simple two computer networks. Ethernet crossover cables can be found reasonably online or in most computer supply-related stores and distributors.

Author - John Cicero

Choosing the Best Computer Support Service

At times, you must have found yourself in a dire need to call computer support technicians to see if they can help you with your nasty computer problem. Availing the experts help can be beneficial for both of you and your PC.

At times, you must have found yourself in a dire need to call computer support technicians to see if they can help you with your nasty computer problem. Availing the experts help can be beneficial for both of you and your PC. The best par is that your support worker would walk you through the procedure to resolve your problem. This helps you to understand the intricacies of your computer.

Search thoroughly before your shop Many times when your computer is giving you a problem, rebooting can miraculously cure whatever is ailing it. If this is not the case, and you keep receiving the same error message as before, you will want to write this down, just in case you do wind up needing to call tech support.

There is no dearth of potential computer support resources on the Internet. The only thing you need is to brush up your search skills. Try searching with keywords like online computer support, computer repair, PC optimization, computer help, technical support, computer tech support etc. This will help you narrow down on the desired results by refining your search.

Ask for Credentials Always ask how long or how many computer problems your support worker has performed. Just as a writer writes better with every project, a technician offers better support every time. This is why it is suggested that you always ask for references before hiring a computer support technician.

Sometimes, you can also repair your computer issues yourself in future just by following the instructions given by your technician. If you are under the impression that your computer issues are hardware related, you can ask the technician about the same. Although, not all computer support resources over the Internet offer hardware repair but you can ask them.

Fix the Rate Before You may come across many computer support resources that charge on per hour basis. It can turn out to be a prohibitive choice and cause you hundreds of dollars. As opposed to this, you should search for the vendors that have plans tooffer. For example: You may ask for an unlimited annual support plan or any other exclusive combo plans. Following such tactics will help you to get the quality services at the most competitive prices.

Author - James Larry

Basics of Networking - Layers

It is necessary that you know a little about layers in the Network. Now let me take you down the seven layers you need to get familiar with. These are the physical layer, data link layer, network layer, transport layer, session layer, presentation layer, and the application layer.
Physical Layer, is just the physical parts of the network such as wires, cables, and the media along with the length. Also this layer takes note of the electrical signals that transmit data throughout the system.Data Link Layer, this layer is where we actually assign meaning to the electrical signals in the network. The layer also determines the size and format of data sent to printers, and other devices. The Data Link Layer can also be called nodes in the network. It is responsible for logical link control, media access control, hardware addressing, error detection and handling and defining physical layer standards.

Network Layer, this layer provides the definition for the connection of two dissimilar networks.Transport Layer, this layer allows data to be broken into smaller packages for data to be distributed and addressed to other nodes (workstations).Session Layer, this layer helps out with the task to carry information from one node (workstation) to another node (workstation). A session has to be made before we can transport information to another computer.Presentation Layer, this layer is responsible to code and decode data sent to the node.Application Layer, this layer allows you to use an application that will communicate with say the operation system of a server. A good example would be using your web browser to interact with the operating system on a server such as Windows NT, which in turn gets the data you requested.

Author - Dolson Ifegwu