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Facebook Tests Real-Time Ad Targeting

Mar 252011

By now, we’re all used to targeted ads. Whether you’re getting daily Groupons in your inbox or if you’re one of the 600 million who regularly browse Facebook, you’ve seen a targeted ad. Until now, these advertisers have been aggregating your data, grouping you and targeting ads to you based on these groupings. Facebook has been testing a new service that alters the method by which ads are chosen. Traditional targeted ads are based on aggregated data. Facebook has begun serving ads to a small subset of their users based on real-time data mining.

The new feature being tested does not alter this algorithm other than speeding it up, so ads are served immediately after a status is posted, getting the brand in front of the user much faster, hopefully during decision-making time. – AdAge

That makes simple sense. Now, posting a status update about some random desire could serve you with relevant targeted ads immediately. That’s cool. Really, this doesn’t change much. It’s just speeding up the process that’s already in place. Before, this information had to be filtered and aggregated before the ads were served to your browser. Now, it’s much quicker.

1% of Facebook’s 600 million customers are enjoying this new feature.

[via TIME]

Question and Answer : Xoom, iPad2 Features Worthy of Comparison

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Mar 172011

Question: I see that Motorola’s Xoom tablet is getting good reviews. Is it better than the iPad 2?

Answer: At the hardware level, the Xoom and iPad 2 are fairly evenly matched. But the Xoom’s hardware is slightly better. It also has a new Android-based operating system that is getting good reviews. You’ll also want to consider price and ecosystem. The Xoom sells for $600 with contract. A comparable iPad is $730, but a contract isn’t required. Apple has a more inclusive store for buying apps and other content. It is safer and easier to use. The Xoom uses the Android model, so it’s more open. Visit Komando.com/news for a detailed comparison of the iPad and Xoom.

Question: I want to pick up high-definition broadcasts over the air. What kind of antenna do I need?

Answer: You’ll need to consider a number of factors when selecting an antenna. The type you need depends on geography, surrounding building height and station signal strengths. Figuring all that out can be a hassle. Visit Komando.com/news for a site that will help you positing your antenna. Just answer some questions, and it does the calculations for you. Then it suggests some antennas that will work in your location. Plus, it contains other helpful antenna-related information. For example, it will help you position your antenna correctly.

Question: I need to transfer a large file to a friend. It is over the e-mail size limit. Is there an alternative?

Google Vows to Fortify Android Market

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Mar 072011

Google will build new safeguards into Android Market, its application store for the Android mobile OS, following an attack that infected thousands of phones and forced the company to wipe the malware remotely from phones, it said late Saturday.

More than 50 applications in the Android Market were found to contain a program called DroidDream, which is capable of stealing information about a mobile device and, more dangerously, downloading other malicious applications to the phone.

Google was fairly silent about the problem until Saturday, when it confirmed in a blog post that it decided to use a command that remotely erases malicious applications.

Android users that have downloaded a malicious application will get an e-mail within three days from the address android-market-support@google.com explaining the situation, wrote Rich Cannings , Android’s Security Lead. In addition to wiping malware, Google is also forcing an update on users called “Android Market Security Tool March 2011″ which fixes the security issues that DroidDream exploits.

Some users may get a notification on their device that a malicious application has been removed, Cannings wrote. About a day after the vulnerabilities have been fixed, users will receive a second e-mail.

Phones running Android versions below 2.2.2 are vulnerable. The issues are fixed in the latest 2.3 version of Android, known as “Gingerbread.”

DroidDream uses two exploits called “exploid” and “rageagainstthecage” to get installed on the phone, according to Lookout Mobile Security, a company that has analyzed DroidDream. The company was tipped off to the situation last week by a Reddit user going by the name of Lompolo.

Lookout posted a deeper analysis of DroidDream on its blog on Sunday, revealing more alarming details of the application. DroidDream is coded to only operate from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., “a time when the owner of an infected device would most likely be sleeping and not notice any strange behaviors on the phone.”

DroidDream gains root access to Android’s Linux operating system. Google wrote that it appeared to gather a device’s International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number and the SIM card’s International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number.

That information was sent to a remote service located in Fremont, California, according to Lookout.

After sending the information, DroidDream downloads a system application called “DownloadProviderManager.apk,” which prevents someone from either seeing it or uninstalling it without other special permissions, according to Lookout.

That second stage application then collects additional information, including product identification, phone model, language used on the phone, country information and userIDs, Lookout wrote. It can also silently download other applications.

“The first phase of the malware served to gain root access on the device while the second phase predominantly serves to maintain a connection to the command-and-control server to download and install other files,” Lookout wrote. “Because we have not seen the command-and-control server issue commands to download additional applications we cannot divine their exact purpose. However the possibilities are limitless.”

“DroidDream could be considered a powerful zombie agent that can install any applications silently and execute code with root privileges at will,” Lookout wrote.

