11 Free Ways to Beef Up Your Web Browser

Great article by PC World's Preston Gralla to speed up Microsoft's Internet Explorer or Mozilla's Firefox with these free browser add-ons and more;

• List.it
• IE7Pro
• VideoDownload Helper
• Zigtag

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Introducing Dell Adamo AKA “World’s Thinnest” Laptop

I was waiting for a PC maker to challenge the Macbook Air and the Dell Adamo might be the best contender. Check out these specs; 13.4-inch, 1,366 x 768 LED display, weighing four pounds, 1.2GHz Core 2 Duo U9300 with integrated Intel X4500 graphics, 2GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD and .65 inches thick. The Dell Adamo also includes a headphone jack and a user-accessible SIM card slot along with two USB ports, a USB/eSATA port, an Ethernet jack and a DisplayPort video output. Dell Adamo is scheduled for March 26th release and priced at $1,999.

Download Internet Explorer 8 RC1 Today

If you haven't upgraded to IE8, don't worry your not missing much and it will be delivered to you in automatic updates as soon as next week. Microsoft is trying to keep its edge over Firefox and Chrome as the leader in the browser battle. Some of the enhancements include more InPrivate Browsing, Web Slices, Search suggestions, SmartScreen Filter just to name a few. Visit Windows Internet Explorer 8: Home page for download and more info.

Introducing: PANASONIC TC-P54Z1 HDTV

Check out the one of the new designs of TV's that will be hitting stores around June. The Panasonic TC-P54z1 HDTV plans to offer a wireless HDMI in 1080p, 1-inch thickness, THX certification, Internet connectivity, and 24Hz cinematic playback. Be prepared to make room in your living room because It’ll only be available in a 54-inch screen size.

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Always Innovating: Introducing The Touch Book

Here you go open source touchscreen lovers! Check out the AlwaysInnovating Touch Book that looks impressive on paper so far, it promises 10 to 15 hours of battery life with an included backup battery. The Touch Book OS has two modes: one for use with keyboard and touchpad, and one for use as a standalone touchscreen tablet. The Touch Book also includes Mozilla's upcoming mobile browser, code-named Fennec, which was designed with touchscreens in mind. Can't wait to test the final piece.

The specifications

• 9.4" x 7" x 1.4" for 2 lbs (with keyboard)
• ARM Texas Instruments OMAP3 chip
• 1024x600 8.9'' screen
• Storage: 8GB micro SD card
• Wifi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth
• 3-dimensional accelerometer
• Speakers, micro and headphone
• 6 USB 2.0 (3 internal, 2 external, 1 mini)
• 10h to 15 hours of battery life

Hulu unveils social tools, aims for Internet TV domination

If you don't use Hulu yet to post hot videos on your blog or website than you better start because they are dominating the Internet TV. Youtube is still king of stream video, but I've noticed lately that a lot of videos are being taken down due to copyright claims. Now Hulu introduces this social network element where users can create a profile to recommend videos and add friends...very impressive!

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Change the Web Challenge - Calling all web developers!

Here's a challenge for all web developers that can earn you some cash; all you have to do is create a web application by April 3, 2009 that draws on Social Actions' open database of 60,000 + actions for a chance to win cash prizes:

1st place: $5,000
2nd place: $3,000
3rd place: $2,000

For more details, to apply, and time line visit Change The Web Challenge.

Go Daddy: To Hot for TV 2009 Shower Commercial

Go Daddy is really pushing this ad lately on TV, except that this ad has some footage that is not aired on TV. We have to admit Go Daddy is making a big push as one of the leaders in hosting and domain providers.




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An Apple Touchscreen Notebook?

A report from Asia claims that a Taiwanese manufacturer is designing a touchscreen panel for Apple's new notebook design set to release later this year. That would really suck considering I just bought my Macbook 2 months ago,  but nevertheless I hope this rumor is true because notebooks are becoming like cell phones and we need something innovative. 

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Online Photo Editing | Photoshop Express

This is a powerful site that you should consider using,  it gives you great tools to edit your pictures and it also lets you store up to 2 GB of photos online. Go to Photoshop Express and create a free account.

PimpThisBum.com Helpin The Homeless

Who needs expensive marketing plans to drive traffic to your site, meet Tim Edwards who is a real bum in Houston, Texas and is driving massive traffic to pimpthisbum.com. I guess we should consider our marketing techniques these days, hilarious!

Facebook is courting Twitter lovers (AFP)

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook is courting Twitter lovers with pages that fire instant updates to limitless audiences in a fashion echoing the essence of the hot micro-blogging service.

The new feature debuts as Facebook prepares to begin rolling out on March 11 revamped home pages that emphasize fresh news from friends that users most want to stay in tune with.

Facebook still limits to 5,000 the number of friends that users can link to personal profiles, but has removed the cap from public pages tailored for celebrities, politicians and others with messages for the masses.

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Google Analytics - Optimizing Customer Experiences

Tom Leung describes how to implement a variety of testing scenarios using Website Optimizer. This is some great info, it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a pro.





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Gecko & Fly - Free Blogger Templates

Blogger user make sure you check this site to get good Free templates. The site is recommended by Problogger so its trustworthy.

Introducing - ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE 4 PRODUCTION PREMIUM

This is powerful suite you might consider investing on, all these apps will help create amazing designs or edit videos for your blog. I know there are free tools that can help you edit pictures or video, but no one does a better job than Adobe CS4. Here's what you get:

• After Effects CS4
• Adobe Premiere Pro CS4
• Photoshop CS4 Extended
• Flash CS4 Professional
• Illustrator CS4
• Soundbooth CS4
• Adobe OnLocation CS4
• Encore CS4
• Adobe Bridge CS4
• Adobe Device Central CS4
• Dynamic Link

• Buy US$1,699
• Upgrade from US$599

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ProBlogger - Blog Tips to Help You Make Money Blogging

Here's a site I came across today that would like you to take some time to review. The site was designed by full time blogger Darren Rowse who I highly respect for his passion and for taking the time to share his knowledge with the world. It has great tips to blog efficiently and most importantly make money blogging at the same time. Another cool thing about this site is the job board where you can see job posts for pro-bloggers.
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Free Wordpress Themes @ Blogstheme.com

Wordpress users make sure you visit blogstheme.com to get free templates for your blog. I really recommend this site because it has a huge selection of free templates with instructions on installing your themes.

Introducing the new 17-inch MacBook Pro

If you consider yourself a Pro Blogger, than you should buy this beautiful and powerful new Mac. I love the new case and the Touch Pad is amazing. You have to get one if you don't have a Macbook.


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PC World: Search Engine Optimization for Your Web Site

Make sure you thoroughly read this article by PC World's Christopher Null on Search Engine Optimization (SEO). It has great info on keyboards, tags, and other ways to bring more traffic to your new blog or website.

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Got Widgets?

Here's a site you must bookmark, Widgetbox.com. Just think of any widget you want or wish to have, well go to widgetbox.com and make your wish come true. I love getting widgets from this site they are very reliable and easy to install on any blogging platform or website. Enjoy!

We Recommend Alphainventions.com

If you want to promote your blog or website we recommend alphainventions.com! I do have to warn you it might slow down your site depending on your hosting provider, but it's no big deal, overall its a great tool!