1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Internet for Beginners
photo of Paul Gil

Paul's Internet for Beginners Blog October 2007 Archive

By Paul Gil, About.com Guide to Internet for Beginners since 2004

The 15 Freakiest Web Sites.

Wednesday October 31, 2007
Yes, readers, it's Halloween...that time of year when spooky and creepy is good. And sure enough, the internet has made spooky and creepy very easy to find, including these freaky ... Read More

"Are there good web tips on halloween costumes? Decorating ideas?"

Sunday October 28, 2007
Are you curious where halloween came from? Need costume tips for you and your spouse? Carving a pumpkin for the first time? The internet is filled with some fun and ... Read More

Web Site of the Week: Couchsurfing.com

Thursday October 25, 2007
Wow. Facebook for travelers! This massive network of outgoing young people will actually let you bunk with them as an alternative to hotels or hostels. Yes, with various security mechanisms in ... Read More

"Is Digging a Good Way to Get News?"

Wednesday October 24, 2007
Yes. "Digging your internet news" is more than just a fad. It's an expression of what we call "social bookmarking" - a new form of online community spirit. Social bookmarking is ... Read More

"Is 'RSS' Really for Info Junkies? How Does RSS Work?"

Wednesday October 17, 2007
Really Simple Syndication feeds can be extremely useful! The purpose of RSS is to regularly update your personal interests by receiving dynamic web feeds directly to your screen. Examples include: ... Read More

Sony and Warner Bros. Successfully Sue a Downloader for $222,000 in Minnesota.

Sunday October 14, 2007
In a devastating blow against the P2P downloaders of the world, a young lady in Minnesota has been successfully sued for sharing music. This October, a US Federal court judge ... Read More

The Ten Best RSS Readers for Windows

Sunday October 14, 2007
RSS feed readers offer one of the most efficient ways to follow news, web site updates, software updates, newsletters, blogs and more. Many of the best news aggregators for ... Read More

Web Page of the Week: Dancing Cockatoo

Saturday October 13, 2007
Oh, the internet is such a splendid thing! These pet owners filmed their crested cockatoo bird dancing to the Backstreet Boys...and he had never taken a dance lesson in his ... Read More

"What is the Funniest Blog on the Web Today?"

Friday October 12, 2007
If you have never read a web log site before, then you must spend two minutes checking out Steve at theSneeze.com. His humor is both preposterous and intelligent, and will ... Read More

"What is 'Bio'? What is 'AFK'? What Are All These Weird Chat Expressions?"

Wednesday October 10, 2007
So you're trying eBay chat, a new discussion forum, or an online poker game. You see other users chatting to each other with these odd expressions! What exactly do these obscure ... Read More

Video: "How Do I Install Memory Into My PC?"

Tuesday October 2, 2007
Has your desktop PC been a little sluggish as of late? Maybe you need more memory! Don Schecter demonstrates how to install ram memory in a desktop PC all by ... Read More

Explore Internet for Beginners

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Internet for Beginners

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.