Google has taken the affected applications, many of which were legitimate applications that had been modified with DroidDream, out of the Android market. It banned the publishers of the tainted applications and contacted law enforcement, it said.

The DroidDream incident marks the first wide-scale infestation of Google’s official Android Market with malware, although there have been prior instances of tampered applications.

Google does little vetting of the Android Market, saying it wants developers to be able to quickly get applications in the hands of users. Nonetheless, “security is a priority for the Android team, and we’re committed to building new safeguards to help prevent these kinds of attacks from happening in the future,” Cannings wrote.

Google Offers : Google to Launch Groupon Competitor

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Jan 212011

Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant’s Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned. We have the documents to prove it.

One of our sources has sent us a confidential fact sheet straight from the Googleplex about the company’s new group buying service. “Google Offers is a new product to help potential customers and clientele find great deals in their area through a daily email,” the fact sheet says.

Google Offers looks and operates much like Groupon or LivingSocial. Users receive an e-mail with a local deal-of-the-day. They then have the opportunity to buy that deal within a specific time limit (we assume 24 hours). Once enough people have made the purchase, the Google Offer is triggered and users get that all-too-familiar $10 for $20 deal for that Indian restaurant you’ve never tried.

From what we can tell, Google Offers will be powered by Google Checkout. It also includes Facebook, Twitter, Google Reader, Google Buzz and e-mail sharing options.

Google is actively reaching out to businesses now to get them on board with Offers. It even apparently has a writing team in place to craft the write-up for offers.

Google famously tried to buy Groupon for $6 billion just a few months ago in order to bolster its local advertising business. Groupon rejected the offer though and is instead preparing for a $15 billion IPO.

The search giant clearly isn’t giving this market up without a fight, though. With its vast reach, huge resources and brand recognition, it could prove to be a powerful player in the space. We’re going to be watching these developments closely. We’ve reached out to Google for comment.

Below, we’ve embedded the entire fact sheet Google is sending to local businesses:

Update: Google has responded to our inquiry and sent us the following statement:

“Google is communicating with small businesses to enlist their support and participation in a test of a pre-paid offers/vouchers program. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort at Google to make new products, such as the recent Offer Ads beta, that connect businesses with customers in new ways. We do not have more details to share at this time, but will keep you posted.”

Google essentially confirms Google Offers is real. It looks like Google Offers is in the testing phases, though.

Update 2: We’ve also learned that Google will pay out 80% of a business’ revenue share three days after its deal runs. Google will hold the remaining 20% for 60 days to cover refunds before sending the rest.

How to start with web hosting?

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Nov 052010

Frankly, we can not imagine proper web presence without accommodation . However, finding the ideal host is not an easy task. The concept of hosting is quite complicated for beginners. There are several issues that may come to mind, needs a gigabyte of bandwidth, web hosting with an IP address, unlimited databases and a free domain name. According to the above questions, it is clear that this is not so easy to understand what are the things to be imposed in the search for a suitable web hosting company should be.

Talking about the activity of web hosting companies, they are extremely profitable when they are popular, they start-up costs, but over time, significantly reduce their overhead costs (proportional). So clear is that to get good business, hosting companies have too much to do. For example, they need reliable fire protection facilities, equipment, support staff and thousands more to achieve success in this endeavor.

Just once a hosting company they created their prices again in web hosting account. While purchasing a hosting server near the top hosting companies, just a computer to its current network to provide service. Then, the user must pay about 0-0 per month for maintenance of web hosting dedicated server. Very reasonable amount, it is not!

User needs in terms of web hosting:

In particular, users should know what they need for web hosting, 400 GB of bandwidth (transfer) is important to complete in a month? There are several websites that only 2 GB of bandwidth per month. Other than the bandwidth is another question directly, and existing on the same server several companies cost an additional amount by users. You should his demands before a decision on the measure. If the user plans to use scripts and software and its requirements, it must remain.

A user may be limits on the mailboxes when dealing with multiple hosts. Many people start surfing the net with the goal of e-mail boxes with their relatives and staff.

Including accommodation requirements, now what?

Besides that we are seeking from the list of potential web host society. information pages.

appropriate announcement:

It is quite common for companies that profit is more. web hosting service will definitely advertise on the Internet. More success you will have more households are spending on advertising. is so different robots can be close to a thriving business web hosting.

Short list of Enterprises:

Although short list, users should review each location and their characteristics and disadvantages must be evaluated. Airline delays in communication and customer service simply can not be the right choice. There is no question of user is a beginner or experienced, it is essential customer service in the life of one or the other. Dealing with companies, these drawbacks are detrimental to the user.

Insider information:

After a short list of ideal list of users to look through forums and communities should Webmaster. With this user can hidden facts, whether positive or negative. This is because each person is an experience rather good or bad, share it with others online.

