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Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Second Life: The ups and downs of a virtual life: 1 of 7

Second Life is the most popular free 3D virtual world on the Internet at this present time. There are over 7,504,278 people from right round the world. Second life allows individuals to interact by using avatars, which can be controlled through the use of a client program. The users of this virtual world are called residents...
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software How to use software to gain control of your business: 1 of 5

It does not matter what type of business you run, you will need software tools to control your business. There are a variety of software packages available and it is hard to choose the best. To control finances and accounting in your business it is hard to go pass Quicken (http://quicken.intuit.com/) or MYOB (www.myob.com/)....
Business > Finance & Insurance Methods to establish currency rates: 2 of 4

The study of how currency rates or exchange rates are determined is studied in economics. It is studied in the stand of economics called macroeconomics. There are two different types of exchange rates a country can enforce and they are fixed or floated. Fixed exchange rates are where the Reserve Bank or related body sells an...
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Has Microsoft taken on the role of big brother: 1 of 1

During this week I have downloaded numerous packages and software updates form the Microsoft site and each time I had to download Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage or Office Genuine Advantage to check whether I have a valid copy of Microsoft Windows or Office on my Laptop. Is this going too far? I believe it has, Microso...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Second Life: Why they banned gambling: 1 of 1

Second Life owners Linden Labs have decided to turn the life support off for users who run and visit casinos in its virtual world, Second Life. Linden Labs have decided to change their policy largely due to the fact that it was hard to meet government gaming policies, which can be in conflict with another country's gaming po...
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Best Internet firewall software: 1 of 1

Firewalls has become one of the most pieces of software that are installed on computers, they help protect the computer against external attacks, firewalls have become so popular Microsoft have started to bundle a firewall into their operating system. However this firewall alone will not prevent attacks, its a preventive mea...
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) How to keep safe on MySpace: 3 of 4

MySpace is a large social network, which was created by bands to communicate with their fans. It latter has been adapted for general use and has gained popularity amongst billions of teenagers world wide. However, there is a dark side to MySpace. MySpace announced that it has deleted and detected' roughly 29,000 convicted se...
Computers & Technology > Web Design Tips on building a user-friendly website: 15 of 18

The Internet is growing by the day and it has become the norm to have your very own website so you can have a presence on the Internet. But creating a good looking interactive website enough? Unfortunately it isn't. You can have all the bells and whistles you like on your website but that does not mean that it is a good webs...
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems What it's really like to use Ubuntu, Linux operating system: 13 of 13

I having being using Ubuntu for almost 3 years and in my opinion it is the best operating system I have used by far. I have used Mandrake, Mandriva, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Jumping over to Ubuntu is a huge step for a user who has solely been using Windows previously. But I made the jump and I have never looked back. Ub...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Second Life (secondlife.com): 7 of 7

Second life has become popular and has been given a lot of media coverage of late. It has over 7,819,952 residents and is one of the most popular virtual worlds on the Internet. A lot of people are calling Second Life a game, which it is not. There is no winner in Second Life, there is no points system and there are no teams...