YouTube gets Va. Tech shooting footage (AP)

February 12th, 2009

AP – It was inevitable that the online video world would offer its take on a crime glimpsed as it unfolded most dramatically via a cell phone camera, carried out by a student who put together a CD-ROM of his manifesto and mailed it to a TV news network.

Notebook Battery Life & Replacement

February 12th, 2009

The life of your Laptop Batteries can be extended by using proper charging methods. It is recommended not to leave your laptop constantly plugged into the mains power. Batteries should be discharged completely until they are empty on a regular basis before recharging fully to 100% charge. This should help your notebook battery last longer and provide you with the maximum working life possible. Even with our correct charging advice your laptop battery will not last forever, but when your battery does begin to fail you can visit www.LowCostBatteries.com for a low cost replacement battery.

Digital Camera Batteries are usually the NiMH rechargeable type of battery. Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are extremely effecient and can store more power than other types of rechargeable battery. NiMH rechargeable battery packs can also be found used in similar devices such mobile phones.

For low cost branded batteries of all types and sizes to fit all your rechargeable devices you can visit www.LowCostBatteries.com

System update led to Blackberry outage (AP)

February 12th, 2009

AP – BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. said an insufficiently tested software update at the company’s network data center was the cause of a service outage this week that left millions of users without wireless e-mail access.

Candidates seek votes in cyberspace (AP)

February 12th, 2009

AP – To find volunteer Redaktisto Noble, you have to go to John Edwards presidential campaign headquarters. Not in Iowa or New Hampshire, but in cyberspace.

Problems with Myspace Advertising Methods

February 12th, 2009

One of the most serious potential problems with advertising on MySpace is violating the terms of service outlined by the administrators of MySpace. This is significant because members who are found to be in violation of these terms of service can have their websites deleted and may be banned from the community. The terms of service should be reviewed carefully to determine which types of activities, in relation to advertising, are permitted and which activities are prohibited. Special attention should be paid to the section of the terms of services which specifies member websites are not to be commercial in nature. It might be necessary to contact MySpace directly for ask for clarification of this section and additional information on what constitutes a commercial website.

Appearing Unprofessional

Another potential pitfall to advertising on MySpace is appearing unprofessional. MySpace websites can be created very quickly and easily through available custom myspace templates. This may result in some members becoming overly anxious to start advertising immediately. When this happens the members may be sloppy in their design and may create a website with many errors which does not present a professional appearance.

Additionally, MySpace is a rather relaxed community where members often use slang or abbreviations haphazard. This practice can also create an unprofessional appearance which may alienate some potential clients. Also, MySpace members must consider the comments left for them by other members of the community. The individual who maintains the website should understand the comments left for them are considered by others to be a reflection of them. Therefore those who do not think highly of the comments left on your website are not likely to think highly of you or your business either. For this reason care should be taken to maintain a lee of control over the comments left for you. This can be done either by not allowing comments at all or by only allowing comments that receive your approval to appear on your website.

Microsoft: Samsung Deal Could Improve Xbox, Zune (PC Magazine)

February 12th, 2009

PC Magazine – Microsoft executives said the patent deal struck with Samsung Thursday morning could have implications for the Zune MP3 player and the Xbox, as well as for Windows PCs.

MySpace Enters the News Biz (NewsFactor)

February 12th, 2009

NewsFactor – News Corp. is shouting “Extra! Extra!” on Thursday as its popular social-networking site gets into the news business. MySpace has launched the beta version of a service that searches the Web for news stories and lets users rate them.

Web sites ignored warnings on hormones (AP)

February 12th, 2009

AP – Many Web sites have ignored federal warnings against making unfounded health claims in promoting hormone products to treat menopause, the government said Thursday.

SAP software group sees profits fall short of expectations (AFP)

February 12th, 2009

AFP – SAP, the world’s leading maker of business software, said on Friday that earnings rose strongly in the first three months of the current year, even if the increase fell short of expectations.

Ubuntu Linux Releases ‘Feisty Fawn’ Into The Wild (TechWeb)

February 12th, 2009

TechWeb – The 7.04 server and desktop edition includes a Java boost from Sun Microsystems and a vote of confidence from PC magnate Michael Dell.