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What can you tell me about Google Web History? Anything would be very helpful!
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Well, lucky for you (and everyone else who reads this newsletter), I can tell you quite a bit about it! Google Web History is yet another new feature that Google has recently released. So, if you’re an avid Google user, this is another service you’re definitely going to want to check out… Continue reading
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I just started using Opera as my new Web browser and I was wondering if you knew of any tricks that may help me get more use out of it. I’ve checked your archives, but I’d like to know more. Please help me!
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First of all, welcome to the world of Opera! You’ve chosen a good Web browser for yourself and I hope you continue to… Continue reading
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I must admit that I have a MySpace profile. I use it to stay in touch with my friends and family and I heard something the other day about a MySpace tracking system. Do you know anything about that? If you have any information, please share it with us!
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First, I want to say that I hope you’re enjoying your MySpace experience. I know there has… Continue reading
IE 7 Tweak
With the launch of Internet Explorer 7, more and more users are now looking for other browser options. I mean, a lot of people still choose to stick with IE 7, but why is everyone looking for other choices? Well, there just so happens to be one problem that most of those users face when they’re looking for other browsers.
For some very strange reason, Microsoft allows… Continue reading
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I have somehow lost all my saved bookmarks in Firefox. Is there any way I can get them back? I’m just so lost without them!
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Ouch! Losing your bookmarks (favorites) is not very much fun and I’m sure anyone who has ever had this happen to them can vouch for that. I mean, your bookmarks are a big part of your online life, aren’t they? They… Continue reading
Firefox/Vista Errors
A lot of faithful Firefox users have been presented with a lot of errors while using Firefox with the new operating system of Windows Vista. These intermittent errors can be very annoying, especially when you are right in the middle of editing a very important document with your favorite Web application, etc. So, today we are going to deal with two of the most frequent Firefox errors in… Continue reading
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I know you’ve mentioned before certain things that Web sites can see when we’re online, but they were always mixed in with other information. Can you give us a basic list of them instead?
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I sure can! It’s very important to know what Web sites can see when you’re visiting them, so I’m not going to waste any more time. Let’s get right into it!
If… Continue reading
Stay On Longer
Do you Yahoo!? If you’re an avid Yahoo! user, you probably use it for pretty much everything you do online, right? I mean, they have e-mail, an instant message program, games, different groups you can join, music you can download, sports news, the yellow pages and so on and so forth. Either way you look at it, Yahoo! has all your needs covered. Plain and simple.
So… Continue reading
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Do you know anything about a search engine called YouGetIt? What makes it different than all the others and is it reputable? Please share whatever you know!
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What an excellent question! This new search engine was actually mentioned on our message board the other day (thanks pesach!) After reviewing the site myself, I was going to write a tip on it anyway, but once I received… Continue reading
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I heard something about Firefox shutting down support for their 1.5 version. Is this true?
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Well, I think the best thing to say to answer your question is, “If you haven’t upgraded to Firefox 2.0 yet, you might want to think about doing so very soon.” It was just recently announced that Mozilla will support Firefox 1.5 for one more security update, but after that, it’s… Continue reading
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Do you know anything about a Web site called Fast Food Maps? I saw it the other day, but I don’t know anything about it. It seems interesting, so if you know anything, please share!
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Ha, this is perfect! This question goes along so well with the Q&A tip we had in last Friday’s newsletter about planning your summer vacations. In that tip, I talked about… Continue reading
Google Presently
Are you one of the many people who use Google for just about everything? I mean, they have e-mail, they offer a chat program, they have photo services, you can create your own homepage with them, they have a document and spreadsheet program, etc., etc. I could keep going, but I think you get the picture. So, what do you think they will come up with next?
Well… Continue reading
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Have you heard anything about a service called Google 411? If you have any information on it, please share it with us! Thanks!
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But of course! The service is called Google 411, but it is also known as Google Voice Local Search (that’s a more technical name for it if you couldn’t tell!) So, what can Google 411 do for you? Well, let’s find… Continue reading
Opera 9.2 Released
Are you ready for a new version of the Opera Web browser already? I mean, with Opera 9.1 just released in December 2006, you might still be getting used to that, but in the Internet world, there’s no time to waste when it comes to updates and upgrades. And Opera 9.2 is no exception to that rule. Come along with me as we welcome this new and… Continue reading
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In the past, you’ve told us how to be safe on certain Web sites, etc., but what about chat room safety? Do you have any tips we all can abide by for that?