A final decision:

After all the short list, there are about two out of three web hosting company can have an impressive track record will be. It may be the ideal choice for measurement functions and costs of each selected and customize to their needs.

Therefore, if the user has an excellent idea and an effective strategy, then a mega-server is not the only criterion for the beginning, but you can even altitude by a small but sturdy object to achieve. Subsequently, when the user begins to have a good source of income while he / she can also upgrade the web hosting account without fighting any kind of downtime. If a user receives web hosting account for 0.99 per month, he will use anything for a mega-Web hosting account. About this user will not only save money but invest in marketing or any other development goals.

How to start with web hosting?

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Nov 052010

User needs in terms of web hosting:

A user may be limits on the mailboxes when dealing with multiple hosts. Many people start surfing the net with the goal of e-mail boxes with their relatives and staff.

Including accommodation requirements, now what?

Besides that we are seeking from the list of potential web host society. information pages.

appropriate announcement:

Short list of Enterprises:

Insider information:

A final decision:

Moving one’S an existing website to a new host

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Nov 052010

There are several users who have their own websites, but they have problems of their hosting providers such as lack of appropriate services, functions quite expensive and runs out of business. In such crises the user to transfer its website to a new host, but the question is how? This is a common problem that exists everywhere, but the user does not know where to start. This guide allows the user how to transfer from one host to another as quickly as possible.

Step 1

For the new hosting provider, a user must know what the transfer, so that users can their identified needs. These issues should be his business, website designer or current hosting provider.

You should verify all information he / she needs to manage their domain name?
A user can obtain the full backup of his site?

What type of hosting server to a user? Windows, Linux / Unix, or any other.

Users are sites run any type of dynamic code, scripts or software, such as ASP, PHP, CGI, Java, or something else? What kind? There are various data processing such as MySQL, SQL, PostgreSOL, Access, Oracle, etc.

What is the amount of e-mail lists and passwords? If a user with e-mail alias, or until all the messages? If the page password protected and secure?
If the basket does not fall within the domain of the user or can be taken.
Some hosting provider to recommend a cart for their customers.

However, there are questions like –
What is the space of a user registration on the site?
What is the bandwidth of a user on the site each month?

Users should check if he / she wants special requirements such as receiving delivery receipts for e-mail or not?

If a user then has all the information he / she must be in good form.Key success in possession of a good reputation and be prepared for anything.

Step 2: A home for their needs

Now a user wants someone to treat. If he / she walks in the company, check their packages and they should seek to support its website. A good host is one who not only support it on their server, but also help him to run.

If a host is another server running as a former host where it will affect her body as the creation of e-mail, control panel web site, or the user can add new options to maintain or lose part of it.

Step 3: Installing the new front

old
If you cancel the service with his former host, it must be aware that his new attitude to their satisfaction runs. As there may be problems associated with services such as broken site and email services. The best is the old host who is active until the activation sites of DNS-configured and fully operational, the new host and wait, if the field is sharpened blades. This new smooth transition is a host of others.

Now you can access its website before the DNS change to its domain name. You can access the control panel to upload files, and all operations necessary for its website and email accounts on the new server.

You should ask for tutorials on how to use all the features and tools to read and understand. If you are still confused how to start something than to ask for help from the support team of the host country.

Step 4: Reporting own customer

You must notify its customers that their website for purchase or information he / she made some administrative changes to the site and it will not be available to visit for a while. Informing them that shows that the user takes care of its customers. Can to its customers by providing notice to report on its website as well as specific time.

Step 5: Replace your own domain name

You must transfer all its files, set up email accounts, installing
Basket, etc. on the host server. However, you still at the invitation of his former supplier. Here is a good time for the details of managing the domain in step 1 above goods. In particular, users should find the server name hostname new domain (DNS). At least two recommended:

1 Name Server ONE’SHOST.
COM
2 Name of the server from. ONE

HOST.COM
You need access to this information in the DNS of the domain manager for each domain that the user wants to re-align new host. When users <-! Next ->. Several domain on the same site, he / she can accommodate the concern of all the DNS domain that the user not only retains the hosting account must be taken

Indeed, the DNS change is not simple process. The majority of DNS servers to resolve their cases involve the difference of 12 or 24 hours, or rather it may take up to 48 hours (2 days). If the user to change his domain name, DNS, routers an indication is given by the Internet, the user domain is currently with the different DNA, so that appropriate action can be made in Tables DNS per the requirement. Thus, the whole job well done. The entire procedure is completed usually obtained within 2 to 3 days.

Step 6: Checking your own website or removal of existing services

After inserting the domain name and receive the DNS, the user must carefully examine all the features and functionality, and should ensure that all things according to his expectations. After all the formalities and controls can terminate the contract and services of the former hosts.

Nexx hosting you can trust him?

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Nov 042010

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