Week 8: Tech Tip Cheezburger

Here's a fun meme I made that perfectly describes this week. You can go here to make your own!

I need spring break link

Week 7 Tech Tip: Sidebar Box

This week, I added a new widget to my sidebar. I decided to add a "Quote of the Day" section which includes inspiring quotes that I think everyone would appreciate when they visit my blog.

Week 6: Google Timer Tech Tip

I like the Google Timer because it's right there on your computer screen whenever and wherever you need it. A tip is to keep it up as a separate window then work on what you are doing so that you can keep track or the pace you are on. When there is a timer running, you are probably more likely to stay on task. I also like to time my breaks because it's hard to realize how much time as gone by. With the timer, I can go back to work at exactly the time I set it on and not lose track of time.

Since I spend a lot of time on the computer, this timer would be very helpful to use and I'm sure it could be helpful to others as well.

During my breaks on the computer, I often find myself watching Netflix. I'll tell myself I am only going to watch 10 minutes of something then I end up watching the whole episode. The timer could help me keep track of when my 10 minutes is up.

Time Management flickr

Tech Tip: Quotemaker

For this week, I made a quote for my tech tip assignment.

It was incredibly easy and I will probably use this in the future. I used pinstamatic to generate a simple layout with the quote but there are many other sites as well.

I really like this quote and wanted to share it with others. It's good to remind yourself that it's never too late.

It's never too late: quote by Eric Roth

Learning Challenge: Time Management Video + Tech Tip Blogger Youtube

This week, I found a good video on youtube about time management. I like the suggestions that this video makes because the first step is to realize what you spend a lot of your time on and then find a way to make your time most efficient. This could include making a list and physically writing out what needs to be done throughout the day so you can prioritize your tasks. I think you are more likely to get something accomplished if you have it written down somewhere. It also feels really good to cross something off of your list. Here's the video if you'd like to watch it too!

Time Management 

Here is also a tech tip on how to upload youtube videos right to a blog post.

Tech Tip: Weather Widget

If you look at the right side of my blog page, you'll notice a small weather widget.
If you want one for yourself, click on this link to get started!

Tech Tip: Blog Profile

To edit my blog profile, I took off the profile section and I also removed the option to show my location. I wanted to be private and limit the amount of information I let available about myself online. Hiding your identity online is almost impossible in 2016. There is facebook, twitter, instagram, and a million other social media apps that exposes you. It used to not be really of concern when I was younger but since I have grown up, I begin to want more and more privacy. It's important to be smart about what you allow online because once it's up, it's in the air, and you may not be able to completely get rid of it. The internet is truly powerful so I try to limit information about myself, especially if it could hurt me in the future someday. 

Tech Tip: Blogger Template

To make my blog a little bit more personal, I changed my layout design. I really like simplicity so I chose one that didn't have a background or too many wild colors. I did customize it a little bit by changing the font, just to give it a bit more character. If you haven't already, you should re-design your own blog too!