Share a Remote Desktop Across the Internet for Free

 Here's the scenario: Your mom is in another state and she calls you up to ask you how to do something relatively complex on her computer. You wish you could just access her PC and show her, but how are you going to do that? She'd have to install some sort of software, and wouldn't that be expensive? Nope, it's free. Thanks to TeamViewer.com you've got a one-stop solution for screen-sharing and accessing a remote desktop across the Internet, for free. Yes, your mom would have to install an application, but it's super easy. Here's how.

Step 1

Both computers need to go to Teamviewer.com. If you are on a Windows machine, the programs you're going to need are right on the front page. For Macs you'll need to go to the Download page.

Step 2

You're the person who's providing support, so you need to click the link that says "Start Full Version" (It's also called "Full Version" on the Download page). The install process is only slightly more complex for you than for the client.

Step 3

Save the TeamViewer_Setup.exe to your hard drive and run the executable. You have the option to "Install" or just "Run" the application. If you want to permanently install the application so you don't have to do this again, you can do so by choosing "Install." But for this walkthrough we are going to only run it, so choose "Run." Click Next and accept the license.

Step 4

At the same time you're doing this, the person whom you want to help (in this case your mom) needs to run the client setup. She can click "Join A Session" on the front of the TeamVeiwer.com site or click "QuickSupport" on the Download page. There's practically no install process for her. All she has to do is save the exe to the hardrive and run it. A window instantly pops up with an ID and password.

Step 5

Now, the client (or your Mom) needs to tell you over the phone, email, text, whatever, what the ID and password are that they are getting from Team Viewer.

Step 6

On your side, under "Create A Session," enter the client's ID and hit "Connect To Partner." For this case we are choosing Remote Support, but you can also choose Presentation (which shows your desktop, not theirs), File Transfer and VPN.

Step 7

Enter the password the client gave you and click "Log On."

Step 8

Now the desktop of the client's machine will appear and you have full control. Up at the top of the screen is a menu full of extra options for you.

Step 9

To start a chat go to Extras > Chat. Now you can hang up the phone and chat directly with the client through Team Viewer.

Step 10

There are numerous other options as well, such as switching sides so they can see your screen, remote reboot of the other machine, file transfer, optimizing the connection and changing the resolution. You can even record the session.

Step 11

To end the session, all you have to do is click the "X" on the toolbar. The client can also just hit "Cancel" on the ID and Password screen. There's nothing to uninstall. Congratulations, you've made your mother proud

How to Use Yahoo Messenger on a Mobile Telephone

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There are two ways to install Yahoo Messenger on your mobile phone: Go to the Yahoo Messenger website (see Resources below) from any computer connected to the Internet and enter your mobile phone number in the top right corner of the page labeled "Get Started!" Yahoo will send a link to your mobile phone to install Yahoo Messenger. You can also visit the Yahoo Messenger website (see Resources below) from your mobile phone's Internet browser. That page will guide you through the installation of the Yahoo Messenger software.

Step 2

Install the Yahoo Messenger software on your mobile phone and sign in with the same user name and password that you use for your computer version of Messenger. Once you are signed in, you will be able to see your contact lists, change your status, and send and receive messages just like you could from your computer.

Step 3

Make sure you have a subscription for mobile Internet access in place on your phone before using the Yahoo Messenger application, or you will be charged for each message you send. Some mobile phones will not work at all with Yahoo Messenger if you do not have a subscription for mobile Internet access. Check the details for your specific mobile phone and carrier

How To install yahoo messenger On your Mobile Phone

yahoo Messenger is an instant messaging service provided by Yahoo Inc. which is very popular and widely used. With this program, users can send messages, exchange files, share video, even can call for free from PC to PC. At previously, the Yahoo Messenger program can only be installed on the computer desktop or laptop. However, in line with advances in technology Yahoo launched it in a mobile version. With this mobile version, users can install the program on the phone so you can chat directly using the phone, of course, not all phones can be installed this program.

At some time ago Yahoo launched Yahoo Go V.1.0, this program can be installed on some mobile phone brand Nokia like 6600, 3230 and the Sony Ericsson K750. Yet somehow the Yahoo stop this program, which marked deleted a link to download the program. Perhaps in terms of business this is not so profitable, so stopped it.

