Category Archives: Computer Tips & Tutorials

del.icio.us – Social Bookmarks

del.icio.us Early in 2005 I read an InfoWorld article about Social Bookmarking that caught my attention. Having not heard of this computer term prior, it interested me. As it turns out Social Bookmarking allows anyone to share Internet Bookmarks with … Continue reading

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Free 411 Info

Cell phone companies are charging $1.00 or more for 411 telephone information calls, and you don’t have to pay that. Instead, when you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial 1 800 FREE 411 or 1-800-373-3411 without incurring … Continue reading

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Anonymous e-mail, Mailinator & Dodgit

Mailinator.com What is it you ask…? Well it’s not exactly obvious from the home page so I’ll explain why and how useful this site can be. Mailinator.com & Dodgeit.com are anonymous e-Mail server with Web interfaces. Sure there are many … Continue reading

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Dropload.com File Sharing

FIle Sharing Lesson Many of you may or may not be familiar with File Sharing over the Internet. This little segment should help those not so familiar with file sharing techniques. The first file sharing technique everyone should know is … Continue reading

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UseNet News Groups

Update 12/2008- Late 2008 Google implemented changes to it’s UseNet news service now calling it Google Groups service. I believe there are still ties to the Usenet servers. UseNet Is a worldwide bulletin board system that can be accessed through … Continue reading

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