Daniel Massicotte asked:


Here are 15 ways you can build yourself up by using your computer as a messenger for affirmations.

1.    Desktop

Your desktop is something that you see every time you open your computer. Husbands seem to have this already figured out; they put up a picture of their son or daughter. When they see it, it illicits powerful emotions of love and kindness that they associate with their child. My favorite desktop is a bank statement, where I changed the totals being represented in my bank accounts. I eventually faded that out and put the “Ask and it shall be given, Seek…” verse on it as well.

The idea is that you put whatever makes you smile or feel empowered; just as you open your computer in the morning.

2.    Movie-Maker

Movie-Maker is very powerful software. It’s free, so there are no excuses for not using it. You can make a movie that represents you and your goals. Make a slide show and put music in it.

3.    Screensaver

This is a favorite of mine. You may get called away from your computer because a problem has come up. But when you come back, you will be encouraged by pictures you have set up as a slide show. It certainly beats a blank screen! These pictures can be as simple as pictures you have taken, or custom desktops you have created.

4.    Programmed Timer/Alarm Clock (hear)

Setting up an alarm on the computer is very handy for getting up in the morning. I haven’t done this one yet, but I will now since I leave my computer on all night. I used to save electricity :S.

5.    Custom Boot Screen (see)

Not everyone can change this screen (or knows how), but if you can you are creating a journey as you turn on your computer. You are having daily reminders all the way, from when you wake up, restart your computer, as you enter in your password to login (the alarm works under this mode) and then see your desktop. The boot screen is just another blank screen you would otherwise have staring back at you.

6.    Sounds

Log into windows with something short and to the point that makes you smile. At the beginning of Anthony Robbins’ CDs on personal power he has a short 15 sec. sound clip of music. The music sounds like the kind you would hear at the end of a race, or as you reach a summit. Throw it in there!

7.    Post it Notes (touch, see)

Since you have them all over your desk, you might as well make them happy ones! During my internship this summer I noticed that if stress was not in common with everyone, post-it! notes certainly did. I did not have any vast “issues” that I constantly needed to be reminded of, so instead I made my own:

Don’t jump out the window!

You’re always right!

You’re the best!

These are just examples, you can hone in on your strengths and focus on them when you write messages to yourself.

8.    YouTube

I am beginning to find that the amount of uses that YouTube has is alarmingly high. Look up “switchwords” or “affirmations” and you will find yet another use for YouTube.

9.    Your Desk Top

Here I am referring to your actual-physical desk. After all, if the power goes out you might want to have something to encourage you or make you feel still in control of your life.

10.    Send yourself an e-mail

This is a great system for reminding yourself of something. I would not recommend it too often, since too many e-mails can get very annoying. Once in a while (e.g.: 1-2 times per month) it is nice to get an ‘unexpected’ e-mail reminding you that you are a leader. You never know when you will receive it…it might come at just the right time.

11.    Create associations.

The automatic update bubbles that pop up at the bottom of my screen drive me insane. I try and try to get rid of them-yet there is always something! They pop up when I am writing a paper and they feel like they are calling my attention!

Take these annoying pop-ups and create associations so that when you see one, you think positively about yourself, or perhaps about something you want to be grateful for.

12.    Internet Home Page

This is really a no-brainer, but I believe like all the others they add up. Set your internet home-page to something that changes every few days. It needs to be something that communicates either positive information, or good quotes. You might want to make this page a dynamic one (always changing), so you have some variety.

13.    Edit the sounds in your games

I used to do this as a kid. I don’t really play games anymore. If I did I wouldn’t mind making a few ‘mods’ that say great things about my character –just for the fun of it!

This isn’t about being vain or obsessed with you. It’s about finding out what activities you do during the day that make you feel inferior or down, and replacing certain aspects of them with something that encourages you and builds your confidence.

14.    iTunes

Mp3 players (I use iPod) are great for audio-books, podcasts or web broadcasts. There is nothing superior to listening to something that builds you up while you’re taking a walk. Try to get the kinds of seminars that are fun to listen to. Many great authors create an audio-book so people can listen to it, but not all make it enjoyable to listen to like Robbins or Covey.

15.    Your Own Webpage

I am sure you have heard that giving to others = building yourself up. The more you give the more you become a better person. Your website can be focused on this too. I would caution you one thing however. If you want to have a website and to give away information by all means do it. But don’t forget to monetize at least some of it so you can make some money and pay your bills!



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Roberto Sedycias asked:


The significance of notebooks or laptops is increasingly growing in the modern life. The modern-day business has witnessed a phenomenal turn-around at the present moment. Given the hectic schedules and jam-packed daily routines, it has become virtually impossible for almost anyone to perform their activities being rooted to one particular place or work-station. The frequent movements of numerous businessmen from place to another have made them to carry a notebook or laptop in order to perform their business activities, even during traveling.

