On Spamming and Backscatter - 5/4/2008
Have you ever found your inbox full of email messages that look like spam and appear to have been sent by you and have bounced back from their intended recipients? This may be a sign that spammers are using your email address in the "From" fields of their spam and you are now receiving these messages as a result of their spam bouncing back from their intended recipients due to wrong email addresses or auto reply setups. Take a look at an article from the folks over at pcworld.com that disscusses the topic of spamming and backscatter in a little more detail. Read More...
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Your Guide to Consumer Electronics - 4/17/2008
For the ultimate guide on Audio, Digital Imaging, Digital TV, Video, In-Vehicle and Wireless consumer electronics, visit the new DigitalTips site from the Consumer Electronics Association. Read More...
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Spring cleaning & your home theater - 4/2/2008
With the Spring season upon us, many of us will undertake the spring cleaning ritual in our houses. If you have a home theater, you may want to read an article from Sound&Vision Magazine that gives tips on how to clean your home heater setup. Read More...
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How you too can be a radio DJ! - 3/9/2008
Tired of plain old radio? How about HD radio? Satellite radio? Well now you can be your own radio DJ with a free and ad-supported online service called Pandora. Using Pandora, you create your own radio stations based on music artists you like. Using the radio stations you create, the online service automatically recommends other music it thinks you will like. You can even share your own radio stations with friends and family as well as buy any of the music directly from Amazon or iTunes. Read More...
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On computing and your health - 2/26/2008
If you work in an office environment and spend any time sitting in front of a computer, you know that you can suffer from any number of ailments including eye and neck strain to carpal tunnel syndrome. To get more information on how our work environments can be affecting our health and learn more about how we can make changes to our work environment to avoid these health ailments, visit the folks at healthycomputing.com. Read More...
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Protecting your online content - 11/8/2007
Recently, we were made aware that a large part of the content on this site was being used on someone else's web site without our consent - an almost exact copy to be in fact. Not knowing what our rights were, we went online in search for the knowledge that would help us address this situation and found some excellent sources of information. Read the following article from the folks at timeforblogging.com on how to protect your website's copyright when someone steals your content. Read More...
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Amazon's 1-Click Patent in Trouble? - 10/17/2007
Ever since Amazon was awarded the 1-Click Patent back in 1999, Barnes & Noble was actually sued for patent infringment using their "Express Lane" check-out service and many others have had to design their online buying processes to avoid infringing on the patent. As of October 9, 2007, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rejected 21 of the 26 claims in the original patent. Read More...
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One laptop per child - 10/7/2007
Now you can make a difference in the life of a child in a developing nation by participating in the "One Laptop Per Child" program. In this program, you order a $200 laptop and it is donated to a child in a developing nation. Use the following link to learn more about this really neat opportunity. Read More...
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Will your drive fail tomorrow? - 9/28/2007
It turns out that sometimes, the built-in tests available on your hard drive can give you an early warning that the drive is about to fail. Other times, you may not get a warning at all and your drive still fails. Read the following article from the folks over at Government Computer News in which they cover this specific topic. Read More...
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Wiping your hard drive clean - 9/21/2007
If you are considering donating your computer, you need to make sure to erase the contents of your computer's hard drive so that personal information is not obtained by a third party. Read the following article which gives you a list of existing tools designed to wipe your hard drive clean. Read More...
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Top 10 HDTV Myths - 5/16/2007
With all the HDTV craze going on these days, it is easy to get confused with all the different aspects of the technology. Check out the following article from PopularMechanics.com where they go over their top 10 myths regarding HDTV. Read More...
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Email Security Tips - 3/3/2007
Take some time to beef up on your email security by reading 25 tips on email security from the folks over at ITSecurity.com Read More...
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Web Site Stats Packages - 3/2/2007
If you're not happy with the stats package on your web site, maybe its time to take a look around. Read the following article from the folks at 10e20.com where they identify and go over 6 free stats packages that could be used on your business web site. Read More...
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February 27, 2009 and your TV - 2/24/2007
On February 27, 2009, analog television broadcasting will be turned off nation wide. Read on the importance of this day and how this may affect you. Read More...
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Growing your business - 2/8/2007
We all know that growing a business can be very difficult and time consuming. Here is a link to a guide from avivadirectory.com entitled "The Entrepreneurs's Guide to the Web 2.0: Top 25 Apps to Grow your Business". The list of 25 apps includes everything from money management and invoicing tools to collaboration and marketing tools that will enable you to streamline your processes saving you time and energy. Read More...
