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1). Making The Broadband Connection, NationwideA teenager downloads a new release to her MP3 player. Another uses a cell phone to text-message his chemistry partner about an upcoming project. About to graduate high school, an honors student is already taking college courses-all from the comfort of home, and made possible by a high-speed Internet connection.
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2). So How Long Will Your Digital Prints Last?
Once revolutionary, digital cameras have become a fact of everyday life.
While digital photography has many benefits, consumers need to be aware of the risks facing their images. Because hard drives and digital media can be damaged and file formats can become obsolete, making photographic prints with the highest-quality inkjet printing technology is the best way to share and preserve memories.
3). Four Tips For Managing Your Life
Good news: from getting organized to maximizing your time, there are some easy ways to stay focused and achieve your goals.
• What Areas Need the Most Work? Watching a reality TV show may be more entertaining than cleaning the green film off the shower stall but it won't keep your home from becoming a biohazard. Establishing and sticking to priorities will help you spend less time worrying about what needs to be done and more time accomplishing your goals.
4). Online Health Hoaxes-A Prescription For Trouble
lthough the content of many Web sites is credible, sometimes there are exceptions.
That's because the content posted on the Internet may not be regulated for accuracy. Unfortunately, some Web sites can actually be a source of misinformation.
According to registered dietitian Diane Quagliani: "Be sure to check the credibility of any source when it comes to health and nutrition information-especially when it comes to the Web.
5). Enlarging The Web
The trend of decreasing font sizes in Web design has made navigating the Web an increasingly difficult task for many Internet users. According to the American Council of the Blind, nearly 8 million Americans are unable to read regular print even with reading glasses, and the number is expected to grow as the population ages.
This can make it difficult to use the Web-an increasingly vital skill in an increasingly wired world.
6). Securing Your Wireless Computer
Wireless Internet connections aren't just convenient for you-they also may be convenient for hackers. Fortunately, it isn't difficult to protect yourself.
Wireless systems can be particularly vulnerable to digital intruders, possibly putting sensitive or private data at risk. However, you can protect yourself by using WEP or WPA encryption, which require users to enter a password before they are allowed to access your wireless network.
7). Dumping Old PCs Is Not "PC"
-According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, nearly 250 million computers will become obsolete in the next five years. Unfortunately, less than 20 percent of PCs retired in the U.S. are recycled most years, instead creating what is being termed "e-waste."
To help reverse this trend, the U.S. government recently passed legislation that imposes penalties and fines on companies that do not practice environmentally proper IT disposal.
8). Simple Steps For Capturing Memories And Sharing Photos
From weddings to "girls' weekends," book clubs and block parties, the good news is that more and more people are making time to gather with family and friends to share special occasions and everyday events. Being there, however, is only half the fun. The desire to share these memories has given rise to all sorts of new hobbies from scrapbooking to photo swapping.
9). Rural America Cheers Arrival Of Fast Internet
Space may not be the only final frontier. Internet access in those wide-open spaces of rural America right down here on Earth is another frontier.
Happily, it's been reached, thanks to a small satellite minidish that reaches virtually everyone, even those in rural communities. That's good news for anyone who had to settle for dial-up, sometimes called the "World Wide Wait.
10). How Your Online Bank Protects You
Those who bank online for convenience can also bank on safety. Banking online actually increases the safety and security of your financial information because you can check your accounts frequently.
Your online banking transactions also offer the same accuracy and reliability as doing business over the phone or through an ATM. You can get real-time balances and immediate transfers.
11). Quick Quiz: Around The World On The Web
From blogs to streaming video, the Web can be a great way to get firsthand accounts of news from around the world.
According to the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education, there are nearly three million blogs on the Web-many of which are news related. Similarly, about 14.2 billion streaming videos were added to the Web in one year alone, according to AccuStream iMedia Research.
12). The Internet Can Be Your "Ticket" To Amusement Parks
Whether they are planning a family reunion, an adventure experience or an international excursion, increasingly, consumers are using the Internet to plan their trips.
A study called The Travelers' Use of the Internet, 2005 Edition indicates that "online travelers" -online consumers that define themselves as travelers-make up almost half of the United States' 216.
13). Five Steps To Back Up Your Digital Life
More and more, our lives have gone digital. We're quickly filling up our hard drives with digital photos, music, videos and documents, and in doing so we're flirting with digital disaster.
Think about it: What would happen if you lost all that data on your hard drive? In a millisecond your family photos, home movies, years of work, and digital music collection could vanish forever.
14). Internet Phone Service: Easier Than You Might Think
The Internet is changing everything, even the way people make phone calls. And while the notion of using the Internet for phone service may seem complicated, it's actually pretty simple.
Although Internet voice communication has been available for a while, the sound quality has taken time to catch up with the technology. Some leading Internet providers now offer true replacement service.
15). Video Games Can Be Good For You
Millions of Americans enjoy video games-for the adrenaline rush, the companionship, the competition, and the chance to become a conquering adventurer, at least in a virtual world.
The good news is Americans don't have to break the bank to play the video games they love. Turner Broadcasting System's GameTap is one of the latest and greatest options for consumers to get their game on and experience all the good things about games.
16). Don't Be Left Behind: The Right Computer Skills Can Make All The Difference
Kelly Dodson knows firsthand why companies value the ability to use computers and software. An administrative assistant in Kansas, Dodson used to keep her CEO's calendar by hand, until one day an important meeting slipped through the cracks.
That painful experience compelled her to seek training in the effective use of the company's scheduling software.
17). Selling On eBay: What You Should Know
Hoping to build your own small business? Today, millions of Americans are turning to eBay, where online selling is fast and simple when you're armed with time-tested strategies for success. Follow these simple best practices used by eBay's most successful sellers and watch your sales soar.
