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The Evil Packet Sniffer
A "Packet Sniffer" is a utility that sniffs without modifying the network's packets in any way.
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Apple Nike+iPod Sports Kit: A Potential Tracking Tool?
Researchers at the University of Washington report findings that the Apple Nike+iPod Sports Kit can be used as a tracking device.
Measuring Conversion Rate
I recently read Avinash Kaushik's post Excellent Analytics Tip #8: Measure the Real Conversion Rate & "Opportunity Pie". I like the approach in general but I have a differing view on point #1 and point # 3 in this article. In my opinion almost every real visitor who lands on your site provides an opportunity for conversion.
The (Focused) Future Of Google?
Not all Google products are created equal; some, like Google Catalogs and Google Code, were pretty much doomed from the start. Many onlookers believe that the company will soon start concentrating on its central products, instead of spinning off these strange little odds and ends every few weeks. Nicholas Carr picked the five products most likely to receive this special attention.
Facebook More Popular Than Google
What's the most popular Web site for today's youth? There certainly is a large variety to consider. Would you be surprised if males and females ages 17 to 25 both shared the same favorite Web site?
Google Goes To The Middle East
Google CEO Eric Schmidt spoke recently at the Arab Strategy Forum, and he made some thought-provoking predictions about the region's future. "The next story in the development of the Arab world," Schmidt said, "will be the unleashing of the power of the Arab entrepreneur."
