Say Goodbye to the Floppy

The standard PC storage drive is almost obsolete and soon the option on buying a floppy from a PC maker will disappear. These drives are becoming useless because most computers don't even have them now.

Vista the $200 XP Update

Here is an interesting article refering to Windows new operating system called Vista. In which all you're really getting is Windows XP with a service pak update. You decide who is right?

Windows Virtual Memory Is Too Low

Problem:
I hate it when this happens. It slows down your PC and you have to do a disk clean up or re-boot your PC to get your computer back to it's normal level.

Solution:
Go to My Computer Right click it -> click on Properties -> click on the Advance tab in Performance -> Click Settings -> click Advance tab in the Performance Option -> click change button in Virtual memory panel -> find System Managed size option and select this and -> click Set -> click oK (3x).

Auto Hot Key

Automate all your repetitive tasks. You create scripts and you share them with others. An easier way to compute.

Home Security

Here are a few sites depending on the security details your looking for, that are affordable for a monthly fee. Keep your home safe with a trust worthy security system.

links:
iControl

HomeSettings

Smarthome

Vista Compatibility List

Yes if you do have Vista is advised to view the compatibility list to see if the current software you install will work efficiently with Windows Vista.
If not, you can have problems from your PC not booting up, to your PC not functioning at all. Be safe and smart.

Comodo Firewall

Need a freeware firewall. Try Comodo firewall. Works as well as the premium firewalls and stops intruders at bay.

Increase your Wifi Antenna - Geek Style

Yes you can inrease your Wifi computer antenna using basic household products. It doesn't guarantee that you'll get a better signal but at least you gain knowledge on trying.

TV around the World

Want to see what television is like around the world. Take at Beeline TV. It promises to entertain you world wide.

iPhone Perk

It hasn't been announced yet but don't be surprised to see free perks with the Apple iPhone when it comes out. At&t/Cingular is debating on the idea of offering free 18 months of service for subscribers who switch carriers. If this does occur, you better believe that other carriers will do there best to compete with iPhone's offers.

Google Blog Better than Ever

A few days ago Blogger came out of beta and I am quite impressed on what they have accomplished to date. There are so many perks on what you can do to your web page that your just better off signing up and seeing for yourself on how easy it is to blog. Keep up the good work.

Windows Wallpaper Rotator

If your tired of viewing the same desktop wallpaper over and over again and want something new. Try the Windows Wallpaper Rotator. It rotates your wallpapers on a list of wallpapers you choose. Now you have a variety of wallpapers to view.

Flash Wallpaper

Like a flash you recently viewed and now you want to save it as a wallpaper. Well this nice download does just that will a few little perks to make your desktop wallpaper anything but unique.

Set Performance Options in WinXP

If your computer keeps on crashing in Windows XP and you can't figure out why. Try setting the performance options in Windows Xp. It would keep your PC running efficiently and smoothly.

Copilot

Looking for another remote system so that you can log on and off from your PC. The great thing about this site is that there is hardly no setup. It's as simple as paying a small fee, getting an email with a link, install a little software and be connected in less than two minutes. The easy alternative to fixing a personal computer online.
Remote Access has never been better.
Installation Instructions Link https://www.copilot.com/help/

Snoop Stick

A very clever device that let's you install spyware on a PC and control and monitor user activities. I don't know yet if I like or dislike this product. It's scary on what this product in the wrong hands can do remotely.

Recuva

Deleted a file by accident and don't know how to get it back. That's when this link becomes helpful. With Recuva, you can easily retrieve your files back at ease. It's a freeware that will tell you if your files can be recovered or not.

Goowy

Looking for a new email, contact, storage, calender, rss, instant messenger, game site for your child. Well this is a great start. Enjoy the colorful widgets.

USB AA Batteries

Here is a better way now to charge your batteries via a USB port from your computer. I think this is an excellent idea. Not only will recharging your batteries be easy but no charger is needed.

Windows Home Server

Get ready for the Windows Home Server for non tech's. It will be more like a backup system, for file sharing and storage. You'll be able to backup all your PC's in your home at ease. The good thing is that you data is now secure, if you do your backup. But not every home owner is going to pay the extra bucks for having a pricey PC act like a server when they can easily backup their items on a CD or DVD.

Common Run Commands

Hate it when your trying to access files and it takes forever. Next time use the run command to load the program quicker.
Here is a list of common Windows run command

117 Run Commands In Windows Xp


Run command is very useful, but sometimes it is forgotten. Use it sometimes and you will find how powerful is run command.