1. Register. You need to register and create an account before selling on eBay.
18). Online Banking And You
If you've been banking online, you're not alone. Here are some of the advantages online customers can bank on:
• Convenient-As long as you have a computer with an Internet connection, your "online bank" is open-that's convenience!
• Safe & Secure-By banking online, you can check your accounts frequently. If someone has illegally accessed your account, you will know it quickly and can take immediate action.
19). Online Degree Program Scores With Video Game Enthusiasts
When high school students spend hours playing video games, parents often say it's a waste of time. However, these video game players, or "gamers," can now find professional opportunities to complement their interest. The relatively young academic specialty of computer game technologies has grown in response to the popularity of the skyrocketing video game industry.
20). Net Neutrality: Not So Neutral?
Many consumers are not feeling neutral about net neutrality-the idea that all content streaming in to the Internet should be treated equally.
The words "net neutrality" may sound fair enough, but what this really means is anything but neutral-if net neutrality legislation passes Congress, the companies that are developing innovative new technology for the Internet and the consumers who want to enjoy it will not be treated fairly.
21). Saving Time While Booking Travel Online
Before they haul out the big suitcase, before they put a hold on the mail and before they make house- and pet-sitting arrangements, a growing number of American travelers are taking a different sort of trip: a trip online.
That's because travel arrangements have evolved, with Web sites often taking the place of travel agents in the organization and planning of family vacations, weekend getaways, business trips and more.
22). Protection From Known And Unknown Viruses
Although they often come with cute names like "I Love You" and "Melissa," the damage that computer viruses can do to your machine and files is anything but adorable.
For years, the security protocol for protecting your computer has been the same:
1. Don't open e-mail attachments from unknown senders.
2. Install antivirus software.
3. Make backup copies of your files in case they get corrupted.
23). Steps To Get Your Financial House In Order
Managing your finances may be easier than you think. That's because online banking offers the same services found at bricks-and-mortar institutions-plus many others.
For example, through online banking, customers can check their account balances, transfer funds, pay bills and more. And because of the convenience, online banking can make it easier to get your finances in order.
24). Photo Facts
Nearly 60 million people visited an online photo service in the past year, according to the InfoTrends Online Photo Services Market Forecast Report.
If you're among them, there are a few questions to ask when selecting a photo service to organize and share your pictures:
1. Does the site offer free photo storage? Some require an annual subscription or price-per-image storage fee; others are free.
25). Avoiding Identity Theft
What's in a name? Possibly thousands of dollars. That's the word from law enforcement agents who say that Americans lose millions to identity theft each year.
The term "identity theft" refers to a crime in which a person steals your Social Security number or other private information. The criminal then uses that information to charge items or services on your credit or simply steal money from your bank account.
26). Filing Taxes Online Now Stress Free, Cost Free
For many Americans, the 2005 tax season will tax the nerves, take a lot of time and maybe cost a bundle, too.
Happily, there are ways to make doing taxes a lot faster, stress free and, possibly, cost free.
This is all possible because a tax industry maverick has broken down the barrier to free tax preparation. Customers can now e-file their returns without charge through www.
27). What to Look for in Online Tax Prep and Filing Software
You may have a less taxing time this April if you let computer software do much of the hard work filing with the IRS.
You won't be alone. According to IRS data, more than 68 million tax returns were filed electronically last year, with more than 17 million taxpayers filing their own returns online.
"There are a number of benefits that online tax prep and e-filing offer but you should do a little bit of homework first to get the greatest value for your dollar," said Debra Gray, tax software manager for CCH.
28). Plan Your Next Party Like A Pro
"You're invited…" are always welcome words to hear− whether it's to a barbeque, birthday party, cocktail party, graduation, housewarming, girls' night out or other special event. However, most people think planning a successful party takes a lot of time and effort. Not true, according to Evite, the leading social event- planning service on the Web.
29). Check The Internet Forecast Before You Go Online
According to a recent survey conducted by the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), more computer users are becoming increasingly insecure about using the Internet. Forty-eight percent of those surveyed avoid making purchases on the Internet because they are afraid their financial information might be stolen. Fewer than one in five of the 1,150 U.
30). Creating A Personal Heart Health Profile Online
There's good news for those feeling the pressure to know more about high blood pressure and heart disease.
Nearly one in three adults has high blood pressure. Since the condition has no warning signs or symptoms, it's important to know your risk factors. High blood pressure management is imperative to reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease-the single largest killer of Americans.
31). How To Start Your Own Blog
These days, if you have something to say and want to share it with others, there's an easy way to do it: Start a blog. If you thought only the young or computer-savvy create blogs, think again. Just about anyone can start a blog-and people of all ages are doing so.
What is a blog? A blog, short for Web log, is a Web page where you write about things that are important to you.
32). The World Wide Web Gets Local
About 550 million searches are conducted daily on the Internet, according to Internet watchdog Jupiter Research. While most searchers now know how to order books, reserve plane tickets or download the latest tunes from cyberspace, many consumers are less confident about the best way to find information about businesses and services close to home--such as pinpointing specialty shops in their neighborhood or finding a phone number for a local pet store that's known for pampering pooches.
33). Save Your Laptop
You turn your back for one second, in the library or at the airport, and when you turn back, you panic-your laptop is gone. Fortunately, there are options if it happens to you.
According to the FBI, 97% of all stolen laptops are never recovered. That's why it's important to be sure your laptop is backed up.
However, while this will protect your data, it still means you're left without an important and pricey piece of equipment-and anyone could have access to personal, confidential or proprietary information.