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To Skype or Not To Skype - 10/12/2006
You may have found that using Skype at home is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family but you may want to read up on it a bit more before using it within your corporate networks. Read More...
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Choosing your IT Consultant - 9/10/2006
Getting ready to hire an IT consultant? Take a look at the following article from CE Pro Magazine for tips on selecting your next IT consultant. Read More...
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Is VOIP for you? - 9/4/2006
You hear about VOIP all the time but do you know what it is and how you can benefit from it? Read More...
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OpenOffice and Mac OS X - 8/31/2006
For those who prefer the free office suite alternative to MS Office, a Mac OS X native version of OpenOffice is expected to be released sometime during the month of September. Up until now, Mac OS X users were required to download and install the X11 software in addition to OpenOffice. Read More...
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Air travel and laptops - 8/30/2006
If you will be traveling with a laptop soon, be sure to you know how to prep your laptop for airport security. Read More...
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The BBB and your business - 4/29/2006
If you're a small business owner then you'll want to make sure you learn about the Better Business Bureau's new nationwide security and privacy program. The BBB has recently launched a new program with help from security experts that will break-down the information necessary to help protect small businesses, their owners, employees and customers. Read More...
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Finally, Affordable Encryption - 4/14/2006
Ever wonder what would happen if your desktop computer or laptop ended up in the wrong hands? Now you can further protect yourself using affordable disk encryption solutions. Read More...
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Quiz Time - 3/16/2006
Think you can judge whether a site is safe from having downloads containing bundled advertising or other spyware just by its looks? Now you can safely test your skills by taking an interactive online quiz from siteadvisor.com. Read More...
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Lesson from 2005 - 12/29/2005
If you're a small business owner, you won't want to miss an article from USAToday.com summarizing one of the main lessons learned from 2005. Read More...
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Apache Web Servers As Easy As 1-2-3 - 12/26/2005
If you've been planning on installing and configuring an Apache web server for evaluation purposes then you'll be interested in this. The folks over at ApacheFriends.org have released an open source middleware stack called XAMPP that gives you an instant Apache web server, a MySQL database, Perl and PHP with the click of a button - literally. Read More...
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Google Safe Browsing - 12/19/2005
If you are a Google user and browse the Internet using Firefox, you might be interested in taking a look at Google's latest technology which warns you about web pages that may be unsafe. Read More...
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Your Business and Open Source - 11/25/2005
If you run a business, you might be interested in taking a look at what Linux solutions are available for the desktop. Read an article from ZDNet where they compare the latest offerrings of Linux taking into consideration the needs of a business environment. Read More...
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Gift Certificates and Phishing - 11/09/2005
When was the last time you saw someone trade their personal information for a gift certificate? Read the following article from RSASecurity.com in which a number of folks freely gave out their personal data to a group conducting a "Tourist Survey". Read More...
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NAS and Streaming Media - 11/03/2005
Are you considering adding a NAS solution to your network? How about being able to stream media from your PC to your TV? Now you can have the best of both worlds. Read TechBuilder.com's latest article covering the newest NAS offerings providing additional streaming media capabilities. Read More...
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Home Computer Security - 10/20/2005
Is your home's computer security important to you? Read the CERT Coordination Center's guide to Home Computer Security for a comprehensive guide on keeping your home's computer security in check. Read More...
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The Spyware Arsenal - An Update - 10/07/2005
We continue to live our lives everyday with the threat of possibly being affected by online threats such as spyware. Here is an article from PCWorld.com that can help you keep abreast of the current tools and trends in the area of spyware.Read More...
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Internet Browsers - 9/22/2005
If you're an Internet Explorer or Firefox user and have considered switching browsers, you might want to take a sneak peek at Opera. The latest offering of Opera comes completely free and without ads.Read More...
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Gush - 9/13/2005
Looking for a newsreader with built-in IM? Look no further because now there's Gush.Read More...
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Is your site Googlefriendly? - 9/11/2005
If you have a web site then you'll be interested in learning what it takes to make your site Googlefriendly.Read More...
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VOIP over IM - 9/1/2005
A number of IM tools now support VOIP allowing you to call someone's PC from yours. Take a look at Cnet.com's side-by-side comparison of some of these tools.Read More...
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MS Office Replacement? - 8/28/2005
Have you bought a new computer recently and had to skip on the MS Office upgrade due to price? Keep in mind that there are alternatives and they're free too. Read the following review from RealTechNews.com where they compare the latest Open Office offering against MS Office.Read More...