After that Yahoo launch a Yahoo Go v.3.0, which features more complete than previously. Yahoo Go v.3.0 can apply in some of the brand in the mobile phone such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung and LG, and Blackberry. You can find out more information about this software by visiting http://mobile.yahoo.com

To download the Yahoo Go program V.3.o is very easy. Follow the following steps:

1. Go to this address http://mobile.yahoo.com/go # cta_link
2. Enter your phone number on the field, the download link will be sent to your phone.
3. Open link in the messeage on your phone, the browser on your phone will automatically open it.
4. Yahoo will detect a mobile phone that you use, if support this software then you will be prompted to download it.
5. Make sure the GPRS settings on your phone is correct (see the GPRS settings on the previous post) and of course you must have enough credits to access GPRS.
6. If the download is complete, the Yahoo Go icon will appear on the main menu on the phone. You can open the icon to run it.

multiple chat with a singel software (Nimbuz pc)

Instant Messaging

• Instant messaging communities supported: Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, Jabber and ICQ
• Social Networks Supported: Facebook, MySpace, Hyves, GaduGadu, Orkut, SchuelerVZ, StudiVZ and MeinVZ
• Send file
• Group chat
• Messaging

Presence

• Geo location
• Personal Message
• Status settings
• Display Picture

Call

• Dial-Up VoIP – connects via a local access number to Nimbuzz servers to initiate a VoIP call
• VOIP
  
• SIP (SIP on S60 and iPhone)
• Group call

The Buzz (patented)

The “Buzz” is an alert sent to let Nimbuzz user know someone is trying to get in touch with him, when he is offline/idle. This feature can be accessed directly from the contact list or from the communicator Widget . Sending a buzz is free and can automatically start Nimbuzz mobile to initiate a conversation (Symbian only)

How to Change the Voice on the Garmin Nuvi 200

Download the voice pack for the Nuvi at the Garmin website.

Step 2

Select and save the voice files you will use on the desktop.

Step 3

Connect one end of the USB cable to your Garmin and the other end to your computer and turn your GPS on.

Step 4

Click the "Start Menu" button and select "My Computer". Once the "My Computer" window is opened, select the drive for the Garmin device.

Step 5

Double-click the Garmin folder and then double-click the Voice folder.

Step 6

Extract the voice files from their compressed format (.zip or .rar) and save them to your desktop.

Step 7

Click and hold on each voice file you wish to transfer to your Garmin. Drag and drop those files to the Voice folder.

Step 8

Disconnect the USB connections from both the computer and the Garmin.

Step 9

Select the "Settings" button on your Nuvi screen and then select "Language" and then "Voice".

Step 10

Choose the voice you wish to use for your Garmin and select "OK". Your Nuvi 200 is now set to your desired voice

How to Build Your Own Home Security System

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2. The peace of mind that comes with a household security system can hardly be replaced. Unfortunately, many homeowners are discouraged by the high monthly cost of many commercial alarm companies. The solution for some is a do-it-yourself project.
3. The project should be thoroughly planned and executed to ensure there are no gaps in the security system, and that all windows and doors are covered. Motion detectors and glass-break sensors can be added for more complete coverage. Installing a complete Home Security system can be done in as little as 1 to 2 days, depending on the size of the home and complexity of the system.
4. Step 1

   Purchase the components for your system. A total alarm kit is much easier than piecing together individual components, and basic systems can be had for 100 to 200 dollars. If you require a completely custom system, you can buy the system in individual pieces, but it is still easier to purchase a kit and then add on extra components if needed. These systems can be purchased through eBay, a number of online retailers, or even some local security stores (see Resources below).

5. Step 2

   Assemble a plan of attack for your house. It is absolutely essential that every single exterior door and window is covered by a sensor. If possible, glass break sensors should be positioned over any large glass doors or sets of windows, and motion detectors should be placed around the main areas of your home, such as the living Room and hallway. Try to think like an intruder, and place sensors in areas they would first try when breaking in.

6. Step 3

   Install the sensors across your home. If you purchased a wireless system, your job may be as simple as adhering each sensor into place and turning it on. Wired components are much more difficult to install, because a line to each one must be run through the wall. By removing the baseboards, you can often run the wiring along the floor and hide it by replacing the baseboards. Each line should run back to a common area where the central unit or keypad will be installed.

