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Finding online help
for Microsoft Office applications
(posted
02/12/03)

When you
have a question about a Microsoft Office application, the first
resource you're likely to use is the applications Help menu. Each
application's Help menu offers a number of ways to search for
answers and explanations. You can ask the Office Assistant a
question or search through the Help contents and index. With Office
2000 and more recent versions, you can even link to information on
the Internet. However, when the Help menu doesn't provide an
adequate answer to your question, don't give up--check out the
Microsoft Knowledge Base, a searchable database of technical support
articles covering Microsoft products, at http://support.microsoft.com/search.

For additional support,
visit Microsoft Product Support Services at http://support.microsoft.com/directory.
Here you'll find a collection of personalized support options
available for home, education, and business customers; partners and
resellers; developers; and IT professionals. The answers are out
there... you just have to know where to look for them!

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A secret shortcut to
quickly and easily close a browser window
(posted
02/04/03)

If you're
using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, you can quickly close
the active browser window using the secret keystroke [Ctrl]W
([command]W on a Mac). Not only can this help you exit your browser,
but you can also use it to quickly dispose of pop-up ads (just make
sure the ads are the active browser window). You can also use this
secret keystroke to close Windows Explorer, My Computer, open
folders, and open documents within most desktop applications.

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Increase your browsing
speed by viewing only text    (posted
02/03/03)

Most of the
time you spend on the Internet, you probably welcome the addition of
graphic elements, such as digital photographs. However, if your
Internet connection is bogged down and your browsing speed is
frustratingly sluggish, you can speed things up considerably (even
if it's only temporarily) by eliminating pictures from your view. To
do this in Internet Explorer 5 or later, choose Tools | Internet
Options, and then click on the Advanced tab in the Internet Options
dialog box. Scroll down within the Settings window until you see the
Multimedia category. Then, remove the check mark from the Show
Pictures check box, click Apply, and then click OK to close the
dialog box.If you're using Netscape Navigator 4 or later, choose
Edit | Preferences, and then click on Advanced in the Category
panel. Next, remove the check mark from the Automatically Load
Images option and click OK to close the dialog box.

Now when
you open the next Web page, it will load much faster but without any
pictures. If you want to return to a graphically rich cyberspace,
simply replace the check mark for the appropriate option in the
Internet Options or the Preference dialog box.

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Create a shortcut to
preaddress common emails   (posted
01/28/03)

Are there a
couple of people you email continually--perhaps a friend or a
colleague? If so, you can save time by creating a desktop shortcut
that creates preaddressed messages using your default email client.
Just right-click on a clear area of the Windows desktop and select
New/Shortcut from the shortcut menu. In the Command Line text box,
type mailto: followed by an email address
(mailto:[email-masked], for example). Click Next and type a name
in the Select A Name For The Shortcut text box. Click Finish, and
the new shortcut appears on your desktop. When you double-click on
the shortcut, your default email client opens with the address you
specified in the To: text box. Simply complete and send the
preaddressed message as you normally would.

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Cutting your Web
graphics down in size  (posted
01/22/03)

The larger
in file size a Web graphic is, the longer it takes to load.
Unfortunately, the speed offered by cable modems and DSL (digital
subscriber lines) isn't available to everyone yet, so the size of
your graphics still needs to be a consideration when you're
designing your Web site. If your page takes too long to load,
potential visitors will be tempted to bail out. One way to limit
file size is to limit your graphics' resolution to 72 dpi. This is
the standard resolution for most computer screens and is the optimum
resolution that they'll be able to output.

