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Internet Have questions about the World Wide Web, how it works and how to navigate it safely? This is your Internet information headquarters!

Crying For Help Online: Tips For Getting The Answers You Need
“Tailgater!” “Rubbernecker!” “Speed-demon!” “Road-hog!” Just as there are rules for the road, while cruising down Route 66, there are rules to obey, while surfing along the Information Superhighway. Be careful whom you cut off. You never know to whom you might end up having to back-peddle and solicit for some online roadside assistance.

Blogs, Podcasting and E-books

Reading And Writing Blogs
Are you hearing about the fun and exciting world of Internet blogging and wondering how you might join in on the action? Turn on your computer, open up your Web browser, and join the online discourse community!

Blogs, Blogs, Blogs! What They Are, And Why They Matter
Blogs are everywhere and anyone with a computer and Internet access may be writing one. If you are new to this whole blog phenomenon let me explain a little about what a blog is.

Bloggin For A Reason
So why do you blog? For some it’s just a fun thing to do, while others feel they will soon be left out. Everyone who uses the Internet knows someone who has a blog. Now what do you find in a blog that you don’t find anywhere else…

Podcasting: Internet Radio On Demand... And MORE!
If you haven't heard the term "podcast" yet, you will. It's about to blow the world of online audio through the roof as every Tom, Dick and Shirley can now operate a high powered Internet Radio station providing on-demand audio (and shortly, video) with nothing more than a microphone, simple software, and a little imagination.

E-mail

Filter This
Nobody likes to receive a lot of e-junk. But if spam is a big bother, are spam filters becoming Big Brother?

How To Email Pictures ... So Others Can See Them!
Did you get that really cool e-mail yesterday? You know, the one with all of the cool pictures embedded in it? Oh, you mean you were like me ... just a bunch of red x's where the picures were supposed to be?

Sending E-Mail Attachments Safely
Sending e-mail attachments is a fun and easy way to exchange all sorts of information, but there are precautions you should take to avoid burdening your recipient with computer viruses or difficulties downloading files. This article lists those precautions and recommends that you take them out of consideration for your recipient.

Learning To Respect, And Not Abuse, Your E -Mail Rights
E -mail is one of the most practical and important electronic business tools used today. Besides allowing instantaneous communication and transmission of information, it provides users with an easy way to catalogue received information. Don’t make the common mistake of misusing and abusing one of today’s most valuable forms of communication.

Wish There Were A Federal “Do Not Spam List ”?
Sick of spam? You are not alone. If there is a “Do Not Call List” federal law, is there a similar law that protects us from spam?

Are You In Or Out: Learn The Difference Between Spam And Opt-In
Are you tired of your bulk e -mail account overflowing with unwanted e -mails soliciting everything from legal advice to inexpensive prescription drugs? Knowing the difference between opt-in and spam mail can make the difference when you’re handing out your e -mail address. Learn the differences between the two and ways to avoid receiving junk mail.

E-mail Privacy
An Illusion at Work and at Home
Can you keep a secret? Your computer can’t. It’ll tell everything to anyone who has the savvy to invade your privacy. E-mail is perhaps the most insecure form of communication since the advent of human speech.

How To Spot A Fake E-mail Message
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell whether an e-mail is from a trusted source or if it’s just masquerading under the name of one. Here are some helpful hints to help you discern between the two.

Personal Safety Online

NEW! To be Googled, or Not to Be Googled, That is the question.
Google is a fantastic search engine that is a valuable, timesaving tool when looking for a job. Potential employers who are curious about applicants can also use Google. Have you ever considered that your past Internet submissions may sabotage your chances of getting that job?

NEW! Cyberstalking: Something to Stalk About
Stalker is not just a word to make splashy headlines more scintillating. Real-life stalkers and cyberstalkers are on the hunt every hour of every day. When you open your door, pick up the phone or log onto the Internet, don’t be the next victim.

Is A Stranger In Your Home?
Parents want to protect their children. Take the concern out of your kids’ computer usage by becoming Internet-aware.

