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Wednesday, 15 August 2012

Converting Blu-ray The Gold Rush to play on iPad 3 best HD video quality


Converting Blu-ray The Gold Rush to play on iPad 3 best HD video quality

Converting Blu-ray The Gold Rush to play on iPad 3 best HD video quality


Summary: Follow this tutorial to learn how to rip and copy The Gold Rush Blu-ray movies to iPad 3 easily and fast so that you can play them on the go!

The new iPad (iPad 3rd generation) comes with a 9.7-inch and an amazing high resolution with 2048-by-1536 pixels. These features make it a fantastic portable media player for Full HD 1080p movies. Do you like watching Charles Chaplin films with the new Apple Tablet? If you have got a collection of The Gold Rush Blu-ray movies and want to watch those Blu-ray movies on iPad 3, you may have to convert Blu-ray to iPad 3 supported video format (e.g. h.264 mp4) first.

http://www.pavtube.com/blu-ray-to-new-ipad-3.html

To achieve your goal smoothly, below is a simple tutorial about how to rip The Gold Rush Blu-ray movies to iPad 3 highly compatible video formats easily and fast so that you can sync and play the 1080p The Gold Rush movie on iPad 3 with original video quality.

Converting The Gold Rush Blu-ray to play on iPad 3 with best format settings

The quick workaround is to use an easy-to-use yet professional application called Pavtube Blu-ray Ripper which can be used a great Blu-ray Converter for iPad 3 (It's available for Windows or for Mac users and Currently on sale during its 2012 Summer Holiday Promotion). It provides best output format to export Blu-ray videos for use on the iPad 3. Just free download it and follow the steps below to transfer your "The Gold Rush" Blu-ray movies to iPad 3 for playing in just a few clicks.

1. Add BD movies you want rip to the program.

Launch the Blu-ray to iPad 3 Converter, insert the Blu-ray disc to your BD drive, and then load your Blu-ray movies to the software. You can also add Blu-ray ISO and DVD disc/ISO/IFO files.



2. Choose output profile for iPad 3

Now select the output format for playback on Asus TF700, You can get optimized videos for iPad 3 udner iPad > iPad 3 (New iPad) Full HD Video(*.mp4). You can also click "Setting" to change the video encoder, frame rate, resolution, etc.

For watching videos on new iPad 3, the quality of the result 1080p videos with 4000~5000kbps is very good. Remember the file size is based more on bitrate than resolution which means bitrate higher results in big file size, and lower visible quality loss.

For your reference: The Recommended video format and settings for iPad 3 bluray ripping



3. Start The Gold Rush Blu-ray to iPad 3 conversion

After all the above settings, simply click "Convert" button to start ripping Blu-ray files to iPad 3 video. Just wait for the converting process to be done.

4. When the conversion complets, you can transfer the result videos to iPad 3 via iTunes, here's the way to go:

1) Launch the iTunes and connect iPad 3 to PC.
2) Choose "File – > Add File to Library…"
5) Drag the .mp4 file you want to the iPad icon. 

iCircle iPad 3 Case


iCircle iPad 3 Case

You can use an iPad stand to make your iPad upright for entertaining, but if you need more functions, the following iCircle iPad 3 case may be more suitable for you.
iCircle iPad 3 Case

Rolling Ave’s iCircle is a multi functional protective case designed for iPad 2 and the new iPad. The new iPad case features super slim, ultra lightweight design, and is constructed of durable polycarbonate in order to protect the new iPad or iPad 2 from bumps and scratches., and as we can see from the images, the iPad 3 casealso features a versatile ring on the back. The ring can be pulled out as an iPad stand that supports both portrait and landscape viewing modes, and offers you a lower angle for typing, moreover, the round opening provides you a safe grip experience. Apart from that, the new iPad case works well with Apple Smart Cover, and the custom cutouts allow you access to all buttons and functions of your iPad 3.
iCircle iPad 3 Case
The iCircle iPad 3 case is available in two colors including white and black, each one is priced at $69.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Rolling Ave for more details.
iCircle iPad 3 Case
Additionally, if you need other options, you might like to check Gavio Duetto iPad 3 case and more via “iPad 3 case” tag.

