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04 Sep

Things I Hate About The Internet

Posted in Internet on 04.09.10

Spam - The number one thing that I hate about the internet is the proliferation of spam email. For every email that I receive I at least one spam message. Hardly a day goes by when I don't get some idiot asking me to help them smuggle a hundred million dollars out of Nigeria, increase the sizes of various body parts, or sign up (for "almost free") for some sexual site. It's gotten so that life without spam filters would not even be possible. Do these people make any money off their spam? ...

03 Sep

4 Tips to Avoid Internet Scams

Posted in Internet on 03.09.10

This article may be freely reproduced provided it is unaltered and the resource box at the end is included. 4 Tips to Avoid Internet Scams If you are new to the internet you will come across numerous programs offering promises of riches. You may know about people who have become rich on the Net but you have also heard about the scams. How do you distinquish between the genuine and the con men? Here are a few points to keep in mind when assessing any opportunity. 1 ) How do you recognise a ...

02 Sep

How To Make Easy Money With Domains

Posted in Internet on 02.09.10

The most effective method to make some additional earnings is by finding out the best way to flip domains. You'll be able to maintain your normal employment and earn an extra income in your spare time. Once you understand the particulars of the procedure you will end up being impressed at how lucrative it might be.Everyone has to tighten the belts nowadays and searching for online jobs to generate a little extra cash. Finding the easiest method to procede is the key, however. ...

01 Sep

cheap computers for them who demand for a durable, stable platform

Posted in Computers on 01.09.10

All general-purpose computers require the following hardware components: memory : Enables a computer to store, at least temporarily, data and programs. mass storage device : Allows a computer to permanently retain large amounts of data. Common mass storage devices include disk drives and tape drives. input device : Usually a keyboard and mouse, the input device is the conduit through which data and instructions enter a computer. output device : A display screen, printer, or other device that ...

31 Aug

Internet Privacy

Posted in Internet on 31.08.10

Europeans sometimes seem to be much more ethical than Americans (and I am an American; well, a Californian, a state which, like Texas, sometimes views itself as a separate country), at least when it comes to privacy. This higher standard of ethics is leading to some serious friction between the two sides of the Atlantic. What's all the hubbub about? In the United States, we have chosen (our legislature, which is really controlled by big business and special interests) to allow businesses to ...

30 Aug

Laptron Technology Pvt Ltd - A Leading and Reliable Service Center for all Laptop Computers

Posted in Computers on 30.08.10

Laptron Technology Private Limited, is one of the widely acclaimed laptop repair center from North India. The Delhi based Laptron Technology Private Limited is into various laptop related services such as Component level repair of Laptops & Used laptop computer. Since its inception, the company has made a distinct mark in the laptop industry with its determination to serve the customers with quality service.We focus on repair operations (component and whole unit), BGA rework and repair, ...

29 Aug

Using the Internet in Your Job Search

Posted in Internet on 29.08.10

If you search the Internet for "jobs", "careers", "job hunting", or the likes, you could quite easily pull back hundreds (if not thousands) of search results. The Internet is a wonderful storehouse of information. Unfortunately its so much information that you can often end up confused and overwhelmed. The secret to using the Internet in you job hunt is this: remember the Internet is just a tool. Just because we are now moving at "eSpeed" does not negate traditional job hunting techniques. So ...

28 Aug

The Power Of cPanel

Posted in Internet on 28.08.10

cPanel is a control panel for your website and allows you to set up and manage your web account through a graphical interface instead of having to use command line. This means that you can make changes to your website without having to learn to use a command line environment. There are a variety of control panels out there, most offering a graphical interface and granting access to email management, FTP, subdomain administration, website statistics, etc. With a control panel, you can add/remove ...

27 Aug

Industrial Computers – Pros and Cons

Posted in Computers on 27.08.10

The industrial computer has been around since the early eighties when it was recognised that computing could be as advantageous for the factory floor as it was for offices. Industrial computers are mostly based around the same technology as standard desktop computers but are built to be more rugged and durable.The industrial computer comes in several forms such as rack-mountable industrial computers that can slot in server racks, panel PC's that integrate a PC and screen together to solid state ...

26 Aug

The Ten Commandments of Internet Marketing (Part One)

Posted in Internet on 26.08.10

We hope that the following article may be informative and helpful to your e-zine readers, or on your web site. You have permission to publish this article (formatted to 60 characters, approx) electronically or in print. If it helps others "out there" in any way, then we're happy. "We share what we know, so that others may grow" THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF INTERNET MARKETING (PART ONE) by Craig Lock "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him to use the Internet, and he won't bother ...

25 Aug

Internet Privacy

Posted in Internet on 25.08.10

Answer truthfully now, if you were walking through a public library with your kids, what emotion would you feel if someone was surfing hardcore pornographic sites where everyone in the place could look over his shoulder and see it? Would you be embarrassed? Outraged? Upset? Shamed? Would you want the government to step in? This is a very thorny and interesting issue. I don't see a clear cut, obvious solution that magically appearing out of nowhere. It's not a new issue by any means ...

24 Aug

"Is the Internet the World's Largest Midway?"

Posted in Internet on 24.08.10

Why do I call the Internet the "World's Largest Midway"? I spent 16 years in the carnival business and I was pretty successful at it. If you've ever been to the fair, you might relate to some of my reasons. Did you ever notice how they set up the good stuff, the real nifty rides, way down at the end of a long line of "joints" full of hawkers and talkers. Yep, that's what they call those tents and trailers where you can "WIN" the world's largest teddy bear, "joints". If you don't want to walk by ...

23 Aug

Computers – Making Things Easier and Convenient

Posted in Computers on 23.08.10

Brief History of Computers The word 'computer' was used during 1613. This was used to address a person who works on computations and calculations. This term continued to be used even until the mid-20th century. However, before the end of the 19th century, people had been using this word in reference to anything that process computations or calculations. From then on, computer was used to describe any machine that processes data through a set of commands. Today, computers are more sophisticated ...

22 Aug

Five Innovative Ways To Get The Word Out About Your Web Site

Posted in Internet on 22.08.10

Finding innovative and unique ways to distribute information about your product or service is the key to success on the Internet. Here are five ways to help you increase your success. 1. Directory Linking Create separate directories for each topic on your web site. No more than 25 -- the major search engines will bounce you out or black list you if you have more than 25 on any one page. A few years back, the search engines didn't make this distinction, however, now they do. Always request that ...

21 Aug

TurboScout.com Makes Web Searching 20 Times Faster

Posted in Internet on 21.08.10

A 21 year-old undergraduate from Singapore launched TurboScout.com, a new search tool that helps Internet users to access and compare original results from over 90 search engines across 7 categories on a single web page, removing the hassle of retyping keywords into different search engines. Comparing results from different search engines like Google, Yahoo, MSN Search, and Ask Jeeves is a common practice for many users. This is because different engines use different ranking methods and thus ...