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The 30 Best Torrent Download Sites of 2013
Created:
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Updated:
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Bittorrent swarming is the backbone of modern P2P file sharing. Terabytes of data trade hands every day using torrent trackers and 'group swarms'. At the center of it all: the Top 35 Torrent Search... -
The Top 30 Torrent Download Sites, 2013
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Whether you support it or not, file sharing continues to be the most-used form of online data today. Every hour of every day, terabytes of movies, music, and software transfer between private indi... -
How do I play .bin, .cue, .dat and .rar movie files?
Created:
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Updated:
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Are you having problems playing a .rar or .bin file movie? Frustrated over why your 24-hour download isn't showing for you? Here is the explanation of how to play downloaded movies in .bin, .cue,... -
eBay: Do's and Don'ts for Beginning eBayers, 2013
Created:
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Updated:
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Buying and selling on eBay is not difficult, but it does demand a savvy "buyer beware" attitude, and a forthright attitude of honesty. Compiled from years of eBay experience, here is the Do's and D... -
eBay 101: a Primer and Beginner's Guide to eBay Navigating, Buying, and Selling
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Updated:
Saturday, June 08, 2013
The world of eBay is both very useful and very vibrant: the range of new and used consumer products is absolutely staggering. To help you navigate the eBay landscape, About.com has developed a ... -
PayPal 101: How PayPal Works, 2013
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Thursday, March 16, 2006
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Saturday, June 08, 2013
A beginner's tutorial explaining PayPal.com, how it works, and why millions of people use PayPal to make online purchases. -
IP Addresses, Explained: How IP Addresses Work on the Web
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Sunday, April 07, 2013
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Saturday, June 08, 2013
You hear the expression 'IP address' more and more on television and in movies. Yes, your computer has an IP address, your phone has an IP address. Even Coke machines have IP addresses. But what ex... -
How Do You Play Music in Ventrilo Without a Second Computer?
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Updated:
Friday, June 07, 2013
It is possible to play music in Vent, using a single computer with simultaneous copies of Ventrilo. If you have a Windows PC with Winamp, then here is your detailed step-by-step on how to stream mu... -
What Is the Difference Between the Internet and the Web?
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Monday, May 03, 2010
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Thursday, June 06, 2013
What is the difference between the "Internet" and the "World Wide Web" ? -
The Most Addictive Sites on the Web, 2013
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Sunday, January 06, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Here they are: the most infectious and addictive websites of 2013. Photo blogs, online confessions, animals being cute for the camera, sarcasm and cynicism, bizarre news... there is something for e... -
The Best Memes of the Last 15 Years
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Saturday, October 01, 2011
Updated:
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Here they are: the Greatest Internet Memes, distinguished by popularity over the last 15 years on the Web... -
Text Talk: the World of Texting Abbreviations, 2013
Created:
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Mobile internet and 'bite-sized' messaging are the new normal. Since smartphones now travel with people more than their computers do, people now prefer to send texts instead of leaving voicemail or... -
How Proper Online Research Works
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Sunday, January 02, 2011
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Sunday, June 02, 2013
10 seconds with Google is NOT proper research. Nor is quoting wikipedia when you claim that oil spills cause cancer. True Internet research involves research techniques and a critical thinking min... -
Texting Abbreviations, 2013
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Updated:
Sunday, June 02, 2013
The worlds of text messaging, email, and online discussions have spawned hundreds of bizarre jargon words. The English language has indeed been kicked in the stomach, and here are the culprits of 2... -
The Best Keystrokes for Internet Beginners
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Thursday, July 01, 2010
Updated:
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Computers are all about automating the repetitive. As an Internet beginner, you'll definitely want to try some of these keyboard shortcuts... these commands will make regular web browsing smoother ... -
What Is a 'CAPTCHA' Test? How Do CAPTCHAs Work?
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Monday, May 23, 2011
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Saturday, June 01, 2013
All of us have to deal with CAPTCHA tests online at some time. This is when the web page tries to test that you are a person and not a computer, filling out the online form. CAPTCHAs use scramble... -
Emoticons and Smileys 101
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Saturday, February 07, 2004
Updated:
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Emoticons are modern day hieroglyphs. These "emotional icons" are used as creative shorthand in email and text message conversations to convey emotion and style. Here is a list of both the common a... -
How to play .bin, .cue, .dat, and .rar movie files
Created:
Monday, October 10, 2011
Updated:
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Are you having problems playing a .rar or .bin or .dat file movie? Frustrated over why your 24-hour download isn't showing for you? Here is the explanation of how to play downloaded movies in .bin,... -
Internet 101: Beginners Quick Reference Guide
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Updated:
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Welcome to the exciting world of the Internet and World Wide Web! While there's no owner's manual available for Internet beginners, there is this Quick Reference 'Cheat Sheet' for learning the Net ... -
How Big Is the Internet?
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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Saturday, June 01, 2013
FAQ: How Big Is the Internet? -
The Top 30 Internet Terms for Beginners, 2013
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Friday, July 09, 2010
Updated:
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Whether you are brand new to using the Web and the Internet, or you've been using both for years: here are 30 important terms that are absolutely worth learning. -
The 10 Best Search Engines of 2013
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Thursday, June 03, 2010
Updated:
Saturday, June 01, 2013
With hundreds of search engines available, 10 really stand out as providing the best overall service, speed, and relevant hits. Here they are: the 10 Most Useful Search Engines of 2013... -
The Best Torrent Downloading Software, 2013
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Sunday, April 01, 2012
Updated:
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Here they are: the most popular 'music pirate' downloading software products for torrent file sharing. This list is compiled from hundreds of user comments and reader suggestions. -
The Best VPN Service Providers, 2013
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Saturday, February 09, 2013
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Saturday, June 01, 2013
The Best VPN Service Providers, 2013 -
What Is the 'Internet'? Is It the Same as the 'Web'?
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Updated:
Monday, May 20, 2013
What Is the 'Internet'? -
A Quick Reference Guide for New Users of Google+ Social Networking
Created:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Updated:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Millions of users have become Google+ social networkers. Goggle Plus is different from Facebook, and many terms and techniques will be strange at first. But after you learn some Google+ essentials,... -
Introduction to PayPal: How PayPal Works
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
Updated:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
A beginner's tutorial explaining Paypal.com, how it works, and why millions of people use Paypal to make online purchases. -
What Is 'Spear Phishing'? Is It Like 'Whaling'?
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Updated:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
A specific form of "phishing", "spear phishing" is a type of digital swindling that targets a special kind of user. About.com explains whaling here... -
What Exactly Is Spamming 'Ratware'? How Does Ratware Work?
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Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Updated:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
What is 'ratware'? What exactly does 'ratware' do? About.com explains ratware and how it is the primary tool of email spammers in the USA and Russia... -
What Is 'Whaling'? Is Whaling Like 'Spear Phishing'?
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Monday, April 04, 2011
Updated:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
A specific form of "phishing", "whaling" is a type of digital swindling that targets a special kind of user. About.com explains whaling here... -
How Do Music Pirates Get Caught?
Created:
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Updated:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Yes, Internetizens. Music downloaders are caught and prosecuted weekly. In the USA, England, Australia, Canada, and other parts of the world, the RIAA and MPAA and other authorities take people to ... -
How Do Spammers Get My Email Address?
Created:
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Updated:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Have you ever wondered how spam solicitors find your email address? About.com explains how...