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Boxing Day Giveaway – Google Wave Invites (10 Available)

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:01:01 +0000

To celebrate Christmas and Boxing Day, SN:Tech is giving away 10 Google Wave Invites. Google wave is a new online tool currently in private preview which revolutionize the way email is handled and the way people communicate.

The so called wave can be specified as a document or a conversation. Participants in one of these wave is able to discuss and edit the wave in real-time. Wave messages supports text, photos, maps, videos, documents (doc, excel etc) and much more.

To learn more about Google Wave watch the video toward the end of the post.

So enough talking how can you get a invite from SN:Tech? Simply follow the 3 steps below.

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Leave a comment below with your email address and a reason why you would like to try out Google Wave.

Why Paid Web Hosting is Better

TechPro — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:16:07 +0000

When it comes to the web hosting needs of their sites, many people are very confused on the issue. Many people who are new to online businesses can get confused with all the different types of web hosting services available and many make mistakes. For your online presence to be successful both financially and visitor wise, you will need the very best web hosting available to you.

Free web hosting i a trap that many with an online presence fall into. Bandwidth issues and web space needs are just two of the problems that can arise from using free web hosting. It can seem like a great option when first looked at but free web hosts make their money by placing advertisements on your site which can give your website an overall unprofessional appearance and can harm your website.

Paying for web hosting can seem like a stupid idea when you think you can get a web hosting service for free but for those in the know, there really it really is a no-brainer. Choosing paid web hosting does not have to be expensive at all, and in fact can benefit your website or business if you choose the right one. Ensuring your web space is adequate is very important when choosing a web host. It is also prudent to ensure that your new host offers 24/7 technical support as you never know when help may be required. Knowing that assistance is forthcoming whenever you need it is a great advantage for a site owner.

When a web host offers a package that has many features you do not require, try and find an alternative so you don’t end up paying money for nothing. Look for something more middle of the road when it comes to choosing a web host. Make sure that the one you choose can provide you with the required features and that you are not paying for more than you will ever need.

What To Think About When Choosing A Web Host

TechPro — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:16:05 +0000

It may be a confusing task for to choose a web host for those with little experience of doing online businesses. Because web hosting is crucial to any online business it is imperative that you get the best one. There are a number of features which you should look out for when choosing the best web host for your requirements.

The first thing to think about when choosing a web host is what your requirements are. The needs of small and large businesses are not the same. You should know what you need from a web host before you begin your search. One of the more important features of web hosting is how reliable they are. You should look for a web host that can provide almost uninterrupted uptime plus they should be able to provide very high speeds. It is crucial for every online business that customers and visitors to the site can access it 24 hours a day seven days a week.

However much space you require, you should make sure that your web host provides you with an extra 30-40 percent for emergencies. Making sure you have space to expand is important. Good customer care and technical support is another very important feature of a good web host. Good web hosts will be on hand at any hour of the day to help you get through any difficulties you may be experiencing.

Having an easy to use web hosting service is vital to anyone new to the online business world. This will mean that it will be easier for you to get off the ground and will limit the amount of contact you will need to make to your web host. Probably one of the major considerations for anyone looking to employ the services of a web host is the cost. Although free web hosting may cost you nothing it can have a negative effect on how others view your site. If you want a quality web host you will have to pay for it. You can however, choose a good web host offering a superb service for an affordable amount each month.

Whenever you make your decision to enter the big, bad world of internet marketing, you should really have hosting sorted out. Newbie’s can find, though, that the web hosting world can be rather confusing. For example, you may come across reseller web hosting or even linux web hosting on your travels.

Some of the craziest USB inventions

TechPro — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:56:09 +0000

We all know about the mainstream variety of glasses, from sunglasses and prescription sunglasses to aviator glasses and just the regular kind. Have you ever heard of USB glasses? The USB glasses look the same as any other pair of sunglasses but come with a bit extra. Simply remove the back part of the frame to reveal two USB sticks that act like any other ones. It is a very useful way to take around your data without having to attach it to your keys. How many other strange USB inventions are out there and how do they work?

Ever gone to make a cup of tea, found yourself busy on the computer for an hour and then come back to find a cold tea? Well the USB cup warmer is made just for this purpose, you simply put the cup onto the warmer and it keeps the drink at just the right temperature for you.

The USB fridge is very handy for when you just want to keep a can of drink cool by your desk. Although it is not made to fit anything bigger on the inside, if you really push for it you could fit in a small sandwich.

The webcam may not seem like a strange invention at all but when it was first released onto the mainstream market it was a strange but yet brilliant thing. With the addition of sound it has enabled companies to have video chats to clients from around the world.

The USB missile launcher is another favourite. All that is needed to be done is use to keyboard to control the gadget and use the onboard webcam to zoom in on the target of choice. Although this does seem like a very pointless invention it can be very fun to use at the office.

So take a pick or get them all, just some of the crazy USB inventions out on the market at the moment.

How To Select The Notebook That Meets Your Requirements?

TechPro — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:56:07 +0000

For the past decade years there has been a wondrous maturation in the custom of notebook or laptop computers. The impact is that the notebooks are slowly replacing the traditional desktop computers from home as well as from office. There are so many varieties, technologies and brands of notebooks available in the market that it has become very difficult for a regular user to identify the best fit for his or her needs. This article will help you in getting a few tips on how to select the right notebook and make the most out of your investment.

A notebook offers various advantages. The most significant being the trouble-free mobility. This is enhanced by the easily available wireless internet connections all over the world. It is very convenient to carry all your work with you anywhere you go. Furtherance in technology has brought down the system of weights and size of the notebooks importantly, fashioning it even more well-fixed for a unconstipated exploiter.

