Mrs. Mecomber's Scrapbook

Yikes. Did you know that photocopiers store images of every single document copied on the machine, on a huge hard drive? Did you know that this data is filled with medical records, sensitive information, Social Security numbers, bank information, and more? And did you know that these copiers are often resold to buyers, both foreign [...]

While researching a few geeky computer websites, I came across this really great website: Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcut Commands. Or, as I now call it, The Motherlode of Keyboard Shortcuts. It’s really cool! Definitely one to bookmark. I type ALLLL day, and all use the keyboard commends I know. This list has a ton of [...]

Looking for a seller offering Home Land Contract? Look on the web! A land contract is a legally binding contract between seller and buyer– a seller allows the buyer to repay a home loan in installments while the buyer lives in the home. It’s an interesting way to buy a home– it eliminates the middleman [...]

No no, not finding an Internet home! Rather, using the Internet to find your next home! Back in the “olden” days (like, 10 years ago!), we used to have to rely on word of mouth or generous realtors to discover foreclosed homes. Realtors are usually not forthcoming about foreclosed homes, since these properties are usually [...]

If you are a blogger, you want amazing backlinks! Backlinks are links that people place on their websites that link back to your websites. Quantities of good backlinks are good for your blog– your blog gets more attention, your content gets read, and maybe advertisers want to give you money. Here’s a good, basic article [...]