Those of you who frequent PSP Updates have known about MyQJ for a while, and many of you have made use of it to contribute your own stories and thoughts about the PSP to the mecha-global blogosphere. But with all the PS3 and Wii madness this weekend, it's a perfect time to announce that MyQJ is now open to all the topics that we cover here at QJ.NET. Got a horror story about standing in line for days waiting for a PS3? Find out some neat trick to do with the Wii? Positive that the Xbox 360 is still the way to go and want to tell everyone why? MyQJ is the place to go!

But what is MyQJ? Pretty much what it sounds like! We've devoted a whole new section of the network to you, our incredible online community, to speak your mind about anything regarding gaming or technology that you can think of. From news, to reviews, to opinions, to releasing your first homebrew program, MyQJ is how you can share your thoughts with the rest of the QJ Community!

So, what's the big deal? MyQJ is a new type of hybrid when it comes to user generated content on the web and giving control to our readers. For one, it is an open blog pertaining to a specific subject - in this case, gaming! Add to that our Jump it Up feature and now you've got a way for readers to rate what they're reading. And then, any popular articles on MyQJ will be copied over to the appropriate QJ news site! Everyone loves to blog, and I'm sure many of you have your own blogs and sites, but it's not always easy to get your word out to the masses. With MyQJ you have the chance to get your thoughts posted on one of the most popular and most visited gaming news sites in the world. Our audience is now your audience!

But what about the other blogs? Those will come in time, but right now MyQJ is in it's beta stage and we need to put it to the test! Will there be bugs? You bet! Will there be things you don't like? We're counting on it! But since it is MyQJ, we want it to be what YOU want, so our maddening methods will change over the weeks as we get more input and find out exactly how you guys think MyQJ should work.

So how does it work, you ask? Pretty simple, really. First, sign up and register to blog on MyQJ (for free, of course). After you've confirmed your registration email, you can head on over to the Publisher Area and start writing! After you've submitted your article, a QJ Content Manager will quickly scan your post to ensure that it displays properly and conforms to the posting guidelines, and before you know it your post will be up on MyQJ! If it gets enough Jumps, it'll then appear on a QJ front page!

Speaking of guidelines, here are the rules you should try to follow to ensure that your article gets posted quickly:

1. No profanity, racism, pornography, vulgar, or other incendiary content
   
2. No illegal links, subject matter, downloads, or plagiarized material
   
3. Body text must be 75 words or more
   
4. Article must be readable (spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization)
   
5. Article Content must be accurate to the best of your knowledge
   
6. Source link must be accurate to the best of your knowledge
   
7. Article Content must be applicable for the Blog(s) you submitted it to
   
8. If the article has a related download that is to be obtained through the source link, the download must be readily available without the need to register at another site, or perform any other actions to gain access to the download.
9. Don't spam! Please make worthwhile submissions! :)
10. Please check for duplicate stories before posting

Undoubtedly, you have questions! Not only on how things work on MyQJ, but how to use the Publisher interface and make the best articles possible! Given that we're still in beta form and things will change quickly over the coming weeks, there isn't any documentation available yet, but we do have a MyQJ Help Forum to answer any questions you might have! And our faithful QJ blogger Pranav T. has already created a short primer to help get you started! And look forward to regular tutorials on how to do things like insert hyperlinks, place images, or drop a YouTube video in. Until then, tinker to your heart's content!

It goes without saying, but even though QJ Staff will be manually scanning what goes on MyQJ, it is all about user submitted content, so who knows what will end up there. Just because something is posted on MyQJ does not mean that QJ.NET endorses the content - so user beware! This also goes for any linked downloads - if it doesn't come from DL.QJ.NET, use at your own risk!

So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start blogging! And remember, MyQJ is your QJ! It is what you make it, so make it the best it can be!

Those of you who frequent PSP Updates have known about MyQJ for a while, and many of you have made use of it to contribute your own stories and thoughts about the PSP to the mecha-global blogosphere. But with all the PS3 and Wii madness this weekend, it's a perfect time to announce that MyQJ is now open to all the topics that we cover here at QJ.NET. Got a horror story about standing in line for days waiting for a PS3? Find out some neat trick to do with the Wii? Positive that the Xbox 360 is still the way to go and want to tell everyone why? MyQJ is the place to go!

But what is MyQJ? Pretty much what it sounds like! We've devoted a whole new section of the network to you, our incredible online community, to speak your mind about anything regarding gaming or technology that you can think of. From news, to reviews, to opinions, to releasing your first homebrew program, MyQJ is how you can share your thoughts with the rest of the QJ Community!