What are the things that you should consider before purchasing your notebook? Start with doing an analysis of your needs. Ask questions like: For what purpose will I use this notebook? The answers could include — for internet browsing, chatting, high-end graphic designing, gaming, business or official work, programming, application development, etc. The type of notebook you choose will depend on what you need it for.

When you perform your inquiry, give notes along the prices, technological features, configuration, guarantees, and performance that each notebook has to pass. You would need to decide whether you want a notebook from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or from a brand. It is believed that trademark notebooks extend better post-sales help, and guaranty, while OEM notebooks are cheaper and offer the same computer hardware quality as the trademark ones.

If you need a notebook that is small and light and should be carried around easily while you are traveling, go for the ultra-portable range models. These notebooks have screens smaller than 12 inches and weigh up to 5 pounds. Some models of such notebooks include Sony Vaio PCG-U3, Fujitsu Lifebook P1510, Toshiba Libretto U100, Panasonic R4, Dell Latitude X1 and many more.

If you are a business professional looking for a thin and light notebook that offers durability, security and all important features necessary for your office, then you can select from a wide range of business notebooks. These include Apple MacBook Pro MA896LL , Dell XPS M1210, Sony VAIO FJ, and Dell Latitude and etc.

If you are addicted to gaming you would need a notebook that has the capability to present high-end graphics performance. These would include notebooks with the up-to-the-minute processors, increased RAM and hard disk storage space, quicker CPUs, top-of-the line graphic expose capability, capital wireless connectivity and a host of other compatibility features. Some of the best gaming notebooks include Alienware Aurora, Dell XPS M170, and Rock Xtreme CTX PRO and etc.

If you are looking at for equitable an economical substitution for your desktop and you perform not require to pass on a high-end notebook, then you can take from a kind of models offered by Acer, Apple, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba. These notebooks are fashioned to be used at a fixed location and weigh up to 13 pounds, so they are not very convenient if you have to travel a lot. They generally have bigger screen sizes and lower battery life.

Apart from the notebooks mentioned above you can also pick tablet PCs, transportables, high-end personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld computers, or smart phones. These are mobile devices that you can carry with you wherever you go, if mobility is all you are looking for.

Check Apple MacBook Pro MA896LL Model and see my Oes Tsetnoc.

Mininova becomes legal, like really really legal

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:29:49 +0000

By now you should have heard Mininova has removed all of its illegal contents to compile with the court rulings. Rather than shutting down their services like The Pirate Bay (TPB), Mininova has changed the way as to how they provide their service.

From now on Mininova will only limit their torrent to legal content distribution. So say goodbye to those TV, Movie, Music, Anime and other downloads. Sad day for the pirates.

RIP Mininova, you will be remembered dearly.

Source: [Mininova Blog]

Microsoft finally decides to kill off IE6

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:09:39 +0000

Ain’t I glad to hear this news. After nearly eight years of causing nothing but carnage on our PC with spyware, virus and annoying toolbars. Microsoft has finally came to its senses and decides to force an upgrade from IE6 to a newer version of IE.

Surprisingly after eight long years, IE6 still have around 23% of the total browser market share. This is mainly caused by Microsoft’s decision to make IE6 the default browser for the still-in-favour-but-slowly-losing-grip Windows XP. Hope this push would make the internet a safer medium for us to browse and surf in. Although I would opt to go with a more safer browser, but glad to see Microsoft is doing their bid in trying to help everyday users and protect them from potentially malicious programs.

Source: [DownloadSquad]

Microsoft Adds More Awesome Themes to Windows 7

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:18:37 +0000

In time for the release for Windows 7, Microsoft has added 14 new customised theme to its Windows 7 gallery. There is something for everyone. Car lovers would probably like the Ferrari, Ducati, Porsche and Infiniti themes. While hardcore xbox gamers would most likely prefer the two Gears of War themes.

If your like me who prefer a more cool/laid back/landscape(ish)/scenery theme the Bing’s Best would be perfect for you. To download the themes head over to Windows 7 Personalization Gallery.

Installing these themes is easy, follow the instruction below.

To download a theme, click the Download button, and then click Open. The theme is applied to your desktop and added to Personalization in Control Panel.

Windows 7 Retails Today

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:56:31 +0000

Finally the wait is over, Windows 7 has finally retailed. If your like me I’m very excited about Windows 7 and rightly so! I could say many of Windows 7’s feature is better than Mac’s OSX.

If you are looking to get a copy of Windows 7 from retail stores or buy a new computer preloaded with Windows 7. DON’T! There are plenty of ways out there to get it for cheap or even free for that matter. One of the way is joining the Windows 7 Upgrade Program, which would work if you have purchased a new PC or laptop preloaded with Windows Vista between June 26th, 2009 and January 31st, 2010. Basically if you fall into this category contact your computer maker and sign up to the program and they will send a upgrade DVD to your mailbox.

I have attached below some manufactures which does run the Windows 7 Upgrade Program and their links.

If you are a student chances are you can also get Windows 7 on the cheap just ask around. Let me know how your Windows 7 experience is/was.

Google Trike Goes Where Google Street View Can’t

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:14:55 +0000

That ain’t a Google Ice Cream stand in the video below. If your wondering, its Google’s newest way to extend the reach of Google Map Street View. By using a peddle bikes street view now can go where the street view car cannot.

Google Trike was first unveiled in the UK and due to its success Google has decided to bring the Trike to the U.S. You now can nominate where the Trike should go and take street view shots of interesting and unique places in the U.S. To nominate just head over to http://maps.google.com/trike.

Hope it comes to Australia soon.

Link [Street View: We can trike wherever you like]