5 Ways to Read Your Favorite Website Offline


5 Ways to Read Your Favorite Website Offline

When you are on the move, and in the process of travelling, can get no Wi-Fi connection, you definitely won’t be able to access any website from your mobile, tablet or laptop. In the world these days, we are connected to the Internet almost every time of the day, be it at work or outside of work. Without a connection, it feels like there’s nothing you can do. The best way to solve this is to spend time with stuff you can do without a connection – or make your materials accessible even when you are offline.
Read Webpages Offline
How do you access webpages on the Internet offline from your desktop, laptop, tablet as well as your mobile phone? In this quick guide, we will show 5 ways you can.

1. Read It – Read Now, Read Later

Read it is a Chrome extension, which allows you to access saved content from your mobile and tablet after saving the files to cloud. The best thing about Read It is that it only saves clean content by stripping off all ads and non-related content, so what you get is pure content.
Read It
To use it, go to the Read It extension page on Chrome and install it. Once completed, you will see a ‘Klip Me’ icon at the top right corner of your browser bar. Now when you browse any website and want to save the content for reading later, simply click the ‘Klip Me’ button and you will see a stripped off page with only relevant content on it. Click the ‘Save’ button at the right.
Klip Me
Read It only saves content and not the whole website, so when you open webpages that feature many articles in one page like a blog, for instance, chances are, you will not be able to save the article you want. But, you can still save the content of your choice by highlighting any particular content including images. To do this, highlight selected content with your mouse, and click on the Klip Me button.

Read It for web

Now if you want to access the content you saved earlier, you can open a new tab on your Chrome, and click on the ‘Klip Me’ icon. You will see all content you have previously saved for offline access. To make this content accessible on your mobile, you need to integrate Read It with your Google account so you can save all of your files in Cloud. Click the ‘Sign In’ button at the right column and proceed to allow its access with Google.
Sign In Google Cloud
When access is granted, your files will sync to Cloud, and you can now access these saved files from anywhere by going to the Klip.me website (but you will need Internet access for the sync).

Read It for Android

Alternatively if you are using an Android phone, you can download Klip Me app from Google Play, log in with your Google account and sync. The saved files will be stored to your device, and you can now read them even when you are offline. At the time of this test, Read It is only available for Chrome browser and Android. But it still can be accessed via web at Klip.me where you will be able to push your saved content to Kindle and other ebook devices. Soon, Read It will be made available as a Safari extension so do check out the site for the latest updates.

2. Spool – Save Video and Webpages

Spool is a new startup offering you alternatives to access your saved files offline. It has not only a web application and browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox, but it also provides you with Android and iOS apps, as well as a bookmarklet so you can use the service on all browsers and mobiles. Spool also allows you to integrate your account with Dropbox so you can practically save not only web pages but other file types.
Spool
At the time of this writing, Spool is only available for Beta invite, however you can override that invite by registering with your Facebook login.
Spool Facebook login

Spool for Web, iOS and Android

After registration is done, you can now head over to the Spool Tools page to install the extension for Chrome or Firefox. If you are not using either browsers, you can grab the bookmarklet and proceed to download iOS/Android apps to read your saved files offline on your mobile. The best thing about using the extension is that not only will can you save pages using the Spool icon at the top of your browser, you also have other ways to save pages: by clicking on the icon, or using a right click on a link or even on a page.
Spool save option
Even on some pages like Facebook, you will also see the Spool icon with options to save a link.
Save links FB

Making Spool Accessible while Offline

By default, after saving a page, it will be accessible via Web as well as your mobile apps with an Internet connection. To make your files accessible on your mobile while offline, open your Spool app > go to Settings > check the ‘Autodownload’ box and you would have allowed automatic download over WiFi or mobile data. The sync’ed files will be automatically saved locally in your mobile, so you can access them while offline. If you are worried about space, you can always delete these files after reading them.