So, what's the big deal? MyQJ is a new type of hybrid when it comes to user generated content on the web and giving control to our readers. For one, it is an open blog pertaining to a specific subject - in this case, gaming! Add to that our Jump it Up feature and now you've got a way for readers to rate what they're reading. And then, any popular articles on MyQJ will be copied over to the appropriate QJ news site! Everyone loves to blog, and I'm sure many of you have your own blogs and sites, but it's not always easy to get your word out to the masses. With MyQJ you have the chance to get your thoughts posted on one of the most popular and most visited gaming news sites in the world. Our audience is now your audience!

But what about the other blogs? Those will come in time, but right now MyQJ is in it's beta stage and we need to put it to the test! Will there be bugs? You bet! Will there be things you don't like? We're counting on it! But since it is MyQJ, we want it to be what YOU want, so our maddening methods will change over the weeks as we get more input and find out exactly how you guys think MyQJ should work.

So how does it work, you ask? Pretty simple, really. First, sign up and register to blog on MyQJ (for free, of course). After you've confirmed your registration email, you can head on over to the Publisher Area and start writing! After you've submitted your article, a QJ Content Manager will quickly scan your post to ensure that it displays properly and conforms to the posting guidelines, and before you know it your post will be up on MyQJ!  If it gets enough Jumps, it'll then appear on a QJ front page!

Speaking of guidelines, here are the rules you should try to follow to ensure that your article gets posted quickly:

1. No profanity, racism, pornography, vulgar, or other incendiary content
   
2. No illegal links, subject matter, downloads, or plagiarized material
   
3. Body text must be 75 words or more
   
4. Article must be readable (spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization)
   
5. Article Content must be accurate to the best of your knowledge
   
6. Source link must be accurate to the best of your knowledge
   
7. Article Content must be applicable for the Blog(s) you submitted it to
   
8. If the article has a related download that is to be obtained through the source link, the download must be readily available without the need to register at another site, or perform any other actions to gain access to the download.
9. Don't spam! Please make worthwhile submissions! :)
10. Please check for duplicate stories before posting

Undoubtedly, you have questions! Not only on how things work on MyQJ, but how to use the Publisher interface and make the best articles possible! Given that we're still in beta form and things will change quickly over the coming weeks, there isn't any documentation available yet, but we do have a MyQJ Help Forum to answer any questions you might have! And our faithful QJ blogger Pranav T. has already created a short primer to help get you started! And look forward to regular tutorials on how to do things like insert hyperlinks, place images, or drop a YouTube video in. Until then, tinker to your heart's content!

It goes without saying, but even though QJ Staff will be manually scanning what goes on MyQJ, it is all about user submitted content, so who knows what will end up there. Just because something is posted on MyQJ does not mean that QJ.NET endorses the content - so user beware! This also goes for any linked downloads - if it doesn't come from DL.QJ.NET, use at your own risk!

So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start blogging! And remember, MyQJ is your QJ! It is what you make it, so make it the best it can be!

Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to QJ.NET every day in search of the latest gaming news for your favorite consoles! No where else will you find a website more frequently updated with the latest PSP Updates, Xbox 360 screenshots, Nintendo DS news, MMORPG musings, breaking PS3 ponderings, and the latest word about the Wii. But let's face it - there's more to life than just video games!

Our goal here at QJ.NET is to provide you with up to the minute news and information on a variety of topics that might interest or entertain our readers - so here's your chance to get introduced to some of our newest blogs that you might not know about yet. So branch out with us and let us show you what you've been missing! Who knows, you might even learn something!

They're quirky, they're handy, they're revolutionary - and sometimes you just have no idea what they are. Everyone loves Gadgets, so everyone should love the new QJ.NET Gadget Blog!

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Aside from taking the world by storm, what has Steve and Co. been up to lately? Check out our Apple Blog to get the latest on the iPod, MacBook, and the latest love affair between Apple and Intel!

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  The line between Laptops, Cellphones, and PDA's is quickly dissolving. You can keep up on all the latest technology to keep you on the go at our brand new Mobile Blog!

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Shutterbugs unite! The Photography Blog is THE place to not only find out about the latest cameras, but to learn how to take the best pictures you can! Or, you can just enjoy the fantastic work of other photographers!

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We've saved the best for last - I love our new Science Blog! Check out the latest scientific discoveries here on Earth and beyond. You can't branch out any further than the final frontier!

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We hope you will take a moment to explore all that QJ.NET has to offer, I'm almost positive you'll find something that'll keep you coming back - if so, remember to bookmark it, or you can always find the list of QJ.NET Blogs in the middle sidebar to the right. You can also take a look at our Blog of Blogs which contains every piece of news covered in all our blogs - there's guaranteed to be something new to read every time you visit! And we aren't stopping here - keep your eyes peeled for even more blogs that are in the works and on the way - not to mention our constant efforts to improve your experience here at QJ.NET!

