Sightspeed vs Skype IMs: Free VoIP Video Calling

Text messaging, instant messaging, and VoIP are all pretty hot ways to communicate these days. So a few weeks back, Technopedia’s editor, Abhinav, asked me to review the Gaim and Trillian IM (Instant Messaging) clients. Both are pretty cool, are skinnable, and support a number of other clients including MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, [...]

Virus Fact: You Need to Be Virus Free

For years I have been advising and informing business men and women that they really “should” keep on top of the virus scene if for no other reason than to save themselves the grief a subsequent virus infection can cause. Those days are way over. You no longer have any choice; you need to make [...]

The Difference Between POP3 and IMAP

There are two different protocols available to access e-mail: POP3 and IMAP. POP3 is useful when e-mail is checked from only one computer. IMAP is the better choice when you would like to check your mail from multiple computers, at work and home, for example. IMAP has the added benefit of accessing folders [...]

Things to consider when choosing a webhost (part 2)

Once your website gets online you hope that it will become successful and receive large amounts of traffic. However you have to be sure to plan for this eventuality. Will you have to switch packages, servers or even web hosts?Moving web hosts is not as scary as it may sound - providing the host you [...]

Things to consider when choosing a webhost (part 1)

Choosing a webhost is not a decision to be taken lightly as you will want a host which can grow alongside your site.

It is important to have a good line of communications with your host, so I would contact them and ask a few questions before buying anything from them.

Online IM support or phone support [...]

“The Easiest Linux Guide You’ll Ever Read - an introduction to Linux for Windows users”

Wanted to write a small review on Scotts’ new book, but then didn’t find enough time. Here is the link to his original post with the link to freely downloadable book.
After several months of writing and revising, I have made available the “Easiest Linux Guide You’ll Ever Read”. It is a 160-page book geared towards [...]

Installing a WiFi (Wireless) Card in Kubuntu: Using ndisgtk and ndiswrapper

If you are like me, then after you installed Kubuntu 6.06 Dapper, you noticed that your wireless card is NOT working. Well have no fear, if you were Google-ing around and found this site, you’re in luck! Installing a wireless card is pretty straight forward once you know what programs you need to install.
Step 1: [...]

How to Pick a Linux Distro (Distribution)

Entering the Linux World
As I have embarked on finding the right Linux distro I have observed a great deal about the Linux world. Where Linux is quite popular in other countries, there is an undercurrent of Linux users in the US. Now, I know there are probably hundreds of thousands (if not millions) [...]

Online SpreadSheets with DabbleDB

DabbleDB allows you to open your spreadsheet and database inside your browser, and its empowerment for business employees on the go.

You get to share it with groups, search and filter the content any way you like, and subscribe to RSS updates. Use it to organize your next conference or manage your next project [...]

Around the World in 23 clicks

Editors of Business 2.0 have identified the Best business ideas in the world.Dabble DB
Vancouver, Canada
URL: dabbledb.com
TheAdCloud
Antofagasta, Chile
URL: theadcloud.com
Spurl
Reykjavik, Iceland
URL: spurl.net
MyHeritage
Bnei Atarot, Israel
URL: myheritage.com
MyHeritage
Bnei Atarot, Israel
URL: myheritage.com
Zoho Writer
Chennai, India
URL: zohowriter.com
Muti
Durban, South Africa
URL: muti.co.za
Bokee
Beijing, China
URL: bokee.com
Douban
Beijing, China
URL: douban.com
Cyworld
Seoul, South Korea
URL: cyworld.nate.com
Toodou
Shanghai, China
URL: toodou.com
Gnoos
Melbourne, Australia
URL: gnoos.com.au
Nooked
Sligo, Ireland
URL: nooked.com
Last.fm
London, England
URL: last.fm
OpenBC
Hamburg, Germany
URL: openbc.com
Habbo Hotel
Helsinki, Finland
URL: habbohotel.com
Quintura
Moscow, Russia
URL: quintura.com
AllPeers
Prague, Czech [...]

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