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Internet Predators - 8/25/2005
Unfortunately these are not from a sci-fi movie. Instead, they are very real and are out there. Read the article from azcentral.com about a child who was recently lured by an internet predator. Luckily - this story has a happy ending.Read More...
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Current Google Trends - 8/24/2005
Ever wonder what folks in the U.S. are googling for? How about people around the world? Now you can take a peek at Google's very own Zeitgeist site where you can see the latest search patterns and trends.Read More...
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Spotting A Fake Email - 8/20/2005
We all get email from friends, family and online solicitors but how do you spot a fake email when you get one? Check out this article from WSLS.com on 10 ways to spot a Fake Email.Read More...
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The Wikipedia - 8/19/2005
Everybody knows about encyclopedias but when was the last time you consulted the Wikipedia?Read More...
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Regarding RAR - 8/13/2005
Have you ever come across a file with a ".rar" extension and didn't know what to do with it?
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Going Gigabit - 8/6/2005
For those considering upgrading their network, here's a nice little article from WindowsNetworking.com on someone who made the transition to Gigabit Ethernet.
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Online Photo Services - 8/3/2005
Tired of driving to the local store to get your photos developed? Check out the review by ConsumerSearch covering online photo services.
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VHS to DVD - 7/30/2005
Here's a great how-to from Cnet on how to take your old VHS tapes and get them onto DVD.
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Watching your Wi-Fi - 7/29/2005
St Petersburg Times has an article discussing the potential problems with unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Take a look and see why you should care.
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Upgrading to Gigabit - 7/26/2005
If you are considering upgrading your office network to Gigabit, you should really think twice about it. Read the following Techweb.com article on why you shouldn't implement Gigabit networking.
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Password Safe - 7/24/2005
Having trouble keeping track of all your accounts and passwords? Consider the Password Safe, an encrypted password safe used for keeping track of all of your personal accounts and their passwords.
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Identity Theft - 7/20/2005
We keep hearing about identify theft but what exactly is it? Get it straight from the FCIC where they answer the question "What is identity theft?"
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E-mail Quiz - 7/18/2005
Cnet asks "Are you an e-mail idiot?" - take the online quiz and see for yourself.
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Bluetooth Headsets - 7/15/2005
We see more and more people wearing them. Are they the Borg? Maybe Super Saiyajins? Nope - they're just folks wearing their bluetooth enabled headsets.
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Happy Birthday MP3! - 7/14/2005
Everyone enjoys listening to their MP3s but did you know that it is celebrating its 10th Birthday today?
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Your googlebio and you - 7/11/2005
First, we had to worry about our credit report. Now, we have to google ourselves just to keep an eye on our googlebio.
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Skype Hype - 7/8/2005
Use your computer and the new Skype service to make phone calls over the internet.
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LoJack for your laptop - 7/7/2005
You can now get the equivalent of the automobile LoJack system for your computers.
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Do you speak Leetspeak? - 7/6/2005
Is it Leetspeak or l33t5p33k? Find out by reading the parent's primer to computer slang.
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Safety Tips for Families - 7/4/2005
Happy 4th of July everyone! As always, we must remain vigilant when it comes to the online safety of our families.
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For music lovers - 7/2/2005
For those of us that have been online for sometime, you might agree that mp3.com is not the same it used to be. Check out beatmaka.com as your new source to free legal mp3 music.
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Start your own blog - 7/1/2005
Think blogs are for the elite? You too can start a blog and for free.
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Which Search Engine and When? - 6/30/2005
Having trouble figuring out which search engine to use and when?
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Phones: Land versus Air - 6/29/2005
A new survey shows that 1 out of 10 adults are abandoning their traditional phone and are going with cell phones.
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Gamers and LCDs - 6/28/2005
Think LCD monitors are not fit for gaming? Think again.
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EULAs and you - 6/27/2005
You may skip over them but do you know how the End User License Agreement affects you?
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Phishing Site Countermeasure Tool - 6/25/2005
A toolbar for your Internet Explorer or Firefox browser can now help protect you against phishing sites.
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Your flat-panel display - 6/24/2005
Here is a guide on how to get the best picture from your flat-panel display.
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Digital Camera Guide - 6/23/2005
Need help figuring out which digital camera to buy? Check out the following guide on how to choose the perfect digital camera.
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Laptops and your health - 6/22/2005
Laptops are great at helping us get work done when we're not at our desktops but what about the health implications of constantly using a laptop?
