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The A53U features three USB2 ports out, as well as the standard VGA port that you find on just about every laptop. With the right USB-HDMI cable, you should be able to display any high-definition video you may have shot with your own camera, as well as video from a blu-ray play right on the backlit 15.6-inch screen.

One thing you will notice about the screen is the great color saturation and rendition that is offered by the AMD chipset. You can control much of your video right through the control panel or just by using the standard right-pad key on the rather large laptop interface pad that's available. The pad has an interesting feature in that it rejects falses causes by hands sweeping across the display pad, if you choose to use it. A standard Synaptics pad and driver software handles this.

The A53U is a real competitor to watch not only because of the video display it uses but also because it takes advantage of the AMD C Series Processor. A dual-core processor, it comes equipped with 3 GB of DIMM RAM right out of the box. It will also support a maximum of 8 GB of RAM.

As equipped, the A53U is equipped with a fairly quickly SATA 5400-spin 320GB hard disk drive so you'll have more than enough disk space to handle not only the Windows 7, but also the three USB ports to which you can attach a variety of devices.

The A53U also features a 0.3 MP forward-facing camera so that you can use Skype or another video conferencing process right away. In other words, this is a serious machine, ready to do serious work, even though it may not have the name Dell or Lenovo on the case.

ASUS has had a long history of surprising people and most will be surprised when they realize that the A53U is not only equipped with a multi-speed RJ-45 connector on the side -- up to Gigabit level, but it also is equipped with WiFi that understands standards b/g/n. Most older home routers understand b/g because they wlll give you encrypted over-the-air networking at speeds up to 54 Mpbs. When you add the n, you suddenly have WiFi that can combined upstream and downstream channels so that speeds of 300 Mpbs are possible, using standards such as WPA, WEP, WPA2/WEP enterprise and more.

The A53U has a sunken edge design which means that it can keep an almost-full-sized keyboard design available that includes a standard numeric keypad which is something of a novelty on any laptop.

As it stands now -- and after using it for a few days -- we have to say we were favorably impressed by the ASUS and especially liked on feature called ICECOOL technology. The way the body is built the heat that is built up by the CPU is wicked away from the user and your laptop isn't unpleasantly baked as you finish up a last minute review or Project slide piece.

What is a Content-authoring Tool?

According to Wikipedia.org, "a content-authoring tool is a software application used to create multimedia content typically for delivery on the World Wide Web. Content-authoring tools may also create content in other file formats so the training can be delivered on a CD (compact disc) or in other formats for various different uses. The category of content-authoring tools includes HTML, Flash, and various types of e-Learning authoring tools."

Course-authoring tools can create online courses, while content-authoring tools create subject specific online content. Subject Specific Online Content more than likely has less features and functionality than an online course created with a course-authoring tool, but, this depends upon the software used to create the content. In the e-Learning industry, we generally use the two phrases interchangeably, and in this article, I will do so also.

What is a Learning Management System?

Learning Management Systems (LMSs) are web-based software application platforms used to plan, implement, and assess learning processes related to online and offline training administration and performance management. LMSs provide an instructor a way in which to create and deliver content, monitor learners' participation, and assess student performance. LMSs also provide learners with interactive features, such as threaded discussions, web conferencing, discussion forums, and other methods of communication.

Generally, a Learning Management System has its own online content-authoring tool as part of the overall system. There are content-authoring tools / systems out there in the market that call themselves "Learning Management Systems", but really are just front-end and / or presentation-authoring tools, with little or almost no LMS functionality. A good Learning Management System should work with many types of content-authoring tools.

In fact, many companies may start out using one or two content-authoring tools along with their Learning Management System. As their e-Learning initiative grows and changes over time, they use different types of content-authoring tools to achieve the various effects needed. This is often due to business changes and the fact that in many corporate training scenarios, a Learning Management System or other larger, more complex enterprise software systems use content-authoring tools to develop the online training content that is managed.

What does SCORM/AICC compliant mean?

SCORM stands for Sharable Courseware Object Reference Model (SCORM), which is a set of specifications that, when applied to course content, produces small, reusable e-Learning objects. A result of the Department of Defense's Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative, SCORM-compliant courseware elements are easily merged with other compliant elements to produce a highly modular repository of training materials.

AICC standards apply to the development, delivery, and evaluation of training courses that are delivered via technology. AICC stands for the Aviation Industry CBT [Computer-Based Training] Committee (AICC), which is an international association of technology-based training professionals that develops training guidelines for the aviation industry.

Many e-Learning content-authoring tools are SCORM/AICC compliant. A rule of thumb is, as long as the content-authoring tool is SCORM/AICC compliant (creates SCORM/AICC compliant courses) and the Learning Management System is SCORM/AICC compliant (works with SCORM/AICC courses), they will work together.

Factors to Consider When Evaluating Content-authoring Tools

Situational Parameters

Remember that not all tools are appropriate for all training delivery methods. It's important to consider the context in which course-authoring tools will be used. As you gather information, keep in mind that as long as your online training is founded on good instructional design principles, the interactivity produced by the authoring tool you choose will strengthen the learner's experience.

Training Objectives & Delivery Methods

What type of training are you providing? Is it a blended learning experience? Will some training be online and some in classrooms? This will help determine which course authoring tools and LMSs you can use. Will you provide training on a CD Rom? Are your learners certifying on a product, service, or procedure? Are you teaching someone to use a certain software program?

Media Needs

What types of media will you use? Does the content-authoring tool of your choice support those file types?

Resources and Ongoing Support

Do you have the resources to support the types of online training you wish to develop? Graphic designers? Appropriate subject matter experts? Voice talent? Video producers? Models? Production Designers? Outside user testing? Etc.

What about after the training is developed? Does the training need to be refreshed periodically, anywhere from in 6 months to a year or beyond? Will any tests associated with the training change on a regular basis? Will you have the right resources and support in place for any ongoing e-Learning content development needs?

Funds & Timing

How much is budgeted for the project? Will you have a team of people to develop the training? Should you outsource? What things are specific to the type of training you will be developing that may be compromised by outsourcing? How steep is the learning curve associated with the tools you are thinking of using for the project?

Interactivity

What level of interactivity is required for the training? Simulations and other dynamic learning activities are great to have, but are they really appropriate or needed for the type of online training you will be developing? Flash has become the standard tool used for many interactive learning activities. If your authoring tool works with Flash, how much more do you need?

Plug-ins

Some course-authoring tools may need plug-ins, but this has become much less of a problem in e-Learning today than it was just a few years ago. Obviously, if you are dealing with a group of learners who are not technically savvy, have older browsers (IE 4.0 or below; Netscape 4.0 or below), or mostly use slow dial up connections, plug-ins become a real liability in regards for delivering online courses.

