- The
Expansion of Official Fan Forums on the Internet
It's not just the "biggest fan" creating a website about
the object of their celebrity fixation. Media companies
are using the internet to create and run their own fan sites for the personalities
they represent, be it from music or film.
- Vacationing
Outside the Big Box Hotel
If you want to skip the big hotel for your next vacation, there’s
a wealth of resources out there to find smaller, unique house rental
opportunities that will make your vacation all the more memorable.
- Google's
Free Phone Proposal
When someone talks about "free" cell phones, you probably
think it's a gimmick. When Google's CEO talks about it, people across
an entire industry sit up and take notice. The idea of "ad-supported" cell
service is one that could alter the very foundations of
the industry.
- Zune
Hits the Streets
Microsoft is making sure you know they have an alternative to
iPod. Can the Zune crack the stranglehold Apple has on the market? Ultimately,
if it does, will it be based on the merits of the machine, or the money
in the marketing?
- What
is RSS?
RSS, another more recent internet buzzword, continues to gain
popularity. What is RSS and how can it benefit you? Learn more about this
useful way to view website and blog content quickly and efficiently.
- Machinima
- Gaming and Flimmaking Converge
They’re popular video games, Halo, The Sims, and more, that have
found new purpose as amateur filmmakers use them to create their own digital
epics. Learn what Machinima is, why its popularity is growing, and where
to see some for yourself.
- Find
Yourself With Your Cell Phone
GPS technology integration into cell phones is here to stay, thanks
to the government’s mandate for location systems to be used in conjunction
with 911 emergency calls. Many companies are leveraging this integration
with additional services that make use of this technology for location,
search, and directions.
- The
Basics of Podcasting
A general overview of podcasting, what it is, who's doing it,
and some links to information on how to get started with it. It's not
as hard as you might think, and provides a more personal touch than the,
at times, dry text on a blog.
- Pretexting
- Identity Theft with Personality
Phishing has captured the popular imagination in recent years,
but the recent HP scandals brought a more sophisticated form of identity
theft to the public spotlight-pretexting. There aren't any fancy toolbars
or browser plug-ins to defend you against it. Learn what it is.
- Television
and the Net - Growing Together, Not Apart
Everyone takes their passion and free time to the Internet these
days, and television fans are no exception. It’s not just for the fans,
either. Savvy studios and stars recognize the power of the Internet to
build a loyal following, creating a feedback loop of popularity, instead
of drawing fans away.
- Planning
Your Nuptials With the Internet
Learn about websites that are purpose built to help you through
that wonderful, if often trying, life event known as a wedding.
- Music
Fans and the Internet Converge and Flourish
Decades hence, showing your devotion to your band of choice involved
t-shirts, posters, and buying all those big, flat vinyl discs they put
out. T-shirts and posters are still valid forms of expression, but the
Internet is where fans can not only express their feelings to a vast audience,
but to the objects of their fandom as well. Learn how the Internet has
proven an ideal medium for bands and fans alike.
- Traffic
Mapping for Your Mobile Phone
Mobile phones provide more than just a voice on the other end
these days. The latest trend is a variety of “real time” traffic mapping
services vying to send the fastest route around rush hour congestion to
your small LCD screen.
- High
Definition DVD - The Format War's Second Act
Like an ancient war referenced obliquely in some epic fantasy
yarn, the format war between Betamax and VHS had long reaching
implications. We're poised now on the brink of a second such war between
HD DVD and Blu Ray disc, both competing to be the successor to the ubiquitous
DVD. Will Sony lose big again, or can some kind of "truce" prevail?
- Audiobooks-
Listening to Literature Online
Listening to a book in your car stereo or home has been around
for some time. Podcasting not as long. The combination of the 2 ideas
brings about an interesting synergy. Learn where you can download the
classics of literature online and listen at no cost at all.
- Google's
Library Project - Cataloging the World's Printed Words
Google is known for the size of its online index. The Google
Library Project is an attempt to expand that completeness from the web
to print, providing a searchable index of the print collections of many
large libraries. Much like their Internet search and websites, the idea
is to make it easier for people to find relevant books.
- Letting
the Internet Help You Move
Ease the stress of a move by letting the Internet help out. Learn
about some online resources devoted to helping you get from Point A to
Point B, no matter how far apart they might be.
- The
Social Bookmarking Phenomenon
What if you could share all those bookmarks in your browser with
your friends, tag them, and send recommendations? Well, social bookmarking
sites allow this functionality and more. Learn what social bookmarking
is and find out where you can get started with it.
- House
Hunting on the Internet
The Internet can help you find work, a soulmate, and a plumber,
who might also be your soulmate. It can also help you put a roof over
you and your plumber soulmate's heads. Learn what online resources are
available for your house hunting needs.