Notebook refers to a light-weight personal computer which is small in size and conveniently portable. A notebook is usually battery or AC operated personal computer smaller than a briefcase, which can be easily used and carried along in places such as airplane flights, libraries, temporary offices, and at meetings. A notebook is famously known as `Laptop` which typically weighs less than 7 pounds (3 kg) and is about 3 inches in thickness. Some renowned brands associated with the manufacturing of notebooks are IBM, Apple, Sony, Dell, Toshiba, and Hewlett-Packard among others.

One of the most remarkable differences between a notebook and personal computer is the `Display Screen` - notebook computers use a variety of technologies known as `Flat-panel technologies` to produce a light-weight and non-bulky display screen. The display screen of many notebooks is limited to VGA resolution. However, notebook computers have one minor drawback - the notebook monitors that use `Active-matrix Screens` and produce very sharp images, do not refresh as quickly as the full-size monitors of desktop computers.

When it comes to the computing power, the contemporary notebooks are almost equivalent to the personal desktop computers. Typically, the notebooks computers come with a battery pack which enables you to run them without plugging them in. However, their batteries require recharging at a regular interval. Besides, the laptops have the same CPUs, memory capacity and, disk drives as incase of personal desktop computers. Not surprisingly, the laptop computers or notebooks, as they say it, are much more expensive than their bulky counterparts.

Notebooks or Laptops are manufactured in different designs, sizes, weights and memory capacities. The following are some of the main categories of notebook computers which are produced by some recognized companies:

Ultra-portables:

Ultra-portables are laptops with screen-size less than 12 inches and weight of less than 4 pounds (1.7 kg) These laptops do not normally have full-size keyboards. Primarily, it is the business travelers who need ultra-portables because they are small and light. Ultra-portable are very expensive, have extendable battery, power-saving CPUs and integrated graphics.

Thin & Lights:

This breed of laptops, by and large, weighs between 4 and 6 pounds (1.8 and 2.8 kg) and with a screen-size of 12 to 14 inches. Notebooks of this category are manufactured by Sony, Apple Computer and Dell among others.

Medium-sized Laptops:

Medium-sized laptops usually have a screen-size of 14 to 16 inches and a weight of around 7 to 9 pounds (3 to 4 kg). The length and width of these medium-size laptops are generally decided by their screen-size. However, these medium-sized notebooks have relatively less computing power due to their smaller dimensions and longer battery life.

Desktop Replacement Computers:

This edition of notebook computers is chiefly used in a fixed location and not easily portable due to their heavy weight and bulky size. Their screen-size typically measures from 17 to 20 inches. Moreover, desktop replacement computers have limited battery life barely exceeding 3 hours. This is because the hardware is not optimized for efficient power usage.

Notebooks have really become very popular computer hardware. Its portability and affordable prices seem to be very attractive to business executives, and everyone else, who seem to be on the move all the time. As businesses become more globalized, notebooks become a must-have tool item for everyone who wants to be successful.

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Jessica Whittaker asked:


More and more of us spend long hours at work or at home sitting in computer chairs. Unfortunately, the human body wasn’t designed to sit still for long stretches. Many workers and ardent computer gamers suffer from all kinds of ailments, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and back pain. If you’re in pain at the end of each day, your computer chair might be the culprit.

Office furniture should do more than just hold your papers and offer space to rest your laptop on. After years of grumbles from stiff-necked workers, furniture designers started coming up with ideas that were more ergonomic. Today’s office furniture conforms more closely to the natural shape of the human body and puts less stress on the back and shoulders.

Still, there are some pretty bad computer chairs out there. To find out if your computer chair is the best choice for your comfort, ask yourself these questions:

? Does my lower back hurt when I stand up from the chair?

? Do I often have tension knots in my back and shoulders?

? Is it easy to adjust my chair into different positions as needed?

? Have I suffered from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or other repeated stress injuries?

Poor posture can lead to any of these ailments, so always practice proper typing and sitting positions. But if posture alone isn’t helping, your computer chair could be hindering you. Fortunately, ergonomics experts have some tips on what to look for in computer chairs.

The most important thing to remember is that there is no “one size fits all” computer chair. What works well for your friend might not be so comfortable for you. For instance, your co-worker might enjoy one of the “kneeling” type computer chairs, but your knees might not appreciate the pressure. Therefore, it’s important to shop around and try out the different ergonomic chairs to find one you can live with day after day.

For a good basic design, look for computer chairs with high backs that curve slightly inward in the lower lumbar region. Arm rests should be flat, comfortable, and at a good proportional height to allow you to type without straining your wrists. A well-cushioned seat is also important; nobody wants to sit on a hard chair for hours. Look for chairs that offer plenty of support in the seat and back.

Adjustable chairs are a good choice for people who get stiff or sore after sitting for long periods of time. They’re also the best choice for workstations used by people of various heights. A reclining mechanism allows the worker to lean back and ease the strain on their spine during breaks. Rollers may or may not be a good idea; it’s advisable to get up and move around every half hour or so, but rollers make it a little too convenient to retrieve objects without getting out of the chair.

The most important component of ergonomic office furniture is the user. No chair can make up for constant bad posture. Sit straight while you work, and stand up frequently to stretch. Your joints will appreciate it.



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