More and more businesses are turning to the internet to sell their product. These businesses have large amounts of users and people wanting easier solutions when purchase that product. That's where a website comes in. First you buy your domain name and then purchase a hosting plan. Not just any hosting plan though.... A special hosting plan which is meant for businesses that are growing and want to have full control over their very own server. Having a dedicated server means that you don't have to share your server with any other websites and the best thing of all is that on Hostgator you can purchase a dedicated server for a very reasonable price.

Host gator provides four separate dedicated server packages including Basic, Standard, Elite, and Pro. These dedicated servers start at a very affordable price of only $174 a month and offer a wide variety of services including their famous cPanal, a 99.9% uptime guarantee and unlimited domains. Of course that's just the beginning of the services Hostgator offers when you purchase a dedicated server. Other features include Unlimited POP3 accounts, unlimited MySQL databases, Unlimited FTP accounts and much more. Below is some more information on what each dedicated server package provides.

Basic Plan-

• Processor- Pentium 4 with 2.4 Ghz
• Free Setup Fee
• 1024 megabytes of DDR Memory
• 80 Gigabyte SATA hard drive
• 1,500 Gigabytes of Bandwidth
• 5 IP Addresses

Standard Plan-

• Dual-Core 3040 Xeon (Conroe) Processor
• Free Setup Fee
• 1024mb of DDR Memory
• 250gb SATA Hard drive
• 1,500gb of Bandwidth
• 10 IP Addresses

Elite Plan-

• Dual-Core 3040 Xeon (Conroe) Processor
• Free Setup Fee
• 4096mb of DDR Memory
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  .com and other similar domain names have been available for a very long time now. Unfortunately the number of these website domains have been slowly disintegrating due to the amount that have been already taken. On a happier note there are newer business class domains now available including .tel.

  The .tel domain became available to the general public February 3, 2009 which means there are thousands of variations of .tel presently available. The major benefit of a .tel domain is the ability to host personal or corporate information right from the DNS(Domain Name System) which means it can become universally accessible.

  What does this mean for you? In contrast from what was said above, this Top Level Domain doesn't provide mapping between domain names and their IP Addresses.

  Here are more benefits of buying a .tel domain:

  • The ability to integrate with all forms of communication such as VOIP, Phone Numbers, and even email.
  • Complete ownership of Data you publish.
  • Protection of personal data and the ability to only let people you authorize view that information.
  • Optimized access to Global devices with increased high speed.
  • Search engine friendly for search on your mobile device and/or other forms of search.

  Essentially the .tel domain is made for anyone who wants to have both an online presence and also a mobile presence. With mobile devices becoming more popular than ever and with companies speeding up mobile internet access it's very important that your company's domain is optimized for both forms.

  When you purchase any domain name it's also important to have great quality hosting. That's why I recommend Hostgator.com where you can find great business class hosting for an affordable price. They also have reasonable pricing on some of the best Top Level domains available to the market. I should also mention they have unlimited bandwidth and unlimited diskspace So check out Hostgator if you're interested in keeping hosting costs down.

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  The Canon CanoScan 4400F color scanner is perfect for anyone wishing to produce high resolution scans of documents and even photo's.]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:41:02 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1081517 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1080323

  So your building a website for the very first time and don't have a clue of where to start. You need good priced web hosting but also need a service that won't let you down. Well Hostgator.com is your answer to where you can find all of that and more.

  Hostgator provides quality hosting at low prices such as their Hatchling plan starting at $4.95 a month. This hosting plan has unlimited disk space and unlimited bandwidth which means you won't have to worry about ever putting to much content onto your website. Other fantastic features of this beginner plan is an easy to use website builder, a 99.9% uptime guarantee, and Instant backup. All of which are crucial in making sure the integrity and efficiency of your website never fail.

  Also within this affordable web hosting plan is the ability to add unlimited sub domains such as "fred.yourdomain.com" and also gives you the capability to create countless FTP accounts.

