Easterday Tech

G-Plus

I know I haven’t posted much lately, but you can find more of my involvement on G+.

Here is my account.

Enjoy,

Scott Easterday

HowTo: Website Layout Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of website layout. If you have not read Website Layout Part 1 yet, I recommend that you do. Last time we talked about the general layout with no html code. Now we will put on our boot straps and get started coding.

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HowTo: Google Maps 3D

Yes I said it Google Maps in 3D, I couldn’t believe what that option said. The first thing you are going to need is a pair of 3D sunglasses. It is the red and blue type of 3D, sorry Sony or Samsung.

Now head over to Google Maps and select a location or place you want to see in 3D.

Last thing is to right click on the image and set to 3D mode.

Depth Perception,

Scott Easterday

Firefox 4

If you thought the Firefox browser was this old dog, that ran like a turtle. I want you to try the new version. Firefox 4 official release, has turned into a speeding rabbit. With its unique new design and JägerMonkey speeds, it is the hot new browser hitting your desktop.

Download Firefox 4 and experience the smooth, sleek, re-design that will redefine your web experience.

JägerSpeed,

Scott Easterday

Nostalgic Internet

I think I may be just a little sadistic today, with my internet going out at my house, people blaring music in Starbucks (has he heard of headphones), and can’t wrap my head still around Gizmodo’s new layout. The layout just makes me want to shake it back to the way it was.

Which makes me think of all the sites that have changed themselves for better or for worse. Sometimes I wish I could just go back to the version that I liked so much. Some more examples of this are Facebook and Digg. That either added or removed certain features to what they believe were better.

Its like you want to go to http://OldVersion.com/ and just click on the website you want to go back in time with. This is only a dream and we are forever stuck in their new crappy layout and features.

FML,

Scott Easterday

FourSquare Next Big Thing

Remember how Facebook just came in and dominated the social networking space or how the Twitter universe came alive. Well it has been a while and nothing seems to compete with those two. It could even make you think, what is next?

With the latest update of FourSquare, I think we are going to see a revolution. FourSquare is an app available on most phones that allows you to do mobile check-ins. What was neat is you could see other people in the area as well as tips they might have in the particular area. That was great and all but they need something more to get the major influence.

Think of that friend that keeps telling you about the GroupOn deals in your area. FourSquare has made it even better by giving you deals around the area you are checking in to. Now you can instantly see where you can save money with the stores around your area. This is great and definitely going to make me check more to see if I check in to place, I could even get a discount or deal.

So if you haven’t started using FourSquare yet then I recommend checking it out and see if you could find any deals coming your way.

FourSquare

Next Thing,

Scott Easterday

HowTo: Website Layout Part 1

So I am starting an ambitious how-to on web layout. Notice how I said “layout”, because really I am not a great designer but give me a design and I can build it for you. So before I start you in the crazy world of website and their idiosyncrasies let talk a little about how things are put together. There are several rules you need to follow in order to have a good layout and understanding of how things are.

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iPhone: App of the Week

I am going to start a new segment on suggesting a new app every week. Since a good app is sometimes hard to come by. Then there are some apps that don’t do what you want to do.

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iPad2 Revolution

Originally I wasn’t that impressed with the iPad. It simply lacked to many features to even closely be something worth carrying around. Here are a few so those naysayers don’t beat me down:

1. No Camera
2. No Video Out
3. Outdated iOS
4. Heavy

Some even personally I didn’t say because it doesn’t follow the common person needs. iPad 2 I want to say fixed all of those problems. Here are a few of the features:

1. Camera
2. Video Out
3. New iOS
4. Lighter

This actually makes me want to get one now. I’m excited.

Get ready for your Questions to get Answered

Hey everyone I know it has been a long time, but I have been working hard on a new website that I hope everyone will like. This is my Question & Answer site now renamed as Answerists.com The old name I had to sadly depart with, but on with the new and hoping to get it out soon.