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I’m so glad you asked! We here at WorldStart are always telling you to be as safe as possible when you’re visiting the World Wide Web. We’ve covered the Internet, social networking Web… Continue reading
Ava Find
I would honestly have to say that the person who designed Windows’ search feature was probably half asleep when they were doing it. I mean, it’s so very slow! It can take up to one hour to complete a search with just a simple and common criterion. And I don’t know about you, but I am often forced to use it, because I have files scattered all over… Continue reading
IMVironments
So, you know all about the environment around you and your home, right? So, what about with your instant messenger program? This may seem impossible, but Yahoo! Messenger has found a way to turn all that around. Yahoo! came up with the great idea of creating an environment for their instant messenger program and they just so happened to call it an IMVironment. What all does an IMVironment entail?… Continue reading
New Google Talk Features
It’s no secret that Google Talk has cemented its place in the crowded world of instant messengers. The fact that it doesn’t come with a bucket load of extra bells and whistles has added to its appeal. So, today, I’m going to tell you all about some brand new features for Google Talk.
For example, I’ll show you how to access Google Talk without actually having… Continue reading
A Few Statistics
Have you ever wondered how the different Web browsers we all use stack up against each other? I mean, aren’t you curious to know which one is used the most often or how popular the one you use is with other users? Maybe it’s just me, but I wonder about that kind of stuff all the time. Well, if you’re with me on this one, let’s check… Continue reading
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Do you happen to have any tips on speeding up the Opera Web browser? Just wondering if there’s any way I can speed mine up a bit.
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Are you surprised we’re doing another Opera tip? Well, don’t be! In the past couple of weeks, I’ve come to realize that several of you use Opera and even though Internet Explorer and Firefox seem to still be on… Continue reading
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Do you know anything about a Google Desktop for Macs? I’ve heard rumors, but I wasn’t sure if anything was set in stone yet. If you know anything, please share!
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Well, you probably already know that since this question is posted above, I do have something to say about the topic. After all, if you know anything about this newsletter, you know I’m not just going… Continue reading
IE 7 Picture Problems
Are you one of the many who are now using the new Internet Explorer 7? If so, I’ve got some great information for you today, so let’s go check it out!
There are a couple of things one could do when it comes to seeing graphics in Internet Explorer 7. You could configure IE 7 to either display pictures or if you want to save some… Continue reading
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Last week, you talked about some widgets for the Opera Web browser and it was so nice to hear about those. So, now I’m wondering if you can tell us about some skins for Opera as well. I’ve been wanting to change mine for awhile now, but I wasn’t sure if there were any new ones out or not. Please fill us in!
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You know, after… Continue reading
Snap
Look before you leap! You’ve probably heard that phrase before, but did you ever think it could apply to search engines? Well, a feature I’ve found lacking in many search engines is the ability to preview Web sites before you actually visit them. So, I did some investigating and found a great new search engine called Snap.
Snap.com is a search engine that allows you to preview the Web… Continue reading
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Over the years, I’ve noticed that you don’t cover a whole lot about the Opera Web browser in your newsletter and I was wondering if you could change that for at least one day. Do you know of any extensions or add ons that have recently come out for Opera? I’m always looking for new things to add to it and thought I would look to you for
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Awhile back, I set up a Google homepage and even though it’s a great resource, it’s a little boring to look at. Is there anything I can do to dress it up a bit? Anything will do, just please tell me there’s something!
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I’m really glad you asked, because there is in fact something you can do. Google just recently announced a new addition to their… Continue reading
MSN Messenger
Today, we’re going to talk about the instant messenger program from MSN called MSN Messenger 7.5. If you haven’t found an instant messaging program that you’re absolutely thrilled with yet, your wait may be over. So, let’s go ahead and check out all the basics of MSN’s version!
MSN Messenger is one of the many popular messengers available for Internet users everywhere. Compared to other messenger providers, MSN… Continue reading