7. Step 4
   Connect the wires (if applicable) to the central alarm unit, where the sensors, keypads and the siren itself communicate with each other. This unit will also be where accessories such as battery backup and telephone broadcasting connect. This box should be mounted in a location not easily accessed by unwelcome guests, such as a utility room or closet. A secure lock will further hinder any tampering.
8. Step 5

   Install the keypad, which is where the entire system will be controlled. These allow you to enter your private code to enable either complete protection or perimeter protection (door and window sensors only), which comes in handy for night use. Any communication or configuration of the system will be done through the keypads, so you want to make sure they are in a convenient location. You should be able to easily access a keypad from your most commonly used entrance door, so you can disable it before it goes off.

How to Shop for a home security alarm

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Know the basic components. And what they do. You’ll definitely need: a control panel, door and window contacts, and sirens or alarms. You might want: motion detectors, Cameras glassbreak sensors and additional security keypads.

Step 2

Survey your home. Walk around the perimeter of your home as if you were a burglar. Take note of any likely entry points and what you need to invest in to secure them. Look for low windows, exterior man doors and second story windows that can be reached by climbing.

Step 3

Shop for a company. The next couple of steps will deal with what you need to do to survey the home security providers in your area. Getting good service is equal or greater importance to the hardware you are getting.

Step 4

Talk to several companies. See if they will come to your home and take a look at your home and do some risk assessment. Ask them where they see problems and what they would do about it.

Step 5

Get quotes. Get an estimate in writing. Make sure they include costs for equipment, setup, responses, monthly monitoring fees and warranties.

Step 6

Get some references. A good company will have some customers willing to be contacted as references (or you can ask a friend). Ask if the system was installed in the quoted timeframe, if contracts were clear and explained well, if the customer service is courteous and readily available, if they’ve ever had a break-in and how quickly the company responded.

Step 7

Research the equipment. Most companies get their hardware from a certain company. Ask what they’ll be installing and go on the internet and find some reviews. Read about specific units. Gather opinions from several different websites.

Step 8

Sleep on it. Representatives may seem very excited and that can get infectious. But be firm and mull it over for awhile. Don’t sign anything on the spot. At least talk it over with your spouse or a rational friend.

Step 9

Sign up. Go ahead and sign the contract when you feel confident. A good company will walk you through the rest of the process. Good luck .

How to Get The Best Home Security System

Step 1

lock

Some folk try a more natural solution for an alarm monitoring service. Just the other day I noticed a local business van advertising that they rent trained dogs for just this purpose.We are at our residence most all of the time so we actually use this type of protection, depending on our own two large dogs to keep us from harms way.

Step 2

residential protection

Protecting your home with a Home security System is always a good choice but the best home alarm setup is especially needed for the elderly. If a residence is burglarized authorities can be immediately notified and help can be on the way in minutes.
One great way to keep your premises protected is using a remote surveillance camera. You can hook the cam up to an ftp server to upload your video to the net so that you can even watch your home while away, via the net.

Step 3

home safety

Do your homework when looking for the best home alarm. Compare services offered with price. Sometimes a recommendation from your local police department can point you in the direction for the perfect home alarm. Advertise your home’s protection with a sign on your property stating the secure protection of your home. This too will help.

Step 4

If you're dirt poor and can't afford to spend any real amount for monitored Security system then at the very least purchase one of those blinking red LED lights powered by a double-A battery (placing the light in your window) to at least provide a deterrent. A thief will at least think twice about entering as he may very well think its an electronic surveillance home alarm system

How Cnn i Manually Repair a Corrupt Windows XP Registry

Step 1

Backup your data. Even if Windows will not boot you can use a HDD imaging tool to copy the files to another disk. Always make a backup before editing the registry.

Step 2

Insert your Windows XP CD and reboot the PC. Boot from the CD and when prompted press 'R' for the Recovery Console.

Step 3

Select your Windows installation from the options provided and then enter the administrator password.

Step 4

At the command prompt enter the following pressing ENTER after each line:

md tmp
copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bak

delete c:\windows\system32\config\system
delete c:\windows\system32\config\software
delete c:\windows\system32\config\sam
delete c:\windows\system32\config\security
delete c:\windows\system32\config\default

copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
copy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
copy c:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default

Step 5

Type "exit" and press ENTER. Your PC will reboot.

Step 6

When the PC starts to reboot press F8. At the boot menu select Safe Mode and press ENTER.

Step 7

Log in as the administrator and open Windows Explorer. Go to Tools->Folder Options and then click on the View tab. Check Show Hidden Files and Folders and uncheck Hide Protected Operating System Files. Click Yes when prompted.

Step 8

Browse to C:\System Volume Information\_restore{23BEBE69-7A98-4EC2-845F-1AAC4DFC8C47}, the numbers and letters in the braces will be different on your system. Once in this folder find the RP#, # being a number, folder that was modified last before the problem occurred.

Step 9

Next open the Snapshot folder. From the Snapshot folder, copy the following files to the C:\Windows\Tmp folder:

_REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT
_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY
_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE
_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM
_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM

Step 10

Rename the files in the C:\Windows\Tmp folder as shown below:

Rename _REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT to DEFAULT
Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY to SECURITY
Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE to SOFTWARE
Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM to SYSTEM
Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM to SAM

Step 11

Again boot from your Windows XP CD and press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console. At the command prompt enter the following pressing ENTER after each line:

del c:\windows\system32\config\sam
del c:\windows\system32\config\security
del c:\windows\system32\config\software
del c:\windows\system32\config\default
del c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default

Step 12

Type "exit" and press ENTER. Your PC will reboot.

Step 13

Allow your PC to boot into Windows normally. Once Windows starts go to Start->All Programs->Accessories->System Tools->System Restore. Here you can restore to a previous restore point

How to Use Remote Assistance in Windows Live Instant Messenger

Has it happened to you when you wish you could teleport to your friend’s house to show him how to install software or play an online game because he just can’t get it via chat or phone conversation? Or were you on the other side where you just can’t seem to make something work on your computer and you wish your friend is right beside you to show you how to do it? Perhaps this article can help you get or provide the assistance needed to solve computer problems.

Remote Assistance allows a user to temporarily connect and control a remote computer to solve problems. I will show you how to use remote assistance in Windows Live Messenger to help you solve computer problems.

1. If you have not signed up yet with Windows Live Messenger, please do so. Please get the most recent version of Windows Live Messenger or upgrade as necessary. Then log in with your username or ID and make sure you are both on each other’s contact list.

2. Step 2
   
   Start a conversation

   Double click your friend’s name from the list to start a conversation window. At this stage you may want to describe the nature of your problem to your friend so he can have a better idea on how to help you.

3. Step 3
   
   Request remote assistance

   When you are ready, click the Show Menu button on the upper right most corner and go to Actions then Request remote assistance. An invitation to start using Remote Assistance will be sent to your friend. Ask him to accept it.
   
   If you are using a different version and do not see the Show Menu button, then look for Actions from the pull down menu at the top of the conversation window. It is also available in the Menu of the Windows Live Messenger itself.

4. Step 4
   
   Confirmation

   After accepting the invite, you will receive a confirmation if you will allow the connection. There is a warning that the person will see your screen… and that’s the idea so choose Yes.

5. Step 5
   
   Request Control

   At this point, he is only able to see what’s going on with your screen, but does not have any interaction or control over your computer. So he should press Request Control and you will get notification if you wish to let the person share control of your computer. So hit Yes so he can start helping you with your computer problem.

6. Step 6
   
   Disconnect

   When he is done, just hit Disconnect or close the window to end the Remote Assistance session. And there you go... very easy steps to get help from a friend.
   
   Remote Assistance may sound so complicated, but actually it is a handy tool that is easy to use from Windows Live Messenger when you need to ask for help from a friend or relative and vice-versa. You do not need to be an expert to use this tool, just the willingness to help

How to Really Make Money Taking Surveys

Vindale is a survey site that offers real rewards and cash, just make sure to fill out all of your personal profile so you will be eligible for more surveys.

http://tryvindale.com/VaM5nfKC

Step 2

Opinion outpost is one of my favorite sites. It is so easy and the money tends to rack up quicker than other places.

http://www.OpinionOutpost.com/join/7437792

Step 3

NPD is a panel that offers you points to redeem for cash OR prizes, it also automatically enters you into sweepstakes when you complete a survey or panel. They are a partner with SweepLand which also offers the same rewards.

http://www.npdor.com/joinnow.asp?recruit=36200765RF&l=9

Step 4

Make sure to copy and paste the links the way they are so I can get a little bonus for referring you and bringing you these new opportunities!

Everyone can chat now!

We almost can't believe it ourselves, but we've finished enabling Orkut Chat for everyone!

Those of you who have been patiently waiting will be pleased to know that we've made orkut chat even more dynamic by adding these new features:

• Chat pop out: allows you to view individual chats in separate windows

• Group chat: lets you chat with multiple friends at the same time

Chat List : makes it easy to see which of your friends are online, whether they're logged in via orkut, Gmail, iGoogle, or Google Talk.

Want to learn more? Check out this short instructional video:



Don't have access to chat from your orkut profile yet? Take a few seconds and verify your email address with us and you'll be all set.

By the way, we've still got a couple of cards up our sleeves. Do expect to see more exciting features coming to chat soon

Show basic visitor information using ASP

Every web site owner wants to know more about their visitors to improve their site.

Using some simple ASP scripting, you can gather some basic information about your site visitors

Using your text editor program, create a new file and name it info.asp. Make sure to give the file the .asp extension so the server will know that the pages has server scripts to process.

I will post all ASP Commands in the very last step so you can copy/paste the script into your page.

Step 2

Type this line:

<%Response.Write(Request.ServerVariables("http_user_agent"))%>

OR

<%=Request.ServerVariables("http_user_agent")%>

the <%= is equivalent to the Response.Write command


It will show you basic information about the visitors browser.

Step 3

be sure to add line breaks or paragraph tags to separate you information:

Step 4

Type this line:

<%Response.Write(Request.ServerVariables("remote_host"))%>

OR

<%=(Request.ServerVariables("remote_host")%>

To show your visitors IP address.

Step 5

Type this line:

<%=Request.ServerVariables("ALL_RAW")%>

Will give you all the browser information about your visitor.

Step 6

Save the file

Step 7

Upload this file to your web server

Step 8

call this file in your web browser as:

http://yoursitename.com/info.asp

Step 9

See all the information that you can gather using this script.

Step 10

All commands:

<%=Request.ServerVariables("http_user_agent")%>
<%= Request.ServerVariables("remote_addr")%>
<%= Request.ServerVariables("ALL_RAW")%>

Make Your Own Forum Signature

If you have been around forum or message board for a while you are starting to develop your own personality online. Your personality is always there people are just getting to know you and it better. Once you develop this and a user id online it is time to make a signature or change the one you have from the basics.

The code used to create these signatures is similar to HTML. HTML is the code that is used to write webpage text. The only difference is the tags are brackets rather then greater than, less then symbols. When you write code like this you have an open code and a close code.

Step 2

The open code is the action that you want to occur enclosed in brackets. Examples of this are [b] which causes your text to be bold. Another one is [i] which makes your text italic.
To stop the special feature, use the close tag. Examples are [/b] or [/i]. The / mark tells the code to stop whatever feature or option is inside the brackets.

Step 3

Until you are familiar with all of the options you can look them up. Open a new message on the message board. Most boards have a gui interface that allows you to click buttons like a Microsoft word program.

Step 4

Once you log into your account on the message board there should be an option to add your signature. This should be as simple as copy and pasting your text with the tags into a text box and clicking save

Build a Wiki Community

The first thing that many people think of when they hear the word “wiki” is Wikipedia. Even though Wikipedia has grown to become one of the largest websites on the internet, it actually started out being very tiny. It’s only through collaboration and teamwork that projects such as these can grow to become something awesome – maybe even a multi-million article resource! So how exactly can you grow something from a small one man project to a huge community of hardworking people?

Begin adding content to the wiki you are building. It’s not possible to grow a community when there is no content there to grow upon. What would people edit if there is no content? Even though it may seem like you are all alone adding content, just keep it up. People will eventually join you in your venture.

Step 2

Be open to allowing anonymous (anons) to edit your wiki. Some wikis choose to allow only registered users – people who have created an account – add content to their wiki. You will be turning many great people away by doing this, and possibly losing some great contributors.

Step 3

Don’t “protect” too many pages from editing. Often times certain articles will fall victim to what is called vandalism – where people add content that is not appropriate for the article. Your first instinct may be just to protect the page so nobody else can edit it; however, this will again turn away many potentially great contributors.

Step 4

Welcome people as soon as they have made their first edit on the wiki. If people begin editing a wiki and they see no sign of life, other activity, or any sign of a welcome or thank you message, they are going to lose interest. You need to make sure people are very welcome at the wiki.

Step 5

Thank people all the time for the edits they are making. People who edit wikis are doing this on their own freewill. Nobody gets paid to write for a wiki, so people are basically donating their time and skills for the sake of the wiki. You can’t thank someone too much!

Step 6

Be patient. Your wiki will not develop into something huge overnight. Everything takes time, and you will have to experiment and try out different techniques; see what works for you and your wiki

Take a Snapshot of Your Computer Screen

Start by locating a screen. In the center I work in as an engineer we make changes to pieces of equipment. It helps to take a picture before we make changes and after we make changes to compare them. THIS way there is a record and you can undo what changes you made if needed. This also works for cute things online or anything else on your screen.

Step 2

Hit the Prnt Scrn button at the top right of your keyboard. You will not see any changes but now there is a exact picture of what is on the screen in your copy. Open a picture program which could be as simple as paint and paste. The shortcut for paste is the CTRL key plus the V key. A picture of your desktop will appear within the screen.

Step 3

Use the edit tools to erase or select and delete any areas that you do not want to share. This is an exact copy and if you have an IM window or other window open it will show in the bars at the bottom of the picture.

Step 4

Select the file menu and choose save as. Type a name for your picture and a select or browse to the location that you want to save it. This creates a file with the picture inside. You can attach this file to a email the same as any other text or picture file

Build a Money Making Website Using a Blog

Decide on a platform of blog you want to create as your first step in building a money making website. You can go the FREE route focusing on cost savings in place of having minimal control. On the other hand, you could decide to purchase your own URL and self host a blog for complete control and an added setup cost. Think about the big picture when you are planning this step and where your goals point to in a few years.

Step 2

Focus on a particular niche that you are interested in that will allow you to grow a money making website. Be sure to really think this step through and do a little keyword research to make sure your domain name reflects the theme of your website. Once your domain name and niche are identified, plan out different categories you would like to include on your blog that are focused around a single main topic.

Step 3

Begin writing content that is focused around the niche or topic that you have decided to create your blog around. This is a critical step in order to be successful at building a money making website. Overtime, your content will have time to move up in search engine rankings which is great to increase your organic traffic. Be sure to keep your content specific to your niche as a way to keep your site focused.

Step 4

Build a solid base of readers who will subscribe to your blog and will help in building it into a money making website. While attracting organic traffic is important to your success, mixing in valued long time readers is also just as important. Having an established reader base gives your site credibility, which will help bring in advertisers to your site.

Step 5

Start monetizing your blog once it has been established and you have published several articles. Keep in mind that adding advertisements to your website does not guarantee instant income coming in, so be patient. There are many different ways to create a money making website including adding AdSense, direct advertisements, text link ads, and more.

Intel to focus on next generation of chips

Intel will focus on its next generation of smaller and faster chips at a conference next month as it prepares to ship new chips for systems in 2010.

Intel plans to shed more light on the Westmere architecture at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF), which will be held Sept. 22-24 in San Francisco. The company is expected to talk about the architecture behind its future chips for servers, laptops and desktops.

Chips based on Westmere will be made using the advanced 32-nanometer process and should deliver performance and power benefits over existing Intel chips made using the 45-nm process. Initial chips will integrate a CPU and graphics processor in a single package, which could improve graphics performance while drawing less power.

A server zone at IDF will focus on the Westmere-EP platform, where performance of server chips based on the new architecture will be highlighted. The company is expected to talk about many chip features, including security capabilities, and could show off systems at the show.

The first Westmere chips will go into laptops and desktops as early as the first half of 2010. Initial Westmere chips will be dual-core CPUs with 4MB of cache, and will include an integrated memory controller. Clock speeds could remain similar to existing processors, but performance could see a boost by running two threads on each core, Intel officials have said.

