Last Week Highlights (Week 20, 2005)

Here are some highlights of Tech Gadgets Blog – LiewCF.com in last week (15 May 2005 – 21 May 2005).

OneCare – Microsoft All-in-one Antivirus Software

Microsoft is readying a new consumer security product that offers virus and spyware protection, a new firewall and several tune-up tools for Windows PCs, a move that pits the software giant squarely against traditional security software vendors.

PPS Annual Blog Awards 2005

We read too much about OTHERS’ blog award, thanks to Project Petaling Street, now we will have our own blog awards! Cheers!

Google Adsense for Feeds Public Beta

AdSense for feeds, launching today in beta. The idea is simple: advertisers have their ads placed in the most appropriate feed articles; publishers are paid for their original content; readers see relevant advertising – and in the long run, more quality feeds to choose from.

BlogAds Gadget Network – Joined!

I officially joined the BlogAds Gadget Network. It offer a simple and easy way for advertisers to do global advertising in popular gadget blogs, without the trouble to select quality sites one by one.

Tips for Better Adsense Ad Layout

You put adsense in your website, you got alot visitors but the adsense click rate is very low(less than 0.5%?). What’s going wrong?! I have few tips for you on Google Adsense Ad layout settings.

AOL Launched Netscape 8.0

DULLES, VA, May 19, 2005 – America Online today announced the launch of the all-new Netscape 8.0, which automatically adjusts safety and security settings to help protect users as they explore the Web. Based on Firefox(tm) 1.0.3, Netscape 8.0 seamlessly and automatically switches between the rendering engines used by the Firefox(tm) and Internet Explorer (IE) browsers to help ensure maximum compatibility on known/trusted sites and maximum safety on unknown or potentially dangerous sites, without the user having to do anything.

BCB Customer Support Called Me

Regarding my previous unpleasant experience with BCB, I got a phone call from KL BCB customer support this morning.

Custom Google Homepage

Perhaps Google homepage is too simple? Now you can create your own custom Google homepage!

WordPress 1.5.1 Bug Fix Updated

WordPress 1.5.1 was released about ten days ago, as usual, I do not upgrade my blog to the latest version. Almost in the same day, a RSS bug has been discovered and manual fix released. Yesterday, WordPress announce version 1.5.1.1.

Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Leaked for Download

WinBeta.Org has learned that a workprint copy of the new movie Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith has leaked out onto the internet several hours ahead of it’s debut in theatres across North America and the UK.