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Browsing the Web with
keyboard shortcuts for Internet Explorer and Netscape
Navigator   (posted
01/14/03)

There are
many ways to navigate through cyberspace. Browser buttons usually do
the job fine, but sometimes it helps to have a few keyboard
shortcuts at your disposal. With this in mind, we've collected a few
you can use with Internet Explorer (IE) and Netscape Navigator on
both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

For Windows
users:

[Backspace]: Return to
the previously viewed page
[Alt](Left arrow): Return to the
previously viewed page
[Shift][Backspace]: Advance again after
previously backing up
[Alt](Right arrow): Advance again after
previously backing up
Arrow keys: Scroll slowly through current
page
[Spacebar]: Scroll down one page length (same as [Page
Down])
[Shift][Spacebar]: Scroll up one page (same as [Page
Up]) (IE only)
[End]: Move to the bottom of the page
[Home]:
Move to the top of the page
[Tab]: Select the next link,
button, or text box
[Shift][Tab]: Return to the previous link,
button, or text box

For Mac users:

[delete]: Return to the
previously viewed page
[command](Left Arrow): Return to
previously viewed page
[shift][delete]: Advance again after
previously backing up
[command](Right Arrow): Advance again
after previously backing up
Arrow keys: Scroll slowly through
current page
[spacebar]: Scroll down one page length (same as
[Page Down])
[end]: Move to the bottom of the page
[home]:
Move to the top of the page
[tab]: Select the next link,
button, or text box
[shift][tab]: Return to the previous link,
button, or text box

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Check out the Web's
latest and greatest Webby Award winners
(posted
01/07/03)

Each year,
the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (http://www.iadas.net/) sponsors the
Webby Awards. The Webby Awards honor the most creative and
innovative Web sites on the Internet in 30 categories that range
from Broadband to Politics (there's even a category simple called
Weird). Among the 6th Annual Webby Award winners (for 2002) are
familiar sites, such as Google (http://www.google.com/) in the
Best Practices category, and some you probably have yet to visit,
such as the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection (http://www.davidrumsey.com/)
in the Technical Achievement category. So if you're on the hunt for
high-quality Web content, or you just want to see the best uses of
Internet technologies, be sure to visit the Webby Awards site for a
list of link to the best sites the Web has to offer. To learn more
about the Webby Awards and to view past and present winners and
nominees, or to submit your favorite site for nomination, point your
browser to http://www.webbyawards.com/.

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Refreshing (and
reloading) your Web page for the latest information
(posted
10/29/02)

Refreshing
a Web page (called reloading with Netscape) allows you to get
real-time information back on the page. For example, if you have a
news site open in your browser, you can find out if there are any
breaking headlines by refreshing or reloading the page. To refresh a
Web page to when you're using Internet Explorer by clicking on the
Refresh button on the Standard Buttons toolbar. Alternately, if
you'd rather not use your mouse for the task, simply press F5. If
you're using Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button on the
Navigation toolbar to update the page with the latest posted data.
The shortcut key command for reloading with Navigator is
[Ctrl]R.

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Time-savers for
addressing the Internet  (posted
09/04/02)

You don't
have to type http:// each time you enter a new URL in Internet
Explorer's Address box or Open function. For example, if a friend
gives you the URL http://www.ed.gov/technology, you can simply enter
www.ed.gov/technology in the address box, and IE fills in the
"http://" for you. IE also inserts "www" and ".com" for you; all you
need to supply is the middle information. For example, if you want
to get to Element K Journals' site, just enter elementkjournals and
press [Ctrl][Enter]. When making use of this shortcut you need to
keep domain name suffixes in mind. If you're searching for Yale
University, you'll need to enter www.yale.edu, since the shortcut
automatically adds a ".com" at the end instead of the needed
".edu."

The most common domain
name suffixes are as follows:

.com
commercial business
.edu    educational
institution
.gov    government
agency
.mil    military
.net
miscellaneous
.org    non-profit
organization

You can also do a simple search by typing a
company name or product directly into the Address box and pressing
[Enter]. Although this method requires very little effort, it often
takes more time than a traditional search through a search
engine.

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Kid-friendly search
engines  (posted
07/23/02)

Many
children begin cutting their teeth on the Internet at a young and
impressionable age. Fortunately, there's a growing collection of
entertaining and educational content on the Internet that's geared
specifically toward kids and various age groups. But unfortunately,
there's just as much content out there that's inappropriate for
young netizens--even potentially dangerous. Chances are, you won't
be able to monitor your kids' Internet activity at all times, no
matter how hard you try. However, there are many tools and
techniques that you can use to help you exercise some control over
the Internet content that your kids come into contact with. One
method is to teach them to use a kid-friendly search engine when
they're performing their Internet searches.