Platforms

What platforms will the training be delivered on? Does the online training you develop have to work across a combination of platforms such as PC, MAC, UNIX or others? Does it have to work across a variety of operating systems and / or browsers?

Total Cost of Ownership

It's always best to evaluate any software or systems acquisition by looking at the total cost of ownership (TCO). TCO is a financial metric designed to help assess direct and indirect costs related to the purchase of any capital investment, such as (but not limited to) computer software or hardware. In this case, the TCO would include the cost of the application, training, upgrades, maintenance, and any other costs associated with the company owning the product over its lifetime.

Conclusion

The course-authoring tool that best meets your needs will depend entirely upon your situation. In the long run, applying due diligence during the evaluation process will save you time and money.

Early Warning Signals

Does my system has virus? How do I know? The easiest way to detect the early signs of a virus attack is to check the speed of your computer. If it's running slow, there is a high probability that the perpetrator is on his task. Sometimes, your computer may behave like an out-of-control maniac and generate weird symptoms like strange sounds from the speaker or automatic appearance of new icons on the desktop.

Another option is to look for abnormal actions such as changes in screens and graphics and unexpected disk activity. Also, keeping a close eye on the amount of available RAM on your system will be quite helpful.

Getting on to the Battlefield

Once you are convinced about the presence of virus in your system, the next step is to organize yourself for waging a war on the virus intruders. A latest updated version of antivirus software can prove to be your peerless weapon in this combat. Run the antivirus software on your system to detect and delete the virus present in it.

Another technique of doing away with viruses is to manually detect and remove the suspicious infected files on your system. This method is not recommended unless you are a connoisseur because chances are always there that you may end-up deleting some useful files.

Prevention is better than control and this rule holds true here also. Following some small preventive steps will ensure that you always have a virus-free PC experience. The most significant of them is having a firewall in your system. A firewall acts as a shield of your system safeguarding it from the attack of virus and other malicious programmes. Second effective way is to refrain yourself from being tempted for opening e-mail attachments received from unknown source as they are hotbed of viruses. Thirdly, keep updating the version of your antivirus software for enhanced protection from recent viruses.

To find out why these issues are occurring, we'll have to go to the source of it. A driver is a program specifically designed to allow your windows o/s to communicate with your systems hardware component. Your systems components such as sound card, keyboard, hard drive, video card all require drivers for your operating system to be able to communicate with them.

If one of your drivers becomes corrupted or outdated, the end result in most cases is the inability of the component to properly communicate with your operating system. If the component is unable to communicate with your operating system then an array of problems can occur. That is the primary reason why many of the problems mentioned above arise.

It's a well known fact that ATIs drivers always have compatibility issues with operating systems. Because of this reality, ATI are constantly releasing updated drivers to fix theses many bugs. However, to put yourself in good stead, its best you have the latest drivers on your system and update them on a consistent basis.

One thing you should know is that the majority of ATIs drivers are designed for different operating systems. That translates into your ATI graphics card having different driver versions for the different operating systems. If you're unfortunate enough to install ATI drivers meant for Windows XP on a Windows Vista machine then you'll most likely experience system crashing, freezing and blue screen errors. It's important that you have the appropriate driver for your o/s.

Trick 1 - Always run an active virus scanner.
Whether you choose a free option or a paid subscription, active monitoring prevents many problems before they occur. If something does sneak through, you are already one-step closer to resolving the problem.

Trick 2 - Only install software that you trust and use regularly.
Many times a slow of a PC is the result of a too many programs running in the background. This is especially true of older PCs, as they tend to collect more and more programs and data as time goes on.

Trick 3 - Regular registry cleaning.
When you uninstall a program, there are often traces left in the Windows Registry. The Windows Registry is like a map, telling your computer where things are and how to use them. As the registry grows in size, so does the time it takes the computer to use it. Manual registry cleaning is not recommended, however, tools such as PC Tune Up can help safely keep your registry free of errors.

Trick 4 - Reboot your PC regularly.
With all the installs, uninstalls, updates and changes constantly occurring on your PC, it never hurts to give it a quick reboot. This ensures memory is available and any important system or application updates are applied.

Trick 5 - Cut down on graphical 'flair'.
Simply setting your Windows theme to classic or basic modes can free up a surprising amount of resources to give that extra zip back to your PC.

Trick 6 - Desktop Widgets.
These can add up to substantial memory and processor usage. Determine if the convenience of having them constantly on display is worth the loss of performance and remove unnecessary tools.

Trick 7 - Install Google Chrome.
If you have checked out this latest contender in the Internet Browser wars, take the few minutes to do so. While it may take a minute to figure out the subtle changes from your current browser, it is one the fastest and most responsive browsers available.

Trick 8 - Physically clean your PCs air intakes and exhausts.
When your computer gets too warm, it has to decrease performance to prevent damage. Avoid vacuums and liquids and they can create electrical issues. A small paintbrush will do the trick just fine.

Trick 9 - Keep your important programs up-to-date.
Simply find, and enable, the auto-update feature of your favorite programs. These updates are often important fixes or performance boosts.

Trick 10 - Update your graphics card drivers.
These days Intel, ATI or nVidia make most graphics cards. All three companies have easy-to-use websites that will detect your video card and update your drivers.

Follow these 10 simple tricks, and your computer will always be in its best shape. Some of the extra advices on how to fix windows problems fast, can be found here.

A survey commissioned by Cox Communications and NCMEC found that:

* Over half (51%) of parents either do not have or do not know if they have software on their computers that monitors where their children go online and with whom they interact.

* 30% of parents allow their children to use the computer in private areas of the house such as a bedroom or a home office.

Sexually explicit material is rampant on the Internet. Type in any innocuous term in a search engine and you can stumble across any number of sexually explicit web sites. Children could be doing research for school or trying to get to their favorite harmless web site and easily stumble across one of these sites.

Probably the scariest danger of the Internet is that with all the prevalent sexual material comes the sexual predator. The predator is a slick and wily character cloaked in sheep clothing and lurking in common child populated areas of the Net. Not long ago we saw commercials and TV shows about the predator hanging out at the playground. Well, now they don't have to leave the privacy of their own homes. They can prey at any number of online playgrounds without the fear of exposure.

Unfortunately, the very nature of children make them more susceptible to this sort of individual. Children lack emotional maturity that allows them to be more easily manipulated and intimidated. Couple that with a strong sense of belonging and the need to be accepted which can further compound the issue. Also, children are taught from an early age that they are to obey adults -- granted we, also, teach our children to not talk to strangers. However, a sexual predator can easily manipulate a child into thinking that they are a safe adult, or even possibly, an adult that they know and trust.

