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Why Pay for Games You Can Download

May 13, 2011 by

Games, we all love them. Facebook members spend hours at a time playing them. Programmers spend lots of time writing new ones. Download sites are loaded with them. Still there are sites that want consumers to pay to play. Why do consumers prefer not to pay?

Out in the big bad world of cyberspace you can find any game you actually have the desire to play, and you can find it for free. Sure it may hide under a different name, but it will be that same old game you grew up with. One example from Facebook is the game they call Wordscraper, which is actually Scrabble. Such games are interactive, challenging, and totally free. If WalMart gave out free games most folks would stick out a hand to receive, and online folks are much the same way.

Many of the free games out there, like poker, offer services just like the pay games do. They offer online play, chatting, tracking of player history, and even more. So here is a question. Why do companies actually do this, offer something for free that could generate income?

Advertising holds the answer. These interactive games require a registration.  Ads may be shown throughout the gaming process. The registration asks for a valid email address, thus allowing email to come to the user’s inbox promoting yet more and more stuff. Games bring in consumers. Advertisers use the games to reach consumers. Once they see the ads they spend dollars. This is how a totally free site can stay thriving. It is all a part of our informational marketplace. Information is money. The registration process gathers the needed customer facts so as to target the advertisements. It makes gaming affordable for everyone and yet it allows the site to make money as well.

However, it is not a good idea to download or use pirated games. While modern technology like Modchips and PS Jailbreak technology can let you play homebrew games, it is not ethical. Worse, if you get caught, it can cause you a world of legal trouble.

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Finding the Best Computer for You

March 18, 2011 by

Computers are a funny thing. While they are extremely complicated on the inside, the extraordinary marketing and technological advances of recent years have made them pretty simple to understand when it comes to identifying what your needs are. While there is actually a law (which was originally put forward in 1968) which states that computer speeds are going to double every 18 months (and which has been consistently proven to be true since that time), the fact of the matter is that for a lot of people, having the very fastest computer which is currently available would be both a waste of perfectly good hardware and a waste of their money.

For a lot of people, such as those whose idea of video gaming is going to an Online Casino, a notebook with a gigabyte of RAM, a 50 gigabyte hard drive and a basic dual core processor should still be good a few years down the line. While you can always get more than you need, the question you need to ask yourself is why you would even bother?

Think about it. When you buy a computer, you are investing what may be several weeks worth of pay into something which you are likely going to have for two or three years. While the computer you buy today may very well last years, in a lot of cases the software you use is not going to be all that different five years from now. The days when every year brought out a new operating system have passed, and a lot of applications don’t need much.

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How the Internet Helps Businesses Get Started

March 17, 2011 by

Starting your own business can be a scary and intimidating experience. There is the need to develop a business plan, get investors, hire employees, and make a name for yourself in the business world. In the past, starting a business was difficult. But now, with the help of many online resources, potential business owners are able to get up and running quickly.

If you are looking to start a business with the help of the Internet, here are some of the steps involved in getting that business up and running as quickly as possible.

Educate Yourself About the Business World

Every business owner believes they know everything about the business world. However, most successful business owners educate themselves about the business world. Online colleges, like those found at earnmydegree.com, are a popular way for potential business owners to educate themselves on the business world, and online programs allow for flexible schedules so there is enough time to devote to starting a business while learning about business.

Choose Your Niche

Every business regardless of how big or small it is has some type of niche or area of specialty. You can use the Internet and search engines to see what types of niches are popular and where there is a demand for certain types of products.

Market Your Idea to Investors

Many business owners start to market their business idea and business plan to potential investors who are willing to help contribute to getting the business up and running. Investors can be found through online network sites, cold calling companies, and even posting ads on online forums.

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