1. Accessibility Controls - access.cpl
2. Accessibility Wizard - accwiz
3. Add Hardware Wizard - hdwwiz.cpl
4. Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl
5. Administrative Tools - control admintools
6. Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl
7. Bluetooth Transfer Wizard - fsquirt
8. Calculator - calc
9. Certificate Manager - certmgr.msc
10. Character Map - charmap
11. Check Disk Utility - chkdsk
12. Clipboard Viewer - clipbrd
13. Command Prompt - cmd
14. Component Services - dcomcnfg
15. Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
16. Control Panel - control
17. Date and Time Properties - timedate.cpl
18. DDE Shares - ddeshare
19. Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
20. Direct X Troubleshooter - dxdiag
21. Disk Cleanup Utility - cleanmgr
22. Disk Defragment - dfrg.msc
23. Disk Management - diskmgmt.msc
24. Disk Partition Manager - diskpart
25. Display Properties - control desktop
26. Display Properties - desk.cpl
27. Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility - drwtsn32
28. Driver Verifier Utility - verifier
29. Event Viewer - eventvwr.msc
30. Files and Settings Transfer Tool - migwiz
31. File Signature Verification Tool - sigverif
32. Findfast - findfast.cpl
33. Firefox - firefox
34. Folders Properties - control folders
35. Fonts - control fonts
36. Fonts Folder - fonts
37. Free Cell Card Game - freecell
38. Game Controllers - joy.cpl
39. Group Policy Editor (for xp professional) - gpedit.msc
40. Hearts Card Game - mshearts
41. Help and Support - helpctr
42. HyperTerminal - hypertrm
43. Iexpress Wizard - iexpress
44. Indexing Service - ciadv.msc
45. Internet Connection Wizard - icwconn1
46. Internet Explorer - iexplore
47. Internet Properties - inetcpl.cpl
48. Keyboard Properties - control keyboard
49. Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
50. Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
51. Logs You Out Of Windows - logoff
52. Malicious Software Removal Tool - mrt
53. Microsoft Chat - winchat
54. Microsoft Movie Maker - moviemk
55. Microsoft Paint - mspaint
56. Microsoft Syncronization Tool - mobsync
57. Minesweeper Game - winmine
58. Mouse Properties - control mouse
59. Mouse Properties - main.cpl
60. Netmeeting - conf
61. Network Connections - control netconnections
62. Network Connections - ncpa.cpl
63. Network Setup Wizard - netsetup.cpl
64. Notepad notepad
65. Object Packager - packager
66. ODBC Data Source Administrator - odbccp32.cpl
67. On Screen Keyboard - osk
68. Outlook Express - msimn
69. Paint - pbrush
70. Password Properties - password.cpl
71. Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
72. Performance Monitor - perfmon
73. Phone and Modem Options - telephon.cpl
74. Phone Dialer - dialer
75. Pinball Game - pinball
76. Power Configuration - powercfg.cpl
77. Printers and Faxes - control printers
78. Printers Folder - printers
79. Regional Settings - intl.cpl
80. Registry Editor - regedit
81. Registry Editor - regedit32
82. Remote Access Phonebook - rasphone
83. Remote Desktop - mstsc
84. Removable Storage - ntmsmgr.msc
85. Removable Storage Operator Requests - ntmsoprq.msc
86. Resultant Set of Policy (for xp professional) - rsop.msc
87. Scanners and Cameras - sticpl.cpl
88. Scheduled Tasks - control schedtasks
89. Security Center - wscui.cpl
90. Services - services.msc
91. Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
92. Shuts Down Windows - shutdown
93. Sounds and Audio - mmsys.cpl
94. Spider Solitare Card Game - spider
95. SQL Client Configuration - cliconfg
96. System Configuration Editor - sysedit
97. System Configuration Utility - msconfig
98. System Information - msinfo32
99. System Properties - sysdm.cpl
100. Task Manager - taskmgr
101. TCP Tester - tcptest
102. Telnet Client - telnet
103. User Account Management - nusrmgr.cpl
104. Utility Manager - utilman
105. Windows Address Book - wab
106. Windows Address Book Import Utility - wabmig
107. Windows Explorer - explorer
108. Windows Firewall - firewall.cpl
109. Windows Magnifier - magnify
110. Windows Management Infrastructure - wmimgmt.msc
111. Windows Media Player - wmplayer
112. Windows Messenger - msmsgs
113. Windows System Security Tool - syskey
114. Windows Update Launches - wupdmgr
115. Windows Version - winver
116. Windows XP Tour Wizard - tourstart
117. Wordpad - write

iPhone

I am glad to see Apple moving in a right direction. It was about time they changed mobile cellphone technology. Eventually your cellphone will be a built in PDA with extras. Apple's weak point is that they always know how to kill it's product. But as long as Apple is making quality items. There future will be strong and successful.

