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ICT Enthusiast and photographer.

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Microsoft Buys Google Web Analytics Competitor

There’s no official confirmation or press release yet but apparently Microsoft has acquired Web analytics vendor DeepMetrix. DeepMetrix’s technology is a head-to-head competitor with Google Analytics, the Urchin technology that Google acquired in March 2005. I wonder when Microsoft will tell us there plans! Via: Microsoft Watch | Eweek.com

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Microsoft gets ready to launch Windows Live QnA Beta

Microsoft is now getting ready to launch a new beta service called Windows Live QnA which will be very simialr to Google’s or Yahoo’s Answers service where you can ask questions to others in the hope that an expert in that feild of study will answer your question, but get this, according to Gary Price he beileves it’s going to

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Windows Live Product Search Beta Launches

Looks like the Windows Live Product Search Beta has launched, the Windows Live Product Search allows users to search through products offered by 10,000 resellers but unfortunately it’s only available for the United States market at the moment as it’s still in beta so if you are not from the United States and you would still like to test it

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Is it already time to remove the lush theme from my blog?

I can’t believe I’m asking my self the question “Is it already time to remove the lush theme from my blog?” after only installing it exactly a week ago, but the truth is that soon I may just have to remove it. But why? Well because for a number of reasons, sure the features it has are great and I

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MSN adCenter launches with the new name of Microsoft adCenter

MSN adCenter has now lauched with the new name of Microsoft adCenter. Along with the launch comes news that adCenter will launch in the UK market on a limited basis in June, begin testing their contextual advertising this summer, provide ads on multiple Live products and drop Yahoo! Search Marketing ads from all US-based searches on MSN Search. The name

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Windows Live OneCare Beta Ends

As of May 1st the Beta Program for Windows Live OneCare has officaly finished along with the download link to download Windows Live OneCare Beta, but dont be dispointed just quite yet if you are a new customer and are a resisdent in the U.S. then you can try OneCare for free by downloading a 90-day trial version from http://onecare.live.com/.

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sphere.com is live!

Thanks goes to Randy for telling me about this! 🙂 What is Sphere? We bring you the good stuff a very simple idea that takes some smarts to do right. Sphere’s advanced search algorithm helps you discover high-quality, relevant, and timely blog posts that match what you’re looking for. Who needs Sphere? Everybody, of course! In one of three flavors…

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Windows Live Messenger Build 689 is Released

Windows Live Messenger 8 Build 689 is Released! Build 689 is Released We are happy to announce the release of build 0689 of the Windows Live Messenger Beta! We know you have all waited a long time for a refresh and are ready to provide feedback about the many changes and improvements we have made. Some of these changes include

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59th position on the Blog Top Sites technology category!

Today I noticed that my blog has elevated it’s self above other blogs to position it’s self in the 59th position of the Blog Top Sites technology category, I don’t know how this can be and I’m not sure if it’s an error or not but I must say it’s pretty cool being in 59th position especially as it means

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First Ultra Mobile PC Comes to US

Samsung has officially launched its first Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), dubbed the Q1 that is essentially a cross between a laptop and a PDA. With the Ultra Mobile PC you will be able to write with a touch pen on the screen, play movies and games and stay connected to the Internet through wireless hotspots. And this isn’t all you