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Recycle with Freecycle...Give and Get Stuff for Free

Dian tells you about an organization that helps you get your unwanted items in the hands of people looking for the stuff you no longer want. Great way to give your stuff a new home.

Vol 8, Issue 1 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Bogus IRS Emails...Don't Be Fooled!

Loads of identity theft emails are hitting cyberspace in an attempt to find unsuspecting taxpayers who will give up their personal information. Don't be fooled!

Vol 6, Issue 6 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Turn Your Pennies into Great Gifts

Dian Chapman explains how easy it is to use Coinstar machines to turn loose change into valuable certificates.

Vol 6, Issue 6 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Jazzin' Up Your Google Home Page

Learn how to add cool, informative and fun gadgets to a customized iGoogle home page in your browser.

Vol 6, Issue 4 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Road Warriors Guide to Windows Firewall

Greg Chapman helps those of you who venture out on the road with your laptops understand how to modify your firewall.

Vol 6, Issue 3 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
The Art of Plagiarism

Learn why it is illegal to copy some information from the Internet and see who is stealing from TechTrax.

Vol 5, Issue 3 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Removing ISP Branding

William Walker shows you how to remove ISP customization.

Vol 5, Issue 3 by William K. Walker
Getting Better Results from the Microsoft Knowledge Base

Greg Chapman shows you a few tricks to get the support articles you need.

Vol 5, Issue 2 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
Confessions of an Identity Theft Victim

Dian Chapman confesses about how easily identity thefts can get anyone...even Dian, a web professional!

Vol 5, Issue 2 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview – First Impressions

William Walker shares his opinions of Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.

Vol 5, Issue 2 by William K. Walker
Stop Telling The World Nobody's Home

Are you employees providing too much personal/business information in their auto responders?

Vol 5, Issue 1 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
What Time Is It?

Dian found a quick, handy site that helps you decipher what time it is in any city.

Vol 4, Issue 9 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Be Froogle!

Learn how to easily find great shopping deals on the web.

Vol 4, Issue 8 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Free Tech Tools

Dian Chapman tells you about some of her favorite sites to get free tech tools and utilities.

Vol 4, Issue 6 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Get Lost!

Dian Chapman shows you how easy it is to get free driving directions on the web.

Vol 4, Issue 5 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
E-mail Etiquette

Candi Thomas explains how to avoid e-mail trouble.

Vol 4, Issue 4 by Candi Thomas, MOS
Sex Offender Web Sites

If you don't know how to find out whether there are sex offenders living in your neighborhood, this article tell you how. Arm yourself with this important information!

Vol 4, Issue 4 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Teaching Your Infant/Toddler/Preschooler to Use the Computer

Sue Jenkins tells you about the best online activity websites for toddlers/preschoolers with reviews of Noggin.com, Fisher-Price.com, UpToTen.com, and NickJr.com.

Vol 4, Issue 3 by Sue Jenkins
Microsoft’s Spyware in Its Infancy

Dennis Roche discusses the new Microsoft Antispyware software beta released to the public and Microsoft's efforts for a spyware free world.

Vol 4, Issue 2 by Dennis Roche
Printing Articles from the Web

Dian Chapman shows you a few tricks to more easily print reference information from the Internet.

Vol 4, Issue 1 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
802...What's That?

Wireless engineer, Greg Chapman, explains the A.B.G.s of 802 Wireless connectivity.

Vol 3, Issue 10 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
Price It, Stamp It, Send It

Save time this holiday season by handling much of your post office adventures online. Dian Chapman tells you how easy it can be.

Vol 3, Issue 10 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Hey, Who’s Peeping Through My Windows?

Dennis Roche investigates spyware and shows you how you get it and, more importantly, how to remove and prevent it.

Vol 3, Issue 10 by Dennis Roche
Google for Your Mobile Phone

Kevin Christy reviews the new beta offering of Google SMS, which allows mobile phone users to use text messaging to search phone directories, check prices on consumer goods, and even search the Internet.

Vol 3, Issue 9 by Kevin Christy
Win the Classiest Cards on the Web!

Dian Chapman introduces you to the Classiest Cards on the Web and tells you how you can win a free subscription..if you hurry!

Vol 3, Issue 9 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
A Few of my Favorite Things

Dian Chapman shows you how to better organize all those web site favorites.

Vol 3, Issue 9 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Firefox—A Fast, Safe Alternative to Internet Explorer

Kevin Christy reviews the Firefox browser and finds it a useful, secure alternative to Internet Explorer.

Vol 3, Issue 7 by Kevin Christy
Email: Get it When and Where You Need It

Kevin Christy advises readers on getting email on the road and on the web.

Vol 3, Issue 7 by Kevin Christy
The Roam Office: Life With a Convergence Phone

Kevin Christy gets a convergence phone, and sees whether we are 'there yet'.

Vol 3, Issue 7 by Kevin Christy
Refining Your Internet Searching

Dian Chapman shows you how to become an Internet search wiz, thanks to the terrific search features in Google.

Vol 3, Issue 7 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Whassa Firewall, Dude?

A general treatment of what a firewall does and what it really is by Greg Chapman.

Vol 3, Issue 5 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
Fighting Viruses

Dian Chapman provides you with links to articles and resources to help you learn how to better protect your computer against various types of attacks.

Vol 3, Issue 5 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Roam Office Review: Freeconference.com

Kevin Christy tell you about tools available on the Internet can help you keep your business rolling when you're away.

Vol 3, Issue 4 by Kevin Christy
Instant Messengers

Dian Chapman shows you how Instant Messenger programs can help you get important information by keeping in touch with family and friends.

Vol 3, Issue 4 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
The “Roam Office”

Kevin Christy shows you how to keep a virtual office while on the road.

Vol 3, Issue 3 by Kevin Christy
I Cannot FIND That!

Learn tips for searching the Internet.

Vol 2, Issue 8 by Linda Johnson, MOS
Get the Google Toolbar

Find out how the Google Toolbar can save you time and effort searching the web.

Vol 2, Issue 8 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
As the Worm Turns...Your Computer into a Zombie

With the rash of viruses on the net, this article contains vital info to help you keep safe!

Vol 2, Issue 5 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
Downloading 101

If you're not sure what it takes to download files, this article will provide details and tips.

Vol 2, Issue 3 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Bouncing Spam

Learn how to combat spam!

Vol 2, Issue 2 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Cable Internet—Are You Being Capped?

Read about what cable modem companies are doing to cut your service!

Vol 1, Issue 6 by Vic Ferri
Making Google Your Default Internet Explorer Search Engine

Learn how to change your default search to one of the best!

Vol 1, Issue 5 by Vic Ferri
Crushin' Cookies

Learn about Internet cookies, how they work and download free software to help you controls them!

Vol 1, Issue 4 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Customize Internet Explorer

Learn about some of the customization settings you can tweak in Internet Explorer, or whatever browser you use.

Vol 1, Issue 2 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Internet Explorer Security Patch

Update your Internet Explorer with this important patch.

Vol 1, Issue 1 by Microsoft Corporation
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