Online Security

Your Responsibilities As An Online User And Consumer

We live in a world of instant messaging and global marketing, but is online security all that secure? Don’t trust too easily.


Password Nightmares
Good Morning Mr. Sampson. Please type in your Personal Identification Number . . . We need these passwords, without them doors are shut and we become isolated from the world around us.

Spend Quality Time With Your Password.
Are you easy prey when you turn on your computer? The right password is an excellent safeguard against computer snoops and identity thieves.

Cookies: What Are They?
If you are tired of typing and retyping your name, address, city, state, and zip code over and over again, have a cookie. Cookies can save you a tremendous amount of time and retyping.

Firewall Protection
Can you keep a secret? Your computer can’t. It’ll tell everything to anyone who has the savvy to invade your privacy. E-mail is perhaps the most insecure form of communication since the advent of human speech.

Deleting Cookies From Your Internet Browser
If you ask someone how to delete the cookies from their computer, they just might tell you that you could feed them to the Cookie Monster, but jesting aside, cookies are important files with a very silly name. Learn what a cookie is, why it’s a good thing, why it’s a bad thing, and how you can delete them from your computer.

Protecting Your Computer Against Internet Threats
Just bought a new computer? Anxious to log on to the Internet? Five words of advice. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Privacy Policies: User Agreements Are Not Innocuous
With the existence of identity theft, a major problem in this Internet age, it’s wise to be very careful about what information we provide to online operators. It is essential to read through those user agreements and privacy policies that require us to click “I Agree.”

Protecting Yourself from Online Identity Theft
The Microsoft Corporation seems to find new holes and cracks in the security of Windows on a monthly basis. Make sure your computer is set to look for and download the important updates that patch these security breaches.

Scam Alerts

Don’t Fall Victim To These 3 Internet Scams
Internet scams play to on our hopes, dreams, greed and weaknesses. Here are the three of the most popular scams that victimized too many people. Don’t be the next.

Dodging The Dangers Of Internet Shopping
Internet shopping is convenient and fun, but it can leave you vulnerable to credit card theft and other consumer scams. Shopaholics, don’t despair: fortunately there are certain precautions you can take to reduce the risks.

Guarding Against E-mail Phishing Scams
E-mail, or phishing scams are among today’s most popular white-collar crimes. The effects of such a scam on an unsuspecting victim can be nothing short of devastating. This article provides tips for protecting yourself against opportunistic E-mail scam artists.

Search

Explore The Internet In A Whole New Way
For a long time now Microsoft®'s Internet Explorer® has ruled as 'King of Internet browsers'; but there are other browsers worth looking into.

Home Computing For Seniors: This Ain’t Kid Stuff
For the enterprising senior, there’s a great big Internet and computer world out there. And it’s waiting just for you!

Making The Most Of Google™
With such an easy-to-use interface and lightning-fast results, not many Google® users have taken the time or have seen the need to delve further into the features of this powerful search engine. Taking a minute to learn just a couple of the advanced search features in Google can provide you with more accurate searches and shorter research times.

Untangle The Web
The Internet is fast and efficient. Master the Internet and you hold the Key to successful communication.

Overview Of HTTP
If you have been using the internet for a while, you have probably typed into your browser something that starts with "http:" and ends with ".html" and hit "Go".

VOIP

What Is VOIP?
VOIP - Everything you need to know.

VoIP 101: Voice Over IP For Beginners
For those who have never heard about the potential of VoIP, be prepared to radically change the way you think about your current long-distance calling plan.

Wireless Networking Help

NEW! Sweet Tooth for the Bluetooth®: What It Is and Why It’s So Tasty
Although Bluetooth has been an available technology for a while, only recently has it begun to garner consumer’s attention with offerings in everything from automobiles to cell phones promising to provide the ultimate integrated wireless experience. Want to know what all the hype is about? Read on and learn about the wonders of Bluetooth technology.

Wi-Fi® Hotspot Security
So why do you blog? For some it’s just a fun thing to do, while others feel they will soon be left out. Everyone who uses the Internet knows someone who has a blog. Now what do you find in a blog that you don’t find anywhere else…

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