These search
engines feature human or automatic content filters:

Ask Jeeves Kids: http://www.trainingandeducation.com/www.webbyawards.com
Berits's
Best Sites for Children: http://www.beritsbest.com/
Clean
Search: http://www.cleansearch.com/
Yahooligans!:
http://www.yahooligans.com/
KidsClick!:
http://www.kidsclick.org

These search engines
feature optional content filters:

AltaVista: http://www.altavista.com/
GO.com:
http://www.go.com/
Lycos: http://www.lycos.com/

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Authenticating
downloads with Internet Explorer  (posted
06/04/02)

Most of us
tend to download all types of software and other goodies while
surfing the Internet. However, you can never be too careful when
you're downloading any type of information from the Internet. As a
measure of precaution, you should always use your antivirus software
to scan items you wish to download. In addition, if you'd like to
incorporate an extra security measure when you download programs,
you can configure Internet Explorer 6.x to check whether the
software you're downloading has been digitally signed. If a digital
signature doesn't exist, you'll receive a warning which will allow
you to abort the act of downloading. To activate this feature,
choose Tools > Internet Options from the menu bar, and then click
on the Advanced tab. Next, locate the Security options in the
Settings list box. Select the Check For Signatures On Downloaded
Programs check box, and then click OK. The next time you download an
item from the Internet, Internet Explorer checks the item for a
digital signature and notifies you of its existence or
absence.

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Incorporate anagrams
in your passwords  (posted
06/04/02)

Nowadays,
most service-related Web sites require user registration, which
means you'll often need to conjure up a new username and password.
If you're dry on ideas for a username or password that's both
effective and easy to remember, try using an anagram of a meaningful
name, word or phrase. An anagram is a word or combination of words
that you can make by rearranging the letters in an existing word or
phrase. For instance, by rearranging the letters in "Element K," you
can come up with the anagram "knee melt." Here are some sites that
can help you find anagrams in an instant:

The
Anagram Engine:

http://www.easypeasy.com/anagrams

The Anagram Genius
Server:

http://www.anagramgenius.com/server.html

Internet Anagram Server:

http://wordsmith.org/anagram

Keep in mind that an
effective password uses a combination of both letters and numbers,
so be sure to incorporate a few digits in your passwords before you
save them. In addition, remember to change your passwords
periodically to prevent others from sniffing them out. A good rule
of thumb is to change your password every 30 to 90 days.

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Watch virtual sporting
events online  (posted
05/29/02)

Are you
torn between finishing that important business proposal before the
deadline and watching the big game on the tube? Why not do both?
GameChannel, available at the Yahoo! Sports channel, lets you
monitor the progress of certain sporting events online. GameChannel
is a cool little applet that retrieves game statistics as they
happen and displays them on a virtual playing field. In addition,
GameChannel provides quick access to event scoreboards, statistics,
game logs and more so you can switch between games faster than you
can click a remote control. You can access a sporting event on the
GameChannel by pointing your browser to http://sports.yahoo.com/. The
current day's sporting events are listed on the left side of the
page, and any event that supports GameChannel provides a GameChannel
link. Just click on the GameChannel link, wait for the applet to
load, then kick back and enjoy the game ... but don't forget to
finish that proposal.

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Store personal
information with IE's Profile Assistant
(posted
05/21/02)

Internet Explorer's
Profile Assistant enables you to store personal information,
such as your name and email address, so that whenever you visit a
Web site that requires this information, you won't need to retype
it. This feature adheres to the standards set by the Platform for
Privacy Preferences (P3), and no Web site can view or access this
information without your permission. (For more information about P3
standards and technology, see http://www.w3.org/P3P.) To create a
profile with the Profile Assistant, launch Internet Explorer and
choose Tools > Internet Options from the menu bar. Click on the
Content tab and then click the My Profile button in the Personal
Information panel. In the Address Book - Choose Profile dialog box,
verify that Create A New Entry In The Address Book To Represent Your
Profile is selected, and then click OK. Use the Main Identity
Properties dialog box to add the personal information you'd like the
Profile Assistant to store. When you've finished, click
OK.

