Archive for March, 2008

What Future Beholds

internet11.jpgSurvey says, internet technology will be a prosperous, low-cost network of billions of devices by the year 2020. This internet survey asked experts in the fields of arts, computing, politics, and business. The next generation of internet agrees that there would be a new direction technology but the big question is, who is going to control the internet architecture.

Since internet has become a common game, unexpected situations will also happen. War-Internet attacks will primarily take place. Violence will certainly tie up with the effects of technology. And the fear is that no anti-virus or firewall can stop this episode.

Posted by Greg on March 31st, 2008

Paid-to Programs: Scams or the Real Deal?

Good things sometimes go hand in hand with some bad things. And scammers surely are taking advantage of the Internet to lure honest people who just want to earn some extra cash. But is there such a thing or are all these paid-to programs just too good to be true? The answer is there really are honest programs out there. There are a multitude of them out there. Some companies will pay you to answer their surveys, read their e-mails, sign up for their promos, surf, play games, sell and post. They do not pay much, but if you really want to join in, why not?

Posted by Greg on March 26th, 2008

Virtual World

internet2.jpgWho doesn’t want to work in the comfort of their own homes and get paid as much? And yes, have more time with their families. In the years to come, virtual world will become influential. Thus, making each and every employee to be more productive online rather than offline.

Today, companies and organizations incorporate virtual world as a new form of advertising. All they need to do is set up a computer-based simulated environment intended for its employees to inhabit and interact via avatars. It only means that virtual worlds are not limited to games alone and can encompasses computer conferencing and text based chat rooms.

Posted by Greg on March 25th, 2008

Work From Home

The advent of the Internet gave rise to opportunities to get out of the office and work from home. This setup benefits both the employer and employee. Employees can now have flexible work hours and spend more time with their families and friends and have more time for their hobbies and other non-work activities. Employers, on the other hand, definitely have reduced overhead costs. If you want to get out of your 9-to-5 job, you may want to explore your options first before taking that leap. Here are some sites to start with:

Elance – aside from connecting employers and employees, this site provides tips for contractors on how to win a project.

Freelance.com USA – aids in helping employers find qualified professionals for short and long-term jobs.

iamFreelancer.com – a site where employers can post jobs and find freelancers for free and where employees can bid on jobs and post their portfolio for free.

Image source: NayWeb

Posted by Greg on March 24th, 2008

Hi-Tech Laboratory

internet6.jpgDuring our biology class, we experienced dissecting a frog and other amphibians in addition. With the immense of technology and internet connection, we can now see in action how to get frogs, slice them up, and rotate 3D images of their organs in an online resource.

Teachers are just questioning about this proposal since students will become more curious about this concept and might lose interest in actual demonstration inside the laboratory. Though the site allows the scientist to share their research and homework, this high-tech tool can bring some problems soon. Like any technology, once the computer software crashes, all information are gone.

Posted by Greg on March 3rd, 2008