RCA Cordless Earphones

RCA has changed earphones to go cordless. Say goodbye to headphones with wires. The technology is there right now and all they need to marry headphones to components and everyone will be happy.

SAT TO GO

This Spring DirecTv will unveil it's Satellite to go box concept and it most likely will change people's perception of how easy there cable service can go where ever they want to go. It's portability will vary from location to location. But if all goes well, on your next trip within the U.S. you can count on going with your cable.

Flash Yourself a Website

Don't have time to learn flash. Want a website in a jiffy and don't want to pay a pro to do all the work you can do. For a few dollars, your dream can come true. Not too pricey and I bet there are several others like this on the web. You just need to find the one that gives you more for your buck.

401k Tax Links

Tax time is coming up soon and if you need some information on 401k's here are some great websites to help you.

Links
Dept of Labor

401k Plan Buyers Guide

Investment Providers List

Pick the Best Plan

401k Easy,

Restore Transparent Background for Icon Labels

This is an annoying problem. Sometime when you booted up your PC all the icons on your desktop displayed a background problem. You don't know how this happened and you just want to restore your PC to the privious settings. But you fail over and over again.

Here is the fix:
Find the icon My Computer -> and right click and choose -> properties
-> Click on the Advanced tab -> in the Advanced tab click on -> settings
you then click on -> visual effects in the performance dialog and find
the box that saids Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop and check
that box. Click Ok.
When you return to your desktop. Everything is back as usual.

Forgotten NY tour guide

Love NYC and you somehow forgot about NYC history. Well this site will bring you back to the days and the signs of the past. Get ready to discover NYC differently.

Get Human

Tired of always getting the electronic voice service when your trying to resolve a problem. Then here is a directory for direct human contact to customer support.

Consumer Search

Think of this as the Consumer Reports site of anything and everything that you want to buy.

Any Video Converter

Converting files is such a hassle. But at least you can play in the same format. Don't count on this software to be super fast. Converting files is a time consuming process. So get use to it.

SD drives go to 32 gig

Get ready for tiny memory drives to explode every where. Not only will this change the evolution of new drives. It will make it possible for technology to go to another step with the extra storage capacity.

iPod had gone waterproof

If your looking for the waterproof iPod then this is the closet your going to get to be able to mix an iPod with water.

Replace your Laptop Screen

Here is a buck saver for replacing your laptop screen. If you do this right. You will add more years to your laptop and save that extra cash for future hardware purchases.

Advanced Toolbar

Looking for a toolbar that is on top of every other toolbar in the market. Take a look at Advanced Toolbar. It has news links, spy ware remover, browser eraser and etc.

Prisoner's Get Email

I don't know if this is quite a good idea for prisoner's. With all the scam's in cyberspace. Unless they are using this technique to learn from criminals.

Photo & Graphic Search Site

If your looking for photo's or graphics and sounds. This place is an excellent start as well as using your friendly search engines google and yahoo.

Digital Camera News

Get the latest information about the current new digital cameras in the market.

Photo taking tips

Love taking pictures and want to learn how to do more and create those everlasting photo's for your memories. Check out this website for tricks, tips and other photo editing software.

The Best App's for 2006

Hopefully if you missed out on any of these app's. You'll still have time to try them out and make them a part of your life.

Crazy Med

Recently started taking some medication and now you want to know the pro's and cons of taking this new medicine. This site will tell you just that and more.

Compact Disc Eraser

Now you don't have to worry about throwing out your old CD's and DVD's with data files. Use this Compact Disc Eraser, to protect your identity.

Dell 27" LCD

Dell's new 27" LCD has new features and options that are changing the way future LCD will now have. Let's see to what other new surprise are awaiting in 2007.

Display videos from your Pocket PC

Now your can turn your Pocket PC into a projector with an easy adapter to it's SD slot. You just hook your cable to an SD slot and connect to a screen using S video or VGA. It's that simple.