When a Web site requests information from the Profile
Assistant, Internet Explorer alerts you, informing you of the
requesting site's Internet address, the information it's requesting
from the Profile Assistant, how it intends to use that information,
and whether the site uses a secure SSL connection. You can then
choose which information you'd like to permit Internet Explorer to
send to the requesting site.

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Understanding eBook
formats  (posted
05/14/02)

Electronic
books, or eBooks, are continuing to gain popularity among tech-savvy
bookworms. If you haven't yet had an opportunity to tap into the
world of eBooks, you may be surprised to learn that they come in a
number of different file formats. Some eBook formats, like PDF,
HTML, DOC, RTF and TXT files, are readable on a standard desktop
computer, while others require special software and/or portable
reading devices. The list below contains additional popular eBook
formats and URLs where you can learn more about them:

Adobe
Acrobat eBook Reader:

http://www.adobe.com/products/ebookreader/register.html

Gemstar
eBook:

http://www.gemstar-ebook.com/

hiebook:

http://english.hiebook.com/

MobiPocket:

http://www.mobipocket.com/en/HomePage/default.asp

Microsoft Reader:

http://www.microsoft.com/reader

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Instantly launch
Outlook Express' newsreader
(posted
05/07/02)

If you use
Microsoft Outlook Express as your newsreader, but you don't use it
as your email client, then you can configure exclusive access to its
Newsgroups area by creating a special shortcut. To do so,
right-click anywhere on the Windows desktop and then choose New >
Shortcut from the resulting shortcut menu. In the Create Shortcut
dialog box, click the Browse button and locate the msimn.exe file on
your system. On a typical Windows 98 system, you'll find it in the
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express folder. Select the msimn.exe file,
and then click Open to add it to the Command Line text box in the
Create Shortcut dialog box. Next, place the insertion point at the
end of the information in the Command Line text box, type a space,
and then type the following:

/outnews

When you've finished, the
contents of the Command Line text box should resemble the
following:

"C:\Program Files\Outlook
Express\msimn.exe" /outnews

(Note: The pathname may
vary depending on your system configuration.) Click Next, and then
type Newsreader in the in the Select A Name For The Shortcut text
box. Finally, click Finish. Your new shortcut appears on the
desktop, and you can launch Outlook Express' Newsreader feature by
double-clicking on it. Keep in mind that you can always move your
new shortcut to a more suitable location if desired.

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Don't be fooled by
Advance Fee Fraud scams  (posted
05/01/02)

Advance Fee
Fraud scams, also known as Nigerian 4-1-9 scams, have been preying
upon unwitting email recipients for some time now. These scams
target innocent email recipients who are likely to believe anything
they read. The scam is to con you into helping an alleged foreign
official "protect" his wealth by transferring a large sum of money
from his foreign account to a new one. In exchange for your
services, the alleged official promises to provide you with a
monetary commission of the funds once they've successfully been
transferred to a new account. During the process, the alleged
official asks you to pay for various expenses involved in the
transfer, promising that you'll be reimbursed when the transfer is
complete. Innocent victims who fall prey to these scams can lose
thousands of dollars of their own hard-earned money in hopes that
the payoff will be many times this "advance fee." Many long-term
Internet users have by now developed a trained eye that can easily
spot these kinds of scams. However, if your solution so far has been
simply to delete them from your inbox, why not do one better and
release the hounds upon the perpetrator? Here are some sites where
you can learn more about Advance Fee Fraud scams and do your part to
stop them: (Thanks to Carlyle Thompson and Robert Smentkowski for
contributing to this tip.)

