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WordPress Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

13 Nov

If you’re looking to attract more visitors to your blog, just writing good articles isn’t enough. You can (and should) take advantage of search engine optimization (SEO) to make it easier for people to find your content.

SEO for wordpress blogs that can use plugins

Thanks to my colleague Dominique Hermans for this informative link about WordPress SEO. Also be sure to check out his blog http://techdom.nl for new interesting posts.

SEO for wordpress blogs that can’t use plugins (by example wordpress.com)

 
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Posted by on November 13, 2012 in ICT, Internet, Tutorials

 

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Open Line declared entrepreneur of 2012 for the Beek township

12 Nov

Open Line has been declared entrepreneur of 2012 for the Beek township last week. Congratulations to all my new colleagues for this achievement.

Below I’ve included some links to Dutch articles covering this award:

I truly believe that expertise combined with passion is what differentiates you. The funny thing is that companies and people like this strive to achieve the best outcome. Winning an award is not the goal, it is merely the result.

I’ve only started working at Open Line since the first of November and haven’t had any part in this result. Still it feels really good to be part of a succesful company with great colleagues, that is also being recognized as such by the community. I look forward to being able to add value in my own way to this already great company.

 
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Posted by on November 12, 2012 in Open Line

 

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Windows 8 – Windows store app installation fails on Windows 8 with error code 0x80070057

11 Nov

Last week I encountered error code 0x80070057 while trying to install an update to the “Fruit Ninja” windows store app.

The steps below were used to fix this error:

  1. Run powershell as administrator
  2. get-appxpackage -name *fruitninja* | remove-appxpackage
  3. Run “wsreset”
  4. Go to store page and click install

Thanks to this post that helped me resolve the issue:
http://www.pocketables.com/2012/10/how-to-fix-fruit-ninja-or-any-other-broken-app-on-windows-8.html

PS: I had already tried syncing the app licenses, but this didn’t resolve the issue.

 
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Posted by on November 11, 2012 in Applications, ICT, Microsoft, Powershell, Tutorials, Windows, Windows 8

 

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Google’s data centers: an inside look

06 Nov

If you want to have a look Google’s data centers, read this article. It includes a short video, but also links to another article and to google streetview that allows you to navigate through the datacenter.

It looks great and they even included some fun stuff as well 🙂 So when you either have never seen a data center before, or you’re just curious about Google’s data center, be sure to take a look.

 
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Posted by on November 6, 2012 in Data center, ICT

 

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Windows 8 – Why I chose to buy a Windows 8 based Acer Iconia Tab W700 tablet

05 Nov

First of all, for me it was obvious my type of use would require a Windows 8 tablet. An iPad, Android or Windows RT tablet would not meet my needs. For more information about differences, please read my previous post.

At the Microsoft Objectives 2012 event that was held at the 25th of October in Amsterdam, I was able to test numerous new devices from companies like Sony, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Fujitsu and Acer. This included all-in-ones, tablets, convertibles, ultraportables and notebooks. The approach/design choices of the companies differs greatly. To get a better idea of the different types and models and these differences, check out the Windows website.

Since I was looking for a Windows 8 tablet, I’ve tried many different ones intended either for consumers or companies/professionals. My favourite among all these tablets was the new Samsung Series 7 slate with a i5 processor and a S-pen for digital note taking/writing.

Since I saw all these great devices and Windows 8 would be released the day after, I went to multiple stores on launch day and ultimately came back home disappointed because there were no Windows 8 tablets in the stores yet.

Still I decided to order an Acer Iconia Tab W700 tablet (NT.L0EEH.002) because:

+Full Windows 8 version (not Windows RT).
+Good specs (i3 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD, 11.6″ screen, 1920*1080 resolution).
+MicroSD Memory card slot.
+Dock and keyboard included.
+No other Windows 8 tablet with similar specs and peripherals comes even close to its price (599 euros at the time I bought it, but now it is 699 euros which could make other alternatives viable).
+Available relatively quickly (November 8th , November 23rd, November 28th).

