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[31 Jul 2008 | One Comment | 394 views]
Cutting into Google’s Search Ad’s?

“New York-based Clickable, is trying to build a lucrative business by selling advertisers a simple software tool to manage and improve their search-marketing campaigns with Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft.
“Clickable CEO David S. Kidder said “Part of the growth plan in the next year will be to create a single ‘Clickable’ interface for other types of Web advertising, including social media and display ads” Because the Founder’s Fund is an investor, Kidder said “Clickable will be looking to create tools for many of the venture firm’s other portfolio companies, such …

web development »

[30 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 590 views]
Google Custom Search

Google is now rolling out another little visible factor to show us where alot of local results are pulling from. I love Google! I say that a lot but I h
onestly have a deep love for Google. Well maybe not a deep love but definitely a HUGE like!
As most of us know Google’s uses several factors to refine the search results when you search for something you want to find or need. In fact they are so good at giving the right results the first time they have become known …

Gadgets, pc & computers »

[30 Jul 2008 | One Comment | 367 views]
Dell Launches Mini-Desktop

Want a super small, energy saving desktop computer? New Studio Hybrid PC

Studio Hybrid:
Dell has now launched a PC that will be 81 percent smaller and will use 70 percent less energy than on of Dells mini-tower desktops. Everything about this computer is energy efficient - even the packaging is recycled.

* Optional Wi-Fi
networking – allows people to place the PC anywhere that’s convenient for them.
* Optional wireless keyboard and mouse help ensure a clean desktop, counter top or coffee table.
* Optional Blu-Ray Disc drive for …

web development »

[28 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 502 views]
Free Online Image Editors

AzAkers puts together another great resource list of 10 Free Online Image Editors that you can use for your projects while on the go.
I don’t know about you but I know sometimes I need to edit some images trying to create a document or blog post while traveling or at work but don’t have Photoshop at my fingertips. In those situations I don’t have time to search and go through each and every site that offers image editing just to get the features I need for my project. This post …

pc & computers, web development »

[28 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 461 views]
Cuil Search Engine

On Monday July 28, 2008 Cuil, a ‘big new search engine’ launched their search technology to the public. This new search engine was developed and ran by the husband-and-wife team of Stanford professor Tom Costellow and former Google search architect Anna Patterson. They are hoping for faster, bigger, and better search experience than Google…Duh - Every search engine is!
My View
I have used the new search engine and I’m honestly impressed with their design efforts! I really like the search layout: A picture with every website, term suggestion with tabs, three …

Personal Technology, gaming »

[7 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 405 views]
Technology and the Army

Whether it be by research or experience some of you may know the various ways the U.S. Army trains its newest infantry recruits. In 2008 the U.S. Army has integrated a little bit of technology in their training methods and is seeing great outcomes for their efforts.
VICE, the Virtual Interactive Combat Environment trainer is a Dynamic Animation System that puts recruits through a realistic battle-like training designed to prepare them for physical training later on. Most that see pictures and videos of this new computer technology, believe its one big …

Personal Technology »

[5 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 389 views]
Tech & Gas Prices Followup

In May I wrote a post about Tech and Gas Prices which included 5 websites that could help you save money while filling up at the pump. While doing some more research I found a couple more websites to add to your favorites list every time you are searching the ‘best’, aka ‘Cheapest gas’ out there and looking for gas saving tips.
* 4 Websites That Can Help You Save At The Pump - Couple of these are already listed in my post but defiantly worth reading.
* Find Cheap Gas …

pc & computers, product reviews »

[5 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 411 views]
High Speed Internet Gets Faster

Super Fast InternetOne thing that drives me up a wall is slow internet and I’m sure most of you out there can understand the aggravation that comes along with slow internet. I love high speed internet! But according to researchers at the University of Sydney High Speed Internet just isn’t enough!
Four years of development has past by and scientists now say the Internet is One thing that drives me up a wall is slow internet and I’m sure most of you out there can understand the aggravation that comes along …

pc & computers »

[4 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 587 views]
Acer AS7520 Driver Update

Acer Laptop recently purchased the Acer AS7520 from NewEgg.com. So far I have enjoyed the laptop and would recommend it for anyone looking to get a decent laptop for a very reasonable price. However I did encounter an issue while trying to update my video drivers.
This is normally a very small issue that can be solved by going to the Acer website and downloading the updated drivers for your laptop - NOT the Acer 7520. Acer supplies you with all the drivers you need that came installed on your laptop …

Gadgets, Personal Technology »

[3 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 378 views]
SentrySafe 250GB fire & flood proof hard drive?

Ever seen or owned one of those Fire and Water proof safe boxes so you could put your important papers into for safe keeping? If you haven’t, please visit your local department store they are everywhere. But what about all those important documents that you have stored on your computer? What about all the important word, excel and database files you have stored?
SentrySafe has now launched a very useful piece of computer technology to help you store a considerable amount of information protecting them important files from fire and …