Make Your Web Marketing Goals SMARTer

Top web marketers are always on the prowl for new initiatives to drive volume through their web site. Sometimes picking which ideas to implement can fall into a blur. One solution — make sure initiatives are SMART projects. SMART is an acronym that breaks down to:
S: Specific
M: Measurable
A: Achievable
R: Realistic
T: Time-Sensitive
Putting […]

Top 10 Ubuntu apps and tweaks

This article lists must-have desktop apps for Ubuntu such as amaroK (sync to your iPod), CheckGmail, Automatix, Gnome Deskbar Applet, & VLC.
Of notable interest is Beagle:

Beagle is the Spotlight/Google Desktop search app for Linux. However, think more Spotlight than Google Desktop (which is a good thing, because Google Desktop can suck at times). Beagle indexes […]

Ten tips for new Ubuntu users

Some various tips for Ubuntu family users, including this auto-login tip:
By default, when you boot up the computer, Ubuntu will give you a login screen before you get to your X session. From a security perspective, this is a good idea, particularly in multi-user environments or in any situation where other people have physical access […]

Mirror files across systems with rsync

Nice writeup on using rsync to mirror files across a variety of operating systems: rsync - Lifehacker

Make an .ICO from a .PNG

Here is a handy little web application (no software download required) lets you convert between PNG and ICO formats without losing any quality.
Use it at ConvertIcon

Become a Gmail Master

A nice list of Gmail tips; I especially like the Gmail search operators summary:
Search operators in Gmail work much the same as they do with Google. Type the operator followed by a colon, and then your search term (e.g., to:tips@lifehacker.com). Likewise, you can exclude terms from your search with the hyphen (-).
The search operators allow […]

Cool Window Manager Features

Sounds cool. Free is nice. Wonder if this is stable?
With DM2 installed you get 4 virtual desktops, custom Open/Save dialog folder locations (can you say godsend?), and the ability to minimize any window to the system tray. Also, right-click the minimize button to send any window to a floating, transparent icon that stays on top […]

PHP Productivity

PHP is great for programming on the web. It is also a highly productive language:
PHP scripts are five-to-10 times more productive than hand-coding a server application in Java or C from scratch
It is so productive that IBM is pushing it for the mainframe! Read more @ PHP Puts Mainframe Developers in Prime Time

Best Day to E-Mail

Running an email marketing campaign? Which day you should email may differ based on if your target demographic is B2B or B2C:
Business-to-business (B2B) e-mail is best sent earlier in the week. B2B e-mail received on Monday or Tuesday gives readers the opportunity to address the message before the week’s the business takes over. Thirty-three percent […]

One-Step Flash and Java with EasyUbuntu

I have a couple of PCs running Ubuntu Linux for my kids. The installation is easy and hassle-free, but don’t include the much needed Flash and Java support for browsers for my kids to play games. Enter EasyUbuntu. One install does it all:
EasyUbuntu is an easy to use (duh!) script that gives the Ubuntu user […]