News: I’ve become a writer on Duncsweb

I’ve been posting comments on Duncsweb for a while now. I really like getting involved with what people post on there.
Today I was contacted by the owner of the site DuncanM and he asked me if I wanted to start writing on there, I accepted his offer and I am now part of the duncsweb team. I am very happy and honoured to be given this position, and I will continue to produce content for the site.
You can view my profile here.

My advice, is to be involved, you can't expect to be noticed, if you do nothing to get noticed. You have to be in it to win it.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to posting more content both on this blog, and on Duncsweb.

Blogger in Draft – My thoughts.

As many of you already know, I’ve done a major overhaul of the look and feel of the blog, I was sick of using the old templates.
So I decided to give blogger in draft a try, and use the new template designer, that is supposed to allow you to adjust each aspect
of the blog. It has also given me the option to add “Pages” to the blog, these are not blog posts per se but they allow me to dedicate an
entire page to one subject, instead of getting it mixed up with other unrelated blog posts.

Blow is a screen shot of the new template designer interface

Personally I think it is fantastic that it allows me and many other users to make a professional looking blog, I have yet to find a single fault with it.
I have to say that Blogger has done a fantastic job here. It’s worth checking out if you have the time.

Blog updates. 25/01/10

As you have probably all noticed, the blog has undergone a few changes.

The biggest change would have to be the template. I got fed up of the dark template and opted for something different for a change.

Other changes include.

• Added a "Twitter" widget to the side so you can see my latest posts on Twitter.
• Google search to make it easier to search Google.
• Wakoopa tracker so you can see what software I use on a daily basis.
• "Latest videos" added to side to show some of my latest videos on YouTube.
• Added a "Follow" button so you can follow the blog.
• Added RSS and Atom feed buttons so you can subscribe to the Blog in a reader.
• Added a "Share" section which allows you to post the blog to Twitter or FaceBook.
• Added "News and Blogs I read" so you can follow other technology blogs that I read.
• Added "Where you can find me" so you can find me on the internet.

Other fixes pending.

• Punctuation needs correcting
• Minor spelling errors
• YouTube videos posted on Blog posts need to be resized to fit within the column. You'll notice why if your using a High resolution monitor using 1440x900 or greater.
• Removing the "Google search" title from above the Google search box as it looks unprofessional and doesn't tie in well with the rest of the blog.
• Looking to add more widgets and Gadgets to the blog.

I think that the Twitter widget will need some updating to help it blend in with the new template.

I am also using "Windows Live writer" to make Blog posts.

Some ... small updates to the Blog.

As you probably all know I have updated the blog with new features and so on.

Here is a run down of all the new features.

• Added a small "Video Box" to the right side. To give a small preview of the latest videos.
• Added "Share, Subscribe, Latest videos" to the bottom of the page. I added them so you could subscribe and share, and watch my latest YouTube videos.
• Added "News & Blogs I read" to the right side. So other people can follow the same blogs and news sites that I follow.
• Added "Where you can find me" to the side. I also added some sites that I post on regularly.
• Added "Google Search" So readers can search google without having to leave the page. It is also there to help people search for something specific from the Blog as well.

I am also using Windows Live Writer (When I have access to it) to publish entries to the blog. I like using WLW (Windows live Writer) as it's easy, it's effective and it also makes my blog posts seem a lot more professional.

New tech Survey – Feel free to leave a response.

Due to me being bored, and having nothing else to do I decided to make a tech survey for me and other YouTube users to answer. So far I’ve already gotten video responses from NunoKaka85 and AmazingJustinTech.

Here is the original video if you want to find out my answers.

Me answering my own tech survey.

If you would like to take the Tech Survey your self here are the questions.

1.What version of Windows is your favourite & why?
2.Favourite version of Linux & Why?
3.Do you think Microsoft make good products?
4.Do you think Apple make good products?
5.Which is better, Magic mouse or Arc Mouse?
6.Have you ever used a Mac?
7.What video editing software do you use?
8.What screen casting software do you use?
9.What podcasting software do you use?
10.How many icons are on the desktop?
11.Do you think 1080p on YouTube is any good?
12.Do you use Google reader?
13.Do you use Google mail?
14.Do you use Twitter?
15.Which is better Mac or PC?
16.Which game console is your favourite?
17.What game or series of games is your favourite?
18.What keyboard are you using?
19.What web browser are you using?
20.Do you use Steam?
21.What Twitter Application do you use? (On everything)
22.What software do you use to listen to music?
23. What version of Mac OS was your favourite and why?

I added the last question in at the last minute so to answer that question I would have to say Mac OSX Snow leopard.

Feel free to leave a video response. And I will link your YouTube channel here.

What do you think?

Hi there everyone.

I just want to ask what you think of my YouTube videos and my Blog here on Blogspot.

• What needs improving
• What am I doing right
• What do you want me to make a video on

I ask this of you as I need you to help me so I can help you. I always want to create content based on audience feedback.

If you have any video ideas send them to illage2@googlemail.com and I will get back to you. Keep in mind that while I do not respond to all the E-mail's I get I do read them all. So don't be offended if I don't respond to you straight away.

I am also holding a competition as well. If you think you make a better channel banner and a better video page banner than I have done, submit them to illage2@googlemail.com and I will use the Winner's designs.

Thanks for taking your time to read this blog.

Where can you find me in the online world.

A lot of people keep asking me where I can be found in the online world, and I keep saying twitter etc.

First of all is my twitter. http://www.twitter.com/illage2

Make sure you follow me on twitter for exclusive updates. I have found twitter to be one of the best online networks as it helps me keep up to date within the technology world.

 

Next up is my Xbox live – BeatJohn

I play mostly on Left 4 dead 2. However as of Christmas day (2009) my subscription runs out so I will no longer be able to play online since I use my PS3 for that now.

Playstation Network – illage2

I go online on MW2 on this a lot, however at times my little brother will also be using my account. I will be using this console for my online gaming.

Steam – illage2

I use steam to get good deals on PC games. I use this for online play every once in a while. Most of the deals I get on steam are quite good.

So that is where you can find me, I am only adding friends and family on Facebook so please don’t contact me about it.