  You think this is great? Well it gets even better as Hostgator provides, when you sign up for the Hatchling plan, unlimited MYSQL Databases, unlimited Pop3 accounts, and they also give you an added webmail service.

  One thing that is very important in measuring the growth of your website is the ability to track statistical information such as how many visitors you're getting and what your viewers are looking at. The Hatchling hosting plan by Hostgator provides you with one of the most respected statistic services out there called Webalizer which I highly recommend to anyone building a website.

  I've never seen such a well rounded web hosting service that provides quality and efficiency to all of their costumers. For anyone wanting an easy start to your website, purchasing Hostgator.com Hatchling plan is surely the way to go.

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  So your trying to start up your own web hosting company by using the services of other companies hey? Well that's great, however sometimes it can be quite difficult to find just the right company. One of the best Reseller hosting companies is called Hostgator, providing 5 separate Reseller hosting plans. Each one of these plans is made to fit all of your needs, and all of your costumers needs for that matter.

  As mentioned, Hostgator provides 5 different plans including their Aluminum plan, Copper, Silver, Gold, and Diamond starting at only $24.99 a month. Their Diamond plan on the other hand provides even better service along with some extra Bandwidth, and Diskspace starting at a great price of $99.95.

  Hostgator provides great service to all of their costumers along with their easy to use Cpanal user interface and a stellar 99% uptime guarantee on all of their hosting plans. Hostgator is the host of over 1 million domains world wide and are known for their quality of care and their expertise. With over 25 awards on their Resume you can be sure that you're dealing with a worldly known, trusted, and respected company. So why don't you sign up for some cheap Reseller Hosting with Hostgator.com today.

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  Shredders are very important in keeping confidential documents private. They are used at home, at work, in schools, and much more for various uses. Today we're going to take a look at a shredder that's very popular and was created by a well respected company.

  The Destroyit 2240 is controlled by a photo cell which gives the machine an automatic stop and go feature. This is useful if you use the shredder frequently and don't want to waste time switching it on and off. It's also equipped with a malfunction switch. Malfunction switches tell you if there are paper jams within the machine, technical malfunctions and much more.

  The 2240 is a monster when it comes to shredding through staples, paperclips, and other metallic gizmos with it's solid steel cutting shafts. Those shafts are also equipped with a lifetime guarantee which goes to show just how confident the manufacturer is with their product.

  One of the most powerful features of this paper shredder is it's single phase motor which is fully enclosed for your safety and protection. The shredder also plays host to a]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:57:13 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1080321 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1077485

  Knowing how much traffic your getting, where it's coming from, and how it's coming is crucial to when owning a website. Statistical information can play an important part in how your website is performing and what it can do better. But what website statistics tool should you use? You can use Woopra (which is a website statistic software), Webalizer, and other programs in which you can download or you can use Google Analytics.

  Google Analytics is a web based application in which you can track your website stats statistics, search statistics, visitor statistics, and much more. I'll be going over the rest of Analytics features later in the post.

  First lets get you started. To sign up with Google Analytics all you need is your website and Google ID. From there fill out the required(accurate) information about yourself, your website etc. After they will provide you with a tracking code which you place just before the <body> tag on your website. If you have your own Wordpress blog, this tag can be found in the "footer". After you have all your tracking information filled out it may take a day or two for Analytics to start gathering data.

  Now the features.... Google Analytics is one of the most versatile Stats programs on the web, giving you tons of reports and information on where and when your traffic is coming right from the largest search giant itself. Below I've listed just some of the things Analytics tracks.

