BFTP: You too can be a tech guru

Here is how I answer probably 95% of the tech "how-to" questions I receive...

Uh, Doug, how do I add a graphic to my signature file in GoogleMail?

1. Type "Add graphic to signature file in GoogleMail" into the Google search engine box.
2. Select one of the first few credible-looking hits.
3. Find the process. Read the steps.
4. Try the steps out on my own computer.
5. Reply to the person asking the question as though the answer was my own hard won discovery.

If I started telling folks how to find their own answers, I'd lose my aura of omniscience!

Original post October 11, 2010

Comments

[Robert Schuetz]

Doug,
You're not losing your aura, you are redirecting your superpowers towards more meaningful pursuits.
Bob

[Josh Whiting]

If you ever wanted to be snarky about it there is the wonderful Let Me Google That For You - http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+do+I+add+a+graphic+to+my+signature+file+in+GoogleMail#

[Doug Johnson]

Robert,

That's what I tell both my wife and boss. Not sure either believe it.

Thanks!

Doug

Hi Joshua,

Yeah, I've seen this. Personally, I prefer keeping my mystery powers a mystery.

Thanks for the tip!

Doug​

[Rob Rogers]

Truth