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Google - The Next Step In IM

As Google keeps on expanding, it was only a matter of time before they entered the IM arena.Although there have been several rumours regarding the acquisition of Jabber by Google, it is now more likely that they will acquire Meetro from Meetroduction.Meetro is a location-aware networking software, the main objective of which is to find people in the "real world" that are close by to hang out wi. . .

The Holy Grail That Online Advertisers, Merchants, Publis...

For Online Publishers/RSS Feeds users - RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is a popular way for online users/publishers to pull news and information from across the web. RSS allows web sites to publish real time content to online users/shoppers easily and the trend is growing. Some site have taken advantage of this technology and created RSS/XML feeds using products data feeds from top online mercha. . .

How To Start An Internet Business

When you first start out to build an internet home business it's really hard to know what to do. There are so many programs, so many guaranteed money making opportunities and so, so much to learn.Here are some tips on how to start an internet home business:(1) Look AroundTake time to look around at all the opportunities on offer.Do some searches on your topics of interest. See if anyone has a t. . .

Are You Striving To Be Popular?

Link Popularity or Link AnalysisThe majority of the major search engines use link popularity as an important criteria in ranking the relevancy of a web site. As search engines have become more sophisticated, so too has link popularity. Link popularity is simply a way of representing the number of links from other web sites that point to your web site.This link building, or link popularity, stra. . .

Anatomy Of A Reciprocal Linking Campaign

Reciprocal linking means forming partnerships with other sites who place a link from their Web pages to yours. You then give them a similar link in return.When you look for people to swap links with, make sure that you don't reduce the quality or content of your own site. You don't want users to click straight through without reading your contentAbout The AuthorrJohn TaylorTo learn more informa. . .

Detecting Spyware Quickly

Using free spyware scan and removal programs you are able to detect spyware infections currently running on your computer. Once you have successfully found and removed the malicious spyware infections you best defense against future spyware invasions is to purchase anti-spyware software that will actively protect your computer from new spyware intrusions. Finding one or more spyware programs t. . .

Free ISP?

Yes, there is such a thing as a free ISP or internet service provider. An internet service provider is a company that provides internet access, usually for a nominal fee. However, you might be surprised to find that there are Free ISP’s. If you are wondering if I am referring to the discs you receive in the mail that offer you free internet for 30 days, think again. The ISP’s I am talking about. . .

The Ten Web Page "Commandments"

"What makes a great web page?" People ask me this all the time, though they often encounter difficulty boiling the question down to so few words. Every serious website operator wants to know how to create and maintain the best possible website that makes them the most money and builds the largest subscriber base! The following "commandments" represent the ideals towards which every new or exist. . .

5 Minute Guide to Video Editing for Beginners

Getting started with video editing is very simple you only need a few items and you can be producing quality movies at home that you will be able to enjoy for many years to come. Maybe even produce a hit Hollywood movie.The basic items you need are a video capture card, the software to edit, your computer, storage space on your computer and a camcorder, VCR, or you can display your movie on you. . .

Benefits of Integrating Online Chat Software with CRM

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is a strategy and processes used to learn more about customers' needs and behaviors in order to develop stronger relationships with them. CRM applications are traditionally developed as client-server software. The proliferation of the Internet and the Web has fueled the rapid growth of Web-based CRM or online CRM applications. Web CRM systems are widely. . .

Virtual Memory - What is it?

I recently got an e-mail asking about virtual memory. The person who sent me the question was getting an error on random occasions from their Windows operating system stating "Your computer is low on virtual memory". They wanted to know what is virtual memory, and if this error does occur, what can I do to fix it? Here is the answer that I sent out:"Virtual memory is when your computer uses the. . .

How to Write Your First Ebook

How to Write Your First EbookWriting your first ebook may seem like a daunting task. But like many projects, it won’t seem so bad when it’s broken down into manageable chunks. Not all projects are successful, so don’t be too disappointed if your first ebook isn’t a best seller.Whatever the outcome of your first ebook, you can at least say ‘You did it’.Like many things in life, what often seems . . .

Is There A National Do Not Spam List?

You may have already received a do not spam list email, seen a web site or even heard a radio advertisement that promises to reduce spam email just by submitting your email address. Since the federal "Do Not Call List" became law in 2003, it seems logical that a do not spam list exists also. But even though it sounds legitimate, don't believe the hype or the official looking emails.According to. . .