3. Read It Later

Read It Later is another alternative you can use to read any web content offline. What makes Read It Later stand out is the integration with many other apps that are available on the market including Pulse and Flipboard. This makes it easier to save any content from other apps straight to Read It Later, so you can read these contents later even when you are offline. You can also import contents from Instapaper and Delicious. What makes it more interesting is the user collaboration towards making Read It Later a better product, with many external applications created by the users themselves.
Read It Later

Read It Later Offline

To start with, register for a Read It Later account and go to the apps page to download all the necessary tools including bookmarklet, browser extension as well as mobile apps. Read It Later is available for all browsers, as well as for mobile on iOS and Android. You can use all the tools to save files.
Read It Later Mobile
For offline reading, all files will sync automatically to your mobile apps so you can read them even when you are offline. However you can only read your saved content on your computer offline with a Firefox extension. To make your saved files accessible offline on your computer, install the extension for Firefox.

4. Readability

Readability is a beautiful application that is available as an extension for Chrome. It also comes with a native app for Android and iOS.
Readability
To get started, go to Readability website and register an account, then head over to the Apps page to download the extension for your Chrome browser, as well as the app for your iOS and Android. There are also many other applications which integrate with Readability, available for download from the apps page. Like the others this app also syncs saved webpages to your mobile foor later reading even when you are offline.

5. Evernote

Perhaps there are many of us who are not aware that Evernote comes in handy for offline reading too. Evernote is known as a major note-saving application available across platforms and is also great for file-sharing and collaboration with friends and colleagues due to the free storage provided.
Evernote
If you have not used it already, go to the Evernote page and register for an account. Then to make it easier for you to save a webpage content, download the Evernote Clipper or Clearly so you can save any contents easily to your Evernote. To access your saved content offline, download Evernote apps for Android or iOS and log in with your registered account. Go to ‘Settings’, click on ‘Offline notebook’ and select any folder or file you want to make available for offline reading.
Evernote Offline
That’s it, and now whenever your Evernote syncs, it will make your selected materials available offline.

8 Contract Clauses You Should Never Freelance Without


8 Contract Clauses You Should Never Freelance Without

Quick question: Did you have a freelance contract when you first began freelancing? Yeah, me neither. Well, you should. Working without a contract is an invitation to be taken advantage of. A contract doesn’t just save you from being fleeced, it also helps streamline your work around a schedule as well as all those clarified details of what was agreed between you (the provider) and the client from the beginning. More importantly, it prevents you from double work and headaches down the line.


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If you started freelancing without a contract, I bet it wasn’t long before you felt that you needed one. Maybe a client reneged on their payment, or asked you to revise your work so many times that you wished you had a contract with a clause that charged for revisions. All it takes is that one client.
Read Also: 9 Things You Should Know About Freelancing Full-Time

The fear of contracts

We know the importance of contracts but we’re just so intimidated by them! Unless you’re a legal writer, it’s natural to fear drawing up the document we know as the contract. But here’s the thing: Using simple language is the best way to avoid confusion. You don’t need a lawyer to draft a contract. You just need to know what works for you. So grab a paper and pencil (or open up a Word document) and begin drafting your first contract. Don’t miss out on any of these clauses because you really, really shouldn ‘t freelance without them.

1. Pricing/Rates

The most important thing to ensure sustainability in your services is to make your rates clear. Put them down in writing during the intiial stages of the project. Do you charge by hour, or by complete project? Make sure your client is agreeable to the way you charge them, so they wouldn’t dispute and withhold payment thereafter.
If you’re charging by the hour, include a minimum and maximum work-hour clause. "Project Red won’t take less than X hours and no more than Y." The X is for your security – you’ll get paid for these hours even if you finish early. The Y is for your client’s security. He won’t have to pay for more than Y no matter how long it takes for you to finish the job.

2. Payment/Invoicing

Spell out a payment schedule. Do you work with a half now, half after payment schedule, or with 3 installments of 40-40-20? Some freelancers prefer 50-25-25. Everyone has a reason for their preferences. Personally, I prefer to be paid in 3 installments on bigger projects. Usually 40% upfront, 40% when I send the first draft and the final 20% when I send over the finished copy.
How you get paid also needs to be included in the contract. Do you accept payment via direct deposits, checks or PayPal? How long a grace period do you give when receiving payment? Some organizations issue payments a period of time after they receive the invoice. Make sure you have ironed out all these kinks before you start work.
Related: 10 Tips To Invoice Your Freelance Clients Professionally

3. Single Point of Contact

Oh boy! This clause is a lifesaver. If you’ve ever worked with a client where you had two or more people giving you feedback and requesting changes, you will know that this is necessary. By including the ‘single point of contact’ clause, you’re limiting your communication to one person. All the feedback and revision requests need to go through that one person – whether your client is a soloprenuer or a manager in a big firm.
The larger the team that deals with you, the more internal conflicts they have to iron out. Having a single point of contact saves you from confusion and double work. You don’t have to waste time and energy trying to satisfy three points of contact (a.k.a. people with authority to make changes) with different ideas of what they need.

