07th September 2006
Organization is always a problem among hobbyists. Where do you keep your tools? How do you display your collections and creations? Without proper storage space, the "relaxing" hobby has turned into a stressful, unmanageable mess.
Of course, the most se...
03rd September 2006
Studies show that web users will only read the top 15 search results for any given query. That means millions of websites gather dust, never to be seen—and what's the point of creating that content if you're not read?
Thus evolved the science of search...
01st September 2006
You've got a planner, a Palm Pilot, and enough sticky notes to wall paper one side of your room. But you still forget things. Why?
The fact is that when you're really stressed—the weeks when everything goes wrong, and you've missed about every deadline...
01st September 2006
A kitten licking the window of your phone. A dancing hula girl waves "hello" each time you make a call. Animated screensavers can make a big difference in personalizing a phone—turning the dull greenish background of your mini-monitor into a tiny stage wh...
13th August 2006
So you've got a new phone, and now you're ready to load it with a couple of ringtones that will truly make it yours. So you head for the web, where you know you'll find millions of options. Maybe, you think, you'll get a few Beatles songs, a classical wal...
13th August 2006
Ringtones are big business. The Yankee Group announced that over the last five years, these musical tones have sent people literally singing to the bank, with a total revenue of $2 billion since 2001, and $50 million in one year alone.
The figures show...
13th August 2006
Since the iPod was launched in 2004, Apple has sold over 40 million units. That's a huge market, and because of the development of the podcast, it's also a brand new marketing arena for companies to conquer.
Video podcasts are video broadcasts that peo...
08th August 2006
Remember the "ancient times", when your cell phone had just two ring options: a shrill, electronic trill, or a scratchy melody (something incredibly dull, like Fur Elise) that came with the unit?
Those miserable days are over, thanks to the innovations...
06th August 2006
There are many home insurance providers, and each of them will present you with a policy proposal outlining the kind of coverage you will get and the corresponding fees. However, before you sign on the dotted line, it's important to really understand what...
03rd August 2006
The Google Sitemaps is a new program that allows webmasters to create a sitemap of their site. Why is it worth the extra trouble? Well, partially because the website masters don't have a choice, but also because it leads to the two things that can improve...
31st July 2006
You've found an excellent business opportunity, and are eager to act on it as soon as possible, lest that opportunity slip. However, you lack the proper funding to get that business of the ground. What can you do?
One option is to borrow from friends a...
31st July 2006
Podcasts, which allow viewers to download video material into their iPods to watch at their own convenience, has always been a secret weapon for harassed parents looking for a way to entertain bored and listless children. Think long road trips, or the typ...
29th July 2006
Anyone who's been on a low carb diet will tell you that the first week is the hardest. Some report actual physical symptoms of carb withdrawal, like irritability, headaches, and lack of energy. Others say it's the emotional struggle to stay away from rice...
28th July 2006
The limousine, also called the limo, has come to be associated with luxury, glamour and style. It is used by the government to transport the highest officials of the country. It is used by celebrities riding to red carpet events. It is used by millionaire...
28th July 2006
Imagine your phone were a piano. You could create an original musical score, or somehow record the notes of a particular song into your phone memory and transform it into a message or call alert tone. Think of the possibilities. Think of the freedom you h...