Four Easy Ways To Prevent Spyware

How would you like to prevent spyware and adware from getting into your computer? You need to stop adware and spyware before it gets into your files. That way you're protecting your private information such as passwords, credit card numbers and other documents that you don't want to share with anyone.Spyware and adware removers are important because they clean your computer of malicious files. . .

Pharming - Another New Scam

Pharming is one of the latest online scams and rapidly growing threat that has been showing up on the Internet. It's a new way for criminals to try to get into your computer so they can steal your personal data.Phishing and pharming are related online scams but pharming has evolved into a much more sophisticated trick. Phishing scams involve sending you bogus e-mails that look like they are f. . .

Microsoft Moves to Small Business Accounting/Retail Marke...

In this small article we will be looking at the new opportunities for Microsoft Small Business Server specialists, but rather look at the global business strategy and possible ways of future ERP modules standardizing and interoperability. This is important to get into consideration for midsize and large corporate business IT decision makers. Let’s look at the chronology and possible future de. . .

The Hidden Cost Of Cheap Hosting

We often see server uptime statistics when looking for hosting providers, for example 99.8%, 99%, or 99.99% server uptime guaranteed. Though 99% server uptime may sound good, but is it really and what does it mean?99% server uptime means that in a year of 365 days, your server will be up 99% of the time, which is 361.35 days (365 days x 99%). This is not really good, because even with 99% uptim. . .

Microsoft Great Plains – licensing & product versions

Current Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains has more that 10 years of history. Former Great Plains Software had two lines of Great Plains: Dynamics & Dynamics C/S+, later on renamed into eEnterprise. In this small article we would like to give you first directions when you look into Great Plains purchase and implementation or upgrade your existing product. Also we’ll clarify on annual enh. . .

"Blogging" For Fun & Profits

Unless you've been under a rock for the last year, you've heard the term "blog" once or twice. To most people, a "blog" simply represents a glorified online "diary" where geeks, computer nerds, and lonely teenagers record their thoughts in cyber-space. However, many people don't realize that "blogs" are quietly revolutionizing the way companies and customers interact about everything from exi. . .

Avoiding "Bad" Web Hosts

The Internet represents the most powerful communication revolution since the dawn of mankind. Its communication power can literally create business empires faster and with less startup capital than in all human history. Yet, with all this power at their fingertips, it amazes me that most businesses and entrepreneurs will put their business in jeopardy just to save a couple of bucks. Would you. . .

Avoid "Bad" Manners While Blogging

Blogging, the hottest trend in online publishing right now, is currently spreading like wildfire across the Internet. A cross between an online journal and a bulletin board, everyone from rock starts, politicians, business leaders and your average "Joe" or "Jane" can instantly become a center of influence online using blogs. But, as with any social interaction, certain rules apply (my grandma. . .

Internet Firewalls That Hold Back Invaders

Internet Firewalls - Are These Deterrents As Effective As We Presume? If someone sold you a filter for your furnace and said it can trap all dust particles and other pollutants forever, would you believe it? Odds are you know better. I mean, how can a filter trap each and every particle from traveling from your furnace up through your ductwork and into your room? After a certain amount of time . . .

How To Avoid The Google.com Duplicate Content Filter?

More and more webmasters are building websites with publicly available content (data feeds, news feeds, articles). This results in websites with duplicate content on the Internet. In cases of websites build on news feeds or data feeds you can even find websites that match each other 100% (except for the design). Several copies of the same content in a search engine does not really do any good a. . .

Online Security – Your Responsibilities as a Consumer

As a consumer, there are certain responsibilities that are inherent to online security. While some may find this hard to believe, there are actual steps you must take while shopping online to insure and protect your personal information.Is the site secure? Most e-businesses offer secure areas for payment processing. However, there are still some holdouts out there who haven’t implemented that f. . .

Microsoft Great Plains Nationwide Remote Support

ERP Consulting industry is on the way to serve clients nationwide and even worldwide, when the client is multinational corporation. There are several reasons to specialize in remote support. In this small article we’ll give you these reasons and the advantages of remote installation, customization, integration, programming, reporting.• Remote Support Technologies. These technologies are well kn. . .

Does Your Website Host Fight Spam?

Virtually anyone with an email address knows what Spam is, and has, perhaps, considered giving up the speed, convenience, and simplicity of email because of it. Those who have their own websites are more vulnerable than the average person with a single work or home email address from their company or Internet Service Provider. Email addresses visible on a website can quickly become Spam magnets. . .

