Understanding Linux For The Non Geeks

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Linux is one of the difficult computer operating system to understand especially if you are non geek. What makes Linux difficult to understand is that all software is a consortium of freewares created by promising computer programmers and if you don’t know anything about computer codes, then you will definitely get a headache trying to understand how to set Linux up. In fact, the complexity of this operating system is what discouraged a lot of people to own one.

However recently, Linux for the non geeks has been created as a brainchild of Rickford Grant whose aim is to create a guide on how to install, configure as well as use Linux with ease. In fact, this particular  guidebook was created for Grant’s mom  who really do not know anything about computer programming and software engineering thus the humble beginnings of the book. The frequent change in the manuscript to make the language of the guidebook easily comprehensible to people who are not geeks has led to the creating of a how-to-comic book style guide book.  The book was published by No Starch Press which also created a smart series of books for those who are capable of understanding computer language or geeks.

The content of the guidebook includes introduction to hardware compatibility and the installation process. What makes the book impressive is that the author has carefully laid out the information in an easily digestible manner so that the reader can understand every bit of information written without feeling intimidated at all! As soon as the readers get the basics in Linux, they are directed to more details about the operating system. Just like other simplified instructional books, it contains a lot of screenshots as well as photos to give readers a good look on what to expect when they navigate their screens. This also lessens the anxiety of people who do not have any knowledge about computers.

Aside from the installation, this guidebook for the non geeks also directs the reader on how they can be connected to the internet as well as browse through the internet browser. The thing about this particular guidebook is that it aims to make users who aren’t geeks to appreciate devices such as a Linux computer. And for only $34.95, this particular book is a great investment to make that will allow you to try new devices and technology that will keep you abreast with the rest of the people in the world.

Building Backlinks: A Guide To Non Geeks Wanting To Improve Their Online Marketing Skills

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Everybody who owns a website have a goal to improve the traffic of their site. After all, a high traffic to their website means high revenues. In order to achieve this, using backlinks is essential in improving your site. Although very effective, using backlinks can be a bit confusing especially for a novice and for people who are not geeks. This is the reason why it is so important that you find tutorials or information that will help you understand how to build backlinks in a language that is easily comprehensible even for a non geek like you. Thus, this article aims to help you  understand how to use backlinks for your site in as easy as 1-2-3.

The first thing that you need to know for the non geeks  like you is to learn about the basics. A back link is just a simple URL that you post to other sites that is relevant to yours that will allow prospect clients to be directed to your site. A backlink, contains a code that allows search engines to locate your site.  In fact, sites like Google, Yahoo! and MSN use backlinks to determine the ranking of different sites. For example, if your website is all about selling flowers online and a prospect client type the word “flowers online” on the search bar, your site will end up on the first page. The higher you place on the page, the higher your page ranking is.

A high page ranking is essential because your site will have more authority compared to other sites with less page ranks. This is the reason why it is very important that you make sure that you use page rank in order to improve the status of your site.

Another way that you can make use of your backlinks is by posting your articles in different article directories. Article directories include sites like Buzzle and Ezinearticles. After each article that you write, you can write a brief background on yourself as well as on your site and post the link to your official site. The best thing about this is that it is very easy to create articles and even people who are not geeks like you can easily do this with minimal problems experienced.

The thing about building a site and using a backlink even if you are not a geek is very easy provided that you have proper guidance to do things properly.

Social Media Networking Sites For Non Geeks

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With the rise of technology, you may think that the internet can be an intimidating place for people who are non geeks. However, thanks to the many people who make technology less intimidating, the internet is now becoming a great haven of information as well as entertainment for people who are not really geeks.

One of the most popular sites that are often visited by people who are not geeks are social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube and WordPress. The creation of these social networking giants also paved way to the creation of local social networking sites in different countries. The best things about these sites are that people who are not familiar with the technology really do not need to use complicated platforms when they use this site. All they need to do is to know the basics such as how to navigate in the computer particularly their internet browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari or Mozilla Firefox.

These social networking sites have simple user interface that allow people to navigate and explore through the site without any assistance at all. Moreover, the best thing about these sites is that it is geared for the non geeks so that they can still be connected to their peers in the internet.  What is great about these sites is that you can easily register without the need to supply difficult information required. For instance, Facebook only requires your email address unlike some sites that require you to type in your address or even your mother’s middle name!