The
419 Coalition

http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/

FTC Tips for Avoiding
Advance-Fee Loan Scams

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/advfee/

Internet ScamBusters

http://www.scambusters.org/NigerianFee.html

National Fraud
Information Center

http://www.fraud.org/scamsagainstbusinesses/tips/nigerian.htm

Scam o
Rama

http://www.scamorama.com/

Urban Legends
Reference Pages

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/scams/nigeria.htm

USSS
Operation 4-1-9

http://www.treas.gov/usss/alert419.htm

TruthOrFiction.com

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/nigeriascams.htm

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Learning about
Internet RFCs    (posted
04/23/02)

Internet
RFCs (Requests for Comment) written by the IAB (Internet
Architecture Board) are working documents that describe how Internet
protocol standards should work. RFCs record the efforts of working
groups in the IAB's Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Such
groups are responsible for proposing, implementing, testing and
revising the standards used on the Internet. To learn more about
Internet RFCs, check them out on the Web at http://www.ietf.org/rfc.

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Open a bookmark in a
new window   (posted
04/16/02)

Bookmarks
and Favorites are handy shortcuts that enable you to access your
favorite Web sites with the click of a button. Their only
shortcoming is that they're designed to load in the current browser
window, replacing the Web page you're currently viewing. Most of the
time, this isn't a big deal--unless you want to navigate to a
bookmarked site without leaving the site you're currently viewing.
You'll find that this is often the case when you want to use a
bookmarked search engine. One solution is to open a new browser
window before you click on the bookmark. To do so, choose File >
New > Window from the menu bar (File > New > Navigator
Window in Netscape) or press [Ctrl]N ([command]N on the Mac).
However, in many cases it would be much easier if you could
configure your bookmark to open a new browser window automatically
before it loads. If you're using Internet Explorer 5.1 for the
Macintosh, just press [command][option] when you click on an item in
the Favorites menu. However, if you're using IE on a Windows system,
or if you're using Netscape 6, you can launch a bookmark in a new
window by transforming it into a JavaScript bookmarklet. In IE, open
the Favorites menu, right-click on the bookmark you'd like to
modify, and then choose Properties from the resulting shortcut menu.
(In Netscape 6.x, choose Bookmarks > Manage Bookmarks from the
menu bar, right-click on the bookmark you'd like to modify, and then
choose Properties from the resulting shortcut menu.) Next, change
the contents of the URL text box (Location text box in Netscape)
to

javascript:void(window.open("BookmarkURL"))

where
BookmarkURL is the URL your bookmark points to. For example, to
launch an Element K Journals bookmark in a new window, you'd change
the contents of the URL text box from

http://www.elementkjournals.com

to

javascript:void(window.open("http://www.elementkjournals.com"))

When
you've finished, click OK. (If prompted by IE to keep the target,
click Yes. If you're using Netscape, close the Bookmarks window.)
The next time you click on the bookmark, it will open in a new
browser window, leaving the current one untouched.

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Using popularity-based
search sites    (posted
04/08/02)

If you're
looking for a way to find the Web's most popular sites, you've
probably tried various search engines and Web directories. However,
no thanks to spamdexing and other tricks that site owners use to
increase their sites' search-engine rankings, you may end up finding
fewer relevant hits than you'd hoped for. If you're in the mood for
a new approach, try these popularity-based search engines and
directory sites:

100.com:

http://www.100.com/

100hot:

http://www.100hot.com/

10Sites.com:

http://www.10sites.com/

BestCoolSites.com:

http://www.bestcoolsites.com/

BestSpider.com:

http://www.bestspider.com/

Greatest100Sites.com:

http://www.greatest100sites.com/

HotSheet.com:

http://www.hotsheet.com/

The Web 100:

http://www.web100.com/

Top10Links:

http://www.top10links.com/

Top5000sites.com:

http://www.top5000sites.com/

Top9.com:

http://www.top9.com/

topfivesites.com:

http://www.topfivesites.com/

WebTop10:

http://www.webtop10.com/

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Finding public access
USENET newsgroup servers  (posted
04/01/02)

