Technology Blog

Recently, I had this tech blog approved by PayPerPost. I’ve been working on other blogs for a couple of months and use payperpost to help compensate my time already spent on writing articles. If you have a passion for any topic that comes to mind and want to start earning extra money, it’s possible to do that with PayPerPost without deluting the content of your blog. Now that I’m writing in two main blogs (a third is on the way), I try to keep writing about as many topic specific articles for each blog that I’m working on. Provided you’re writing for a topic that fits under one of several categories on PayPerPost, writing for pay can not only be rewarding but also motivating to keep your blog up to date.

Since joining PayPerPost, I’ve written 15 articles for an average compensation of about $7.50 for 100 words per post (average), for roughly 15-20 minutes of work per article. I love the math with this because this works out to be roughly $30 US per hour. Not bad!

I caution newbie bloggers though to first create a blog that you will be able to keep up to date on a regular basis. PayPerPost works best with bloggers who are dedicated to their blog, and like introducing products and services to their readers. Be creative. Be fun. A lot of advertising posts call for some creativity to articles. Last week I was paid $15.00 to post a 1 minute video on Youtube. Creativity isn’t my strong point, but it was a fun experience, I did something new (video blogging), yet I was able to keep on topic with my diet blog and get paid for it.

You might even make a friend or two as PayPerPost is very dedicating to offering a supportive community environment for fellow bloggers to post about their experiences or discuss support topics related to PPP.

Check them out. Have Fun.

Well no surprise, sooner or later we’d learn about Microsoft finally jumping into the VoIP wars that are going on. Also no surprise, they’ll be integrating these with existing office software platforms.

http://www.echannelline.com/usa/story.cfm?item=22009

Recently on a trip to Europe, I had to stay at the airport in Rome for over 12 hours while connecting to another flight bound for Malta. Unfortunately, I was completely unprepared for this situation communication wise! The mistake? I used a 800 calling number advertised on the phones available at the airport to make the calls necessary to my wife and my friend that I was visiting. I should have known better as I’ve been researching calling cards and IP telephony for years.

Pingo.com is one such company that I should have considered for my trip. Currently they are offering a father’s day phone card coupon code that you might be interested in.

I can’t emphasize how important it is to consider cheap alternatives that can serve well while traveling. Had I used Pingo for my phone calls that totaled no more than 60 minutes, I might have saved well over the $160.00 I spent. (yes, over $160.00 was charged on my credit card - never again!)

Right now, Pingo.com is offering International calling cards abroad along with a $5 sign up bonus. Here’s an example of International prepaid filipino calling cards.

Finally for those looking to promote Pingo, they also offer an affiliate and referral program. One thing is for sure, as I get ready to travel this year, I’m not going to forget options like this again.

Here’s a great article regarding: Victoria, Vancouver cab fleets go green

I heard this on the radio the other day and thought it was a perfect story addition to my previous post about admiring the hybrid cab that brought me home from the airport.

It’s true that hybrids are more expensive. The article touches on this, but also points out that there tax credits to consider provided by the government. I personally believe it’s a smart idea for all cab companies to go green. Perhaps over the time the cost savings in gas will reach the passengers.

Let’s face it, most of us are becoming more and more dependent on technology and the world wide web. More and more I see technology merging. Over the years one can see the uses of the internet become common place in our daily lives.

Photography is a prime example of that. Digital photography slowly started to become available to the average consumer in the early 90’s however film photography it’s almost unheard now.

So where does one store all these files? What about music files? I look at my desk and see clutter sprawled amongst 2 laptops, a desktop and about 3 external hard drives. Given my passion for sharing pictures, videos and music files amongst family and friends I need to look at other solutions.

One such solution is online backup services. IDrive.com offers encrypted backups for your important files. Not only do they offer free backup services for anyone looking at using 2 GIGs, but also have affordable pricing for unlimited backups for as little as $4.95 per month. The list of features are extensive, providing many user friendly features including an interface that’s similar to native Windows Explorer.

This website is definitely worth a look at. For more information, you can check out their online backup demo

After returning from my trip to Toronto, I grabbed a cab from the airport and immediately noticed the dashboard of the cab. It was digital readings showing everything that car was registering, including the mileage consumption. Although I was exhausted from travel, I couldn’t help but engage with the driver.

“Is this a hybrid?”

“Yes Sir, it is”

I couldn’t help but smile by this. I’d like to believe that my trip was cheaper as a result of this hybrid. On a recent trip to one of our favorite parks in Ontario, my father and I got a chance to really test his mileage on his new hybrid. We were amazed by its ability to average about 5 litres per 100 km. The driver of the cab proudly said he’s seen as little as 4.5/100km on his.

There’s a lot of buzz going on about global warming these days. A lot of the time it frustrates me to no end. It feels like a fad. Politicians are finally paying attention, yet using it for their own reasons. Care for the environment from politicians is roughly 20-30 years behind schedule as far as I’m concerned. Technological advances that we’re seeing today, could have existed a long time ago.

Recently I saw a program that showcased Jay Leno’s car collection. One of Leno’s pride and joy is an *electric* car from 1909 or 1910.

Is there any wonder why it’s so frustrating for those of us who care for the environment see the potential and only now , we’re starting to get only glimpses of what’s possible?

I’ve thought about starting an environmental news blog but until then, I plan to write, comment and post news articles about technological advances that aid our ability to stop the wave of destruction. It’s ironic isn’t it? The very thing that started the destruction of our world is the very thing that could save it: Technology