It is important to take note that different social networking sites have different purpose. For instance, Facebook aims to connect different people across the globe while YouTube is geared towards the common avenue where people can share their videos. Although these social networking sites are considered as social media giants, they are also used for other purposes, for instance, Facebook is now used where people can conduct business as well as build brands. Moreover, it is also the leading media where news can be shared and exchanged from all over the globe.

With the many uses of these social networking sites, it is no wonder why a lot of  non geek users love using social networking sites and perhaps more of these sites will be created in the near future to provide more options to a lot of people who are not geeks but want to be connected with their peers and loved ones.

Basic Social Media Networking for the Non-Geeks

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Even with the rise of modern technology and social media networking, some people are still left in a dark place not knowing how to cope or where to start. If there’s one important feature modern technology gave to mankind, it would probably be the improvement and innovation in social media networking, also known as the ability to stay connected to just about every single person from anywhere in the world through the World Wide Web.

These non-geeks don’t need to use complicated social network platforms, all they need are the basics. So what are considered as basic social media networks for the non-geeks? These would have to be: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and WordPress.

Facebook

Although Facebook can be considered as a social media platform derived from the likes of MySpace and Friendster, it’s still considered as the best and most complete and most advanced social networking site available today. If there’s only one social media platform that non-geeks would want to be familiar with, it would have to be Facebook.

Although Facebook has become a lot more complicated now than it was two to three years ago when it started, more and more people still prefer having Facebook accounts to any other social network. Facebook is for those who want to be updated with the life of their family, friends, acquaintances, and so on. These life updates are done through wall-to-wall posts, photos, videos, live status updates, inbox messaging, live chat, online games, and many others.

Facebook isn’t just for people to stay connected with other people. Because of its mass popularity, Facebook has also become an avenue for businesses and brands to market their products and services and reach a larger market. Companies, artists, celebrities, groups, and other organizations can easily advertise on Facebook and more importantly, they can create their own page and all their “fans” have to do is to “like” their page and they would get instant updates about new releases, promotions, and any kind of update from their favorite brands, artists, and groups.

Signing up for a Facebook is very easy and all a person can ever need is an e-mail address. The starting point for any Facebook account is to manage the profile and start adding family, friends, and any other person in the world.

Twitter

Twitter is mainly for people on-the-go who wants live updates from anyone and anything in the world—from their friends, celebrities, companies, breaking news, and so on. In addition, these are also the people who want to share more than just one status update at a time and don’t need the other extra features that Facebook has to offer.

Twitter is basically just a live status update social media platform. It’s just like posting one status update after the other, whether you’re sharing to the world what you’re doing, or where you are, or what you’re eating, or even a random thought that popped in your mind—surely Twitter is the place for you. Connections on Facebook might not really appreciate so many status updates from one person, hence, the creation of Twitter. But instead of “friending” people just like on Facebook, Twitter has a more of a one-way relationship in the form of a “follower.” People have to “follow” each other in order to subscribe to their live status updates; however, it doesn’t mean that if you follow a certain someone, he/she automatically follows you back as well.

Tumblr

Tumblr is created for the “artsy fartsy” people of this generation. Tumblr is mainly a photo blog, however, songs, videos, and write-ups can also be done in this social media platform. Tumblr works similarly to how Twitter does it. Instead of live status updates from those you follow, there are photos, videos, and write-ups. The main difference of Tumblr and Facebook is that Tumblr lacks the other complicated features of Facebook. It’s only as simple as posting and reblogging and the end result is you get to have your personalized photo blog site.

WordPress

From the likes of LiveJournal and Blogspot, WordPress is the recent addition to the family of weblogs. WordPress is primarily an online diary, also known as a blog. More and more users have converted to WordPress because of its easy-to-use functions. Certain brands and companies have also used WordPress as an SEO medium. If you’re the type of person who’s comfortable in divulging your thoughts and other personal stuff by writing them and sharing it to the world, WordPress would be the best social media site for you. However, WordPress is just limited to blogging, and even though there’s also a “follow” option for other WordPress blog sites, it doesn’t have the same features as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.

Tumblr and WordPress are considered as secondary social media networking sites as compared to Facebook and Twitter, both of which are leading the pack. It is up to the non-geeks to decide which social media networking site would work best to suit their needs.