Got a suggestion for a new blog? Be sure to let us know about it!

When it comes to new discoveries and scientific breakthroughs, there's a bit of geek in all of us. That's why we're thrilled to announce that our Space Blog has expanded to encompass all things science-y. You'll still find out about all the latest happenings in the great unknown, but now you'll also learn about what's been going on a little closer to home.

From medical science to mathematics, we'll be covering every aspect of the science community and updating you around the clock with every interesting bit of information we can dig up - and we're dirty already! If you head on over to the Science Blog you'll see that our team of writers have been eager to expand their horizons and are already offering lots of great scientific things to read about.

Those of you who are green at heart will also be glad to know that environmental issues will also be covered in the Earth Sciences section, and we've got several writers who are very passionate about our environment and ecology. If you're wanting to see how to join in the fight to save our planet there will be plenty of things to learn about there!

We hope everyone enjoys this expansion of coverage, and it is the first step (of many) in our plans to cover everything under the Sun, and not just our Sun either!

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It's been a busy weekend here at QJ.NET! As I'm sure many of you have noticed, we've been trying to upgrade our image viewer for thumbnails and pics. Needless to say, it wasn't the smoothest transition, but we think we've got it all worked out for the most part. Thanks to everyone for being patient while we got the bugs worked out!

After our last attempt at a Image Gallery viewer, we heard your complaints that it was just getting in the way and obnoxious - we wholeheartedly agreed, which is why we've now got an entirely new system for you guys, and we think you're going to love it! You won't have to deal with new windows popping up, or the image view taking you away from the article you're trying to read, now images will just be overlaid on top of your current page!

Once you're looking at your picture, you can move forward or backwards through the images for that post just by clicking the left or right side of the image pop-up. If you want to see the full sized image, just click "Full Size Image" underneath the picture and a new overlay will drop down for your viewing pleasure! Once you're done, just click the large image and it'll disappear - it's as easy as that! Unfortunately, the new image gallery features only apply to posts made from this point on and older posts will retain the "old" style of image viewing.

Aside from the pretty bells and whistles, we've got another new feature that has rolled out this weekend! On the bottom of each article, you'll find a drop down menu listing all your favorite Social Bookmarking sites, so you can find a QJ article there, or submit one yourself to let people know about a fun or interesting story you spotted at QJ. And since we can't ignore the popularity of Digg, you'll also find a "Digg it!" link at the bottom of each article as well!

And finally, you may have noticed that activity across all our blogs has increased dramatically in the last week and we're thrilled to announce that the QJ Network is seeing over 100 updates every day, making us one of the most updated blog networks on the web! There's guaranteed to be something new to check out every time you visit!

And that's just the beginning - new blogs ARE on the way and soon, but we're not going to let the cat out of the bag yet, you'll just have to wait and see what we've got up our sleeves! But have no doubt about it, we're on our way to becoming the largest content network website in the world, bringing you the latest and greatest content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! And we're not talking about rounding up the best of what the web has to offer, but we'll be bringing you more original content that can only be found here at QJ.NET. Insider previews and interviews like this one are just the beginning of what we've got planned!

As always, our best ideas and features come from YOUR feedback, so please take a moment to let us know what you'd like to see here at QJ.NET... or to tell us we broke something, we can't fix it if we don't know about it! We hope you enjoy the site as much as we enjoy bringing it to you!

See! That wasn't so painful, was it? Just an hour or so and the hard part of the job is done and the QJ.NET Forums are back online! A big thanks to Mysticales, our Forum Admin, who works tirelessly on making our forums a fun and eventful place everyday and who tackled the task of upgrading our massive forums! And boy does she have her work cut out for her! Now that we've upgraded our forums, there's a whole lot more features and functionality we can add, which is not only good news for our Premium Members, but our regular users will have lots of new stuff to toy with as well! Everybody wins!

At the moment, the forums are back up and running and everything is where we left it. The Point System and uStore are in place and it seems as though everyone should have their points in tact. Some forum functionality may still be missing, but all should be restored in the next day or two. After that, on to the new surprises!

If you are having problems with things on the forums or think something may be a miss, please drop by our thread about the forum upgrade and let us know about any bugs you're seeing! If you haven't ever been to our forums before, now's a good time to get involved in the community because it's about to be even more fun than it was before!

Thanks for your patience and we hope you enjoy what we plan on doing with the place!

Here is a small update about what's been going on around here at QJ.NET today that will hopefully enhance your experience while you're here. The most obvious added feature is our new Gallery View for thumbnailed images and screenshots. Its pretty basic and bare-bones at the moment, but before long it'll look a little bit nicer and complement the style of the rest of the site. There's nothing you have to do, just click on any thumbnailed image like you normally would and a new window will open up showing you all the images from that post - easy as pie! At the moment, this is only available for images posted from this point on.