Purchasing Spyware Software—Avoid the Scams

With the demand for anti-spyware tools continuously on the rise because of the constant release of new and more invasive spyware scams, computer users may find themselves falling victim to malicious software downloads while searching for the right spyware removal tool. Several spyware removal software programs have been identified as fakes, but not before many computer users were drawn into th. . .

Security Necessities To Prevent Your Computer From Spyware

In the internet world it is vital for users to have a good spyware scan and removal tool because of the multitude of different spyware, adware, Trojans and other malware constantly looking to attack your system. Many spyware tools available are free and those up for purchase typically do not exceed $30 to $40. Anti-spyware tools will greatly assist in protecting your privacy and restoring ful. . .

Easy Content Building For The Lazy Webmaster

Free content builder. Articles are the best way to add free content to your site. There's hundreds if not thousands of article sites out there on the web that can be searched for free information.The only problem I have with free articles is that you have to add the writers resource box to your site. Now this in itself is not a major problem. You could read several articles and then make your o. . .

Microsoft Great Plains Implementation for Midsize & Large...

Microsoft Great Plains is now targeting large and midsize businesses and being matured ERP has advanced, but still very simple in use modules and features: Lockbox Processing for Accounts Receivables, Customer/Vendor Consolidation, Multicurrency etc. We’ll try to cover these features in the series of small articles to help decision maker and end user understand the feature and how does it work. . .

Microsoft Great Plains: Dexterity vs. eConnect – FAQ

Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains, former Great Plains Software Dynamics/eEnterprise was originally written in IDE and programming language – Great Plains Dexterity. Currently Microsoft is on the way of transforming its ERP applications: Great Plains, Navision, Solomon, Axapta and MS CRM to be better integrated and fit into the future of its .Net platform. As a result we see new devel. . .

How Interactive Websites Keep Visitors On Site Longer

There are three factors that a webmaster is concerned with when it comes to increasing traffic to his website. Getting new visitors. Getting repeat visitors. Increasing the amount of time a visitor spends on his site.Interactive sites encourage all the above desired behaviors in several different ways. When a visitor logs on to the interactive site, he or she is attracted and drawn into the sit. . .

The Firefox Browser, Will It Work For You?

The firefox browser is fast becoming the browser of choice for online enthuisiasts for several reasons. Here are just a few reasons why : 1. Faster, Safer 2. Popup Blocking3. Privacy and SecurityIt has over 64 million downloads already. With the firefox browser you can surf several pages on one tab, you can actually set up your home page to have several webpages in it, unlike most browsers wh. . .

What the Heck is Server Side HTML?

If you're stuck in the dark ages and are still editing the pages of your web site by hand, there's an easy way to change the look of your web site on a moment's notice, by editing only one file.I know, there are all kinds of brand new blogging scripts, forums, CMSes, and other stuff to make your site easy to update. But on the other hand there are just as many desktop-based programs that churn. . .

Secure your Privacy from Spyware and Other Adware Programs

Known by several different names, from spyware to malware or internet parasites, surveillance applications are installed on your system to monitor your internet activities and reveal your surfing patterns and purchasing habits. Spyware also extracts email addresses, hijacks browsers and records credit card numbers, bank accounts and password information.The information gathered by a spyware ap. . .

Two Companies Merge To Provide Higher Security Against Sp...

In an effort to offer computer users who utilize Internet Explorer an initial protection device against spyware, Jayde Online Inc. and Xblock Software announced a partnership they planned to take on in 2004. The two companies planned to merge the spyware tool X-Cleaner, provided by XBlock, into Jayde’s Internet Explorer search engine toolbar, ExactSeek.com. The ExactSeek toolbar already provi. . .

Add Streaming Audio To Your Website

Adding streaming audio to your web site can help you enhance the message you send to your customers and can serve as a wonderful confidence-building tool. In the past, audio was used primarily as a decorative effect, but advances in technology and the increased use of the internet by consumers have made it easy for you to add streaming audio to your web site and create a personal bond with your. . .

Are You Hung-Up On Page Rank And Back Links?

It's unfortunate that many website owners are so hung-up on Page Rank, they'll rarely if ever, link to a site with a page rank lower than their own.I'm frequently approached by other website owners who it's clear want to exchange links with one of my websites for no other reason than its Page Rank and so they can get more back links to their own website.That's my experience with quite a few of . . .

