Searching the web for it's treasures, doesn't
always bring pleasure. It has it's pitfalls and traps. Scams abound! Get rich quick
schemes will flood your inbox. If one takes precautions, the perils of the web may not
entrap you. Within these pages you can find a plethora of help from computing to home
repair. If you can't find something or need help with a subject, drop by the message
boards and leave a posting, I'll be more than happy to help. Also Internet Privacy is
becoming more of an issue. Here are some good tips to protect yourself from
Unwanted Guests. Last but
not least, be careful out there!
is out, before you upgrade, try
this link. It may save you from a world of headaches! 7.0 has made it's début.
And some the issues are the same.
Certified Kid Safe! |
Gibson's
Research: Online Privacy |
More AOL Help |
Gibson's Research
Group have taken
a hard look at WindowsXP. Check it out before you consider WinXP!
Shields Up
is an outstanding site for privacy software and more. It can test your computer for
vulnerabilities.
Opt Out
warns its user when any spyware known to us has entered their machine, and provides
the option of immediate or later removal.
AD-AWARE
this freebie is a nice utility which will find and remove spy-ware...very, very
nice! A must have program, you'll be surprised what it will find! |
AOL 6.0
& Windows ME users
Can't connect to the web? Is your dial up hanging at Step 5?
AOL://1722:upgrade
Need online assistance with AOL? Live Tech experts for your AOL Problems!
Try the link or Keyword: Upgrade then click on Get
Live Help
Digital Me's AOL Splash Pages
Tired of AOL's splash screen when you sign on? Try some of these custom images creations! |
Virus
Info on AOL and the Internet |
And still more AOL Help |
A must read site, and
it's message
is clear! There are a number of folks out there that want your password to SPAM the web!
The VWA or
Virus and Trojan bugs
AOL does not send out upgrade notifications (they jam them down your
throat at sign off!), nor will they change your password and ask you
if you'd like your old one back! The above link is very informative and has some great
info on removing Password Stealers and Trojan viruses
Please be aware of emails promoting free AOL or upgrades! AOL upgrades are always
automatic, so don't ever,, ever give out your password to anyone!!!!!!!
Protect yourself with these downloads! |
Explore AOL Help Community
Message boards and chats for Windows and MAC users.
Stop getting bumped
off AOL
The NUMBER ONE REASON why you get bumped offline is your modem.
Computing Help Illustrated
A visual walk through on a number of subjects from downloading to attaching files
and more.
Tweaks and Tips for Windows
& AOL
I can't even begin to tell you how many tips and tricks are listed here, but a
great site just filled with all sorts of tweaks and tips.
More Disconnect Info
Modem and Error message help. |
MIME INFO |
Some folks are having
a tough time with graphic email attachments. Its the fact of receiving an email with an
attachment from someone outside AOL. The secret to MIME is file association, your computer
does not know what to use! Thus the error messages: "File too Large"
or "Can't find America.exe"
MIME Help with WinZip
Visit this link for a visual walk through on opening mime
attachments.
Aladdin's Expander
For IBM compatible and MAC users. To use this program, its absolutely essential
that one knows how to drag and drop; plus know how to manipulate window sizes. MIME.doc
<~~ this here shows a little more detail on how to use Aladdin. Contains NO macros!
.doc is associated with Word.
File Extension Search
If you have received a file and the file has the infamous Windows flag, it means
your computer does not know what to use to open the file. This site has 1600 definitions
for file extensions and what program to use to associate the file to a program.
AOL Recommended Viewers
More viewers for image files, .pdf files and more
All the Office Viewers
If you do not have Microsoft Office installed, you will not be able to view certain
MS Office files. This link has all the Office viewers you will need. Please
be aware that this page contains converters and viewers.
.doc MS Word file
.xls MS Excel file
.pps or .ppt MS PowerPoint file
.mdb MS Access file |
| Tweaks and Tips |
| Cacheman 5.1 has been released. Amongst some bug fixes the update allows larger Read-Ahead and
Name Cache values and offers the Unload Dlls from memory setting. Never heard about
Cacheman? Cacheman is a utility which tweaks the Disk Cache settings of Windows 95/98/ME.
It helps prevent frequent swapping of the data to hard drive resulting in an improved
performance, system reaction time and even stability. This is an outstanding freeware
program. While at this site, check out some of the other freebies that are available. |
The Secret to the web! |
Internet Hoaxes! |
Searching the web for
it's secrets is knowing which search engine to use.
Google.com
No pop ups, or a zillion ads to sift through!
Hint: When searching, use a single word, but then
search within the results by using another single word and keep doing
this for a more desirable result. |
If
you receive an e-mail and it tells you to pass it along to as many folks as you know,
chances are its a hoax! So don't perpetuate the rumor, check it out first.
Truth or Fiction .com
Truth About Computer Virus Myths & Hoaxes
CIAC Hoaxes
Myths and Hoaxes
Good Database for
Hoaxes |
Questions? |
More Help & Online Games |
Message Board
Share your view's or thoughts,,,complain or vent!
Got a question or have a reply to one? Please share the wisdom!
If you have a web site drop a link in too! |
Visual Computing Help
Learn how to use the Download Manager,
Find function, Explorer, Adding Sounds, Making a Start-up disk, adding tools that Windows
has to offer and other tips and tricks! Or try some games
Asteroids Tail Gunner |
Free Screensavers |
Free Lighthouse Screensaver!
Photos by WJ Allen!
or
Free Hubble
Space Telescope Images Screensaver
Needs no fancy installation
Try the Lighthouse Screensaver, its free and it has
stunning pictures of lighthouses that you can also use for wallpaper!
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Some good Connecticut Yankee Sites |
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Ask Dana and Jerry your
questions on home repairs,,,if they can't help, your in trouble!!
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CT's best garage door and opener installers
Another site designed by me |
Connecticut's own search
engine
Wahaa.com |
Need a break for some Humor? These are actual call to Tech Support
lines |
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Internet Tech Support (humor)
And More Tech support (humor)
Please be aware that some of these calls can be quite vulgar! These folks
are upset or have no clue where the "Any key" is located.
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I would like to dedicate this site to My Brother, miss you!
(Army)
Also to the Men and Women of our Armed Forces, who had the
intestinal fortitude to choose that path, for without them, we would not be enjoying the
freedoms we all have now. Lets us not forget our Service men and women who are on call,
not only during the holidays but all year long! Please lets pray all our
men and women make it home to their families!
To the friends and families to this horrific attacks on the Towers and
the Pentagon, our hopes and prayers go out to you.
To my son Toby in the
USMC! Congrats Toby on your meritorious promotion to Corporal.
And my other son, Sean at the
U.S. Naval
Academy at Annapolis. Big hats off to you Sean! Plebes No More!
The scaling of Herndon has been
completed! Class of 03! Army
Navy Game
God's Speed, Boys!
And to my daughter Sorell on her Sophomore year at Georgetown!
Outstanding Job Sorell!
Me AirForce 30351 2012thComm
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