Affiliate Marketing

The affiliate marketing has quickly become one of the greatest forms of the online revenue makers. The affiliates would be required to be selling the digital products online. The products would include the e-books and the software. As an affiliate you could possibly earn up to 75% just in commissions.

A Freelance Writer

There is many sites that would be looking to be able to generate and better populate the new content for all of their visitors. But this would be very difficult to be able to continuously churn out the new and very interesting materials. As the result, the companies would then hire the freelance writers to be able to write their articles for them.

The freelance writers could find the work writing for many different things like the blogs. They would also be able to be commissioned on writing editorials or even product reviews.

Data Entry Job

The online data entries could vary from their offline counterpart. The online data entries would require you to be entering various types of their data in many different mediums.

Data entry would also be including going to different websites and uploading the content. The content could include many videos, different articles or any other forms of the digital assets. You might even have to be filling out the forms for the sites.

Graphic Designer

Many websites would offer graphics for the paid usage. The graphics that would be offered in the websites that you would belong to and would be created by the other graphic artists. The graphic artists will be creating the images and all of the graphics and then be uploading them all to this site. One person would then check the images out and then they would pay the original graphic artist.

1. Microsoft Security Essentials

This utility mainly helps individuals and small companies, and it comes with tools like Malicious Software Removal Tool, Microsoft Forefront and Windows Defender.

Microsoft Security Essentials are free to download and are easy to install. Once installed, the software automatically updates your system on daily basis. The software constantly hunts for new threats and keeps your PC up to date and protects your data. The security tools use red, yellow and green color codes to show your computer's security status. It is simple to understand. When the color is green, you're safe, but if it shows yellow or red, your PC contains some sorts of threats. You could then simply select the Microsoft Security Essentials options to eliminate the issues.

2. HyperSnap 7

HyperSnap 7 is an easiest and fastest utility that captures the screenshots of Windows screen. You can also use this tool to capture the text if the websites do not allow copying. The tool includes an excellent screenshot application along with superior image editing features. These are all wrapped together to form one easy-to-use utility.

HyperSnap is best software with which you can capture texts and images and place them easily into your manuals, Help system, online tutorials, presentations, training handouts, marketing materials, emails, Web pages, and many more. Additionally, it captures the high-graphics games using Direct3D or DirectX graphics drivers.

You can use HyperSnap in order to share picture-perfect depiction of everything on your windows screen. It is compatible with 64 bit and 32 bit OS and you can run it flawlessly on your Windows 7, XP, Vista, and other Windows Server systems.

3. Windows Live Writer

Do you want to blog like a pro! With Windows Live Writer, you can simply share your photos, words, videos and music on almost every blogging platforms - Blogger, WordPress, TypePad, LiveJournal etc. It's easy and fast to place your photos, text and videos and make them look good on your blog.

You can apply cool effects and borders to all your contents. Just select your favorite style and drag all your photos to create stunning albums. You can preview all the things that you are going to post on blog. You can see how the colors, spacing, fonts and images look before publishing them on your blog.

The tool is packed with lots of handy features, but if you want something more, there are all kinds of plug-ins that you can use to do more.

4. Hypervisor

Hypervisor is one of the easiest tools to start the virtualization totally free. Hypervisor is a feature rich application that gives you the ability to virtualize the servers and run your important application in seconds on the virtual machines. vSphere Hypervisor uses the same technology as that of the VMware ESXi. The Hypervisor architecture offers best performance, reliability and support to most of the IT standards.

Because of the issues Microsoft users encountered with Windows Vista, many people have been reluctant to consider Windows 7. Many are concerned that Windows 7 is just a patched up version of Vista. Microsoft insists that this is not so, but instead they took what was good about Vista and made it better. Windows 7 has been receiving many good reviews and is considered a strong competitor of Mac's OS X and Linux.

What Are Some Of The New Features Of Microsoft 7?

Windows 7 has touchscreen capability even for programs that were not originally designed to be touchscreen. All you need is a touch screen monitor. Homegroup allows you to easily share files, photos, music, etc. with other computers in your network. Windows 7 offers faster startup and faster performance. Windows 7's new Taskbar is touted by some as even better than the Snow Leopard Dock. The Taskbar allows you to "pin" your favorite programs to it and preview open windows.

Snap lets you easily move, minimize, maximize, and resize windows so that you can view more than one window at one time. Windows search is as easy as searching on the internet Windows 7 is faster and doesn't require as much memory and processor usage.

The Ultimate Edition offers Bitlocker data encryption that prevents hackers and thieves from accessing your important files.

Jump Lists lets you easily access the programs and files you use most often.

You can still run many Windows XP programs in the XP mode.

The Professional Edition costs about 0 for the upgrade and 0 for the full version. The Ultimate Edition costs about 0 for the upgrade and about 0 for the full version.

Equipment to run Windows 7 can start at around 0.

The Downside Of Windows 7

Some reviews have reported spotty performance with Windows 7, but probably the biggest downside is that this operating system needs to be time tested to evaluate its performance and reliability over the long haul.

How does Mac OS X Snow Leopard Compare?

Apple's Macintosh operating system already enjoys a reputation as easy to use and reliable, and offers users fast performance and stability. The standard software such as Safari, iPhoto, iChat, and Garageband is well liked by Mac users. Windows 7's new taskbar is very similar to Mac's standard Dock. While Snow Leopard is perhaps more like an upgrade than a new operating system, Apple has added some new features to Mac OS X Snow Leopard:

Snow Leopard offers faster performance and speed, and the new OS uses less disk space.

Upgraded Expose makes it easier to view all of your open windows while in the Dock.

Zoom Slider lets you take a closer look at the application before opening it.

Stacks now has a scroll bar so that you can see all of your applications.

Exchange support allows you to connect with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

The Downside Of Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Lack of business applications

A bug in Snow Leopard caused some users to lose data. The problem has since been rectified, but it is still a cause for concern, especially for business owners.

While snow leopard only costs , you must already be a Leopard user and own a Mac computer, which generally start at about 0.

The bottom line in this debate is that Windows is still the most commonly used operating system in the business world and the most business friendly. While Mac continues to maintain a solid reputation and is frequently used for publishing and graphic design, Windows has more to offer business owners. Windows run personal computers are also more economically priced, and Windows 7 Ultimate Edition is specifically designed to keep business files safe and secure. Even though Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate Editions are more expensive than Mac's Snow Leopard, it still offers businesses a wider choice of business applications and available programs.

