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George and Staff
...Google has started its own Wikipedia called Knol? Knols (units of knowledge) are authoritative articles about specific topics by named authors.
...you can jazz up the look of your Gmail page? Only works with the Firefox browser.
...you can use the Clerkdogs site to suggest movies you haven't seen based on the ones you already love?
...using TrueCrypt you can encrypt an entire partition or storage device such as a USB flash drive or hard drive for free?
...you may not need a hard drive in the future if Google's GDrive becomes a reality?
...a company called Gogo Inflight is making Wi-Fi available on planes?
The Iwanna Files
ANSWERS
...get answers to my questions. At Yahoo Answers you just write in your question.
ART
...view the outdoor artworks of Andy Goldsworthy. Video also.
...Website that will take my photographs and turn them into a music video.
BOOKS
...have classic book installments emailed to me on the days and times requested. Many books are free.
COMPUTERS
...broadcast and chat online live for free. You'll need a video camera or Webcam.
...find Wi-Fi hot spots around the world.
CONSUMER RESOURCES
...learn which credit card is best for me and which cards to stay away from.
...use Greenzer to help me buy green.
...buy shoes online from a company that stresses customer service.
...get help saving money on my cell phone and credit card bills.
DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING PROJECTS
...let the following organizations use my idle computer resources:
Seti@Home is looking for extraterrestrial life.
Folding@Home is studying proteins.
MalariaControl is trying to predict the spread of malaria in Africa.
FASHION
...watch Vogue TV to learn some fashion tips.
GADGETS (What's New?)
...view a gadget page for the wealthy.
...check out Wired Magazine's Gadget page.
...look at CNET's "Crave" gadget page.
...see what "OhGizmo" came up with this month. [OhGizmo]
...check out the latest gadgets via "Engadget."
...see more gadgets reviewed this month by "Gizmodo."
...view "Strange New Products."
...preview more interesting products. [Product Dose]
...check out Cnet's Top 100 Products.
...view "Gizmag." The magazine of emerging technology.
...check out the "New Launches" site.
GAMES/PUZZLES (Online)
...test my knowledge of geography.
...see how fast I can type. Words per minute.
HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS (What's Next?)
02/12 - Lincoln's Birthday
02/14 - Valentine's Day
02/17 - Daytona 500
02/16 - Presidents' Day
02/22 - Washington's Birthday
02/24 - Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
03/08 - Daylight Saving Time (US)
03/17 - St. Patrick's Day
Links to all the above and more...
HOW-TO
...use wikiHow to learn how-to do something.
HUMOR
...see what Google Street View has photographed lately.
MEDICAL
...site that will help me identify a skin disorder.
...take an online test to see what my "Real" age is.
MISC
...place to debate the most controversial topics of the day.
...sell or recycle my old electronic gadgets. Gazille.com will send you a box, plus they offer free shipping.
...know which celebrities look like me.You need to upload your portrait for the facial recognition to work. You must register first but you can skip a few pages of advertising which try to garner more information from you.
...use my computer as an alarm clock. Works even if Internet connection is lost.
MOVIE TRAILERS (In U.S. theatres this month)
...checkout "Coraline" with Dakota Fanning.
...checkout "He's Just Not That Into You" with Drew Barrymore.
...checkout "Confessions of a Shopaholic" with Isla Fisher.
...checkout "The International" with Clive Owen.
...see even more coming attractions.
MUSIC
...search for a song by singing or humming it.
...take free guitar lessons online.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
..view some atmospheric photographs.
...view and zoom in on this giant photograph of the presidential inauguration.
PRODUCTS/SERVICES OF NOTE
...download Internet Explorer 8, now available in beta.
...use the quickest most hassle free way to turn my unwanted items of value into cash. Minimum value per item is $100.00.
SOFTWARE (FREE QUALITY UTILITIES)
...try AVG Anti-Virus for free instead of Norton or McAfee.
...try ZoneAlarm Firewall for free instead of Norton or McAfee.
...try Microsoft's Defender anti-spyware for free.
...try Advanced WindowsCare to protect, repair and optimize my PC.
...download free updates to my software applications.
...download free viewers for: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
SEARCH
...try a search engine that uses Apple's Cover Flow interface to present results. Click through Web pages instead of links.
TRAVEL
...check out 34,994 travel experiences from 140 countries shared just this week! Travelpod is a blog for travelers. Text, photos, and videos from around the world.
...travel virtually (via photographs) down streets and into buildings. Visit museums and retail shops.
WASTE OF TIME
...watch as Ninja cat comes closer without moving. Video.
YOUTUBE/VIDEOS
...aggregator of links to online videos.
...convert my videos to a different format for free.
"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time."
-Bertrand Russell
1,200+ Iwanna links are right here.
Free Software Downloads - Reviews
Any Video Converter
Input your video files and convert them to various other formats to fit your needs. (Win)
Archive of MONTHLY Reviewed Downloads.
Hundreds more free downloads right here. Now arranged by category.
Funny Email & Late Night Humor
"A tabloid published a picture of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps at a party taking a huge hit from a bong. I think there’s an important lesson to be learned here: Kids, never share your pot with someone who has the lung capacity of a dolphin." -Conan
"There was a huge scientific breakthrough today. Researchers say they’re very close to finding someone from Obama’s Cabinet who’s actually paid their taxes." -Leno
"The murder rate in New York City is up 5 percent. I knew we’d come back. Last year was just a rebuilding year." -Letterman
"A woman in California gave birth to eight babies. Of course, now she’s looking to move to a much larger shoe." -Letterman
The Latest In Humorous Email
Computing Tips
Turn Your iPhone into and eBook reader
Open iPhone and tap your "AppStore" button. Tap on the "Search" icon at the bottom. Type in "Stanza." Tap "Search." Download "Stanza application." You can now download free books, magazines and newspapers. You can also purchase books. Read them on your phone, adjust font color, size etc.
Highest Rated Point & Shoot Cameras
The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS $150.00 at Buydig.com and the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS. $250.00 at Buydig.
Send a Text Message from Your Computer
Just use your computer's email client and put the following in the address field: the phone number of the cell phone you want to text@teleflip.com
Send a File Too Large for Email
Have a file too big to send via email? Upload it to YouSendIt.com (up to 100MB free) and they will notify your recipient where to download it.
Maximize iPhone Battery Life
For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down). For ways to save on daily battery life go here.
Convert 2007 Word Docx back to Doc
Use this free online converter to open 2007 Word files that have the new docx format.
Fun Video Files
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Images On Black
Theme of the month: "Opposites"
Over 100 Humorous Images On Black
Keeping you on top of computer related news, scams and virus warnings.
COMPUTING NEWS TIPS AND WARNINGS
* Backup important files. You can lose your hard drive at any time.
* Run ScanDisk and defragment your hard drive.
* Use an antivirus program and keep it updated.
* Check for the latest virus threats.
* Install the latest Microsoft security updates.
* Install a security firewall. More firewall information.
* Invest in a surge protector.
* Keep your DirectX files updated.
* Eliminate adware and spyware from your system.
* Find answers at Microsoft Product Support Services.
* Turn computers off at night to avoid hackers and save energy.
* Check email attachments with antivirus software.
* Don't respond to or buy anything from a spammer.
* Disregard any email that asks for personal information, credit card numbers, or bank information.
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