One of the greatest connection tools can also create some of the most emotional disconnects known to man (ever lose a file, delete a special email, lose a cellular call? LOL!)
The Internet continues to evolve through the co-existence of users and providers. This symbiotic relationship is a real challenge to maintain. There are users who know virtually nothing about computers checking out websites designed by true masters. There are true master programmers who have no clue how to explain to a rookie how to interact with their websites.
The Caera Kirsch Designs 101 Reference Desk has been designed to address this issue. I continue to interact with people carrying all levels of computer knowledge and know that I cannot necessary “chat” with the same terms and lingo with everyone.
Therefore, I have divided the categories into three basic classes: beginners, intermediate and advanced. From there, I have added sub-categories and combined with the search feature, hopefully every visitor will be able to quickly find what it is they came here for.
Note to the beginners: Welcome, welcome and welcome! Although the Internet can be an intimidating and enormous community, it continues to remains a diamond mine waiting for people to come along and grow in ways you never thought imaginable. See stunning photography from around the world, meet a new friend, start your own business…the opportunities are endless…if you are willing to keep taking steps towards growing your knowledge about computers and the Internet. I will do my best to keep it simple, but don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Note to the intermediate: Welcome to my fish tank! I am by no means a beginner user but in comparison to some of the talent out there, by no means would I consider a full-fledged “advanced” user either. The intermediate users are the ones who get constantly tugged and pulled in quantum directions with battles such as browser incompatibility issues, learning how to customize the newest widgets, tracking viral marketing campaigns, preventing spam and other issues that can profoundly affect both users and programmers alike. Hopefully, some of my contributions will help provide fixes, work-arounds and other suggestions and welcome suggestions and comments.
Note to the advanced: I remember flunking Algebra in high school because I thought I would have zero need for the science in my lifetime (got A’s in gym, however…LOL!). Although I’ve improved my math skills, my hat still goes off to those who carry forth such complex contemplations in their minds on a day to day basis. Being able to “read” computer programming languages or actuarial equations is a gift not unlike the gift of being able to “read” music, but alas! I was only given the gift of music with a twinge of the rest. Therefore, it is my hope that you will find some form of entertainment value within these confines and who knows what else might happen from there!