FieldPro Mobile Printer

Looking for a thermal mobile printer. Take a look at FieldPro Mobile Printer. It just happens to be the smallest 4 inch. compact printer around that comes in Wifi and Bluetooth version.

Germ Killing Light

Afraid of those nasty pest lurking all around you. Don't be afraid the Germ Killing Light is here to say the day. I just don't know if this light will be able to kill all of these germs?

swapthing

Got something for Christmas and now you don't know what to do with it. Try this site. At least you can choose what you would like to have had.

Gmail Tips

Using Gmail. Here are tips to help you be more user friendly on what Gmail can do for you.

China to standardize chargers

If the demand keeps on coming. We could eventually say goodbye to the various chargers we have for most of our electronic gadgets. It's not likely that your never going to see a charger again. But nice to know that you can now use your USB device to charge almost anything now.

New gadget support site

Purchased something new and now you need support for that product. Try Retrevo first and hopefully it will guide you to the correct support sites for your new product.

StopBadware

Here is a site to report and keep malware off your PC. Hopefully in the future these sites will be closed down quickly, once someone files a complaint.

Google Blast from the past

Want to search the web and learn about history. Try Google Blast from the past. It gives you a collection of earth from the 1700's to Present. Now at least you can fast forward as the world evolves around us.

What is everyone downloading around the world

Download squad will tell you. It will keep you updated on the new software around the world that everyone is currently downloading and using.

PocketMod

The easies way to get organized. Use the PocketMod and it will organize your things to do list in a convient way. This way you can carry it where ever you go and still be organized.

Mobile freeware

Here is your Palm and Pocket PC freeware website to get you just about almost anything that can be useful for your device.

Verizon G'z One

Verizon has developed a new rugged shock and water resistant phone. I hope someone can put this phone to the extreme to see if it lives to it's name.

ajaxWrite

If you have currently the Firefox browser running on your computer here is a nice add on. A web based word processor similar to Microsoft Word. No need to learn the software because it behaves similar.

All Freeware

A great site to start searching for freeware, when you just want everything that's just free.

SpiralFrog

A new site developed to prevent illegal music downloads. It's an ad based website that enables users to get free mp3's downloads. The goal for SpiralFrog is to lure away people from downloading illegals mp3's via peer to peer downloads. So far music labels have signed on. Only time will tell if this site will work.

Small Business Free Email Solution

If you have a small business with at least 20 individuals and want to incorporate email. This maybe a great solution, until your company can structure itself better in the future. You have similar outlook applications that work towards your group. The only bad side is that if your net goes down, so do you. But you can't beat the price - Free.

Webcams the size of USB Thumbdrives

Get ready for portable webcams the size of current USB keys. It's portable, it's small and eventually be able to deliver what current webcams offer today.

MegaPixels Chart

What do all these digital camera MegaPixels mean. It's simple. If you want to take a picture and print it. Well this is how big it will print. But that doesn't mean that you can't make them larger by using a third party software. Now think about it. How many times will you really print anything larger than 4x5.33?

MP Print Size at 300dpi Potential Enlargement
2.1 4x5.33 10x13
3.2 5x7 16x20
4.1 >5x7 20x24
6.1 7x10 26x40
8.3 7.8x11.7 32x49
10.2 8.5x12.7 33x50
12.4 9.5x14.3 40x60

Never burn bridges

Talk about stupid. Sometimes in life when your at a no win position. It's better off to learn what you learned and move on. But this employee had other plans and took this too personal. He should of just left.

Video Surveillance

If you are concern about video surveillance. Here is an user friendly surveillance product that's affordable. No need to understand the technical terminology needed to install and operate your surveillance unit. Just follow the instructions on installing the cameras and receiver and your done.

Google gets into website registration

It's a good move for Google just in case it's search engine profits slow down. I just hope they are able to implement new web base ideas.

AVI Codec Help

Downloaded a movie or video and your having problems viewing it. Well AVI Codec Help is here to solve your problems. Although I can't guarantee that this will work for every movie or video your download. This is a start on figuring out what video format you need for your player to play the movie.

iPod DJ

Now you can mix like a profession via iPod. I don't know if this item is going to be a hit but just to show what the future holds for iPod.

Solar Ports

I've been doing some research on these items for a few months now and it's practically affordable if you can narrow down on how many items you can use this solar charger for. The only down side I see, is the solar cell life expectancy. But if you use it on a regular basis, then it's priceless.

