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Chrome, I Really Want to Love You

Google Chrome LogoIt seems that with new technology, there are always little bugs and crashes that are just a part of the overall user experience. On one hand it’s extremely frustrating to endure these little episodes of “My software doesn’t work” but on the other it really is the price of innovation. After all if things worked perfectly that would mean they would never need to be changed, improved, and upgraded. What kind of world is that?

So the point of this brief ode to Google is to highlight that while I really love Chrome – LOVE Chrome – I’m getting more than a little frustrated (second time I’ve used the word) with the little caching problems and what one can only assume to be security issues. Let me explain:

Firstly, when I’m reading my favorite hockey team’s website (www.flyers.nhl.com) on Chrome, the blog never shows updated posts until I clear the cache and delete the cookies. Channeling Microsoft much Google? This is not an isolated issue with just this website either, just the most vexing for me for obvious reasons.

Secondly, I have experience constant redirects to different websites like Yahoo.com or Google.com when attempting to access sites like the aforementioned NHL site or even the giant Twitter. I have to admit I do not know the exact root of the problem, but when I use other browsers and these sites are easily accessible one can only assume that it’s a problem isolated to the Chrome web browser. Given the nature of this particular issue I would have to guess that it’s a security problem.

Although I don’t know the cause of these issues I am not happy. However (and this is directed to Google Chrome) I still love you. You are fast, clean, and a whole lot of fun to use. Please don’t make me break up with you.

Why Do I Write?

Watching a speech by Simon Sinek today on TED made me think of why I get up in the morning. What motivates me to get out of bed and do tasks and activities I find no distinct pleasure in doing? I realized it’s that I have the opportunity to change the world one client at a time.

I love technology. Innovation makes our world better, easier to navigate through, and more enjoyable. My purpose is to bring innovative new technologies to as many people as I can reach.

The most efficient and scalable way to do this is through the written word.That’s why I write.

After A Long Hiatus

It’s been a long time since my first post. Originally intended to be a Simple sell-page for my consulting business I discovered that I have a real passion for helping people understand new technology. Not just understand it, but help them use it to make their world better.

From this point forward I will dedicate my time and energy to sharing technology I come across one way or another. I may even share a little on my Twitter page. Follow me if you like. Don’t be shy if you do. I like to meet new people too!

Website Build in Progress

Hi All,

I want to start off by saying Welcome to My Site and thanks for stopping by. This week is Branding Week over at The Web Negotiator as I design my website, logo and brand collateral. If you have questions about the web or innovative technology in Vancouver, feel free to drop me a line. While my head will be in the code, I’m always ready for a chat!

Best,
Jeff
The Web Negotiator