Search engine optimisation site SEOmoz has a useful video tutorial on the steps you can take to combat online copyright infringement. As presenter Scott says, it’s not uncommon to find your website content has been lifted by other sites – and it can be really annoying if someone’s getting hits on their site which should really be going to you. The video walks you through the steps you can try to get the offending website to remove your content, starting with a friendly ‘please remove’ email. It also has links to some examples of a formal Cease & Desist letter and a DMCA Violation Removal Request (which can be sent to Google requesting removal of the offending links from the index). Note – the author of this tutorial is American, and not a lawyer, so read it as helpful but not legally definitive. :)
Windows only: Freeware application CD Art Display shows your currently playing track’s name, artist and album art in attractive floating skins, in addition to several other useful and completely customisable options. Like previously mentioned moreTunes, CD Art Display supports almost any player you might be using and can automatically download album art if it’s missing (though it may not be super high quality), but it also has killer features like customisable hotkeys for playing and skipping tracks and tons of attractive skins. In addition to the floating display, you’ll also see your album art embedded in the system tray menu, which is a nice touch. CD Art Display is freeware, Windows only.
CD Art Display [via FreewareGenius]
