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Microsoft buys Jellyfish.com comparative shopping site
2007-10-12 14:33:00
Microsoft has bought comparative shopping Web site Jellyfish .com, which gives its customers a cut of advertising revenue from retailers, offering a rebate on purchases made through the site. Microsoft sees Jellyfish.com as a way to augment its e-commerce and search offerings, although no details were immediately available on how the company may transform the site or wrap it into other offerings. Microsoft revealed the acquisition in a blog posting Tuesday, but did not say how much it paid for the site. “We think the technology has some interesting potential applications as we continue to invest heavily in shopping and commerce as a key component of Live Search,” Microsoft’s search engine blog announced. Advertisers choose the level of commission they will pay to Jellyfish.com for sales made, at least half of which Jellyfish.com says it will give back to purchasers as a rebate. Jellyfish.com ranks products according to the price including that rebate. Details…
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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) Looking Good So Far, Due in Q1 ‘08
2007-10-12 14:30:00
The first service pack for Windows Vista is on its way, and PC Magazine has a preview of an early private beta version. The good news is that reviewer Neil Randall found the service pack to be faster overall than the shipping version of Windows Vista , and also noticed more drivers available and improved encryption. Randall also experienced applications within Adobe Creative Suite CS2 running faster, dialog boxes popping up more rapidly and other file copying speedups. This bodes well for the shipping version of SP1, which should be available along with Service Pack 3 of Windows XP (the last service pack for XP) in Q1 of 2008. Details…
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10 tips for improving your wireless network
2007-10-12 14:24:00
If Windows ever notifies you about a weak signal, it probably means your connection isn’t as fast or as reliable as it could be. Worse, you might lose your connection entirely in some parts of your home. If you’re looking to improve the signal for your wireless network, try some of these tips for extending your wireless range and improving your wireless network performance. 1.Position your wireless router (or wireless access point) in a central location. When possible, place your wireless router in a central location in your home. Details…
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Adobe says Acrobat, Reader vulnerable to hacks
2007-10-12 14:20:00
BOSTON (Reuters) - Adobe Systems Inc, whose software is used by millions of people to read documents sent over the Internet, said on Wednesday some of its programs contain yet-to-be-fixed flaws that make computers vulnerable to attack. On October 5, Adobe posted a notice on its Web site that said it had unknowingly incorporated vulnerabilities into versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat software that could allow malicious programs to get on to a PC without the user’s knowledge. Such malicious software can take control of a machine and steal confidential data, send out tens of thousands of spam e-mails, or infiltrate government computer systems. Details…
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Managing IP video on the network
2007-09-29 08:03:00
The growing popularity of video surveillance is fueled by the shift to IP video systems that are less expensive than traditional analog systems and make it easier to add or relocate cameras and multicast video signals to multiple locations. more details… wow servers to Vote:
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iPhone Re-Reviewed (Verdict: Don’t Buy)
2007-09-29 04:31:00
It’s about 3 months after the iPhone launch, and happy with the improvements, I was planning to change our “Wait” verdict to a full-on and rabid “Buy”. That wasn’t because of Apple, but because of the cool apps being offered by independent developers. All that came to an end yesterday after the new Apple firmware 1.1.1 neutered the handset. Sure, unlocked iPhones were broken. But more importantly, Apple wiped away the powerful programs that helped push the iPhone to greatness. With this, I’m going to have to move our recommendation from “Wait” to “Don’t hold your breath.” I’m done with this handset until third-party apps come back. It’s understandable for Apple to wage a war on unlocking the iPhone, since the company shares revenue from fees with AT&T. But the truth is, if cellphone service was awesome, like it is on iTunes, there wouldn’t be a need to unlock the iPhone. Secondly, bricking ...
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“Splat” Website Layout
2007-09-28 07:51:00
By using a few gradients, and applying the Wave filter, it’s possible to make this simple website layout. I’d recommend you make this layout 720×720 pixels. I’ve made it smaller here, due to space constraints. (Using Photoshop is very hard in space more details…
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Kubuntu 7.10 Release
2007-09-28 07:05:00
On April 12th, 2007, Mark Shuttleworth stated that “the Fawn has found her legs,” and [WWW] announced the next development cycle codename for the 7.10 release, the Gutsy Gibbon. As with previous releases, the users had made it clear that usability and stability are the things they look for the most. Well, we are happy to say that the goals for the Kubuntu developers for 7.10 will be to increase the usability following the guides created by recent audits from the KDE community, increase stability while using the latest applications for the Linux desktop, and increasing the ease of installation. more details…
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How to Avoid Pimples
2007-09-27 19:21:00
Introduction Pimples can’t be prevented without a routine skin care regimen. Instructions Steps 1 Step One Wash face 2-3 times daily. 2 Step Two Use a gentle, water-soluble cleanser and tepid water. 3 Step Three Apply a medicated cream, such as benzoyl peroxide, to potential problem areas. 4 Step Four Use non-comedogenic moisturizers and makeup. 5 Step Five Avoid overmoisturizing the skin. Use the lightest-weight moisturizer necessary. 6 Step Six Use a mud mask once a week to clean out pores. 7 Step Seven Try a medicated refining mask that cleanses and corrects problem skin. 8 Step Eight Wash makeup brushes and sponges frequently to minimize dirt and bacteria. Tips & Warnings * Athletic activities and exposure to greasy environments, such as fast-food establishments, contribute to acne. * Drink plenty of water to flush out impurities. * Keep hands and hair away from face. * Using too many medicated products may dry out skin. details…

Learn What Causes Baldness!
2007-09-27 15:23:00
hat causes baldness? It’s a question that has riddled man for thousands of years. In Ancient Rome, they believed baldness was caused by lack of acidity, which is probably why animal urine was regarded as a pre-eminent hair loss remedy. And up until about 50 years ago, electric shock treatments were used in the belief that the flow of blood, or lack thereof, was responsible for hair loss. The truth is…you really should be blaming your parents. (And not just your mom either.) Baldness is caused by a mixture of genetics and hormones that we have very little control of. Though scientists are pretty close to identifying the genes responsible for baldness, (there’s more than one), the actual process of baldness is still quite a mystery. They are pretty sure that it is one particularly enzyme’s overzealous conversion of testosterone into (DHT) or dihydrotestosterone, an important part of male fetus development that causes baldness. For some reason, science still isn’t sure why, ...
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Five ways Linux is better than Vista
2007-09-27 12:46:00
A user or sysadmin posts about problems with a brand new Vista PC on a support forum. Within minutes, a “helpful” soul suggests a fix: “Install Linux !” Enthusiasts have always touted Linux as the best operating system, and they’ve become more strident and shrill since Vista’s launch. Despite Microsoft’s optimistic predictions and fervent proselytising, Vista has received a chilly reception in the marketplace. details… wow servers to Vote: