Friedbeef’s Tech

Web Resources to Help You Think Out of the Box

If you want to think out of the box, you have to get out of the box. Too often, we are trapped in our own ‘echo chamber’ of sorts during brainstorming sessions, and fresh ideas are a scarcity. Why not tap into fresh ideas from the community at large? Here are a few web resources that [...]

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How to Save the World Using Your Desktop

“Half the world — nearly three billion people — live on less than two dollars a day” – World Bank While statistics like that are disturbing, but if we all work together, we can make a difference. Here are a 3 ways to help you move in that direction. Help the Needy: GoodSearch.com Goodsearch is a search [...]

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Interview With Redesign Malaysia

For a country which has been harping on IT development for years, Malaysia has a shockingly low broadband penetration of 2.5%! One site, RedesignMalaysia.com, aims improve the quality and coverage of broadband in Malaysia, and wants to achieve this through the compilation of relevant news articles, highlighting areas that lack coverage, through giving consumers an understanding [...]

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10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Site Meter

Trying to run a website without metrics is like driving at night with your lights off. Knowing what your readers like, and where your traffic is coming from is crucial to building an audience for your site. Here are 10 factors which should guide your decision as to which counter to pick. 1. How fast does [...]

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How to Google-Up Your Phone

Am I missing something here? “Google for Celcom users : CELCOM Malaysia Bhd customers will now be able to access the Google search engine through Celcom’s WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) service. The telecommunications company signed a memorandum of understanding with the popular web search giant to make the service available to Celcom customers. [...]

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