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Do You Trust Customer Reviews?

Customer reviews are often recommended as part of research for a new purchase. But should you trust them?At one extreme, you might distrust the sites hosting the reviews in the first place. A class action lawsuit has…
Ways to Save $$ While Shopping Online

Shopping online is a fantastic way to save money. Maximizingmoney.com just did a great post about the 10 things you should always do when shopping online to maximize your savings. These tips are great for the online s…
Would You Pay a Company to Handle Your Digital Remains?

As if we needed more things to spend our money on, Wired.com brings us news of companies specializing in "digital remains." These businesses charge a yearly or lifetime fee to tie up your online loose ends at the…
Would You Buy Streaming Music?

I've been leaning heavily on Lala.com to entertain myself during work hours as of late. The site allows you to listen to any of its eight million songs once for free, after which point you can sample a 30-second snip…
Advice: ...do you download music?

Okay, I know it's ripping off bands and artists, but the thought of paying for all of my music is just not practical. I do occasionally try (illegally) and then buy (the legit way), but not enough to justify my habits.…
Five Jobs for "Internet Enthusiasts"

Are you an "internet enthusiast?" Are you one of those people who, if awake, will be online in some way? Do you get the shakes just thinking about traveling somewhere without an internet connection?Well, apparently Ca…
Advice: Is a faster internet connection worth it?

When I signed up for cable internet with Comcast, they have two different options. One is 1 mbps down for $24.95 a month and the other is 20 mbps down for $64.95. Is there a good reason to get the expensive package, o…
France: Contemplating The "Google Tax"

There's no denying that the Internet has had a dramatic effect on the music, film, and publishing industries. So much content is available for free—both legally and otherwise—that it can be difficult for both creators…
FTC Regulates Bloggers — Unless You're a Celebrity

A while ago I wrote about the Federal Trade Commission's new policy requiring bloggers—including celebrity bloggers—to disclose any free or discounted goods or services they receive regarding the products they endorse.…
Online Marketing: All About Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

I'm currently working two tech-heavy jobs, both of which involve the same important acronym: SEO, which stands for Search Engine Optimization. Basically, SEO is the process of bumping up your website on Google and o…