Sometimes it will be spam, so be careful not to click any links left in comments unless they are from a trusted source. I delete a few comments a week from my blog that say things like "Very interesting blog post. Please visit my education site at www.drugs4u.com."
Anyone have experience with Google Translator or other free translation services, and want to make a recommnedation?
Hi everyone,
ReplyDeleteMarian, thank you for your help in answering my questions.
As a point of interest to the group, I have a suggestion to consider. I always have concerns about computer viruses, identify theft, etc. There is also the concern that if your primary computer crashes you lose everything.
Once a year(or more often if there is reason) I have a computer network specialist do an audit and inspection of my network. This helps to insure that I have as many safeguards in place as is currently available.
So, for example, I have a home server that backs up everything I do everyday. This server also connects and houses the programs for my network including some sophisticated virus protection, etc. In addition, you might want to consider a back up file or system for your blogs.
Every time I purchase a new computer or change operating systems I always schedule this as a time for review and inspection. Like my car, I know how to use the machines but I am not a mechanic or a computer specialist and I don't pretend to be. I also use those opportunities as a time to make sure that my laptops are as secure and as well configured as possible for safety. Not perfect, I know but I look at it like I do driving my car, at least I know that my vehicle is as safe as I can make it.
Just a few thoughts,
Laura
Very good points about security. It's easy to leave this concern until last, and then it doesn't happen until after you have some kind of disaster. I'm grateful for the tech support I have at work, and wish they could come home with me!
ReplyDeleteHello Everyone,
ReplyDeleteBeing that our blog targets an international audience we occasionally get comments in other languages. Marian's suggestion of using the google translate tool is probably the best way to quickly get an idea of what people are writing. It isn't always a perfect translation but if you know the language you can contribute to a more accurate translation.
I think the comments Marian hyper-linked in her post actually ended up being a SPAM message under the comments on our blog. We are still working on encouraging many of our international partners to visit our blog and share their thoughts with us using the comments!
The other day I went to the Microsoft sites to see what was new and different in apps and free downloads. I found that they now have several translation (free) downloads. They are not all for the same language. For those with a blog on a different platform I thought this might be helpful.
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
Laura
Good suggestion, Laura. It seems that we are finding more and more ways to cross language barriers. Now you can get translation apps on your phone that will translate and SAY your message in any language. Who needs ESOL? (Just kidding!)
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