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Next time you have to pick somebody up at the airport, Google the airline and flight number you want to track or just Google Honolulu Airport if you want to know about any delays. Try that on your mobile phone and you might even score free parking if you time it right!
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You no longer need Yellow Pages. Next time you’re searching for a local business, just Google the category followed by your zip code and and you’ll get maps, phone numbers, web sites, and even reviews of business near you. For example try computer repair 96813 and see what shows up.
I had a wonderful time on The Andy Bumatai show. I watched it from my desktop and it confirmed what it felt like when I was there: Andy is a really great host. I think he’s on to something. Here we have a show that looks just like anything on CNN but yet it’s produced “online” in a green room.
Stick with it Andy. You got a good thing there. I love it.
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It’s always fun to have a few games to play on your computer. Games help break up your day and keep you from burning out. Of course if you’re at work make sure you’re not breaking any rules.
Some game links:
Road Runner subscribers: great collection of games, many free.
Here’s my personal collection of over a dozen game sites, mostly free.
[audio:ycm-freeAv.mp3] When was the last time you verified your A/V sofware?When was the last time you verified your anti-virus software is up to date? I get emails from people all the time that get infected with viruses. Folks, don’t let this happen to you. A ruined computer is no fun. If you’re a Road Runner subscriber, you can get free anti-virus software so you’ve got no excuse!
[audio:ycm-parentControl.mp3] The best way is to watch over your kids! We pulled the computers out of the bedrooms and put them in one family room. The next best thing is to install parental control software that lets you monitor your kids no matter where they are. Road Runner subscribers can get it free.
If you’re not a Road Runner Subscriber, here’s link to Google via search keywords “Parental Control Software“.
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Folks, with digital cameras and mp3 players, our computers store precious family memories and music collections. What would you lose if your computer crashed? Now run, don’t walk, to the online services that automatically backup your computer.
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If your children are going online, chances are they visit web sites which ask for their name and email. Train your kids to make up fun, fake identities instead of giving out their real names and explain to them why it’s important. My kids use their favorite superheroes or cartoon characters when web sites ask them for their names. They have fun and it’s safe.
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If you have a high speed Internet connection and you don’t have a firewall, there’s a good chance that your computer has already been broken into. Firewalls allow you to safely get online yet protect your network from outsiders. If you don’t have a firewall, go get one right now and make sure it has wireless networking, or wifi, built in so that you can connect other devices.
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