Sometimes,
your default USENET news host won't carry all the newsgroups that
interest you. If this happens, send an email message to your
Internet Service Provider's (ISP) technical service department with
the name of the USENET newsgroup you'd like to access. In most
cases, your ISP will add the newsgroup to its news server. If this
doesn't work, you can set up a second news server account that
connects to a free newsgroup (NNTP) server. Yahoo! lists several
free USENET servers at:

http://dir.yahoo.com/Computers_and_Internet/Internet/Chats_and_Forums/
Usenet/Public_Access_Usenet_Sites/.

As an alternative, you
can access USENET newsgroups on the Internet at Google Groups
(groups.google.com). However, if you'd prefer to use your newsreader
to manage newsgroup subscriptions, you can find free USENET servers
here to at:

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.free.newsservers

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Simplify site searches
with a search bookmarklet  (posted
03/18/02)

Many
content-rich Web sites offer search engines that can help you find
what you're looking for at that particular site. The only
inconvenience is that you have to navigate to the site before you
can use its search engine. If you've ever wished you could query a
site-specific search engine from any location, you're in luck.
Depending on the engine used by the site you want to search, you may
be able to download or create a search bookmarklet. A search
bookmarklet is a browser bookmark that, instead of simply targeting
a URL, runs a JavaScript command that submits information to a
specific site's search engine and then navigates to the results
page. Using a
bookmarklet, you can search a site without having
to access it beforehand. You can perform a search by selecting text
on a Web page and then clicking on the bookmarklet, or by clicking
on the bookmarklet and then typing your search term in the resulting
dialog box. To learn more about search bookmarklets, visit the
Search Bookmarklets page at the Bookmarklets Web site. Here you'll
find access to a collection of many ready-to-use search bookmarklets
for sites like Yahoo!, CNN, InfoSpace, Dictionary.com and more, as
well as information about how to create your own search
bookmarklets.

Bookmarklets - Search Bookmarklets
http://bookmarklets.com/tools/search/index.phtml

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Import Favorites and
cookies with IE 6  (posted
03/04/02)

If you've
recently upgraded from IE 5.5 to IE 6 or you're switching from
Netscape Navigator to Internet Explorer, there's an easy way to
import your cookies and Favorites from your old browser into your
new one with IE 6's Import/Export Wizard.

First, launch
Internet Explorer and then choose File | Import And Export. The
Import/Export Wizard will open on your screen. Follow the wizard's
screens to import or export your Favorites and cookies from your old
browser into your new one. Once you've finished the short wizard,
click the Finish button and your data will be automatically
transferred to IE 6.

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Understanding techno
babble   (posted
02/25/02)

As Internet
and networking technologies continue to blossom, so does the
technical terminology and jargon that goes along with
them.

Sometimes we're able to ascertain the meanings of new
or unfamiliar words and terms based on their surrounding context.
Other times, they might as well be written in Klingon.  When
you find you're stumped for the meaning of a particular
technology-related term, you can turn to the Internet for some
enlightenment. The following terminology resources can help you fill
in the blanks when techno babble's got you stumped:

FOLDOC Computing
Dictionary:

http://foldoc.doc.ic.ac.uk/foldoc

The Jargon
File:

http://eps.mcgill.ca/jargon/html

Matisse's Glossary of Internet Terms:

http://www.matisse.net/files/glossary.html

NetLingo Dictionary of
Internet Words:

http://www.netlingo.com/

TechEncyclopedia:

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia

Webopedia:

http://www.webopedia.com/

whatis.com:

http://whatis.techtarget.com/

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Maintain security by
disabling AutoComplete   (posted
02/25/02)

If the
AutoComplete feature is enabled in the later versions of Internet
Explorer, each password that you type into a Web page will be filled
in automatically each time you visit that page until the password is
deleted. The AutoComplete feature is a handy time-saver if you
frequently need to fill in details on Web forms because it can also
be configured to automatically enter personal information on forms
so you only need to enter the information once. However, it can
create a security breach if you access confidential information or
sites on the Web with usernames and passwords.