1. Self print
For those who have an artistic flair, self printing could be an inexpensive option for producing a letterhead. There are some well designed templates available for free download through Microsoft and other software companies. Using a template gives you a base to start from and can be modified to suit. If you need to add a picture or image these can be found through clip art. Even a basic word program will give dozens of choices of fonts that can be simple or dramatic with any number of sizes to select with a mouse click. The beauty of designing your own letterhead is being able to see through a preview screen how it will all turn out but it can take a while to get it right. Once you have designed the perfect layout the letterhead can be saved to file for use with all your written material to be sent to your customers.
2. Local printers
If you prefer to deal with someone face to face then a visit to your local printer might be best. Perhaps you have stationery or letterheads that need to be revamped so take a sample with you or have someone from the printing company create a design for you based on your industry or the products you sell. Using a local printer will mean you can call in at any stage of the design process to see how things looks on paper.
3. Online printers
With the move toward shopping online, finding a printer from the comfort of your home or office desk has become an easy and convenient option. The printers offer different paper weights and finishes and have graphic designers to help with all the design steps through to the final layout. A good printer will give you options for your individual specifications.

A reliable brochure printing company will work in with you and your requirements so don't be shy about asking questions and getting as much information as possible from the printers before committing your order. Find out if they provide delivery or if this is going to be an added expense.

Producing your own letterhead is not for everyone. It takes time to design anything on a computer and unless you have excellent skills in this area you may find yourself getting frustrated just trying to get the alignments right. The costs of ink and paper need to be considered and the finish may not be of the quality you were after. Going to the professionals will give you better choices and a finer result. Of course, once they have your letterhead design on file, the reprints will be cheaper and can be used for other stationery requirements.

There are many other common files types that you probably would have no idea what they were if you just saw them listed, however, most of the time they are very important. We will talk about a few of the most used and important ones and give some examples of the extensions.

Font Files - this common file type is typically used in programs such as Microsoft Word and in your graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop and eMail. Examples would be.abf (ABF - Adobe Binary Screen Font),.otf (OpenType Font), TTF (.ttf,.ttc) - TrueType and FON (Bitmapped Font).

Audio Files - there are quite a few of these, however, the most common files in this category are.wav (WAVE Audio Files),.mp3(MP3 Audio File),.wma (Windows Media Audio File), and.aif (Audio Interchange File Format). These would be used in your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc.

System Files - these files should not be changed or edited, unless you know what you are doing. Removing any of these files by simply clicking a delete key can cause a major crash of your Windows system, or important programs. Common files are.dll (Dynamic Link Library),.sys (System File - Windows),.cab (Windows Cabinet File),.drv (Device Driver), and.lnk (File Shortcut).

There are many other common file types that are crucial to your Windows environment and allow your machine to function properly, some are.exe (Executable File-Windows based),.bat (Batch File - DOS),.vb ( VBScript File) and.ini (Initialization File - Windows).

In case you are wondering why we thought this information would be useful to you, it is simple, and we do not want you deleting any files that are necessary to run your computer. I know that I have gotten delete happy and removed important.dll files, or a file I did not mean to delete. In any event, knowledge is always something we all can use, and never have enough of.

Once you hook that computer up to the Internet you may be unintentionally inviting cyber bad guys to access information from your site. Through an Internet connection hackers may be able to access your information or company data. Spyware can mess up registries and attach themselves to files on your computer that can slow it down.

Viruses can creep in unexpectedly and cause the complete crash of your system. Viruses can also be used to redistribute the virus through your email system.

A friend of mine recently had an issue with a spyware program that attached itself following a brief power outage. That one instance caused him several weeks of problems with Internet connection and being able to conduct his business.

Every computer, but a business computer for certain, should have a variety of security safeguards in place to help you manage company data and keep your computers running at optimum speed and performance.

Virus Protection

Similar to human viruses the computer virus can infect your computer and you may not know about it until it has already done significant damage. By accessing virus protection you can provide a cyber antibiotic consistently that allows your computer to fight off unwanted viruses before they have a chance to shred data.

Pop Up Blocker

Some may view pop ups as an annoyance, but some pop ups may contain malicious code that could harm your computer. Many browser applications can allow you to stop pop ups from finding their way to your screen, It may be in your best interest to stop the pop.

Spyware

They want to know where you go and what sites you visit and they find their way onto virtually every computer that is online. They may not be overtly malicious, but when there are too many of them they can cause your system to come to a crawl.

You deserve your privacy online so it may be beneficial to download a spyware extractor and use it often.

Firewall

A firewall is a cyber tool that can help keep your computer uninviting to hackers. The firewall works to clock entrance to your system from outside, A hacker could still access your computer if they really want to, but if there is an easier target they may be inclined to leave your system alone.

Registry Cleaner

Although not a mandatory item a registry cleaner can help restore or fix registry data that can improve the speed on your computer. Essentially what spyware might take away a registry cleaner can restore for the benefit of your system.

It would be Cyber Utopia if the bad guys would simply leave the Internet alone, but they remain a consistent presence that makes the use of a broad range of security issues necessary for all online users.

Safe computing software may not just be a good idea it may be just what you need to save company data from those who don't share your personal and professional values.

Ajax Fundamentals

Probably the most revolutionary aspect of any Ajax web application is its treatment of website pages, or more appropriately a lack thereof. You see, the end goal in any Ajax application is to mimic the functionality, speed, and efficiency of a desktop application on the web. This involves immediate response when a user clicks on a button, link, submits text, and interacts in other ways with the site. Customarily, we are all used to having the page reload essentially whenever the user interacts with a site. Ajax wishes to change this for good. Using JavaScript, Ajax applications dynamically change the website on the Client (which is key for speed and not reloading the page) in response to user input, without going back to the server.

JavaScript and Ajax

Given that Ajax applications attempt to reduce calls to the server to just data requests, much more of any Ajax system resides on the client, with JavaScript as the main language used to manipulate the web page, respond to user input, and communicate with the server. Despite the treatment of JavaScript as a trivial if not annoying aspect of web development and design in the past, Ajax has completely revitalized this language as a novel if not revolutionary way to develop applications for the web. Several key aspects of the JavaScript language provide the core functionality in any Ajax application: JavaScript's manipulation of the web page DOM (Document Object Model, think XML), JavaScript's XMLHttpRequest (how JS communicates with the server), and the existence of JavaScript on nearly every modern browser.

In order to truly understand how JavaScript is capable of manipulating the web page on-the-fly in response to user input, one must look at the layout of any web page as an XML document. The parent node is referred to as 'document', and is referred to by JavaScript as such, and every other part of the HTML document is a child node of the document node. To get a better idea of what I am talking about, take a look at Firefox's DOM inspector (under the 'tools' menu). Using JavaScript's ability to parse XML, one can edit, add, or delete elements from the web page on-the-fly. This becomes a crucial aspect of the Ajax application with respect to its goal of reducing page reloads, as the page can essentially redraw itself when necessary without receiving HTML from the server.

