If you’re unable to remove Norton security products, there’s a useful tool made available by Norton that will scan your computer for anything Norton related and obliterate it!

We know how annoying it can be when you can’t download a file from an FTP server, so we’ve made the tool downloadable from our domain to save you the bother of hunting down a reliable download. Click here to download it.

You can also click here to go to Norton’s webpage relating to the tool, if you need more information.

As a side note, you might consider switching to the free edition of AVG when you’re done.

Server HostingYou may have read my previous posts relating to Leaseweb; I have finally moved away from their services. I joined a hosting company with a good reputation – Liquidweb. Despite the similar name, it’s like a whole new world.

The first thing you’ll notice about signing up with Liquidweb is their attention to your satisfaction. Promptly after ordering my dedicated server, a Liquidweb representative called me to confirm my order – call me racist, but it was nice to speak to someone I could actually understand.

I received email notifications at every step, and the dedicated server was set up within 12 hours. If you’re looking for a shared hosting solution, the setup would be instantaneous.

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Monetising a blog is one of those things that gets you really pumped up, only to leave you watching paint dry. Eye On Silicon has started to earn a small income – enough to pay for its domain registration. Though not much, as I continue to write and optimise the site, the income will surely grow.

So far, Eye On Silicon has returned $1.96 for time invested. That’s not even a minimum wage job! But somehow, earning $1.96 for writing something I’m passionate about provides more satisfaction than any nine-to-five job ever could.

Here’s what I’ve done so far to try and spur on the pennies.

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