To disable the
AutoComplete feature for usernames and passwords, open Internet
Explorer and choose Tools | Internet Options, and then select the
Content tab. Under the Personal Information panel, click the
AutoComplete button and in the AutoComplete Settings dialog box,
below the Use AutoComplete For heading, deselect the User Names And
Passwords On Forms option, and then click OK. You'll now need to
supply usernames and the corresponding passwords whenever you access
secure Web sites on the Internet.

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The taxman
cometh  (posted
02/18/02)

If tax
season has you tied up in knots, you might be surprised to learn
that the IRS feels your pain. In response, it offers a comprehensive
collection of tax information online at http://www.irs.gov/. Here, you can
research all sorts of tax-related questions and concerns. For
example, you can:

Get the latest tax
news:

http://www.irs.gov/news/index.html

Calculate your
withholdings:

http://www.irs.gov/ind_info/wh/

Download
tax forms:

http://www.irs.gov/forms_pubs/index.html

and much more. You can
even find out how the income tax you paid last year was distributed
at http://www.irs.gov/tax_edu/tax_rcpt/index.html.
So stop putting off tax preparation and get yourself in-the-know.
The more you know about tax preparation, the more comfortable you'll
become with it; the more comfortable you are with tax preparation,
the less likely you'll be to put it off until the last
minute.

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Having fun with your
digital photos (posted
02/13/02)

If you're looking for
something creative to do with your digital photos, the Internet
offers many possibilities. For example, at HallmarkStories.com (http://www.hallmarkstories.com/),
you can upload your digital photos to create albums, magazines, snap
books and photo cards online and have them professionally printed
and delivered to your doorstep. Hewlett-Packard's Creative Projects
page (http://www.homeandoffice.hp.com/hho/us/eng/creative_projects.html)
offers a huge collection of online project kits that you can use to
dress up your photos for fun or functionality. Kodak PictureCenter
(http://playground.kodak.com/)
enables you to upload, store, manage and edit your pictures online,
as well as share them with friends. PhotoIsland.com (http://pacific.photoisland.com/)
is loaded with photo project opportunities, including online albums,
eCards, gift projects and professional printing.

Additional
photo storage, sharing and project sites include:

FotoTime:

http://www.fototime.com/

Kodak
PhotoNet:

http://kodak-com.photonet.com/

MyNetPhotos.com:

http://mynetphotos.com/

PhotoLoft:

http://www.photoloft.com/

Snapfish:

http://www.snapfish.com/

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Deleting individual
sites from your browser history   (posted
01/21/02)

The history list that's built
into most browsers can be a handy tool for relocating Web pages
you've recently visited but haven't bookmarked. Occasionally,
however, you'll find that the History feature works against you by
revealing your whereabouts to others who share your computer. One
way to cover your tracks is to clear the history list each time
you've finished surfing. However, while this all-or-nothing approach
prevents others from seeing where you've surfed, it also prevents
you from using the history list to find a page whose URL you can't
remember. An effective compromise
is to delete only those sites
you don't want other users to know shopping online for a birthday
gift for your roommate, you'll want to remove all traces of where
you shopped and what you bought from your browser's history list. By
removing only select items from your browser history instead of
deleting the whole thing, you can retain quick access to
recently-visited sites you might want to share or access again. To
remove a single history item in Internet Explorer, click the History
button on the Standard Buttons toolbar (Explorer Bar on the Mac) to
display the History pane. If you're using Netscape, choose
Communicator | Tools | History from the menu bar (Tasks | Tools |
History in Netscape 6) or press [Ctrl]H to open the History window.
Sort the history list as desired to group same-site or same-date
links together. As an alternative,
you can search the history
list for keywords by clicking the Search button in Internet
Explorer's History pane (Windows versions only) or by choosing Edit
| Search HistoryList from the History
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