  • Where visitors are coming from.
  • New Vs Returning Visitors.
  • Languages your visitors speak.
  • Number of Visits.
  • Number of page views.
  • Average number of page views.
  • Time your visitors spend on your time.
  • Bounce Rate.
  • The Loyalty of your Visitors.
  • The length of visits.
  • Number of pages each of your visitors is viewing.
  • What Browsers your viewers are using.
  • What operating systems your viewers are using.
  • The screen resolution and screen colors your readers are seeing your website in.
  • Traffic sources including: Direct Traffic, Referring Sites, Search Engines, Keywords and more.
  • Content including top content, content by title, content drilldown, top landing pages, and top exit pages.

  If that wasn't enough, there are plenty of other features of Google Analytics which you'll discover after using it for a short period of time. For more information on Google Analytics you can visit their website or you can send me an email with any questions you might have. Analytics is a great product and is essential for any website owner wanting to know how they are doing, right from the biggest referrer on the internet......Google.

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  The Jawbone 2 brings style, simplicity, and quality sound for anyone wanting an easy to use Bluetooth headset for your Cellphone. This one of a kind device is great for anyone who lives in a difficult environmental environment and needs a headset that is both durable and stylish This Bluetooth cellphone gadget was designed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in America.

  One of the durable features this device include is NoiseAssassin. Noise Assassin is a countermeasure technology that minimizes background noise during your precious cellphone conversations. Another Unique feature of this Cellphone accessory is it's Voice Activity Sensor, otherwise known as VAS. This characteristic of the Jawbone allows your Bluetooth to determine and distinguish your voice from various other background noises.

  The Jawbone Bluetooth Headset has over 4 hours of quality talk time, and is almost 50% smaller(10 grams or 0.35 ounces) than it's preceding model. The standby time of this device varies around 8 hours and has a range of just over 10 meters. The charge of the Jawbone takes just over 35 minutes for an 80% charge and close to 1 hour for a complete charge. Below are the full Specifications of the device according to the manufacturer and Amazon:

  • Bluetooth headset in black with military-grade noise elimination technology and invisible touch controls
  • Patented Voice Activity Sensor that feels your speech
  • Includes 3 earbuds, 2 leather earloops, and 2 slim earloops for a personalized fit
  • Magnetic USB cable and wall charger delivers 80 percent charge in 35 minutes (full charge in less than 1 hour)
  • Over 4 hours of talk time and 8 days of standby time

  In the box of the Jawbone Bluetooth Headset with NoiseAssassin you can find the Bluetooth Headset itself along with a Wall charger, Magnetic USB cable, 2 slim earloops, 2 leather earloops, and of course a Manuel and a Quickstart guide.]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:58:54 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1076671 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1076670

  Today, Windows has announced that there will be discontinuing free downloads to the Windows 7 Beta within the next few days. I heard this, therefore I immediately started downloading and installing Vista's predecessor before it was to late. Below are my first screen shots of the newly renovated Windows experience:

  1-Main Desktop

  

  2-Control Panel

  

  3- Windows Media Center

  

  4- Recycle Bin

  

  5- Uninstall or Change A Program

  

  Click Here to see more Screenshots of Windows 7.

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  Here are more Windows 7 screen shots that I've captured within the last few hours. I downloaded the new Window operating system this afternoon and it took around 3 hours to get everything completed. If you missed my first screenshots I took click here.

  1-Windows 7 Menu

  

  2-Internet Explore eight(8) in Windows 7

  

  3-Windows 7 Update Center

  

  4-Windows 7 Sound Mixer

  

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  Almost everyone has a website now days. They buy the domain, buy the webhosting, design the site, create the content, and then.... what? How do I place the website I've created onto the internet? Today that question will be answered while we take a look at an FTP file upload tool that I've been using for just over a year now called Filezilla.

  First off it's important to know what an FTP uploader is. An FTP uploader basically uploads files(Exports files onto the Internet), whether it be html, flash, or whatever you need uploaded to your hosting server. Most hosting companies provide their users with a web based FTP uploader, however they tend to be slower and unrealistic. That's where Filezilla comes in.