- Pursuing
Your Post-Retirement Passions Online
The web can provide a source of enjoyment and even second employment
for millions of retired Americans who are willing to learn the basics.
Build sites for family and friends, or just tend your own website devoted
to personal pursuits. The possibilities are virtually limitless.
- There
are A Lot of Lists out There, Why is Craig's so Popular?
Learn what makes Craigslist one of the most popular destinations
on the Internet. This article provides an overview of the popular Craigslist
website, including basic services, reach, and descriptions of common services
provided.
- Home
Schooling and the Internet
The Internet does not have to be a tool exclusively available
to computer labs on campuses across the nation. Children in home schooled
environments can benefit from it as well, and help prepare them for functioning
in an increasingly technology oriented world.
- The
Explosion of Video Online
The popularity and availability of online video services has exploded
in one short year. Learn who the major players are what they offer to
the casual or professional videophile or cinephile.
- Commuter Resources on the Web
Make getting to work a little easier using the Internet. Learn where
to find commuter resources online to speed your travel by car or bike, including
carpools, traffic reports, and mass transit schedules.
- You Can't Ask Jeeves Anymore
Ask.com has dropped the butler and the "Jeeves" from their
domain name. Are the changes purely cosmetic, or has this perennial fifth
wheel in the search engine game remade not only their image but their services
as well. Find out how the "new" ask.com stacks up in this review.
- Online Investment - the Forest and
the Trees
Build a better investor resource with this set of tips. There are
numerous resources from the government and other organizations at your
disposal.
- What is Wikipedia? A Guide to the
Most Unique Encyclopedia on the Net
You've probably heard about it by now. From the Nightly News to
the Colbert Report, the free open source encyclopedia that anyone can edit
is slowly becoming a household name. If you're still scratching your head,
this article will explain what Wikipedia is all about.
- Planning your Vacation Online
It's summer and people are getting out and about on vacation. Using
the Internet to help plan your vacation may not only save you some money,
but open up new possibilities you’ve never considered before. There’s a
wealth of travel options out there, learn what Net resources will best help
you have that perfect vacation.
- The Urge To Download
Urge is MTV's answer to iTunes. The aging music giant has finally
gotten into the MP3 act, with a little help from Microsoft. Urge
could be the music service linked to the upcoming Microsoft "iPod Killer",
set for a Christmas 06 release. Learn about Urge now, and see
if it's worth your time.
- Online
Pet Stars – What Makes a Great Pet Website
Breeders of purebred pets can expand their reach online with a
website. Learn what kind of information a good breeder site contains in
order to get people interested in you and your services. Even if you're
not a registered breeder, this article will give you tips on how to best
present your prized pet online.
- A
Legacy of Food and Family Online
Show family and friends just how you make mom's famous meatloaf
or any other personal dish by showing them online, with your own website.
Never go hunting for those old recipe note cards and try to decipher grandma's
handwriting, when they could just be a few clicks away. With a recipe website,
you can preserve your family's unique cooking heritage and maybe start
cooking up the next Martha Stewart.
- The
MPAA Allows Movie Downloads- Are They Worth Your Dime?
Have more than one dime handy, because Hollywood is desperately
trying to catch up to the realities of the Internet. Recently, much has
been made of a new set of legal movie download services operating with
the blessing of the MPAA. They're legal, but are they any good? Find out
here.
- Keep
Your Family Together With A Family Website
A website can be more than just a place to put photos of the grandkids
and dogs. This article will provide suggestions on what makes a great family
website, one that will help keep any family in communication, no matter
how far apart.
- Essential
Bookmarks - Finding Educational Resources on the Web
This article provides the starting point for your educational information
gathering on the web. The resources within represent excellent initial
sources through which educators may access more detailed information.
- Securing Your
Email In an Insecure World
Targeted for the beginner, this article explains some common threats, new and
old, to your inbox in this introduction to email security. Learn some basic techniques
to insulate your inbox from these threats.
- Keeping
Your Kids Safe from Online Trouble
Some helpful tips on keeping your kids safe online, including how to minimize
the risks they face, and an overview of common signs that might indicate trouble.
- Let
the Games Begin - Taking Your Sporting Passion Online!
You're a superfan, but do you have the website to prove it? Learn how any fan
can take his love for his team online with a website all their own. March Madness
is here, get online today.
- Discovering
the Personal and Professional Benefits of MySpace
MySpace is a blazing hot community on the Internet, attracting millions of subscribers.
Get a quick overview and learn how signing up could have both personal and professional
benefits.
- Hosting
Your Resume Online- A Path to Success
These days it's not enough to simply join up with a few online job markets. Presenting
a polished, professional resume on your personal website is a great way to impress
prospective employers and help land that next career.
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