Initial Westmere-based laptop chips, code-named Arrandale, could preserve battery life while improving graphics performance. The desktop chips are code-named Clarkdale. The chips are expected to go into production in the fourth quarter this year, though samples have already shipped to laptop and desktop PC makers for testing.

The Westmere architecture is the basis of some of Intel's future laptop and desktop chips, including the Core i3, i5 and 7 chips, wrote Ken Kaplan in a blog entry on Intel's Web site on Wednesday.

The chip package's CPU will be made using the advanced 32-nanometer manufacturing process. The graphics processor will be made using the 45-nm process.

Westmere is a process shrink of Intel's current Nehalem microarchitecture, which forms the basis of the existing Core i7 high-end desktop and Xeon 5500 server chips. Nehalem integrates a memory controller with the CPU and provides a fast pipeline for processors and system components to communicate.

Nehalem was a big architectural shift as it was Intel's first microprocessor with an integrated memory controller, said Dean McCarron, principal analyst at Mercury Research. But early systems based on Nehalem were expensive with prices above US$1,000.

"Westmere is going to let the [Nehalem] architecture be much more broadly used," McCarron said. The process shrink lowers the cost of production for Intel, which could help push the chip design to inexpensive systems, he said.

Intel revamped its chip road map in February, saying it would move to a 32-nanometer process more quickly than it had originally planned. The company would spend $7 billion over the next two years to revamp manufacturing plants in order to reduce manufacturing costs while increasing production

Intel may also focus on the Larrabee chip during the show, McCarron said. Larrabee will include many cores and combine processing capabilities of graphics processing units with the x86 architecture, improving application and graphics performance. The chip -- being called a graphics processor -- is targeted at the gaming market and industries that require high-end parallel processing and graphics power, like oil and gas exploration..

"This will probably be the last IDF till Larrabee launches," McCarron said. Intel has said it would ship Larrabee in early 2010.

AT&T says it didn't block Google Voice

Apple is still reviewing the Google Voice iPhone application, and AT&T has not played any role in that review process, the companies told the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Friday.

Google Voice has not been approved for distribution to the iPhone, and on July 31, the FCC questioned Apple and AT&T about their treatment of that and other proposed iPhone applications. It also questioned Google about its iPhone application and the approval process for software on its own Android mobile platform. All three companies submitted responses on Friday.

Apple said it has not rejected the Google Voice iPhone application but is still studying it. In response to pointed questions, both Apple and AT&T said the iPhone maker did not consult AT&T about Google Voice and that the carrier has not been involved in evaluating it. They said Apple typically does not consult AT&T about decisions on what applications can be offered in the iPhone App Store.

Google Voice would let users make calls on the smartphone while also providing voicemail, text messaging and contact management features. The fact that it has not been approved for the iPhone has heightened criticism of the review process for iPhone applications, which critics say is murky and unpredictable.

In the case of Google Voice, some observers suspected AT&T had squelched the software because it feared competition for its own voice services. In questining the companies, the FCC cited pending proceedings at the agency concerning open access to wireless networks and exclusive deals between handset makers and carriers.

Apple told the FCC that Google Voice hasn't been approved because it appears to replace the iPhone's core phone functionality and user interface with its own interface for phone calls, text messaging and voicemail. The application also transfers the user's Contacts database to Google's servers, "and we have yet to obtain any assurances from Google that this data will only be used in appropriate ways," Apple wrote.

The FCC had also questioned Apple and AT&T about third-party applications that make use of Google Voice. Along with Google Voice, three other applications -- GVDialer from MobileMax, VoiceCentral from Riverturn and GV Mobile by Sean Kovacs -- also raise issues that Apple is still studying, the company wrote.

Apple said it alone makes decisions about whether applications are allowed on the App Store. However, AT&T told the FCC that as part of their iPhone partnership, "AT&T and Apple agreed that Apple would not take affirmative steps to enable an iPhone to use AT&T's wireless service (including 2G, 3G and Wi-Fi) to make VOIP calls without first obtaining AT&T's consent." Apple said it also respects AT&T's customer terms of service, such as its rule against using the cellular network to redirect a TV signal. Apple said it doesn't even know whether there is a VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) element to Google Voice