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Yahoo and Google Working Together?

Todd — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:34:59 +0000

Could Google and Yahoo work together to fend off the merger that Microsoft seems ever more intent on pushing through? As noted in an article earlier today, The Wall Street Journal revealed that a possible advertising partnership between Google and Yahoo could be in the future. Under the potential agreement, which is still in the preliminary stages, [...]

Mozilla Firefox Plugin and Add Ons Review - SeoQuake 2.1.0

Todd — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:08:47 +0000

This weeks Firefox Add On Review will discuss the SeoQuake 2.1.0 toolbar Add On for Firefox. While most people look at how pretty a website is or how many cool graphics a blog has; Webmasters and Bloggers, especially ones looking to make money online from their creations, tend to look at things a bit differently. PageRank, SEO, [...]

Best Bitz of the Web: GreenLivingTips.com Reviewed

Todd — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:49:55 +0000

Last week I featured a blog called EcoGeek.org, which primarily focused on the future of green energy, recycling, environmentally friendly buildings, etc. This week’s Best Bitz of the Web will focus more on the here and now, with a review of GreenLivingTips.com. As the name says, GreenLivingTips.com is all about learning about methods and products we can [...]

Definitions of Malware, Spyware, Viruses and More - Beginners Guide to Malware, Viruses and Spyware.

Todd — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:02:18 +0000

Making Money from Malware: Spyware, botnets, keystroke loggers and dialers. In our two previous articles we touched upon two separate, yet equally important topics in malicious computer software. Malware, which can be considered any type of software that intends to do harm to your computer or network. Whether that harm is actual distruction or data, disrupting the [...]

Top 10 Reasons Why I am in Love with Ubuntu Linux

Todd — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:42:08 +0000

Some of my friends may call me a fan of Ubuntu, others may call me a fanatic. You can call me either one and I wouldn’t mind one bit. I’m in love with Ubuntu Linux and I can say that with no shame or regrets whatsoever. I originally started using Ubuntu approximately 12 months ago. At [...]

Virus and Spyware Threat is Larger Than Ever Before - Anti-Virus Companies Struggle to Keep Up with Flood of Spyware - Part 2

Todd — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:03:22 +0000

In Part 1 of this article - Virus and Spyware Threat is Larger Than Ever Before - Anti-Virus Companies Struggle to Keep Up with Flood of Spyware - we talked about the ever increasing threat posed by malware, spyware and viruses. Today we will be talking about what different anti-spyware companies are doing in order to [...]

Getting Ready for Internet 2.0 - New Internet will be 10,000 Times Faster

Todd — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:16:27 +0000

Imagine Downloading an entire full length High Definition movie in under three seconds over the Internet! Or how would you like to download the entire music collection of the Beatles in the blink of an eye. Near instantaneous downloads of music, high definition movies, on-demand cable tv and true video phones are going to within our grasp [...]

Best Bitz of the Web: EcoGeek.org reviewed

Todd — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:19:36 +0000

EcoGeek.org Blog shows that technology can help save the environment With EarthDay right around the corner, I thought I would dedicate the next couple of Best Bitz of the Web reviews to websites that promote green technology and/or the environment. Luckily, this week I am able to do both with this weeks review of EcoGeek.org. As a self [...]

Definitions of Malware, Spyware, Viruses and More - Beginners Guide to Malware, Viruses and Spyware.

Todd — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:47:49 +0000

Everthing Old is New Again: Trojan Horses Trojan Horses - Anyone familiar with Greeek Mythology recognizes the tale of Troy and the Trojan Horse. Basically, Trojan Horse programs were developed as bait to get people to do the hard work of spreading computer viruses. Just like their historical namesake, a vicious little package is placed in a [...]

New “Contact” and “About Tech-Bitz” pages added to Tech-Bitz.com

Todd — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:38:32 +0000

I just wanted to make sure that everyone knows that Tech-Bitz.com has now added both a Contact and About page to the site, both to let you know exactly who I am and why this blog exists, as well as to let you contact me easier with any questions you may have. Don’t worrry, the weekly [...]