4. Kill Fee

Sometimes, for reasons beyond our control, a project gets canceled after you’ve started working on it. For freelancers without a contract, it might mean that they won’t get paid for the work they have already done until the notice of cancellation. A kill fee clause saves you from being the disadvantaged party in case a project gets axed. It makes sure you’re paid for how much of the work already done since you have spent your time and effort on it, both of which could be spent on other projects that you may have on the side.
Different freelancers charge different kill fee. Some have an elaborate stage by stage kill fee schedule. Others charge a flat 50% and some charge as low as 25%. It depends on what seems fair to you – the point is to deliver some form of compensation on the work that has been done but won’t be put to use.

5. Revisions and rewrites

We’ve all had a client or project where we just can’t seem to get what they want right due to various reasons. It could be that the client is confused or fickle-minded, or a perfectionist – one who can never be satisfied no matter how many revisions you do. The worst kind is the one who changes the entire focus or direction of the project, halfway through the timeline. All prior work poured into the project could become useless, and you will be starting from scratch but without a revised deadline.
Instead of spending much of your time revising, rewriting, redesigning, recoding etc for hours, a clause in your contract can make this a painless procedure. Offer a number or free revisions/rewrites and then charge for any more the client wants done. This would at least reduce the client’s inclination to make changes as he likes, and start doing revisions that are only necessary. Most freelancers offer 2 free revisions, 3 at most depending on the nature of the work they offer.

6. ‘Scope Creep’

A ‘Scope Creep’ is exactly what you think it sounds like. It refers to that nasty little bugger who seems innocent at first but grows into a monster fast. Image a client who pays on time and appreciates your work. It’s the perfect client, right? Eventually the Scope Creep will start saying things like, "Hey, we were going through the work and realized that this will be even more awesome if xyz was added to it. Can you include that too?" You say, "Sure, it won’t take long, I’ll just quickly add that in." And that’s how it begins.
During the course of the project, this will keep repeating, and over time it will accumulate to a point where you’re doing more work than you signed up for and you’re not getting paid for it! A scope creep clause is your protection against it. Reserve your right to adjust the rates of the project should the scope of the job, or amount of work you have to do is increased significantly. This way the client knows that they are liable to pay extra for any additional requirements they want to throw in.

7. Copyrights

Depending on the kind of freelancing you do, there are different copyright options available. Freelance writers have the most copyright options such as first serial rights, print rights, electronic rights etc. For most freelancers though it boils down to owning the rights until the final payment is made.


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Copyrighting your work is a must if you want to avoid having a client run away without paying for your work or use it without permission. On the other hand, It’s also a form of protection for your client. If they have made full payment, they have already bought the copyrights from you, hence they know, and should expect to not find the work done anywhere elsewhere.

8. Deadline

No freelancer signs on a project without a deadline. A deadline is necessary. A lot of times, freelancers can set their own deadlines; other times the work is time sensitive so the client sets their own deadline. Either way, getting it down in writing is a security measure for both you and your client. For the client this prevents the freelancer from delaying the completion of the project. For the freelancer it allows for a change in the deadline in case the client does not get back with the required feedback/information/approval in time.
Having deadline will also allow you to schedule your future work even before you start working on them yet. This ensures that you don’t take in two projects that need to run simultaneously and yet stil be able to keep your working schedule filled, giving your income a bit more stability.
Related: Freelancers: 3 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You’re Running Low 

Guide to: Installing Firebug in Major Browsers and iOS Devices


Guide to: Installing Firebug in Major Browsers and iOS Devices

Firebug is a Firefox add-on with cool tools to inspect web page element, debug and develop web pages. There is however no way you can have these tools on other web browsers apart from Firefox.
Firebug
Development of a similar tool for other browsers may take hard work, but it will be of great help if you could get Firebug to work on other browsers too, considering that everyone has their preferred browsers.
Well, here is where Firebug Lite comes in to solve your needs. Firebug Lite is a simpler version of Firebug but it can be used on IE, Opera, Chrome, Safari, iPad and iPhone while retaining similar options and features.
Recommended Reading: 40 Useful IPad Apps For Web Designers