Within an Ajax application, communication with the server is typically limited to the exchange of data, usually in XML (or more recently JSON, JavaScript Object Notation). Using JavaScript's remote scripting capabilities with the XMLHttpRequest, the application can communicate with the server asynchronously (the A in Ajax), allowing other parts of the application to function as normal while the application sends and receives data. This aspect of JavaScript is key to providing desktop-like functionality on the web, as user interaction with other parts of the site is not interrupted by the application's communication with the server. Another important aspect of the XMLHttpRequest is that it can implement server-side scripts written in any server-side language, like PHP, ColdFusion, or VB.NET. This allows JavaScript to gain the functionality of server-side code right on the client.

Finally, probably the most important factor in JavaScript's centrality to Ajax is the portability of a JavaScript program to nearly every modern browser, occasionally with some cross-browser fixes necessary to achieve full portability. With proposed changes to Internet Explorer in IE7, these cross-browser fixes will likely become less and less necessary.

Tools you'll want (and need) to develop Ajax applications
Probably the most important tool that you'll want to develop Ajax application is your favorite web developing software, whether it be something as complex as Macromedia Dreamweaver or as simple as Notepad. In order to test your JavaScript in your application, you'll probably want something like Firefox's JavaScript Console (in the 'tools' menu) to view any errors that the browser gives you. Additionally, any tool that shows you the webpage DOM is key in getting a visual reference of how JavaScript manipulates the page. Finally, a multitude of JavaScript libraries, specifically geared towards Ajax, are beginning to pop up all over the web. These libraries make it much easier to do both page manipulation and remote scripting. Simply do a search for 'Ajax libraries' or 'JavaScript libraries' to check out a few.

Some ideas for developing an Ajax application

Although Ajax's presence on the web is still limited, one can already see how it is improving web functionality on several high-profile sites. Google has been the company that has seemingly invested the most time and money into this new technology. With Google Maps, Gmail, Google Suggest, and other Google products, Ajax is being utilized in full force by providing the user with instantaneous response from the application without annoying page reloads. Additionally, Yahoo and Amazon.com have begun to develop web portals using Ajax, which leads us to our first idea for an Ajax application: the web site portal. With JavaScript's capacity to create windows, contextual menus, and movable elements, an Ajax application can mimic a desktop UI rather easily. As such, the Ajax web portal provides the user with a desktop-like interface to assemble information from a variety of sources (much like the same goal of the classic web portal).

Ajax can also be used to ease the portability of any desktop application to the web, such as online banking software, word processors, graphics programs, RSS aggregators, or industrial order processing software. With the ability to change the web page on the fly and communicate with the server asynchronously, the bounds are limitless when developing web applications using Ajax.

The most popular arcade games were the shooting galleries, ball toss games, or coin-operated machine that tells a person their fortune. The first commercial arcade game, the Computer Space was introduced in 1971 by Nutting Associates. In 1972, Atari introduced Pong to the arcades. Interestingly, Atari and Computer Space were both formed by Nolan Bushnell. In 1975, Atari brought in the home version of its popular arcade game Pong. Pong was sold exclusively through Sears and also carried the Sears logo. Pong being a huge success opened doors to home video games.

In 1976, Fairchild Channel F released the first removable game system. In its footsteps, Atari too introduced the Atari Computer Space, 2600 which became a huge success. It used removable cartridges, permitting a multitude of games to be played using the same hardware. The complicated 2600 hardware contained a MOS 6502 microprocessor with 128 bytes of RAM and 4-kilobyte ROM-based game cartridges. Stella, a custom graphic chip controlled the synchronization to the TV and other video processing tasks. Games were encoded on ROM chips housed in plastic cartridges. The ROM was wired on a PCB that contains series of metal contacts along the edge. When power was supplied, it would sense the presence of ROM and load the software into the memory.

Although systems like Atari 2600 gained interest among the players, but it faded with time due to poor arcade standards. It was due to this fact, that in 1985, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) by Nintendo was introduced that changed the picture of online video gaming forever. The NES introduced three concepts in its gaming console:

o A pad controller instead of a joystick.
o Authentic reproduction of arcade video games for the home playing system
o Used the hardware as a loss leader by pricing it too high, then making profit on the games themselves.

This strategy paid off and Nintendo is still expanding to new horizons in the field of online video games.

Make sure you make the best of your online gaming consoles!!

The Windows registry is like a library wherein the books are kept full of information on how to run windows and helps run the entire system. If there is something missing or if the books are damaged, then, the entire library suffers. This is how the problem with windows and your computer begins.

All these errors can be traced back to the windows registry and there are two ways to fix this. Manually or automatically. The manual method is only if you know what you are doing and this is what you need to do.

Go to the windows start menu then to run. Then type in regedt32. You will see a box pop up on the screen saying registry editor.

You then need to go to the Hkey_Local_Machine folder and open that and then go to software. In there you will see all the programs that are installed. All the entries in there have simple settings telling windows if they are enabled or not and if you are sure the programs in there are no longer installed you can delete the registry keys and the folders.

If you delete the wrong keys there are no warning messages and once they are gone you will not get them back.

The other way to do this is automatically.

You can run a free registry scan that shows you graphically what the problems are and unlike with what you see in the registry all you will see are the errors and a message telling you what to do. You don't need a technician or to be one to do this. You just need to download the software, which is free and then let it scan your registry and you can uncover all these errors all by yourself.

Once you spot the errors on your computer you can remove them immediately with just a click of the mouse. Once this is done, your computer will return to its normal speed and your problems are gone as well, without having to worry about any more errors or corruption in the registry or with windows.

So, where can we attribute this phenomenal success and popularity of WordPress? This blogging platform was formally launched in 2003, and it immediately achieved stellar status. Since its launch, WordPress has been consistently growing on a month-to-month basis. Experts attribute this impressive performance to the flexibility, reliability and simplicity of the CMS system. A greater part of its success can be credited to its more than 12,000 plugins and nearly 1,500 themes. Anyone can build almost anything on their site, from shopping sites to forums. In addition to this, the SEO concerns are adequately addressed by WordPress, and you can easily promote your site at Google when you use this popular blogging platform.

However, we need to know and understand the distinction between WordPress and WordPress(dot)com. WordPress is the open source CMS system that you can download for free at WordPress (dot) org. On the other hand, WordPress (dot) com is a free blogging service that makes use of the WordPress software. The self-hosted WordPress is used by those who have a more advanced set of requirements in their websites.

