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How to Choose the Right iPod

The iPod plays music, video, movies, audio books, TV shows, podcasts and games. Some of them connect to the Internet. As a tech gadget, they are way up there in terms of desirability. The basic question once you decide you want to give someone an iPod is which one to get.

Each model comes in several colors. If you buy from the Apple store you may get free engraving. Places like Amazon or your local Sam’s Club may cost a bit less than what you’d pay at the Apple store, but don’t offer the engraving free. (more)

How can I add MIME types, such as for MIDI files to my APACHE server configuration?

Although APACHE out of the box comes supplied with a rather full set of MIME types, the one for MIDI (music) files doesn’t work with Netscape. There are two ways to correct this problem.

1. If you have permission to edit the master configuration files (more)

How do I know if my current host is good?

The sheer number of companies offering web hosting services these days can sometimes make it difficult for website owners to decide which hosting company to choose for their needs. Often, a hosting provider makes so many confusing claims about the quality and dependability of their service that companies end up signing up with them, without really knowing what they have let themselves in for. Since picking a wrong hosting provider can have disastrous consequences, there are a few questions that website owners always need to ask, to determine if their current provider is any good. (more)

Files and Maintenance for new adsense website

When you’re building a new site don’t put adsense on it until it’s finished. In fact I’d go even farther and say don’t put adsense on it until you have built inbound links and started getting traffic. If you put up a website with “lorem ipsum” dummy or placeholder text, your adsense ads will almost certainly be off topic. (more)

Extreme Tracker

Extreme Tracker is a very easy-to-use (if you can handle pasting the supplied code directly into your index.html file) and reliable system. The system went down for a short while in early 2000 but now the upgrades have been completed and the capacity of the site has improved, you shouldn’t have any problems. (more)

10 Adobe Photoshop Tips For Designers

If you’re using Photoshop to design website, you’re on the right path to become a successful web designer. This is simply because Photoshop is one of the most advanced tool in the design industry that can make your creative imagination comes true with its plethora of professional tools which boost your productivity at the same time. (more)

What is IMAP and POP3?

POP3 and IMAP are two different protocols used to access e-mail. POP3 and IMAP function very differently from each other and each has their own advantages. POP3 is useful for checking your e-mail from one computer at a single location. IMAP is the better option when you need to check your e-mail from multiple computers at different locations such as at work, home, or on the road. (more)