Installing Firebug Lite on Opera, Safari & Chrome

With Firebug Lite, there isn’t any installation necessary. Written in Java Script, you can bookmark a Firebug Lite link and it will be ready for page inspection. So what you need to do is to simply bookmark the link below (you can also drag the link to your browser’s bookmark bar).
Firebug Lite
If you are using Chrome browser, the bookmark should appear as below, if your bookmark bar is visible.
Firebug Bookmark
That’s it, your Firebug Lite should now work when you need to use it.

Using Firebug Lite on Opera, Safari & Chrome

Now you can use Firebug Lite to inspect practically any web page. For this example, we will use Wikipedia.org.
When the web page is loaded, click on the Firebug Lite bookmark you saved earlier and you will see a consol box appear at the bottom of the web page.
Firebug Consol
If we close up, this is what you will see on the bottom left of the page.
Firebug Consol Closeup
Now you can see the (+) and the (-) at the starting point of many lines. The (+) means there are more lines closed under the one-liner of html, and if you highlight the line, you will see which part of the page it represents.
Highlighted lines
But if you want to make it easier to spot the lines represented by any text, photo, link or any other elements on the web page itself, click on the ‘Inspect’ button.
Inspect
Now you can hover your mouse cursor to any part of the elements available on the web page, and you will see the html line highlighted. This makes it easier for you to do some inspection.
Inspect Highlighted

Installing Firebug Lite on iPad & iPhone

Bookmarklets doesn’t really go well with iPad and iPhone. To have Firebug Lite installed on iPad and iPhone, here’s how:
  1. Bookmark this page on your iPad or iPhone.
    Firebug Bookmark iPad
  2. Rename the bookmark to "Firebug".
    Firebug Bookmark Rename
  3. Select and copy all the script below.
    javascript:(function(F,i,r,e,b,u,g,L,I,T,E){if(F.getElementById(b))return;E=F[i+'NS']&&F.documentElement.namespaceURI;E=E?F[i+'NS'](E,'script'):F[i]('script');E[r]('id',b);E[r]('src',I+g+T);E[r](b,u);(F[e]('head')[0]||F[e]('body')[0]).appendChild(E);E=new%20Image;E[r]('src',I+L);})(document,'createElement','setAttribute','getElementsByTagName','FirebugLite','4','firebug-lite.js','releases/lite/latest/skin/xp/sprite.png','https://getfirebug.com/','#startOpened');
  4. Go to bookmark option and press "Edit". Then select "Firebug" bookmark.
    Firebug Bookmark Edit
  5. Remove the original URL and paste the bookmarklet.
    Firebug Bookmark Paste
  6. Choose “Done” on your keyboard.
Now, try to open any website and select "Firebug" bookmark and you’ll see a functioning Firebug at the bottom of your iPad screen.
Firebug Bookmark Paste

Step Up Your Career with Facebook


Step Up Your Career with Facebook

With all the publicity on employees getting fired over wall posts on Facebook, the last thing you’d expect to hear from the popular social networking site is that it can help boost your career.
True enough, posting about work on Facebook can bring about negative and serious consequences to office politics. We should always be careful and tactful when it comes to voicing out our opinions and grievances on a public domain especially when it’s on the Net.


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Nevertheless, the opposite can also happen. That is, social networking sites such as Facebook can give you an edge in your career if you use it to connect with co-workers and clients the right and proper way. Of course, it very much depends on your office culture and several other factors. Then again, some basic principles apply regardless of your office environment.
Here are some suggestions on how you can potentially make good use of your Facebook to impress your colleagues, bosses, clients, etc and possibly land you in a better position at work.
Read Also: Finding Your Dream Job Via Social Media

‘Friend’ People from Work

Many of us avoid adding our bosses, colleagues or our clients into our Facebook network for fear that they would have access to our more personal posts, personal details and such. Some of us do that because we want to have some level of privacy to be able to post with greater ease, especially when it comes to our gripes about work.