  Filezilla is a FTP software client in which you download and install to your computer just like any other program you'd install. Once you've gotten that completed and have the Filezilla client opened it's easy as bread and butter.

  On the top you will see three text boxes including "Host" "Username" and "Password". Fill in those boxes with the required information.

  • Your Host is typically ftp://yourwebsite.com
    
  • Your username is the name that you sign into your website hosting account with.
  • Your Password is also the password that you use to sign into your website hosting account.

  From there click quick connect and you'll see all the files within your hosted website directory on the right side. On the left side you will see all of your locally hosted files. Now it's as simple as drag and drop. Drag the files you wish to be uploaded(putting files onto the server) or downloaded(if your taking files off the server) into the appropriate directory. The files should upload/download automatically.

  You did it! Your files should now be hosted on the server your hosting company has provided you. If you have any questions about this please feel free to email me or comment below.

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  Shipping is becoming very common in this day in age, as a great portion of shopping is done using the Internet. What happens when you need to ship a Van, Car, Truck, or SUV? Well today I'm going to go over the process of sending a motor vehicle somewhere and what steps should be taken during the process.

  1. Call the company- The earlier the better. Try calling the company that you plan to use for shipping your automobile as early as possible as this can potentially lower costs and you'll have a better chance of making sure your car is shipped in a timely fashion. There are many types of shipping methods your vehicle may be shipped by including train(land shipping), ship(overseas shipping), or by trailer(local land shipping).
  2. Wait For the Call- The shipper should be calling you within 24-72 hours. Make sure that before this phone call comes that you have planned where and when your motorized vehicle should be picked up. The actual pickup time of your vehicle will vary. It can be anytime during the day usually because companies run their service 24 hours daily. It's crucial that you're ready for pickup and have the appropriate paper work sorted out.
  3. The mover will now perform a "Bill of Landing" procedure. This is done to check what type of condition the vehicle is before the shipment and will also, in most cases, be repeated again after the shipment. Make sure that your watching the employee of the shipment company while he is performing his rounds.
  4. Now your car is on it's way- If your shipment is destined to travel across the country, or through international waters it may take]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:30:56 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1073387 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1065851

     The Harmony 1000 remote control makes easy of major complexities when dealing with universal remote controls. With Logitechs added "Smart State Technology", this device allows you to control up to 15 different components of the remote with a tap of a finger. A couple of the most prized features of the Harmoney 1000 is it's one thousand colour display and it's ability to send infrared and Z-waves which simplifies distance limitations when controlling devices from another room.

     As I said earlier the Harmoney has a 1000 colour display but failed to mention that included along with that stunning display is a 3.5 inch screen which makes it's touch features a little more usable. It also allows one-touch activity based control with even some of the more cultivating A/V elements.

     Included in the Harmoney 1000 box is ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:32:36 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1065851 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1065850

     Having a website isn't very hard to do now days. All that is needed is a domain name and affordable web hosting. But how do you get all the necessities needed for your website? How can you assist your users in ways such as showing them the latest news headlines and local weather? Well today we're going to take a look at Google Gadgets and what Google has done to create html embeddable gadgets for websites worldwide.]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:32:35 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1065850 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1065849

     Are you looking for an office coffee maker? Or a Coffee maker that can brew up to 12 cups of coffee? Well now it can all come true with the new DCC-1200 Coffee maker made by Cuisinart. This Solid stainless steel product works perfectly in an office environment, board room, or simply at home.