There are however compromises as well:

-Not an i5 CPU.
-No GPS
-No built-in 3G (can use USB dongle though).
-No memory card slot (can use USB flashdrive / USB disk though).
-No digitizer in the screen / pen support.
-Keyboard is seperate (not a docking, and therefore also no additional battery).
-Previous experiences with Acer with regards to build quality and warranty leave much to desire.
-It is a bit unclear whether the tablet will have a 10.1″ or 11.6″ screen because of contradicting specs on different websites. I assumed it will be 10.1″ because of the price, but I hope I’m wrong 🙂

I chose to accept these compromises because it meets my needs and because I expect a lot of better and cheaper Windows 8 tablets in the near future (including AMD Hono CPU with better integrated graphics). By then I will probably get a new Windows 8 tablet and sell or repurpose this one.

Beware: It seems there are different models of the Acer Iconia Tab W700 in different regions around the world, so pricing and specs may differ. Once again, this article is regarding the NT.L0EEH.002 model.

[UPDATE 09-11-2012]

  • Apparently the Acer is expected to be available from November 23rd from Dixons instead of the previously advertised November 8th.
  • Screen will be 11.6 inch.

[UPDATE 24-11-2012]

  • New expected delivery is 28th of November 😦
  • Acoording to specs, there will be a MicroSD memory card.
 
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Posted by on November 5, 2012 in Hardware, ICT, Microsoft, Tablet, Windows, Windows 8

 

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Free knowledge session about Hyper-V 3.0 (Server 2012) on the 12th of November

04 Nov

For those interested in Hyper-V 3.0 (Server 2012), check out the New Horizons website:
http://www.newhorizons.nu/site/special_events/Gratis_kennissessie_Hyper-V_in_Windows_Server_2012/

They’re hosting a free knowledge session on the 12th of November starting at 17:30 CET in Eindhoven.

 
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Posted by on November 4, 2012 in Automation, Cloud, Events, ICT, Learning, Microsoft, Private cloud, Public Cloud, Windows, Windows 2012

 

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Windows 8 – Free e-book “Windows 8 for Dummies, Dell Pocket Edition”

02 Nov

Through a colleague of mine, Gabrie van Zanten (Gabes Virtual World) I heard that there was another free e-book for Windows 8 available called “Windows 8 for Dummies, Dell Pocket Edition” and I wanted to share this with you.

I’ve browsed a bit in this e-book and it looks like it’s a really good read for people who have not much experience with (Windows 8) computers. It covers the basics, but also contains many practical tips for common home users.

If you want to upgrade to Windows 8, take advantage of the limited time cheap upgrade offer. Also if you want to know more about Windows 8, check some of my other blog posts covering Windows 8.

 
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Posted by on November 2, 2012 in ICT, Microsoft, Windows, Windows 8

 

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Starting my new job at Open Line today

01 Nov

After having worked at my previous employer for five years, it was time for a change of scenery. For me it had been clear for some time that Open Line was THE company I wanted to work for. I decided to follow my dream and did not even bother to look at other companies anymore.

Main motivators for me for wanting to work for Open Line are:

  • The people that work there are friendly, very knowledgeable and passionate about what they do.
  • There’s a “can do” mentality.
  • They work with modern technologies.
  • Potential for personal growth and learning many new things on many different levels.
  • Both colleagues and customers are considered to be partners.
  • They have good and close relations with many other well-known (ICT) companies and have won various awards along the way because of it.
  • Their values closely match my own values.
  • I want to be able to work for a company I truly care about, believe in and where I’m able to give it my all without any reservations or doubt.
  • They’re growing.
  • In my opinion they possess many of the characters of a High Performance Organization (HPO).

As such I made my intentions clear to a friend of mine who works there and I applied for the job opening of Microsoft Specialist. What followed was (in my opinion) a thorough procedure to see if we were both a good fit for each other. And according to the both of us, this was the case.

I look forward to starting today, and I will especially enjoy meeting new interesting people and catching up with the people I already know (those who attended the same school and those I met at my previous employer).

If you want to know more about Open Line, you can check:

There are also a couple of employee blogs that might be of interest to you:

To be continued ….

 
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Posted by on November 1, 2012 in High Performance Organization, ICT, Learning, Open Line, Personal, Personal Development

 

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