Virtual Online Worlds for Kids
Sunday March 30, 2008
Virtual Worlds for kids are abundant online, and more kids sites are launching every day. Whether your kids prefer puppies or penguins, chatting or games, there are sites to appeal ... Read More
"What is 'Boolean Searching'? How Does It Work With Google?"
Friday March 28, 2008
Named after mathematician George Boole of the 1800's, 'Boolean Searching' is a way of expanding or narrowing your search results. If you're in a rush to find a hotel in ... Read More
It's Tax Time!
Thursday March 27, 2008
If you are like many people, filing your taxes can be quite stressful. Yes, paying an professional accountant is the way to go for complex taxes returns. But if you ... Read More
"What is a 'Mashup'?"
Thursday March 27, 2008
You hear this "mashup" expression being used by techie friends of yours. They talk about "oh, that is such an awesome mashup", or "you have to check out this mashup ... Read More
"When Should I Let My Kids Online?"
Tuesday March 25, 2008
There is no right or wrong time to introduce your child to the family computer. Much like deciding when to buy the first bike, or when your child can go ... Read More
"What is a 'Firewall'? How Does It Work?"
Tuesday March 25, 2008
You hear this fancy "firewall" term regularly at the office. The I.T. tech guys speak cryptically about how the company firewall stops hackers and viruses. But what exactly is a ... Read More
Don't Become Phish Bait.
Monday March 24, 2008
With all the newspaper, TV, magazine, and internet warnings out there, it's astonishing that so many people still fall victim to the many high-tech con games. Various email and web ... Read More
"My Download Movie Has No Picture! Help!"
Sunday March 23, 2008
You've just downloaded an .avi or .mpg movie from the Internet. You double-click to launch it, but all you get is sound with no picture. Your media player lets you ... Read More
"So, Who Exactly Runs the Internet?"
Thursday March 20, 2008
What a juicy question that is, and interestingly enough, the answer is also juicy. "Who runs the internet" is answered differently, depending on who you ask! While the USA and ... Read More
Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
Wednesday March 19, 2008
The headlines and statistics about internet predators can be unnerving. It’s difficult enough being a parent without worrying about Internet safety as well. Luckily, parenting a child online is not ... Read More
How Hackers Hack.
Tuesday March 18, 2008
At the conceptual level, hacking is pretty straightforward. To attack personal computers through modems, for example, a hacker will start by scanning for vulnerable systems. They may use "demon dialers" ... Read More
"What is a 'Chixor'?"
Monday March 17, 2008
You heard this expression at the computer store today. The salesperson called that lady in front of you a "chixor", and they both laughed. But what exactly does "chixor" mean? ... Read More
Web Site of the Week: Interactive Fiction Writing Online
Saturday March 15, 2008
The Web 2.0 experience just got even more powerful. In the collaborative way that wikis work, Protagonize.com offers branching stories where amateur writers provide their own additions to the plot. ... Read More
"Who Started the Web? Who Started the Internet?"
Thursday March 13, 2008
Who made the very first web page?
Who started Google?
Who founded Amazon?
Who made eBay?
Who started music sharing?
Who is the greatest hacker?
Who is the greatest internet thief?
If you are interested in the people ... Read More
Take Another Look Before You Send That Message
Monday March 10, 2008
Murphy's Law: what can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. That's why you should be double careful with everything you write, especially in email. Things like personal responses to sender's questions, ... Read More
"So, What Exactly is 'Instant Messaging'? Is It Like Chatting?"
Thursday March 6, 2008
Yes, Instant Messaging is a special type of Internet chat. Unlike traditional chat, though, where groups of strangers send group broadcasts, IM is between two individuals who selectively find each ... Read More
"What Plug-Ins Should I Have?"
Monday March 3, 2008
If nobody has formally explained Quicktime, Real Audio, Winzip, Flash Player, and Java Virtual Machine to you, then you might find this article very helpful. Written for both beginners and ... Read More