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Can I Ask You A Question?

Posted on November 29, 2008

Whenever I attend a conference I always try to listen to as many of the other speakers' talks as possible. I can't think of a single talk that hasn't taught... Continue Reading

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Sarah Palin Action Figure can take down Democrats!

Posted on September 8, 2008

Oh, now this is a RIOT! Sarah Palin has taken the political world by storm. Whatever you think of the woman, Conservatives are pumped-up about her being on the ticket... Continue Reading

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iPhone 2.0 Release Crashes iTunes!

Posted on July 11, 2008

The long-awaited day has arrived. Not only is Apple releasing the brand new iPhone 3G phone, which promises to do everything but do your dishes, but they are also releasing... Continue Reading

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Fix Your Registry

Posted on May 12, 2008

I am a PC user. I am also a Mac user. That's right. When it comes to computers, I enjoy the best of both worlds. In fact, I have used... Continue Reading

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Riding a Segway Scooter

Posted on February 28, 2008

On Sunday at Affiliate Summit, I bumped into Shawn Collins in the hallway. He had rented a Segway scooter for the day and I had an opportunity to take it... Continue Reading

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Kindle Your Revenue Stream

Posted on February 5, 2008

I'm a big fan of Amazon.com. I spend far too much money there but they also give me a fair bit of money too through book sales and affiliate links... Continue Reading

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Adobe Buzzword - Free Online Word Processor

Posted on December 17, 2007

Buzzword. Defined as a word or phrase connected with a specialized field or group that usually sounds important or technical and is used primarily to impress laypersons. But Buzzword is... Continue Reading

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Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device

Posted on November 23, 2007

It was only a matter of time. Google is coming out with their own phone. But Amazon has beat the Big "G" to the punch with their own electronic device... Continue Reading

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Entrecard

Posted on November 19, 2007

When I was at Blogworld last week, I came upon the booth of a company called "Entrecard." Their display caught my attention and I introduced myself to the CEO, Graham... Continue Reading

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iPhone Review

Posted on September 1, 2007

I did it. I bit the bullet and picked up an iPhone. I've been a faithful Treo 650 user for two years, but the buzz regarding Apple's new device won... Continue Reading

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YouTube from Your Mobile Phone Camera

Posted on June 17, 2007

Video is definitely the wave of the future online. Our world has already become accustomed to television and movies, so it makes sense that video will become a dominant force... Continue Reading

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Hacker Safe

Posted on May 10, 2007

OK... We all know most people are concerned about hackers and the safety of shopping online. And we all know that trust seals can help. But is there a best... Continue Reading

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PSP Video

Posted on January 25, 2007

Here is a tip especially for those who own a Sony Playstation portable (PSP). I love that you can download video to your psp, but I was getting tired of... Continue Reading

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Bionicle - A Fan Critiques the New Sets

Posted on August 5, 2006

Bionicles. A Lego creation that has an incredibly rabid fan base and has spawned numerous made-for-DVD videos and a comic book series. Why am I writing about Lego Bionicles? Because... Continue Reading

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PSP Help

Posted on June 4, 2006

The Sony PSP is a handy little gadget. I've been getting a lot of entertainment mileage out of it while traveling miles across the country. It acts as a great... Continue Reading

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Hydroflyer

Posted on April 15, 2006

A friend told me that he had something to show me that had to be seen to be believed. He said it is called a hydroflyer. Ok, I'm game. What's... Continue Reading

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Sony PSP

Posted on April 12, 2006

I did it. I bit the PSP bullet and forked over my cash to Sony. I've been playing video games and computer games ever since there was such a beast... Continue Reading

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The Saga of the XBox 360

Posted on March 9, 2006

I must confess, the XBox 360 does have amazing video quality. I purchased a game called "Kameo", which is the closest thing to a platformer on the 360. However, I... Continue Reading

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My Xbox 360 Has Arrived

Posted on March 7, 2006

I am extremely impressed with the folks at TextPayMe.com. Not only is their "send funds by cell phone" service ultra-cool, but they have made good on their free Xbox 360... Continue Reading

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I'm A Guitar Hero

Posted on March 3, 2006

I can't remember the last time I had so much fun playing guitar. No, I'm not talking about my Yamaha Strat knock-off or my Ibanez steel string. I'm talking about... Continue Reading

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How I Won a Free XBox 360 in Less Than 24 Hours

Posted on February 25, 2006

You've undoubtedly seen offers for free XBox 360's all over the web. Most of them make you jump through all kinds of hoops in order to get the goods. I... Continue Reading

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Gizmodo

Posted on February 13, 2006

Gadgets. I love gadgets. They're just so much fun! And Gizmodo is the place to read about the latest gadgets and gizmos. Continue Reading

