The 5 Best Internet Radio Stations of 2007
Friday November 30, 2007
If you have highspeed internet, then you definitely want to try internet radio this new year. Unlike the boring local stations you are used to, internet radio offers thousands upon ... Read More
"So, How Big is Google, Really?"
Thursday November 29, 2007
Well, if you're asking how Google compares to its competitors, then the answer is: Google is King. Yes, if it is possible to monopolize how people search for information, then ... Read More
How the Web Has Changed Society.
Wednesday November 28, 2007
The great experiment of the World Wide Web has grown far beyond what its founders envisioned in 1989. Today, the Web has changed the way you and I look for ... Read More
A Speed Testing Site Worth Trying...
Tuesday November 27, 2007
Here is a visually-pleasing way to test your Internet connection speed. Speedtest.net is a Flash-Javascript tool brought you by the people who made Ookla. This nice-looking interface makes for a ... Read More
"How Can I Tell Where Spam Came From?"
Monday November 26, 2007
Like any of us, you've undoubtedly been plagued by junk email, aka "spam mail". People trying to sell you pharmaceuticals, software, condo shares in Maui, as well as people sending ... Read More
The Ten Most Useful Web Sites.
Friday November 23, 2007
While the definition of "useful" is ultimately relative to the person, there are several layperson's criteria that distinguish these next ten web sites. Each of the following sites provides immediate ... Read More
The Best Google Tips for Beginners
Monday November 19, 2007
Ok, you're trying to plan your next vacation, and you'd like to go someplace where you can ride horses. You type "horses" into Google, and you instantly get back 131 ... Read More
"Will I really get sued if I download music?"
Wednesday November 14, 2007
If you are a P2P downloader in the USA or Canada, yes, you are at risk for getting sued by the Recording Industry Association (RIAA), or the Motion Picture Association ... Read More
"I don't understand 'RSS'. What is RSS, and how does it work?"
Monday November 12, 2007
Really Simple Syndication feeds can be very useful! The purpose of RSS is to regularly update your personal interests by sending live web feeds directly to your screen. You lump ... Read More
"What is the Difference Between Email, IM, Discussion Forums, and Chat?"
Monday November 5, 2007
Don't let the terms "asynchronous and synchronous communication" intimidate you. Email, instant messaging, discussion forums and chat are actually quite easy to understand. Here is a quick tutorial explaining the differences ... Read More
Web Video of the Week: How to Close a Bag
Friday November 2, 2007
Yes, the internet can be a place for practical learning! In a blizzard of drivelous videos, this 25 second video is a useful gem. The idea is to reseal a ... Read More