I have learned a lot from writing this tech column. I have learned enough to write a column about what I've learned from writing a column.
Many times, I'll start to make something up, and then realize I could find the right answer. Of course, I hope you want to be entertained, but I'm sure you would also like to learn. So here are the top 15 things I've learned so far:
* Almost half of the people who answered my first survey use the Internet trying to learn more about computers and stuff. I hope this column has also helped you learn a little as well.
* Porn sites are updated daily, but the World Badminton page may never be updated again.
* Sometimes I wish I were Theo Huxtable.
* All that free stuff is bogus. I signed up for all sorts of stuff, and I never got anything sent to me. Maybe it was because I didn't answer the eight million messages I was sent right after that.
* Computer problems can be solved! Although sometimes it's just by guessing.
* Webopedia is a great resource for finding all sorts of computer words you don't know.
* The Dover Demon, one of many myths and legends on the Web, bears a striking resemblance to Pinky and the Brain put together.
* Jeeves still doesn't know the answer to "Why is just about everyone I know crazy?"
* I'm worth at least a 7 or so on Rankpeople.com, so I can't complain.
* I still would love to do "Santa Cache is coming to town" with Bruce Springsteen.
* People spend a ridiculous amount of time e-mailing people who sit five to 100 feet away from them, and that often includes me.
* Kenny Rogers and Halloween were made for each other.
* If you are still trying those online dating services, at least get out and try to meet people on your own, too. I mean, the perfect person could be sitting behind the computer, but maybe you should meet the person first before realizing they look like the Dover Demon.
* Google is by far the best search engine. Coming in a close second is the customer service desk at Target.
* Building a simple Web site is not difficult, but generating traffic to it can be extremely tricky.
I have learned something from every column . . . click here for the complete list. I figured most of you would rather get to the meat of this column, which is -- as always -- a short survey! Yes, it's a survey to find out what you want in future columns from me. One multiple choice question, and if you'd like, fill in your e-mail address as well. That way in the future, when I'm stuck for a topic (for instance, this week), I could get immediate advice!
Actually, instead of the survey, just fill out the comments form below.
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