2011 is expected to be another banner year for WordPress. It is well-entrenched at the top spot and is perceived by many as the best choice among all the blogging platforms used by companies and professionals. There are about 4 million sites that are using WordPress. It is the hands-down leader and the situation is not expected to change anytime soon.

The huge and continued success of WordPress can be attributed to several factors. A lot of people who have tried other blogging platforms usually revert back to WordPress. And the main reason why most people prefer WordPress over the blogging platforms is its unmatched functionality.

WordPress is known for its endless stream of functional plugins, which can be downloaded, installed and utilized on the fly. Whatever your requirements are in your website, there is a strong possibility that you have a bevy of plugins which you can download and use to enhance the capabilities and features of your website. These plugins can be easily activated through the WordPress site's admin section.

Customizing your website is almost a child's play with WordPress. With literally thousands of WordPress themes, you will surely find one that perfectly matches your requirements and preferences. There are WordPress themes that offer single-column 2-column or 3-columns as well as different color combinations, graphics and flash elements.

WordPress is not a hard nut to crack. You can easily perform the installation of WordPress through the cPanel. The entire process can be completed in a couple of minutes and once the WordPress blog is installed, you are all set to go.

1. Sell Your Own Products

If you have a good product, and especially one that can be digitalized, then the Internet is an ideal place to sell it. Not only does it give you a worldwide market, it also allows almost the entire processes to be automated. In addition, you sell 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even when you are asleep.

To sell your own products online, you will need your own website and a way to collect payment via credit cards or PayPal. You can learn more about selling your own products online by reading Ken Evoy's free eBook entitled "Make Your Site Sell".

2. Sell Other People's Products

A simpler and more popular way to earn some income online is by promoting and selling other people's products through affiliate programs. An affiliate program is an informal contract where the owner of the product agrees to pay you for selling his product. The commission is usually a certain percentage of the sales price but can sometimes be a fixed sum.

The advantage of this is that you do not need to have your own product nor a website. In addition, after learning the ropes selling other people's products through affiliate programs, you eventually will know enough to start selling your own products online if you want to.

Joining an affiliate program is simple and free, and often requires you to simply sign up with an e-mail address.

You can learn more about affiliate programs at www.associateprograms.com.

3. Chatteling

Chatteling is the process of buying other people's properties and products, and then selling them for a profit. It can be a highly profitable business. The principle is so simple that even an 8 year old can understand. For example, you may buy a baby cot at a garage sale for and sell it to a friend who had just delivered a baby for , making a clean . Or you could buy a bunch of very old LPs from someone who wanted to cleared her attic for 0 and sell them to a collector for 0.

As you can see, the possibilities are endless, limited only by your own creativity and resourcefulness.

You can learn more about chatteling by reading Tony Mase's Chatteling 101: The Beginner's Guide to Chatteling.

4. Professional Freelance

If you have a skill, especially digital skills such as graphic designs, programming or software production, you can provide it to anyone in the world online for a fee. Even simple skill like making a great power point presentation, or turning one into a movie or flash presentation can potentially make you money.

There are many people out there who either do not have the skills or the time to create their own, and you can help them and get paid.

Learn more about this at sites like elance.com

5. Forms and Surveys

Even when you do not have any special skills, you can still make money online by filling up forms or online surveys. Many companies pay good money for information. Although you may earn only small amount for each form or survey that you filled up, the income can add up quite well when you have the numbers.

Only you will know which one of these works best for you.

Once you're done with your cartoon and you are satisfied with the initial sketches, then the next step is to write the script, which is the challenging part. It is important to have a script if your character animation will involve several cartoon characters and voice actors. The longer your animation feature is, the better your script will develop. It will help you in creating a solid storyboard, which is a small series of pictures and drawings of your complete animation. It will contain the highlights and important scenes of your plot. Your scenes do not have to be detailed, the basic sketches and rough drawings will do because the storyboard will just serve as your guide. You can even draw stick figures and simple geometric shapes for the background. With this, you don't have to necessarily record your audios in order.

There are several free or paid recording software available both for the Mac and PC platform. But since this is your first character animation, just go for the free or trial ones. You will also need a good quality microphone. A mic that can filter out background noise is a good choice but can be costly. Time your voice according to your animation. Or time your animation according to your voice. But it should be stressed that you should time everything. Otherwise, your animation will look like a dubbed foreign cartoon where the lips don' match the words!

Study animation various software and stick to the one that you feel most comfortable working on before looking for more advanced software. Of course you also have to consider the effects you are going to us like the background noise, music and the sound effects. Again, because you have a storyboard, you don't have to do the animation in sequence. You can go through the scenes and just arrange them when you're done. As easy as that, you can distribute copies of your animation feature. Remember to ask for feedback so that you can improve on your next project. Who knows, maybe one day you will be able to join the rank of the elite in the field of being a character animator?

Once you're done with your cartoon and you are satisfied with the initial sketches, then the next step is to write the script, which is the challenging part. It is important to have a script if your character animation will involve several cartoon characters and voice actors. The longer your animation feature is, the better your script will develop. It will help you in creating a solid storyboard, which is a small series of pictures and drawings of your complete animation. It will contain the highlights and important scenes of your plot. Your scenes do not have to be detailed, the basic sketches and rough drawings will do because the storyboard will just serve as your guide. You can even draw stick figures and simple geometric shapes for the background. With this, you don't have to necessarily record your audios in order.

There are several free or paid recording software available both for the Mac and PC platform. But since this is your first character animation, just go for the free or trial ones. You will also need a good quality microphone. A mic that can filter out background noise is a good choice but can be costly. Time your voice according to your animation. Or time your animation according to your voice. But it should be stressed that you should time everything. Otherwise, your animation will look like a dubbed foreign cartoon where the lips don' match the words!

Study animation various software and stick to the one that you feel most comfortable working on before looking for more advanced software. Of course you also have to consider the effects you are going to us like the background noise, music and the sound effects. Again, because you have a storyboard, you don't have to do the animation in sequence. You can go through the scenes and just arrange them when you're done. As easy as that, you can distribute copies of your animation feature. Remember to ask for feedback so that you can improve on your next project. Who knows, maybe one day you will be able to join the rank of the elite in the field of being a character animator?

The reason why World Of Tanks will crash to the desktop will be caused by 1 of 3 issues. Either the game will not have sufficient privileges to run properly on your computer, it will have a number of errors with its settings, or your graphics driver will be out of date. In order to resolve the problems you're experiencing with the game, it's well worth looking at the various problems and then fix them in the most effective way possible, which will involve using some software & methods which may not be in your comfort zone.