     With a permanent Gold Tone Filter you will never have to worry about replacing a coffee filter ever again. Need to drink your coffee during a certain date or time? Well you can as the DCC-1200 is equipped with a timer along with a 24 hour clock so you'll never feel behind. Also this huge 14 and a quarter by 10 and three quarter inch coffee maker is equipped with a programmable shut off features so you never have to worry about wasting energy.]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:32:35 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1065849 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1065848

     The SPSMap 60CSx is an accurate and highly sensitive GPS receiver created by Garmin. This miraculous device tracks your position whether your deep in the jungle or lost in the Grand Canyon. The bright color of the TFT display makes it]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:32:34 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1065848 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1063938

     I've been using Godaddy for almost a year now and have really enjoyed the experience of their services(to a certain extent). They've provided me with quality webhosting but minimal costumer support. I've also noticed that their website is just to crowded and can be difficult to navigate. They're also starting to give me a spammy feeling every time I attempt to purchase a domain and/or web hosting using their service as every page seems to have thousands of]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:49:05 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1063938 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1063937

     In this day and age it's important to keep your computer safe and secure as there are plenty of virus's spreading throughout the net. Unfortunately a majority of those virus's are designed to attack Windows users which probably means you. With 90% of computer owners being Windows users there are plenty of affordable ways to keep your computer safe from hackers. In fact today I'm going to talk about free security software called AVG which is one of the best ones on the market.

     As i mentioned AVG is free and can quickly be downloaded at Download.com. Now i should warn you that like any other type of security software AVG will slow your computer down particularly during it's start up sequence. However the benefits of downloading this program far out way the cons. For example, AVG updates itself daily which means that you will be protected 24 hours a day from the newest and cruelest viruses and spyware out there. You also have the option to set AVG to scan your computer daily at a time so that wont effect your use of your machine.

     Other important security features that the AVG free version comes with include an email scanner, Anti-Virus scanner, and Anti-Spyware scanner. These are very basic features but are crucial in keeping your machine clean from all of that malicious software.

     OK i've pointed out all the benefits of AVG free but now it's time to go through the cons. AVG Free version doesn't come with the following:

     • Anti-Root Kit
     • Anti-Spam
     • Firewall
     • Safe Downloads
     • Safe Instant Messaging
     • Safe Surf
     • Free Support

     These features can be useful in certain situations but the general user really doesn't need all of them to keep their computer safe. Newer Windows machines come with it's own firewall so there generally isn't a need to purchase an extra one. Most email services such as Gmail are very good at keeping spam out of your inbox so the anti-spam service that AVG paid version has really won't make much of a difference. Safe Surf and Safe Instant Messaging in my opinion both aren't a necessity in keeping your computer safe. In my opinion it's as simple as using common sense when receiving files etc from IM clients such as MSN Messenger. If however you feel you need to have all of these missing features you can download the AVG paid version which starts at a decent price of $59.00 Canadian. They also have available a 30 day trial for users that aren't sure about whether they want to use AVG or not.

     There are plenty of other free security software services available in today's market but I personally think that AVG knocks out the competition. I've used it for almost a year now and have had absolutely no regrets whatsoever. They give you a great sense of security for the perfect price(absolutely free), and if you don't like it your not stuck having already paid for it.

     Do you know of any quality security software that is free? Have you ever been attacked by a certain type of Virus or Spyware? What features do you look for in Security Software? I'm very interested in knowing what you have to say so feel free to leave a comment below or send my a reply on Twitter.

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     The Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 Earphones feel weightless as you bring them up to your ears for the first time. These noise canceling headphones are very compact and dramatically reduce the level of background noise that you would get with regular earphones. In fact they have the ability to reduce up to 85% of the noise being made and also have fantastic audio quality.

     These earphones are great for use with CD, Mp3, or DVD entertainment and with it's large-aperture 40 millimeter drivers your going to get the feeling that your living your entertainment. To get the high quality noise cancellation from the ATH-ANC7 it's as easy as popping a single]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:49:04 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1063936 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1063935

     OK before I go over what Business VOIP you should use, we should probably go over what exactly VOIP is. VOIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. What does this mean? It's basically a transmission of voice going over IP based Internet networks. An example would be you calling someones computer from your computer rather than using the traditional telephone. There are plenty of services out there that provide VOIP ]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:49:03 -0800 http://virb.com/bradwell/posts/text/1063935