Archive for September, 2008
Search Engines Need to Stop Serving Harmful Pages
It’s up to Google and Yahoo to come together on a solution to stop serving up web sites in their index that pose a threat to an end user. There are many sites that are indexed that offer fake software for antivirus and spyware protection. One site recently reported as badware, was selling antivirus software [...]
Full StoryMusic downloads for Rock Band Wii
Rumor or not, this is a great move for Nintendo to compete against Xbox 360 and Sony PS3. This news hasn’t been confirmed, but I do believe an announcement will come soon. USA Today reported that Wii version of Rock Band 2 will boast the “same online functionality” as the PS3 and 360 versions, including [...]
Full StoryMan Crosses English Channel with Homemade Jet
Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy successfully crossed the English Channel using his homemade jet-propelled wing Friday, the first man to perform the feat. Rossy leaped from a plane more than 8,800 feet or a mile and a half from the ground, before firing up his jets. Embedded video from CNN Video He made the 22-mile trip [...]
Full StoryNero Debuts TiVo for PCs
The software offers all the DVR features of TiVo, including the ability to pause live TV on the desktop, record favorite shows directly to a hard drive, and skip commercials. Users also get TiVo service features like WishList search, Season Pass recordings, and TiVo Suggestions. The software also supports HD recording and viewing and lets [...]
Full StoryGoogle Pagerank Update
Have you noticed a change in your Pagerank? A new update is making its way through the internet and we are happy to announce that we went from a 2/10 to a 4/10. It was not easy! I worked hard the last 3 Months and it paid off. I wish it was from a monetized [...]
Full StoryLegitimate Web sites become Hackers Playground
Should we worry about legitimate sites being the main target for exploits? Yes! Many of the trusted web sites we visit today can be your worst nightmare. As more people become accustomed to Web surfing and downloading software and multimedia, legitimate Web sites have become the favorite targets of hackers. It’s important to surf with [...]
Full StoryPandora is Saved by Fans
Pandora can be thankful from the huge support this struggling music service has received from its fans. Pandora fans helped to persuade the House of Representatives to unanimously pass the Webcaster Settlement Act on Saturday, according to multiple people associated with the bill. The proposed legislation is designed to give Webcasters added time to negotiate [...]
Full StoryFlame Wars Hit The Blogosphere
I never thought that a flame war could actually happen in a blog, but it does. I remember running a very popular gaming fan site based on the game called Delta Force by Novalogic. Our web site was called DFWorld.com and we had thousands of active members and there were some huge flame wars in [...]
Full StoryA Must Have WordPress Plugin
WP-SpamFree is by far the best plugin I have installed. It virtually eliminates comment spam, including trackback and pingback spam and uses very low bandwidth. I installed this plugin a week ago to give it a test drive and I am amazed that I have not had one spam comment in the last week. Our [...]
Full StoryEntrecard Owner Flip Flops on Community
Entrecard is up for sale as indicated on the Entrecard blog and sitepoint.com. I remember reading an Entrecard blog where a member posted this question. Guttu Asks – “If Google wants to buy Entrecard will you sell it?” Graham’s response – “Will not sell. My vision for Entrecard is so massive that it will take [...]
Full StoryWarhammer Online Reaches 500k Signups in First Week
Based on Games Workshop’s epic and longstanding tabletop fantasy war game, WAR is a unique MMORPG that features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm (RvR) gameplay that will immerse players in a world of perpetual conflict for years to come. WAR has been recognized for its unique play style that appeals to novice MMO players while offering [...]
Full StoryYou know you’re getting old when
There are many physical reminders when we get old. In no particular order they are; age spots, hair loss (men), crow’s feet, gray hair, weight gain, fatigue, etc. There are also other signs that you’re getting old that have nothing to do with physical attributes. You know you’re old when you have owned an album [...]
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