Wireless Recharging Pads

This product guarantees your wireless and laptop device can recharge wirelessly. I just hope that this will work for everything. That way I can store away all my recharges.

iSoundCap

I've seen it all. But I do think this iPod Accessories are getting to everyone's head now. What do you think?

The New Windows Vista

It's here. Want to know if your PC is Windows Vista Ready.
Make sure you read on the minimum requirements.
For most users it will be just better off to buy a new PC with Vista built in.

Windows New Anti Piracy Tool

We know the that Windows is spending lots of money validating it's licensing copies. I just hope this new Anti Piracy tool is not one of those new Window headaches.

iPod Video Transmitter

I don't know how long the iPod phase will last. But I must admit they do have some great accessories to want to make iPods a part of your life. Keep it up Apple.

Fabric Keyboard

The nice thing about this product is that it can easily turn into a carrying case for your favorite portable device. I just don't know how long lasting this product will be. So stay tune.

McAfee Nightmare

Tired of McAfee and your now using another antivirus software. Well if you haven't noticed carefully. McAfee suite may still be on your computer. If you already tried the un-install button in control panel and get an error that you must uninstall all McAfee programs. Follow these few steps and hopefully you'll get to remove this annoying suite. The MPFCleanupTool.exe will help you remove some of the McAfee programs that will not go away. It's a pain un-install process but McAfee suite will be history.

Google Teaches Teachers

Google shares it's wealth, by offering premium services for free. Teachers and children now have the opportunity to use word and excel via online for free. Now everyone can enjoy the premium services that Microsoft controlled for years.




http://mail.google.com/mail/?auth=DQAAAHUAAAALadI4tD4YPsb-Hc6eIDgGVDiKRiS4W4JHBNCOaZSPhPCOVGTrZpY6yd-MJcxKPFCqS2Dxbk3Rv-wGvZS3yjaWUkT1TkxmoXy64QZPaldtovpSjysz6lD0rbfUEZ-yPXkIDSFraovotz7vN26o8BY8t2TV5aLu4E9c8aRiojaXAA
Gmail - Google Teaches Teachers About Software

Xerox Erasable Paper

If your printing confidential information and want to make sure your papers don't become public. This will control your privacy concerns. It's erasable paper. This product claims to erase in 24 hours. Let's put privacy to work.

iTunes on any music site

If everything goes as planned this kids hack will be a new feature for all music sites. The hack doesn't interfere with Apple copyrights on it's iTune player. But it gives download music sites the ability to sell iTunes music for the iTunes player. Hopefully Apple will not bite back.

Zero Gravity Chair

I wish to go to space soon. But I will prefer to have the gravity chair first. Ideal, unique and I must admit creativity at it's best.

Google Caller ID Service

This new caller ID service from Google will hopefully change phone service in the future. Now it's only a matter of time before everyone gets caller ID for free.

Blogeasy

Need free webhositng and a blog site all in one. Well Blogeasy may be your answer. Although the service is unreliable. It is free and you can't be freebies.

Import Old emails and Contacts to Gmail

This is a tough one if you don't have computer experience, but hopefully I can make it simple for you.
Contacts:
To import your contacts to Gmail go to your contacts and export them using CVS file format and save them on to your computer. Open Gmail click on Contacts in Gmail and import the CVS files into Gmail. You'll have to locate the files from your computer and click the import button and your done importing your Contacts from your old email account.
Emails:
You can use the help of these alternate softwares to make your life easier
Marklyon

For Outlook Email export try this program, the only bad thing is that it will change your email date to present email import date. But it will get the job done.
Outport

Gmail Impersonator

I've been using the service for quite sometime already and I just love the way it works. Gmail let's you impersonate another email address. Very simple to do. You go to email settings in the forwarding and pop link. Just type in the email address you want to impersonate, wait for the confirmation email to confirm account and your set. You then choose the email you want your emails to come from. It's a great solution for someone who want to use their job email address and personal email account via one email account.

Gmail Online Storage Vault

If your currently using the Firefox browser and have a Gmail account. Here is a nice extension for your browser to make your online storage vault more accessible. It bypasses the 10 mb attachment limit and gives you the ability to drag and drop files at ease using your current Gmail account.

Cell Phone Extender

Getting poor signal from your Cell Phone. Well the Cell Phone Extender is here to the rescue, if you can afford the pricey product. These little gadgets are slowing appearing around as a solution for cellular dead spots. I just hope that the prices will drop so that everyone can easily afford this product.