Next up is a new feature that gives our faithful readers the chance to let other people know about any of the cool articles or breaking news you see here on QJ.NET! At the bottom of each individual article view you'll find a box containing links to all your favorite Social Bookmarking sites on the web! Deli.cio.us, Reddit, Spurl and many more! So if you see something you think other folks should know about, be sure to get the word out! (Word to the wise: many QJ blogs are currently banned from Digg so you may not be able to Digg It... it's long, scandalous story, but I'll save that for another post...)

And finally, a reminder about a feature that debuted a few weeks ago: Trackbacks! There's been a bit of confusion, so I thought I'd take a moment and clear everything up. The Trackback feature is a way for us to help bring attention to your own site, blog, or favorite hangout space or forum. Its a link exchange program, so if you post something elsewhere related to what we covered in a QJ article, submit a trackback! In order for trackbacks to be approved, the submitted page has to contain a link back to that particular QJ article. Entering a Trackback is easy, just fill out the form at the bottom of an article and spread the word, then we'll spread yours!

As always, we're dying to know what you think about the newest features here at QJ.NET - your feedback is how we continue to improve your experience while you're here! And of course, if you like these new additions, the easiest way to let us know is to Jump it Up!

Some of our more observant readers may have noticed a few new changes here at QJ.NET today! We've heard your suggestions and have implemented a new feature that should make everyone happy - Registered and Unregistered users alike! At the top of each article's comment list you will find and option to either "Hide" or "Show" comments made by Unregistered users. This will allow everyone to share their opinion and interact with the QJ.NET Community, but also enables the option to not view Anonymous Comments if you personally feel they aren't worth reading - the choice is up to you!

Speaking of the QJ.NET Community, we are also unveiling a new feature that will help connect QJ.NET and our readers with the rest of the internet, as well as your own personal webpages and blogs! The Trackback feature is your chance to let other users know where to find sites and content that are referencing the news and articles you read here at QJ.NET. You will find these "trackbacks" at the end of the comment list for each article. So how does it work? Simply submit a related URL that contains a link back to QJ.NET, enter your name and a short description and your link will be processed and added to the article! It's that easy!

But the new stuff doesn't stop there! As a courtesy to all of you RSS users out there, we've added a page that lists all of the different subjects and categories covered here at QJ.NET, so if you're interested in specific content while you're on the go, make sure to check out our RSS Feeds by Category section!

As always, we are interested to hear your opinion on these new features, as well as any other changes or additions you'd like to see here at QJ.NET! Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know what you think. Of course, the easiest way to let us know you like these new features is to Jump it Up!

To ensure that the majority of our readers are aware of these new features, this post will remain at the top of the news list for part of the day. Look below for the latest news and updates!

In case you haven't heard, QJ Photography has a Flickr group! We're just starting up, but have some fun things planned. For now, get your shots into the group pool and you may be picked as the Shot of the Week.

This week we've got a great photo of The Colosseum by night. I'm a sucker for great night photography (that doesn't mean all the SotW's will be night shots - just submit your favorite or best), so that helped me pick from the many great looking photos already in the pool. Add the Colosseum to the mix, and it looks just awesome. Thanks haelios for the great picture.

Get signed up with the group and we'll be starting more things in the near future.

As some of you may have noticed, we've unveiled a few new features here at QJ.NET today! For the less observant amongst you, I'll give you a little rundown!

First up, we have expanded the "Jump it Up" feature a bit to include the "Jump Filter". At the top of each of the news pages, you'll see a drop down menu. You can use this to determine what news is displayed and what isn't, depending on how many Jumps that article has. If you're only interested in seeing news and articles that are popular with other readers, than this feature is for you. You will still be able to view "hidden" articles if you want by clicking on the "Show" bar at the right side of a hidden article's title.

In case you're having a hard time finding the Jump Filter, this is what you should be looking for:

The other new feature for QJ.NET is the new Tag System. Starting today, Tags will be added to the text of articles for key words and interesting phrases, as well as at the top of each article. By clicking on a Tag, you will be whisked away to a page showing every article that has that tag. So if you're reading an article about the Xbox 360 and "Microsoft" is mentioned, you can just click on the link and you'll be presented with every article from any QJ.NET blog that has mentioned Microsoft. This will undoubtedly delight information buffs who just can't stop clicking their way through the internet to learn about anything that piques their interest! As time goes on, this feature will become more and more extensive as we build up our Tag library with every new article that gets posted!

Feel free to leave some feedback in the comments about these new features, or you can Contact Us with your feedback on any problems you may be encountering or suggestions you might have to make QJ.NET the best it can be! And as always, the easiest way to let us know you like what we're doing is to Jump it Up!