Firefox 4.0 provides new features for all

 We know that now google chrome had become famous so Firefox make changes on the new Firefox 4.0.
Want a hint as to where Firefox will go next? As a product visual designer at Mozilla, Stephen Horlander is the kind of guy who can make things happen -- so when he shares updates and mockups on Firefox 4's user interface, we tend to pay attention. He outlines five portions of a screenshot teaser that'll get a much cleaner, more streamlined facelift. Our favorite takeaway is the singular app button for menu navigation. Several variations are shown, but if you ask us, we're currently fond of the setup above. As Horlander notes, the design's in constant flux, but what we're seeing is certainly promising.

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Google makes easier way to monetize blogs with Amazon integration

Google owns the popular Blogger service that lets anyone create and start publishing a blog in a few minutes. Google also owns the popular web-based advertising system, AdSense. So it's hardly surprising that Blogger has a "Monetize" tab that makes it easy for users to sign up for an AdSense account and start running ads on their web pages. What's a bit more surprising is that this week Google rolled out a new monetization option making it incredibly easy for users to post affiliate links to Amazon on their blogs.

Once the service is enabled, you can either create a new Amazon Associate account or link an existing account. Then when you go to write a blog post, an Amazon box will appear on the right side of the screen. You can find items on Amazon using the search box, and add them to your blog posts with a single click. You can choose to add just a text-based link, a product image, or a link + product image.

This is going to make it way easier for Blogger users to post affiliate links in their posts, and so there's a pretty good chance we're going to start seeing an explosion of Amazon links on Blogspot sites. If you're worried this is going to lead to an explosion of irrelevant, spammy links, Google is way ahead of you. The blog post announcing the new program points out that "affiliate programs work well when readers trust you," and suggests users avoid posting items simply for the affiliate fees, lest their blogs start to look like they only exist to make money for the author.

In other words, if you review a book, you might want to post a purchase link. If there's a good deal on a product in the niche that you cover, post a link. On the other hand, if you run a somewhat popular blog about marine biology, you might want to hold off on posting affiliate links to purchase HDTVs and baby strollers. Readers aren't going to click them, and if they keep seeing them, odds are they're going to stop visiting your site altogether.

[via ProBlogger]

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Wordpress 2.9 is know available for download

The latest version of the self-hosted version of WordPress (WordPress.org) – version 2.9 – has just been rolled out to users.
This release is called “Carmen” and includes a number of notable additions, including the beginnings of a WordPress image editing tool (cropping, scaling, and rotating), simpler video embeds, and batch plugin updating that should save you a bunch of time.

Writing on the official WordPress blog, founder Matt Mullenweg says that this release saw a total of “over 500 tickets, bugs, and enhancements” addressed. The release comes a little more than six months since the last major WordPress release, version 2.8.
With a major snowstorm expect to blanket the east coast this weekend, thank Automattic for giving you something you can do indoors The release is available for download here. For an in-depth overview of what’s new, you may also want to check out WordPress guru Aaron Brazell’s 10 Things You Need to Know About WordPress 2.9.

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5 ways to send EXE file into your Gmail or Yahoo! mail

 I got this detail when i surf the internet on http://www.tothepc.com/ it is also a good blog so dont forget to visit there.EXE executable files run and execute embedded contents on single click. This pose serious security risk and majority of top web based email service like Gmail, Yahoo Mail does not allow attaching / sending of EXE files via email. However, there are number of workarounds to send EXE files via email by changing its outer wrapping format.

1. Make a ZIP archive of EXE file

Right click on EXE file, goto Send To > Compressed ZIP folderoption to make ZIP archive file containing EXE file. You can upload created ZIP file as attachment and send via email. Web based email providers can scan contents of ZIP files and might disallow uploading and sending of such files. After creating ZIP file rename it for added acceptability for attachment like file.zip to file.myfile

2. Make a RAR archive of EXE file

If you get error attaching ZIP file containing EXE file, you try alternative archive compression format of RAR. You will need WinRAR software to pack EXE file into RAR archive file. If RAR file is not accepted as attachment, try renaming trick like file.rar to file.myfile

3. Make a Word document with EXE file

Just like ZIP and RAR, you can pack EXE file in Microsoft Word document. Open Microsoft Word and following these steps:
- Goto File > New document
- Click Insert > Object
- In Object window, click browse & select EXE file
- Click File > Save As
You can attach and share Microsoft Word document containing EXE file. Please note, email receiver will need Microsoft Word software to open Word document containing EXE file.

4. Rename EXE file

You can rename EXE file for email to accept it as attachment. For example: rename file.exe to file.myfile and then attempt to upload the file. Make sure you mention in email for recipient to rename file back to file.exe after the download.

5. Upload online & share download link

Instead of attaching EXE file to email message, you can upload EXE File to 3rd party online service and share file download link via email. You can use Mediafire.com, Rapidshare.com, MegaUpload.com websites to upload EXE files for free and share with anyone.
NOTE: Last method (5) is best way to share EXE files via email. First 4 methods may violate usage terms of Gmail, Yahoo Mail (and your email account may be banned). Be careful!

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