Archive for July, 2008
Split Browser for Firefox
Here’s a handy-dandy little addon I found for the Firefox browser. It’s called Split Browser. It will enable you to divide your browser’s tabs into small chunk, so you can see them. It’s GREAT if you copy & paste a lot between tabs (like I do), or are copying information. It’s so helpful to have [...]
Looking for a LAN Chat
I use MSN Instant Messenger for our network IM chat. My daughter works on her computer upstairs, and rather than yelling for her to come down, I often IM her. It works wonderfully. However, I am tired of MSN’s IM program. I’d really rather not use a third-party IM at all. But I have [...]
Online Boating Safety Lessons
It’s summertime, so everyone is out in the warm sunshine again! Boating is a very popular sport, and the Internet offers ways to make your boating experience an enjoyable and safe one. Here are some excellent promotional videos about boating safety, including the number one safety rule: Don’t Drink Alcohol while boating!!! So many accidents [...]
Mozilla FireFox Tweaks
Here’s a webpage I found, linking to some very helpful and easy tweaks for your Firefox browser. I haven’t tried them myself yet, but I looked a few over and they don’t look too bad at all! There are things with Firefox I have been wanting to tweak, so I bookmarked this for future reference. [...]
Thoughts About Retirement
Frugal people are some of the most financially secure people. Unfortunately, I started my frugality a little late. :S I wish I had gotten an earlier start. While I am not absolutely determined to retire at age 65, I do wish my husband and I had started saving money much, much earlier. Even if it [...]
Cell Phone Text Messages Via IM
Did you know that you can send text messages to cell phones from certain Instant Messaging programs? Yes! I use the MSN Instant Messenger, and I have my friends’ mobile phone numbers in the contact lists. When I want to send them a text, I right-click on their icon and choose “Send a message to [...]
An Amazing Video
I saw in some news circles that they are calling NASA’s new video, “An Alien’s Eye View,” which is so juvenile. Might as well say it’s a flying pig’s eye view. Sheesh! Well, anyway, the video is neat. It’s a video of the lunar cycle as view by a camera– NASA’s Deep Impact– 31 million [...]
Online Car Repair Estimates
I found this news story through VistaNews newsletter. It’s a terrific news letter (e-zine) full of great tech articles.
The news story is about RepairPal.com. It sounds terrific!
RepairPal, which went live roughly three weeks ago, culls data to determine how much every car repair will cost based on the region. RepairPal licensed information on how much [...]
Used Stuff Online
Looking for used stuff? Used to be, we had to wait for summertime garage sales to hunt for great deals on used items, Not any more! The Internet never ceases to amaze me! Check out UsedPrices.com for a great selection of used stuff at fair market value. The website is very well-organized. Find guns, electronics, [...]
Free Online Scientific Calculator
When my two daughters were taking Algebra, we scrambled to find scientific calculators. This was before WalMart had them, and there was no office-supply store nearby. We used a regular calculator for a while, but it didn’t go far. Finally, we plunked down $25 for a scientific calculator! And we had to get TWO of [...]
I’m Impressed with WordPress 2.6
I updated a few blogs with WordPress 2.6. I admit– I am extremely cautious about these things. I am relatively new to WordPress (although I spend a lot of time studying the software), and am still wary of certain things. One thing I have learned is to ALWAYS back up the blog before making any [...]
WordPress 2.6 Is Here!
I CAN’T believe that Wordpress already ha a new version. What is it, a new one every two or three months?? I have a lot of blogs, so it is quite a bit of work for me.
However, WordPress 2.6 looks smashing. I found this video explaining some new developments. I am going to enjoy [...]
Quick Tip For Printing with MS Word
I do a lot of printing. I print worksheets for my children’s schoolwork. I also have a small business where I need to print out all my expenses and profits every month. UGH! I used to like paperwork, but now… lol. Anyway, I have this problem where sometimes a small portion of my information prints [...]
Government, According to Dear Abby
My grandparents used to love reading the Dear Abby columns. Her columns were syndicated in our local newspaper, tucked between the comics, the television listings, and colorful ads for office supplies. I don’t think her advice was always wholesome, but it certainly was always entertaining. I saw this at a blog, and had to pass [...]
Google Maps Gone Wrong!
Ackk!!! We all wondered if this was inevitable! They’re watching us through our windows, through our computers, through our CAT5e Internet connections!!! LOL! I’m kidding, of course. Well, I hope I’m kidding. I found this online– watch this terrific video– well done and very humorous take on the Google gods. Let’s just hope this never [...]
