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My First Blog Post

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

Guide to Setting up a WordPress.com Site

Type in WordPress.com into any web browser Click on the white Get Started button Enter your email address, chosen username, and a password for your project Write this information down in the space provided above Select a subject area for your blog. If unsure, select general or other. Enter your preferred domain name. Let’s stick […]

Technology Tuesdays – Cutting the Cord

Below are the basic steps to cutting the cord. Check your internet speed. Choose your hardware. Choose your subscriptions. How to choose. Library materials. Check Your Internet Speed Make sure your internet connection can support streaming services like Netflix. Internet speed is measured in megabits per second, or Mbps. On average, streaming services require 5Mbps […]

WordPress Walkthrough

You don’t need a whole lot to get started honestly, obviously a working computer with the ability to connect to the internet. At least a basic understanding of internet navigation and an email address you have access to. Along with those more practical things you need to have a subject for your website or blog, […]

Build a Blog on WordPress.com #1

TERMINOLOGY & DESCRIPTIONS WordPress.com: a hosted turnkey solution used for developing a blog or website Domain Name: a simple label for identifying a resource within a network Blog: chronological log of informal articles created by an individual or small group Website: a connected group of pages presented on the World Wide Web Theme: a collection […]

What is Technically Curious?

Technically Curious is a place where no question is too small or silly. I believe that the quest for knowledge includes failure. If I can help with any technology questions I will do so with gusto. The first topic for the technically curious will be Building a Blog on WordPress.com. Content for that will be […]

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the […]