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Well, you can see that Facebook is a double-edged sword. You’ll need to grant access to people from your work before you can use it for posts that’ll impress them. If you play the game well, then your career might get that boost it is lacking from your other efforts at work. If you screw that up and post things that might inadvertently offend people from work, your chances get reduced to less than what it used to be. Moral of the story? Be mindful of what you post. You’ll see how to do that in my next few tips.
Forming the connections with your bosses, colleagues and clients is just the essential first step. If you’re worried about them having access to your personal photo albums, status updates and such, don’t worry. Facebook has recently come out with more personalized and in-depth privacy settings (Improved Friend Lists) that enable users to decide who can see what posts.

Connect with Work-Life Balance

As much as you want to make people from work think that you are an workaholic who is completely passionate about what you do, it is not advisable to only post EVERYTHING about work, or worse, to post everything positive about it, and about how much you really love your work. It would probably come across as trying too hard.
In any case, you will definitely need to connect with them on a personal level. Show them what you are like, as a person, through the way you present yourself on Facebook, some personal photos here and there, and so on. Show them that you do have a life outside of work. It may be harder to convince your boss to give you that promotion if you lack personal touch.
Some of us believe that work and personal life are separate entities altogether, meaning that the way we relate to people at work may be vastly different from our relationships with our friends and family. However, I would think that our personality between these two aspects of life should be quite aligned so that people would see you as one kind of person rather than someone with a split, or inconsistent personality.
This, I believe, is an important ingredient for trust to occur.
Related: How To Balance Your Work Life

Networking Opportunity

As with all other social networking platforms, Facebook gives you the perfect opportunity to expand your network. Co-workers from other departments may not know you on a personal level in the office, but this relationship can continue to deepen when you add them into your Facebook network. You can then attempt to chat, play games, share interesting posts and explore hobbies via mutual ‘likes’.
What do all these translate to? Well, first and foremost you would improve your social life in the office. Having more friends around would probably keep you going when the time gets tough. After all, these friends are also colleagues who work in the same organization as you, so there’s no one else better who would understand what you may be facing.


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Secondly, as you are probably aware, networking gets you places. It is particularly important to build strong networks within your organization if you’re climbing the ladder. Why? One of the most crucial reasons is that it will get you noticed. If you manage to establish friendships with at least one person from each department of your company, these friends may recommend you to their bosses should they need a replacement.
Another significant reason is that knowing someone from every department would likely make your work easier if you need some inter-departmental favors.

Getting Updates

You need to keep in contact to maintain any relationship. The edge that Facebook has over offline networking is that you get updates from friends whenever you log in, be it in the form of status updates or photo uploads. This makes it a lot easier to keep yourself informed on what’s going on in their lives before you interact with them.
Essentially speaking, getting updates from your bosses, colleagues and clients (in particular) lets you have the advantage of knowing what they’re into at the moment before they actually tell you in person. Sometimes, they may not even want to tell you directly. You can then seize the opportunity to respond to what they have just posted, come in handy and make a lasting impression.
At other times, this simply provides you the information to initiate a conversation and maintain the relationship with them on a regular basis.
For instance, if your client posted something regarding his or her need to engage some services, you can step in and offer to help by either offering your expertise or just recommending and suggesting some service providers. That way, you cultivate the trust between the both of you and can even expect your client to consult you in future. You can even add in potential clients or customers to your network so that you can actually ‘recruit’ them when their posts give out signs that they might require your services.

Showcasing Your Expertise

Whatever industry you may be in, you can use Facebook as a platform to demonstrate your passion, vision and whatever opinions you may have about your work. Given that you’ve added a range of work contacts such as your boss, co-workers and clients, it is now much more convenient and appropriate to give your two cents’ worth and project yourself as a competent leader, team player or a reliable consultant, whichever you think would bring you closer to your career goals.


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Take note though, that there’s a thin line between showcasing and being a show-off. The key is to not let others think you’re trying too hard. Post something about what you think or feel about your work every now and then, but don’t let all your posts revolve around it.
Remember to stay humble and not post things that make you sound like you are right and others are wrong. Just let your posts be as neutral as possible and keep an open mind about whatever comments that may come in.

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