CD Destroyer

Right now it's only available in Japan, but hopefully it will hit the U.S. Markets soon. Think of possibly owning a unit that can shred a CD, similar to a document shredder. No more fears from people getting sensitive information.

Virtual PBX

Want to create an inexpensive PBX system but also keep overhead and maintenance low.
Check out these links for do it your self. It will cut down monthly expenses and get you familiar with PBX technology.

Links:
Asterisk

Gotvmail

OneBox

VirtualPBX

Music Lyrics

Love that favorite song that they play on the radio but still want to know all the words. Well if you haven't figured it out already you can now find out what an artist is saying by doing a simple google music search. Just type the name of the artist and music single and sure enough it will give you the music lyrics. I can't vouch that you'll be able to find all of your favorite songs. But at least it's available online for free.

BlueAnt X3 micro

Think of it as Bluetooth getting better. You not only get a choice of different colors but can pair three devices without having to disconnect from them. Once you walk out of range of your handset a melody plays, so that you don't have to worry if you loose connection. Although there is some draw backs when using VOIP. It's only a matter of time before they correct it's little bugs. But besides that. It looks like bluetooth is going in a great direction.

Cosmic Connections

The French space exploration is working with other companies to broadcast a TV show to another cosmic connection. What they see will be all up to you. The public is getting an opportunity to join in on the fun to submit text, images, and art work to another galaxy. What will you send?

Mobile Video

If you take pictures and videos via mobile phone, then you should be aware of these new sites on the net. You can easily post pictures and video on there site and if you want you to link them it's as easy as posting an html code.

Links:
Juice Caster

Stickam

Talkshoe

YouTube

Incident Alert

Want to know what's going on in your area. Check out the RSS incident blog. It promises to update you on any know incident that you should be aware of. You can either check out the website on a day to day basis or setup email settings to advise you when an incident occurs via email. Don't be the last person to know what happens. Be the first

Another Bookmark Sync Manager

Yes Firefox is ahead of the game and taking care of those detail everythings that make life easier. Next time your looking for a Bookmark Sync Manger. Make sure you have the latest Firefox browser and then decide on which bookmarks extension works with you.

Firefox bookmark solution

If you have Firefox installed and looking for bookmarks solution to being able to access it on any PC. This could be what your looking for. Just install the extension in the Firefox browser and put every bookmark on Simply. Now your bookmarks are portable.

IE 7 Headache

Somethings are better left alone.
Installed IE 7 and are excited to see what's new. But guess what. Many things are now missing and you hate it that your system now seems to crash. IE 7 is not what you expected and you wished you never did upgrade. Guess what now. You have two choices. Either put up with the new IE 7 problems, or revert back to IE 6.
If you decide on sticking with IE 7 good luck. But for those of us who learned from Microsoft past problems. Your best bet is to revert back to IE 6. This is simple. Just go to Control panel and click on add and remove programs and remove IE 7. After you reboot your browser settings goes back to IE 6 and your done. It's that easy.

What to do with old games ?

If your tired of selling your old games to a retailer who just makes a bundle on your investment. You might want to take a look at Goozex. Now you can trade off games to other gamers direct. No more hassles and no high prices for games.

Goozex

Glowing Power cord

In order for people to understand power conservation. A new group is developing glowing power cords to show people how much energy they're wasting. Hopefully the world will adapt to not leaving items on when not in use.

Microsoft Still hasn't learned

If you've ready to upgrade to IE7 read this first. Microsoft still hasn't learned it's lessons from the past and it looks like it's just more updates for the incomplete software giant. You figure with all that extra cash lying around they could easily build a better browser. Better yet, why don't just buy a competing software browser to end your headaches.

Free PC with broadband

Here's the catch if you can afford $19.99 a month for three years this might be a nice deal for you. You get 8mb of broadband a 17 inch monitor, 160 gig hard drive, 512 mb or ram with Window XP media center and an upgrade voucher for Vista, when it comes out.
It's not for everyone but it's a good start for an affordable PC that's priced at $500- with broadband.
Sign up Link

Firefox 2.0

If you have the latest Firefox, it maybe a while before you can get the 2.0 version because of certain software extension updates. If you want you can install it directly and it will for the time being disable any extension that is not currently working with the 2.0 version.
Here are the links:
Firefox with Extras

Firefox