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing an Affiliate Program

When people decide to join an affiliate program to make extra money, or to have a full time job, they often do so with illusions and no idea of how the affiliate program actually works. Read the following top 5 mistakes people make when it comes to choosing an affiliate program and avoid these mistakes at all costs. Then, you will be able to be more effective and make more money for your time, . . .

Microsoft CRM for Large Corporation – Security

Microsoft Business Solutions CRM proved to be reliable solution in the whole spectrum of industries and market niches: transportation & logistics, education, recruiting & placement, supply chain management, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, aerospace & defense, manufacturing, wholesale & retail. When corporation is looking into CRM application to choose from – one of the fist questions is security. . . .

The never ending Spyware……story

It’s been with us since 1993, it’s gotten more intrusive, more complicated.It’s created a whole ecosystem, so to speak. A person sits somewhere, writing a new virus, a new application of Spyware. It is put onto the Internet and Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware vendors begin to develop definitions to combat it, maybe even to stop it permanently. These fixes are incorporated into the new versions of t. . .

Microsoft Great Plains & CRM in Transportation & Logistic...

Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains and MS CRM (client relation management system) are very popular in various industries and market niches. In previous article we described Microsoft Great Plains implementation for transportation & logistics company. Having more material, we would like to share with you how you can leverage Microsoft Business Solutions products to automate your busines. . .

Microsoft CRM for Corporate Business – working offline

If your company has regional and worldwide operations, you might already realized that it is very hard to get decent internet connection in your remote locations. In this small article we will try to give you highlights on how to implement Microsoft Business Solutions CRM for worldwide operations with restricted internet connection. Outlook Client. This was very bright idea from Microsoft sid. . .

7 Must Have Scripts to Look for When Shopping for E-comme...

When shopping for e-commerce hosting there are a lot of things you need to keep and mind. When you know what to look for it is a lot easier to ensure you get exactly what you need and not leave any important information out. Consider these 7 must haves before you start shopping for e-commerce hosting so you will be prepared.1. StorefrontRegardless of what software you are using, one of your mai. . .

6 tips for Keeping Aurora Away from your computer... and ...

1. Stay away from non-standard search engines... trust google.com and yahoo.com, all else - be wary!2. Do not download unknown files to your computer - whether sent via an email stranger or a pop-up asking permission to download... "Just Say NO"3. If you borrow someone's floppy disk or CD with word documents or web pages and .EXE files... SCAN it with a virus scanner before opening anything on. . .

Virus & Spyware - Fix's

We all get the odd virus now and then, but sometimes that one virus could cause so many problems. In this article I shall be going though just some of the problems that these virus software programs can do, and how to fix them.One of the worst type of virus is one that effects the Boot Config, if this happens you will notice an error such as "Invalid boot sector" or "unaccessable boot device", . . .

Recycle Your Inkjet Cartridge And Help The Environment

Out of the 60 million inkjet cartridges and 44 million toner cartridges used each year in the UK alone, less than 8% are recylced leaving over 95 million of them being thrown away and ending up in landfill sites.Landfill sites contain over £100 million worth in raw materials from discarded printer cartridges alone. These cartridges contain precious oil resources (it can take up to 6 pints (almo. . .

Tags

There is a new branch of the Web growing like a well organized storm cloud. This recent trend on the Web can be used to strengthen your presence with major search engines and reach an active audience that is highly interested in your content. Welcome to the world of "folksonomy" and "tagging."What is Folksonomy and Tagging?Folksonomy is a combination of the words folks and taxonomy meaning "peo. . .

All the Spyware Security you Need: For Free

More and more internet users are understanding how important it is for them to find security software that allows them to remain invisible to possible intruders. Threats such as spyware, Trojans, viruses, worms and other malware are difficult to avoid because they have become so widespread. To partially prevent these malicious codes from sneaking in you must first secure you computer with a f. . .

Drive Solutions Inc, Expands Data Recovery Service

For over 11 years Drive Solutions, Inc. has been selling hard to find early model hard drives as well as new drives to large corporations, small business, and individuals alike.During this time Drive Solutions has performed Data Recovery Services for many fortune 500 companies and Government agencies.Drive Solutions Inc has expanded their Data Recovery Services to the public at a very economica. . .