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Web-based email services - 6/21/2005
Can't decide between AIM Mail, Hotmail, Gmail, Comcast.net Mail or Yahoo! Mail? Check out the following review covering web-based email services.
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Cell phone etiquette - 6/16/2005
The 10 dos and don'ts of cell phone etiquette.
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Blogs - 6/15/2005
Blogging has become a mainstream phenomena but to the uninitiated, What are Blogs?
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30 Things You Didn't Know - 6/11/2005
30 Things you didn't know you could do on the Internet.
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Safe chatting - 6/10/2005
How to keep safe while chatting online.
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Advice for parents - 6/09/2005
Here's a guide for parents on P2P, file-sharing and downloading.
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Play time - 5/30/2005
All work and no play. Now you can take a break by playing some beats here or here.
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11 steps to a better brain - 5/29/2005
NewScientist has an interesting article on the 11 steps to a better brain.
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Free Wi-Fi + coffeshop = trouble? - 5/27/2005
If you're a small coffeeshop owner and are considering offering free wi-fi on weekends? Should you reconsider?
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Sharing your photos - 5/26/2005
Learn about the new Internet services that let you share your pictures, let you chat and more.
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Top 10 scams - 5/25/2005
You always hear about the scams that are out there targetting consumers. Read about the top ten scams currently used.
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iPod in your car - 5/24/2005
Now you can plug your iPod into your car's audio system.
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Online Safety Quiz - 5/22/2005
When it comes to being online, how safe are you?
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Your own....personal...Google - 5/21/2005
Now you too can have your very own personalized Google.
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Pimp your browser - 5/20/2005
If you're a Firefox user, you can now pimp your ride.
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Stolen laptops and data theft - 5/19/2005
Things you should consider to prevent data theft from a stolen laptop.
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Search Engines Galore - 5/18/2005
Having trouble searching the Internet? A number of search engines can be used in addition to using Google and Yahoo.
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Theft story with happy ending - 5/17/2005
Finally, a story about theft but with a happy ending.
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PDA Buying Guide - 5/16/2005
If you're thinking of buying a PDA, you might be interested in reading the following guide on how to buy a PDA.
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Adware and children - 5/15/2005
The next time you see a child surfing the internet, ask yourself this question : Are they being exposed to adware?
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Teen Arrive Alive - 5/14/2005
Do you have teens? How about Nextel cell phones? Now you can keep track of them using Teen Arrive Alive.
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The Freeware 50 - 5/13/2005
There's a nice review by the Computer Shopper magazine of 50 currently available freeware software downloads.
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Bluetooth Technology Intro - 5/12/2005
Sorry but Bluetooth is not for the tooth fairy. Or is it? See the following Flash based Bluetooth intro and decide for yourself.
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The Absolute Beginner's Guide - 5/11/2005
New to computers? Check out the following BBC guide to learn more about using your computer.
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Geolocation by IP address - 5/10/2005
Ever wonder how web sites can figure out what city you're surfing from?
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! - 5/5/2005
There's no better way to celebrate "Cinco de Mayo" than to take the following cyber safety test with your child.
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New Free Web Accelerator Available - 5/4/2005
A new web accelerator is being offered by Google for those who have broadband and use the IE and Firefox browsers.
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Parent's and kid's internet skills - 5/3/2005
Read about parents and children who use the Internet, or lack of, and the potential impacts in their lives.
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Free Mac Tech Support Web Site - 4/27/2005
Mac users might be interested in looking into this free Mac tech-support website - Registration is required.
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Wi-Fi Security? - 4/26/2005
1) Is the gas stove off? 2) Is the security alarm on? 3) Is the wireless network secure?
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Is that file really deleted? - 4/24/2005
Just when you thought you were done deleting personal data off of your computer.
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New mouse for shaky hands - 4/23/2005
A new mouse system is available to aid computer users who have a tremor condition affecting their hands.
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Spammers and P2P harvesting - 4/20/2005
A new study shows that spammers are using Peer-to-Peer(P2P) harvesting to spam users.
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America's Youngest Web Wizards - 4/15/2005
America's Youngest Web Wizards have been named. Read about the nation wide search and see who the finalists were.
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Yahoo offers free web-page hosting - 4/13/2005
Yahoo is offering small businesses free web hosting including a free basic listing with their Local Listing service.
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Class is now in session - 4/12/2005
Teaching youth about the ethics of hacking is just one of the topics covered at the Hacker's High School.
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