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Edirol R-1 Digital Recorder for Podcasting

Posted on January 21, 2006

When I was in Las Vegas, I spent a little time with Paul Colligan. Paul is an expert in Affiliate marketing. But recently he has began beating the drum for... Continue Reading

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TRS-80 Emulator Page

Posted on November 2, 2005

In 1978, I was just a youthful fourteen-year old. But I knew the future when I saw it, and I wanted a piece of it. It was this year that... Continue Reading

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Treo 650 frustrations

Posted on May 9, 2005

I love my Treo 650. It is the coolest phone/PDA/camera/toy I have ever owned. But I am a bit ticked off today. The receiver portion of the phone went pffft... Continue Reading

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XM Rocks

Posted on April 18, 2005

I finally took the plunge. I ordered a Delphi MyFi XM2Go portable XM satellite receiver from the Amazon.com marketplace. Continue Reading

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Search Automator

Posted on April 12, 2005

Since my ebook has become popular, I have been inundated with emails from people wanting me to look at ebooks and Internet tools. Many of them are a waste of... Continue Reading

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Treo 650

Posted on March 31, 2005

I am blogging this entry from my new cell phone/pda/camera/toy, a PalmOne Treo 650. It truly is a remarkable device and does just about everything but laundey. The keyboard is... Continue Reading

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XM or Sirius Satellite Radio

Posted on March 30, 2005

I've ignored satellite radio up until this point, but it is finally getting my attention. I don't know much about it, but I would really like to try a service... Continue Reading

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The Sharper Image iJoy 2 Robotic Massage Chair

Posted on February 5, 2005

I am a Type-A personality. My mind typically goes 100 MPH and I tend to thrive on being busy. I may even be somewhat addicted to stress, as I do... Continue Reading

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Cell Phone Radiation

Posted on December 21, 2004

Are we creating a generation of mutants? While reality TV may be hazardous to our health, I am talking about a different danger. Recent studies have shown that electromagnetic radiation... Continue Reading

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Google Radio Light

Posted on December 19, 2004

I received a pleasant surprise on my doorstep yesterday, arriving via DHL. I love getting goodies at Christmas. This particular package was a gadget from Google. It is a very... Continue Reading

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Keyhole

Posted on November 18, 2004

Stop whatever you are doing. Really. Unless you are caring for your sick mother, desperately need to go to the bathroom or there is a tornado heading for your house... Continue Reading

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Dialup Accelerator

Posted on August 23, 2004

It was just like any other day. I booted up my computer and started to check on my web sites. And as happens from time to time, my sites were... Continue Reading

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Virtual Keyboard: Dead or Alive?

Posted on July 23, 2004

One of the more popular articles on this site has been my review, and the subsequent discussion, of the IBIZ Virtual Keyboard. I received a review unit of the VKB... Continue Reading

Popup Blocking

Posted on July 11, 2004

Tired of pop up windows covering your computer screen? A friend pointed out this cool tool to me. Visit the site and you can test to see how vulnerable you... Continue Reading

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Buying a DVD Recorder

Posted on June 15, 2004

A few years back, I purchased a Pioneer DVD recorder for my home PC. I enjoyed burning a handful of videos onto disc (home movies), but I haven't really gotten... Continue Reading

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I Have Seen the Light, and It is Red

Posted on June 10, 2004

A Review of the IBIZ Virtual Keyboard Up until now, portable keyboards for PDAs have been clunky and fragile This review is being written on a device the size of... Continue Reading

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Kicking my Sidekick

Posted on June 5, 2004

And now, the continuing saga of the T-Mobile Sidekick, as featured in yesterday's entry. So my Sidekick finally activates around noon today. Around 2 pm, my phone number is ported... Continue Reading

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Me and my sidekick, revisited

Posted on June 4, 2004

Earlier this year, I went to my local T-Mobile store and purchased a Sidekick, a unique cell phone and PDA that is pretty slick looking. T-Mobile has a 14-day trial... Continue Reading

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The Virtual Keyboard

Posted on May 11, 2004

A few months back, I heard about a new gadget that was due to come out this spring. It is called the Virtual Keyboard, and it is made by a... Continue Reading

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Joel Comm is an Internet entrepreneur who has been online for over 20 years. In 1995, Joel launched WorldVillage.com, a family-friendly portal to the web which enjoys thousands of visitors each day. Joel is the co-creator of ClassicGames.com, which was acquired by Yahoo! in 1997, and now goes by the name Yahoo! Games. Since then, Joel's company, InfoMedia, Inc., has launched dozens of web sites which offer online shopping, free stuff, website reviews and more. Joel is the author of many popular books, including the NY Times Best-Seller, The AdSense Code. He regularly makes appearances at Internet marketing conferences and seminars.
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