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Fun Ways That The Average Person Can Benefit From Custom QR Codes Every Day

The QR code is a Quick Response Code. It's similar to an old-fashioned barcode or UPC code in that it can store an unlimited amount of info within a symbol, and a quick scan of that symbol reveals a wealth of info that is helpful. A QR code is better because: 1. It can be used by individuals (rather than just stores and manufacturers) to hold an unlimited amount of data, photos, and videos; 2. It can be regularly updated to reflect timely, new info; and 3. It's a quick way to get … [Read more...]

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Check Out Our Fun Facebook And Twitter Pages!

Get fun ideas in real-time, helpful tips & tricks, and updates about fun things to see & do on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Follow @FunTimesGuide on Twitter "Like" our Fun Times Guide Facebook Page Prefer one of our other sites on a specific topic? Here's a list of our other Facebook pages. Or, follow one of these Twitter pages for lots of fun ideas, helpful tips & practical solutions by … [Read more...]

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5 Interesting Things I Found On Twitter This Week

Following are 5 things I would not have known about were it not for reading about them on Twitter. If you're not already familar with what Twitter is, here's the scoop: What Is Twitter And Why Should I Care About It? Videos: 7 Twitter Addicts Explain Why They Like Twitter Okay, now onto the fun and interesting things I found... … [Read more...]

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Blog World Expo: A Review

Jim and I have been to a handful of blogging and "new media" conferences since we started The Fun Times Guide in 2004. Our first was Blog Nashville, which was held on the Belmont campus here in Nashville. Our most recent was Blog World Expo which which took place last week in Las Vegas. In case you're wondering, this year we also attended SES Toronto in June, and we'll be at PubCon in November. I thought I'd share some highlights of our trip to Vegas for Blog World Expo 2008. … [Read more...]

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Try An Online Typing Test To Test Your Typing Speed

According to a couple of online typing tests I tried, I type in the 100 words per minute range. (That's with no errors.) When I used to work in administrative jobs, my typing speed was "really good" (according to my employers). I went from 60 wpm to 80 wpm in no time from all the time spent at the computer. Now, after all these years of being self-employed as a full-time writer and editor, I'm at 100 wpm. That's pretty good, but still not great. If you try out your own typing speed at the … [Read more...]

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My Favorite TechTV On-Air Personalities: Where Are They Now?

My recent post about TV talk show hosts reminded me just how much I miss the fun folks who used to run a 24-hour cable channel called Tech TV. Yep, it was all computers all the time... for the geek in all of us. The best part is they covered topics for beginners including new computer users altogether (think: senior citizens, moms, parents, and just plain 'ol late-bloomers into the computer world) as well as topics for more advanced users of computers (like webmasters and others just starting … [Read more...]

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Why I Love Pandora

Sit back, slide the headphones on and crank up the tunes! I've always considered myself a bit eclectic when it comes to music. For me, it doesn't really matter which genre. You might catch me listening to Rap, Reggae, Rock, Blues, or Bluegrass, it doesn't really matter to me. Or even Contemporary Gospel, Soul or Folk. It just depends on my mood. Maybe it has something to do with my mother weaning me on Merle Haggard and George Jones, or my dad and his brothers giving me 45RPMs (those are … [Read more...]

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Want To Be Notified Whenever Your Favorite Websites Are Updated?…

If you're like me, then you probably have a long list of great websites that you like to check out on a regular basis. But, who really has the time... Right? So you probably just add every site one-by-one to your growing list of bookmarks. Then, any time that you actually a) have the time, and b) remember to check back with your favorite sites... you're happy. More often than not, you probably find yourself asking, "Now, why didn't I check back here sooner?... I LOVE this … [Read more...]

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Ways To Bypass Sites That Make You ‘Register First’

Did you know?... When you do a search in Google (or just about any other search engine), and the results include a link to one of those "newspaper" sites where you have to register first just to get the privilege of viewing their article... you don't actually have to register! Here are 2 quick & easy solutions for bypassing those online registration forms: … [Read more...]

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