Here's how to fix World Of Tanks:

• Clean out any registry errors that your PC may have
• Make sure the game is working correctly
• Ensure that Windows has all the files & settings it needs to run

How To Fix World Of Tanks (the general fix guide)

1) Re-Install The World Of Tanks Application - Reinstalling WOT will not only make sure the game's files are working properly, but get rid of any conflicts that Windows might have had with it. You can do this by first clicking onto Start, selecting Control Panel and then choosing Add / Remove Programs. This will allow you to select World Of Tanks, which you need to remove. After that, let the program uninstall, restart your PC and then re-install the software.

2) Update Your PC's Graphics Driver - You should definitely look to update the graphics driver of your system, as this will basically allow you to clean out any of the possible errors and issues that Windows may have leading the WOT game to crash. You can do this by first clicking onto "RUN" and then selecting "DXDiag" to find the graphics card manufacturer that you're using. This can be done by downloading the updated graphics driver installation file from the Internet, installing it and then letting it run.

3) Clean Out The Registry Of Windows - The registry is one of the most important parts of the Windows system, as it is where your system keeps the likes of your most recent emails, desktop wallpaper and passwords. Unfortunately, it's also one of the biggest causes of problems due to its settings becoming damaged. In order to resolve this issue, we highly recommend you are able to clean out the various problems that your system will have with the registry, which can be done by using a registry cleaner.

We recommend downloading a tool called Frontline Registry Cleaner, installing it and then letting it clean out the various problems that Windows might have. We normally recommend this tool to our clients because it's the best available.

Now, while the base requirements, those necessary to turn the World of Warcraft game on, may not appear so daunting, running any computer game on the minimum requirements is the opposite of fun. For the real serious gamer, there is a difference between ruling the gaming world and stumbling through it. Slow-downs, screen freezes, blue screens and disconnections can ruin any gaming experience. And even when you just start with online gaming you will grow frustrated when you constantly have to wait for images to load and for graphics to scroll. It can even be so slow that you start doubting yourself if you're doing something wrong.

These days the computer gaming industry and the computer industry, are linked very close together; With each subsequent development in the gaming world, a new, better computer must be purchased in order to successfully run this development. World of Warcraft is no different. Many gamers go through computers as quickly as new versions of the game are released.

World of Warcraft System Requirements

The World of Warcraft system requirements are impressive. World of Warcraft requires a large amount of memory, hard drive space and, above all, a solid
internet connection.

For a Windows system, the minimum World of Warcraft system requirements are as follows:

- Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon 800 MHz processor

- at least 512 MB of RAM,

- 32 MB graphics card,

- DirectX 9.0,

- 6.0 GB of hard drive space

- 4x CD-ROM

- 56k internet connection.

However, the recommended World of Warcraft system requirements are substantially higher:

- Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz or AMD XP 1500+ MHz processor

- 1024 MB of RAM

- 64 MB 3D graphics card

- broadband internet connection

- A two-button, scroll-wheel mouse is also recommended.

Millions of players connect daily to the World of Warcraft servers, and the amount of information being transferred from any one computer to the main terminals is enormous. But with all of these numbers and with all of these devices, frequent gamers know they will need to go above the minimal system requirements to experience the game fully. The minimal World of Warcraft system requirements only guarantee the game to run; they do not guarantee the game to run in a playable fashion.

There are some other known issues to keep in mind

- Some video cards may experience problems displaying certain textural effects while playing. Graphic issues may include colors shimmering across static textures, textures that appear solid green or white, and patches of texture or even geometry that are invisible.

- World of Warcraft/Burning Crusade requires the latest version of DirectX.

- Also, it is important that your video drivers are up-to-date and compatible with the latest version of DirectX. Outdated or incompatible video drivers can cause a variety of video and game play issues.

Something else you should keep in mind is that World of Warcraft had multiple expansion packs and down-loadable patches and these are also a factor into the World of Warcraft system requirements. Overtime, the specifications have shifted, and will keep shifting in the future; what was once acceptable to run the original game is no longer adequate for some expansions and patches. This will force players to upgrade their computers, if they wish to run the latest versions of the game. Gamers really have no choice; in order to compete, they must have the latest World of Warcraft software and a system that meets at least the recommended requirements; otherwise, you will keep stumbling around.

Here are some possible reasons:

* Windows Registry Problems

* Not enough memory for all the applications you want to run.

* Experiencing hard drive problems

* Poor internet connection speed

* Virus, adware, spyware

* Processor speed

* Speed of graphics card

To fix your slow laptop problem you first need to identify exactly what is slow. First question to ask yourself is; "Has it always been slow?". Did you consider it slow the day you bought it? If so, maybe you just purchased a computer that was undersized for your needs. It may be as simple as you just need a laptop with a faster processor speed or more memory.

If the applications you use have a lot of graphics then you may need to upgrade the graphics card and possibly add additional memory. I would suggest that you look closely at the system requirements defined by the applications that you are using.

If your laptop speed is only slow when you are accessing the internet then this is more than likely due to the speed of your internet connection. Shop around for a new internet provider. I recently doubled my speed for the same price by just switching my internet provider.

If your laptop has not always been slow but has either suddenly slowed down or gradually over time gotten slower and slower, then you probably have virus/adware/spyware type problems.

You may have a corrupt windows registry. Even if you know what the windows registry is, don't try manually cleaning it yourself. Purchase some good windows registry repair software. It will save you a lot of headaches and time.

A lot of hidden culprits are simple files that are placed on your computer unbeknownst to you by adware or spyware programs. Adware delivers all the banner ads that you see while you are surfing the net. Adware usually includes code that allows the adware publisher to snoop on your browsing activity and then sell this personal information to third party advertisers. This tracking code that is added to your laptop is what is known as spyware.

Through adware and spyware unauthorized sites can add themselves to your desktop and to your internet favorites. These malicious components also take up your hard drive space and slow down your computer.

If you have picked up a virus then your computer may not only be slow but you may see other erratic type operations which may cause you to have to reboot the computer often. It really pays to always run some type of anti-virus software. Your laptop may very well come with a trial version of this type of software already installed for you.

In addition to protecting my computer with anti-virus software, I clean it quite frequently with adware/spyware remover software, because these little nuisance files are being added daily as you surf the net.

Even if you run out and buy a newer and faster Laptop, you still need to apply some of the safe computing practices mentioned here to keep your Laptop running like a well oiled machine.

Although NVidia have not officially recognized the problem, there is a large community effort to fix the issue. The problem is all caused by the way in which the NVidia Graphics Driver on your PC is trying to use the NV4_Disp.dll file in an infinite loop. An infinite loop is where your computer will continually perform a task over and over again, because it has either not been coded correctly, or has some other error leading it to act in that way. When your graphics driver loops, it means that your computer cannot use it - leading to the error you're seeing to appear.

