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How You Can Make the Most Effective Emergency Relief Donation

by Mike Mansell March 15, 2011
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By now I am sure that you have all heard about the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has managed to wreak havoc in Japan.  While these events are indeed tragic, it is honestly heartwarming to hear of all the wonderful people in the world who are looking to open up their hearts – and their [...]

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It’s My 21st Birthday

by Jeff Weisbein July 18, 2010
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Well, in a couple of hours from now I will be 21 years old.  That’s it.  The big 21.  I will be what they call “fully legal”.  Pretty neat.  Now what?  A very good question, I suppose I will have cake and maybe a drink (or a sip), but aside from that, I don’t think [...]

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Could Automated Tech Support Be Life Threatening?

by Mike Mansell April 11, 2010
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Using utility services against a resident is by no stretch of the imagination a new idea.  In an episode of CSI, a stalker working for the cable company used his position to gain access to people’s homes.  In the 2003 film, “The Italian Job”, a group of gold hijackers posed as a cable repair unit [...]

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Why Is Getting In Contact With Web Companies So Difficult?

by Jeff Weisbein March 26, 2010
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It’s a task which may be harder then you ever expected, but getting in contact with numerous web companies both small and large can be an extremely daunting if not impossible task.  Ever try and call Google for tech support?  What about Facebook?  Or even Twitter?  Up until recently, Google did not provide phone support [...]

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Happy Holidays!

by Jeff Weisbein December 23, 2008
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I just wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday season and a great new year!  I made a post last year around the same time of year where I said “it has been a great 2007, bring on 2008.”  Well, I must say 2008 has completely exceeded everything I could have asked for.  It has [...]

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Podcamp NYC – Networking Experience

by Jeff Weisbein April 28, 2008
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In my previous post I discussed the sessions I attended at Podcamp NYC 2.0 as well as my thoughts on each session.  In addition to the sessions I was able to attend and learn from I was also privileged to be able to hang out with some very cool people.  If I miss someone please [...]

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Are We Really Going to Charge?

by Jeff Weisbein April 4, 2008
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I feel I need to make this post to point out that it in fact was just an April Fools joke. We will not be charging for our services.

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10 Ways to Plan Good April Fools Jokes

by Jeff Weisbein March 31, 2008
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Just in time for April 1st I thought I would compile a list of 10 ways to plan and/or think of good April Fools jokes to pull on your friends, community members, family, and who ever else you might want to prank. 1. I believe the most important thing to consider when you are looking [...]

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Broadcasting Tips – How To Be A Better Broadcaster

by Jeff Weisbein December 28, 2007
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Ustream.tv a site that I have discussed in the past, which allows you to broadcast yourself live on the Internet. With Ustream you can create your own show and talk about essentially what you would like – tech, sports, cooking, etc. However, in order to be successful, well, it takes some work. So do you [...]

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Happy Holidays From BestTechie.net

by Jeff Weisbein December 25, 2007
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Happy Holidays from BestTechie.net! It has been a great 2007, bring on 2008.

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