Shopping On The Internet

There are so many interesting goodies that you'd never find without access to the Internet. Here's one:

Turn your faithful old mug into a hardworking organizer.

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Living in a remote area, I do most of my shopping on the Internet. Here are some tips for those who are nervous about on-line purchases.

Any reputable web site gives you the alternative of shopping on the 'Web, but BUYING via telephone or mail.

Never, ever give personal information on the Internet unless you are confident that your connection to the Internet is secure.

Avoid fraudulent sellers

Learn ways to make purchases safely online. Shopping Security Tips

Your Everyday Guide To Phobias

Ah, the Internet. The fount of knowledge. You won't get information like this playing video games or walking on a nice lawn hitting a ball with a club. No, for wisdom like this you have to spend all of your free time in front of a computer. For instance,

Do you know what you fear? Do you know what the phobia is? Let PhobiaGuide give it a name.

My Phavorite Phobia:
Phobophobia - Fear of phobias

Surely this is the most common phobia:
Logizomechanophobia - Fear of computers

And Phor my friends who know that what's going on in the world is wrong, but refuse to think about it:
Phronemophobia - Fear of thinking

This site doesn't have a name for fear of being stuck in an elevator with a bunch of libertarians. It isn't that the libertarians want to charge me for the air I'd be breathing, or the long-winded rants I'd have to endure. No, my phobia would be getting trampled when the doors open.

Nirvana For News Junkies

How about 455 front pages from 46 countries, updated daily?

This is better than being locked in for the weekend at Ben & Jerry's.

HEAT: A Computer's Worst Enemy

Many computer hardware failures are caused by excessive heat inside the case. That's why I always recommend 'beefing up' the case's cooling system. A few extra dollars of hardware can move hot air out of the area where heat-sensitive components exist.

On the other hand, heat inside a computer case indicates a waste of energy. Why not put that heat to good use? Here's one computer user's story: How to Fry An Egg In Your Computer

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