Fixing the NV4_Disp.dll error is actually quite simple if you have access to the correct tools and techniques to do it. The way to repair the issue is to first try using a custom patch which has been developed by NVidia forum members. This patch will basically change some of the settings & code inside the NVidia graphics driver on your PC to prevent the infinite loop problem from occurring again. You should download the patch and follow the instructions given out by its developers to help resolve your issue. 

It's also recommended that you upgrade your NVidia driver to the latest version, as well as trying to replace the NV4_Disp.dll file on your PC. If you can't load up your PC in "normal" mode to do this, then it's recommended you restart into "Safe Mode", which will boot up your PC without any of the drivers or settings that could be causing a problem.

On top of that, you should look to use a "Registry cleaner" program to fix any of the possible problems and damage that could be inside the registry of your system. A registry cleaner is a software tool that's been designed to clean out all the errors inside the registry database of your PC. The registry database is essentially a central directory where all your computer's settings, files and options are stored so that Windows & your software tools can remember everything from your desktop wallpaper to your last open files. Although the registry is actually one of the most important parts of the Windows system, it's also one of the biggest causes of errors on your PC. It could well be the case that a corrupt / damaged registry settings is causing the NV4_Disp.dll error on your system, which a registry cleaner program will be able to fix for you.

To mention some fields where freelancing is very common include all other forms of writing, product reviews, entertainment reviews, technology reviews, computer programming, graphic designing, consulting, journalism, business reviews and even blogging. A lot of companies now hires freelance writers for blogging.

In fact, the internet is now the biggest marketplace that offers freelance writing opportunities. Expanding vast markets and helping to build it into one of the largest economic segments for many economies in the world. Development for freelancing has been especially high for software development, website design, information technology, business documentation, technology reviews and blogging. As a Freelance Writer, you may require your clients to sign formal written contracts, or you may complete the project based on your verbal agreements. Most Freelance Writers may provide written estimates of work, job quotations and request a down payment from the clients, normally 50% of the estimated professional fee and the remaining 50% is due upon the completion of the project.

Paychecks for freelance writing greatly varies from project to project or from client to client. Freelance writers may charge by the hour or on a per-project basis. Instead of a flat rate or fee, some consultants have adopted a value-based pricing method based on the perceived or fore-casted value of the results to the client. For more complex projects, a formal written contract may set up a payment arrangement based on anticipated results.

As a Freelance Writer, you must have your own computer, a document building software and a printer. There are also many available document editors available in the market for easy editing and proofreading of your materials. Freelance writing could also be fun if you love what you do and when you have the knowledge on the subject matter that you are writing about. Marketing your professional service as a Freelance Writer could also be easy when you submit some of your articles to many article network such as with EzineArticles.com for FREE. Include your website link on the resource box containing your information and your freelance writing services.

If you want to boost your search engine rankings, search engine optimization is one technique you can use to drive targeted traffic to your site and turn your clicks into cash. Optimizing your web site requires the use of several techniques to develop an overall search engine optimization strategy. One of these techniques is building quality links that lead to your web site. High quality one-way links to your site are valuable in terms of search engine optimization and improving the traffic to your Web site. Knowing how to build links that are high quality can help you to improve your SEO efforts and drive targeted traffic to your site.

Build Relevant Links

When you're building links to your site, you must consider the relevance of other sites in comparison to your site. All links are not created equal, so choosing web sites with a high relevance to your business will improve the quality of your links and help your optimization efforts. If your business focuses on computer repair, think about submitting links to sites focusing on computer graphics, software sales, or other businesses related to computer repair. If someone is visiting a Web site on software, he or she may be interested in computer repair at some point, so having your link on a relevant site can help you boost traffic and sales at the same time. If you own a computer repair business, having a link to your site on a Web page devoted to sports equipment or crafts is probably not going to help increase your traffic. Stick with relevant links and you'll be better able to manage your optimization efforts.

Build High Quality Links

Links can actually be of low quality or high quality. The more quality links you have leading to your site, the better your chances of succeeding with search engine optimization. Links are either high or low quality based on their location on the Web, what keywords are used in the links, and other factors. When you place links on Web sites that have relevance to your site, these are high quality links. When you place links to your site on any Web site available, these are low quality links. With link-building, quality is preferred over quantity.

Avoid Link Farms and Exchanges

Link farms are designed to allow people to submit Web site links so that they can increase the number of links leading to their Web sites. The problem with link farms is that they usually accept links from anyone, which means that the quality of the links on these sites is very low. Links to computer repair shops may be published next to links leading to clothing retailers. Another problem with link farms is that you cannot control the links displayed. If there are adult sites or other questionable material linked to from the link farm or exchange, you run the risk of having prospects associate you with that type of Web site. Knowing how to keep your links high in quality and relevance can help you achieve the best results from your link-building efforts.

We can now say goodbye to the high cost of music productions and end our quest for a one-man band that do every part producing your own music. With the help of the best music production software, you can produce professional sounding hip hop beat like the ones you hear on MTV and billboard chart-topping hip hop hits. Even beginners can learn their way in sound production through the graphical user interface of the software and use it as the starting point for their career. For whatever purpose aside from raking money out of the music you create, producing music will never be the same again.

With the best music production software at their fingertips, every rising music producer will be able to create music tracks without relying on multiple people and a heavy sum of money. You can now do all the sound and beats on your personal computers, inexpensively and easily with high quality music creation software.

Business cards for lawyers should not incorporate lots of bright colors and designs. Instead, business cards for lawyers should be very conservative and include contact information, a company motto, and perhaps a graphic that relates to the law in some way. This type of business card will garner respect from potential clients and it will show that you will take clients seriously. When potential clients feel this way about you and your services then you have a better chance of them hiring you. If you as a lawyer have business cards with a rainbow of colors on them or cartoon inspired graphics then you will be wasting your time handing them out because people want a serious lawyer not a jokester.

So, when you are considering designs for your personal injury lawyer business cards make sure you focus on professional and serious designs. This is one case where the traditional black and white cards and fine linen paper is suggested. When people feel you take your profession seriously they will take you seriously and hire you to represent them. Most lawyers make a pretty good income. However, quite a few lawyers start out making a small income and they do everything they can to cut corners. One way to cut corners as a new lawyer is to print your own business cards. You can do so easily and save yourself plenty of money not to mention having business cards that are finely made. The best thing to do is go to a print or office store and buy fine linen paper. Next, buy business card printing software and install it on your computer. Follow the steps and you will see that in just a few minutes you can design professional looking business cards and print them out. They will look just as good as any partner's business cards but cost you a lot less.