Article: When it comes down to it, the way you will be able to show off your genius computer skills is by solving problems. Troubleshooting is one of the most important skills to have in the IT industry.When you're experiencing a computer issue, start by figuring out what exactly is going on. Defining the problem as "The mouse doesn't work" is too broadnarrow it down to the precise behavior or error message, such as "When I connect the mouse to the USB port, I see a message that says 'This IRQ is assigned to the keyboard." One of the most important skills a genius-in-the-making must learn is how to find information. There's an art to getting accurate information about computer problems with Google. Use quotes (") around exact words and phrases ("this IRQ is assigned to the keyboard" instead of irq assigned to keyboard) to make sure your results match what you are looking for. Using Google to search a single site. If you're looking for information about wireless networking and prefer your results be from Microsoft.com, type mouse problems site:microsoft.com instead of mouse problems microsoft. Filter results by date (often relevant, as computers are always changing) by clicking "Search Tools" at the top of the search results, then change "Any time" to a different time range. While the manufacturer's product pages may be among the first search results, some of the best troubleshooting information will come from user forums. It will not take you long to figure out which sites return good search results and which should be avoided. If your search for information brings you to a page that seemingly has little to do with what you searched, that source will not be useful to you. Don't be afraid to ask questionsbut before you do, try using the forum's "search" feature to reduce the possibility of duplicating an already-resolved thread. Many online forums will not allow you to search their content until you register for an account. Now that you've been practicing your troubleshooting skills, find opportunities to get hands-on experience. Ask people you know if they are having trouble with their computers, and then offer to fix them. Use your new skills to find other people online who've experienced similar issues and try implementing suggested fixes. Computer geniuses learn how to troubleshoot by breaking things. Rather than messing with the computer you use every day, get yourself a test computer (or even bettera test lab with several types of computers) so you can really get your hands dirty.
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Define the problem. Sharpen your Google skills. Read the search results thoroughly, and not just the first page. Join forums to gain insight into problems experienced by users like you. Fix your friends' and family's computers. Set up a test computer.
Article: Should your site happen to crash without warning, it would be disastrous to lose all of the data and coding that you've worked hard to put together. Backing up your website will allow you to restore the most recent version of the site. Back up the site at least once a month, or whenever edits to the page are made. Even if the company which hosts your site regularly backs up your site, it's still smart to back up the site yourself, too. To ensure that you don't lose website data, you could keep a copy backed up on your computer and another copy saved to a removable disk or external hard drive. To ensure that you find out as soon as your site goes down, download a program like SiteUp. SiteUp is a piece of freeware which runs in the background on your computer. SiteUp and freeware like it will monitor your site and inform you if it a server crashes or the site becomes otherwise unreachable. If the site is down for long, you risk losing or confusing potential clients or turning away curious internet browsers. Once you've been informed that your site is down, you can get the site back up and running as soon as possible. Web developers and programmers can become so close to the websites they create that obvious mistakes can go unnoticed. Look at every page with a detailed eye to confirm that content displays correctly. Click through every link on the site to ensure that: All links work. All links direct the user to the correct page. All images load correctly. Images load correctly on mobile devices. The website looks good and functions when viewed on very large or very small monitors. Over time, the download speed of your website can fluctuate and slow down. You can use an online tool like Google Pagespeed Insights or GTMetrix to ensure that the speed is optimized and the site runs quickly. Both of these sites allow you to type in your website's URL and will analyze its speed and performance. Keeping your site running quickly will also help the site place higher in search engine results. This, in turn, will increase the visibility of the site.
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Back up your website. Download a program that notifies you if your website is down. Click through your own website. Test the speed of your website.
Article: Sugar cookies are easy to make and require far fewer ingredients, making them easy to throw together at the last minute without having to run to the store. Sugar cookies are also basic enough to be enjoyed by everyone, avoiding strong preferences regarding individual flavors. Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular types of cookies across the world. These are another great basic to master. Take them up a notch by using fancy chocolate chips or other variations. Oatmeal cookies can provide a little extra dietary fiber, making them healthier than many of their cookie brethren. They're also easy to make and customize to suit your tastes or jazz up a bit. Peanut butter cookies are a favorite for many and can make a nice, filling treat that works great for a breakfast item. These are also more diabetic friendly than other recipes, if the sugar is significantly adjusted. Snickerdoodles are basically giant piles of buttery, sugary, cinnamon goodness. They won't be the first thing you reach for when looking for a healthy cookie, but they are a delightful indulgence. Whether you're setting up for Christmas or a summer picnic, ginger snaps make a great addition to any get together. They're widely liked and easy to make, so give these tasty cookies a try. Macaroons are a cookie that look hard but are actually really easy to make. If you've got someone to impress, try these deceptively fancy treats on for size. The coconut and chocolate will be just what you need to feel gourmet. Marzipan is a cooking ingredient usually limited to fancy Italian desserts. However, this sweet almond paste can make for a seriously tasty cookie and some nice Continental sophistication. Whether you're looking for a unique flavor or just want to take a party from last minute to black tie affair, try these foodie cookies. The mixture of flavors will surprise you and leave your guests wowed. Who goes by the book? Not you. Who defies expectations? Now we're talking. Make these cookies that not only taste great but will get everybody talking. Because why make plain chocolate chip when you can make something they'll never forget?
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Bake basic sugar cookies. Make classic chocolate chip. Bake healthy oatmeal cookies. Make chewy peanut butter cookies. Make sugary Snickerdoodles. Bake spicy ginger snaps. Make tropical Macaroons. Bake fancy Marzipan cookies. Make elegant lemon ricotta cookies. Bake unique bacon chocolate cookies.