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Sunday, April 13, 2008

Internet for Beginners

How Does RSS Work? What Can I Do With RSS?"
Really Simple Syndication feeds can be extremely useful! The purpose of RSS is to regularly update your hobby interests by receiving dynamic web feeds directly to your screen. Examples include: tracking DVD prices at Amazon, watching for cheap airfares, following the Don Imus controversy. You can get the latest gossip on Anna Nicole Smith's baby, receive the latest wallpaper from your favorite web photographer, or follow the NHL hockey playoffs. You can get the joke of the day or the quote of the week. You can even get barbecue recipes! There are so many interesting things you can do with RSS. Here are some suggestions to get you started
I Don't Understand Internet Scams. How Do They Work?"
You've probably heard about Internet con games. That's where dishonest-but-clever web publishers either fool you into divulging your financial information, or they convince you to install their software and make money for them. But how exactly do these scams work? Well, this is your chance to see what Internet cons look like in a controlled environment
How to Completely De-Gunk Your PC of Crapware.
"Crapware": this unpleasant word describes all the software that you don't want on your computer. Useless download managers, unwanted drivers, annoying toolbars...all the things that you personally want removed because you never really wanted them in the first place. So how do you clean this crapware out? Well, thanks to George Ou of ZDNet, here is a step-by-step tutorial on cleaning out your startup and registry entries. Fabulous advice, and well worth 30 minutes of your time

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