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How to Be a Geek Goddess: Pratical Advice for Using Computers With Smarts and Style
When it comes to technology (or anything, really), men and women rarely think alike. Men are obsessed with acronyms and the size of their hard drives. Women just want to get things done. And if they can get it done while shopping for a cute pair of shoes, even better.
How to Be a Geek Goddess shows you how to sort out technology decisions (and find those cute shoes online) without ever having to ask a man. Whether you're buying a computer, shopping for a cell phone, trapped in the electronics aisle, or simply lost on the Internet, author Christina Tynan-Wood explains it all with wit, intelligence, and a minimum of geeky acronyms.
You'll learn how
How to Be a Geek Goddess will show you how to join the Web conversation, start your own blog, and maybe even teach your friends a thing or two. Think of it as the tech-savvy girlfriend you wish you had on speed dial.
How to Be a Geek Goddess shows you how to sort out technology decisions (and find those cute shoes online) without ever having to ask a man. Whether you're buying a computer, shopping for a cell phone, trapped in the electronics aisle, or simply lost on the Internet, author Christina Tynan-Wood explains it all with wit, intelligence, and a minimum of geeky acronyms.
You'll learn how
How to Be a Geek Goddess will show you how to join the Web conversation, start your own blog, and maybe even teach your friends a thing or two. Think of it as the tech-savvy girlfriend you wish you had on speed dial.
- GenresNonfiction
323 pages, Paperback
First published November 15, 2008
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July 28, 2011
Highly recommended by a colleague, but it was only ok for me. Very dense but she tries to keep it light. My colleague read selectively, but I tried to read the whole thing, just to cover my bases. I thought I might glean something useful for my teaching.
Things to remember from this book:
Free disk shredders (Eraser, Darik's Boot and Nuke)
Downloading software (Tucows, Download, Fileworld, Handango)
Background checks (PeekYou, Spock, Bill Collector in a Box, Ancestor Hunt, Pacer (court records), NETRonline, Intelius)
Online shopping (eBag, Bare Necessities, HerRoom, SockDreams, Athleta, Sundance Catalog, J.Jill, Uncommon Goods)
Scams (Internet Crime Complaint Center
When shopping online, make sure the URL starts with https (plus the lock picture)
Things to remember from this book:
Free disk shredders (Eraser, Darik's Boot and Nuke)
Downloading software (Tucows, Download, Fileworld, Handango)
Background checks (PeekYou, Spock, Bill Collector in a Box, Ancestor Hunt, Pacer (court records), NETRonline, Intelius)
Online shopping (eBag, Bare Necessities, HerRoom, SockDreams, Athleta, Sundance Catalog, J.Jill, Uncommon Goods)
Scams (Internet Crime Complaint Center
When shopping online, make sure the URL starts with https (plus the lock picture)
April 30, 2009
I enjoyed the book very much and learned a lot from it. My only complaint is that it primarily focused on PCs and Windows, and I have a Mac. I should have realized that before I purchased it. However, it was still informative and fun to read.
Want to Read
December 25, 2008T got this for me for Christmas. Will read soon!
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