Internet Tutorials
Why I Love Amazon (Prime)
I love Amazon Prime.
The one drag about shopping online is that there is no instant gratification. You have to wait and wait for your product to arrive (unless it's a digital download - but we're talking about physical products here).
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MovableType Blogging is Possible From the iPhone
One thing I wondered about in the weeks prior to the release of the iPhone was whether or not blogging through MovableType would be possible or not. Well, now that I have my iPhone I can confirm that it is possible. The experience is not that bad actually. And I'm sure that it will ultimately lead to my becoming a better typer on the iPhone keyboard.AskMe: Answers to recent Questions
Occasionally, readers use the AskMe form to get answers to computer questions that they can't seem to find anywhere else. Today I'm going to share those questions and answers along with a few questions of my own!
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QuickTime Pro 7 Available
Now that Tiger [MacOS 10.4] is in the wild, the new version of QuickTime is also 
available. QuickTime 7, currently only available on the Macintosh, offers a host of new features including the ability to view (and create with the Pro version) beautiful high definition video using the new H.264 codec.
For all those getting ready to upgrade, be warned… (that's called a tease)
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IM with Major League Baseball
My best friend from high school, and fellow Orioles fan, 
recently turned me on to a new way to get Major League Baseball (MLB) content via the AOL Instant Messenger client (or iChat for Mac users).
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to access this same content.
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Google Weather
I recently spotlighted some tools from Google that you may not have heard of (The Best Google Tools You've Never Used). Well, the guys at Google are at it again. Google will now provide 4 day weather forcasts through a simple search.
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ALERT *NEW EBAY SPOOF EMAIL* ALERT
In a previous tutorial (Citibank Phisher Scheme) I talked about spoof emails and 
phisher schemes and what you could do to avoid them. This morning (March 12, 2005) I fell for an eBay related phisher scheme. As you can probably imagine I started to panic the minute I realized what I had done.
In this tutorial I'll show you what you can do if you find yourself in the same predicament.
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NASCAR TrackPass Now Available for Macintosh
NASCAR, the fastest growing sport in America, has long offered exclusive access 
to premium live and on-demand content via its Nextel TrackPass subscription service for PC. That service is now available to users on the Macintosh platform.
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Free iTunes Album
For those who use iTunes as their jukebox (and if you don't then you seriously need to check it out - here) there is a free sampler album that is available for download. The album, entitled iTunes New Music Sampler (Atlantic/Lava Edition) contains 16 songs from various artists, none of which I've ever heard of. But with creative names like Death Cab for Cutie, Louis XIV and Porcupine Tree, you know it has to be good.
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Miss the Super Bowl Ads? Watch them at IFILM.com
For those that missed the ads from this years Super Bowl, you can 
watch them all (and the ones that didn't make the cut) at IFILM.com - Super Bowl Ads. Even if you did see all of the ads, you'll want to check out the Budweiser ad entitled "Wardrobe Malfunction" for a look into what really happened at last years Super Bowl.
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Hide Your iPod…
Wired has an interesting look at the prevalence of the iPod at the Microsoft corporate campus in Redmond, WA. According to the article [Hide Your iPod, Here Comes Bill - Wired.com], 80% of Microsoft employees who own a portable music player, own an iPod. This translates to an amazing 16,000 iPod's on the MS campus! Read the full article for a look at life on the Microsoft campus and how managers are trying to curtail iPod use.
First Look - Google Video Search
Google - the search king - constantly innovates. Yesterday on the Google Blog, Google Product Manager 
John Piscitello announced that they were launching the Beta Version of Google Video. According to the release, Google Video "is a new product that enables you to search an index of transcripts from recent TV programs."
I decided to take Google Video for a test drive today and while it is still an early beta with information for a limited number of channels (dating back to Dec. 2004) it certainly does show some promise.
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The Best Google Tools You've Never Used
Yesterday, 1/25/2004, it started making the rounds that Google, the king of all things search-related would begin using its search technology to help users find information and images broadcast on television - Google Video [see The Magic of Googlevision - Wired.com]. This got me thinking about the tools that Google already offers that most people don't know about. Today, we'll take a look at the best Google tools you've never used!
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Firefox Speed Tip - MUST READ
If you are a Firefox user then this tip is for you. If you don't know what Firefox is, then check out this review that I wrote back on November 11, 2004. Forever Geek has posted an excellent "power-user" trick for increasing the speed of Firefox. The tip is for broadband users (cable modem, DSL) and can be completed in under 1 minute. Definitely worth the time. Make Firefox Faster: Forevergeek.com
Firefox Speed Tip - MUST READ
If you are a Firefox user then this tip is for you. If you don't know what Firefox is, then check out this review that I wrote back on November 11, 2004. Forever Geek has posted an excellent "power-user" trick for increasing the speed of Firefox. The tip is for broadband users (cable modem, DSL) and can be completed in under 1 minute. Definitely worth the time. Make Firefox Faster: Forevergeek.com
What's everyone looking at?
Ever feel like you've gotten into a rut? Sometimes it seems like you get into a routine 
and it's nearly impossible to get out of it. Drudgereport. MacMinute. MacDailynews. ESPN. My eBay. DealMac. Google News. USAToday. That's my rut. I'll admit it.
I can't help feeling there has to be more to the internet than that. Right? Right? Is this thing on?
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Blockbuster's New Return Policy
In what seems like an odd move, Blockbuster has changed their policy on overdue movie and game rentals. They have scrapped their late fees for what I would call, THE ULTIMATE LATE FEE. Just another example of Read the Fine Print!
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Citibank Phisher Scheme
Phisher Schemes are on the rise. Are you at risk? 
This is not a Windows problem or a Macintosh problem. This is an internet problem and anyone who spends time or money online needs to be aware of this growing trend. In this quick internet security tutorial, we'll take a look at one of the ways that we're all at risk and how we can avoid getting caught in the net.
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Firefox 1.0 - The Internet Explorer Killer?
On November 9, 2004, Mozilla released the 1.0 version of their lean and mean Firefox browser. 
There have been rumblings that Firefox and other browsers may be taking market share away from Internet Explorer (IE), albiet at a slow rate. The question is not whether the 1.0 release of Firefox has eclipsed IE, but by how much?
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EXCLUSIVE! ELECTION BALLOT CONFUSION REMAINS!
In what would be considered a DrudgeReport-type moment, I have received exclusive proof that the election ballots that will be used in the upcoming Nov. 2 election contain flaws that are likely to confuse voters.
Click here to see the Ballot in question.
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DealNews.com - Go Broke Saving Money
Looking for a way to save money online? Aren't we all? At dealnews.com, you'll find tons of deals on everything from Quiznos subs to Fredericks of Hollywood. Oh yeah, there's a bunch of computer deals too!
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Win a FREE Sheetz Gas Card
Win a Free SHEETZ $25.00 Gas Card from EMORGANTOWN.com. Supply minimal information, win a Gas Card. Ends Oct. 31, 2004.
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Accept Credit Card Payments Online
It is common knowledge that if you want to sell something via the internet [i.e. auctions, personal web site, etc.] then you need to be able to accept credit card payments. This tutorial will show you how to accept credit card payments in your online auctions.
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PayPal Class Action Suit Explained
If you are one of the millions of PayPal customers then you should have received an email this week (7/31/04) regarding a class action suit filed against the company.
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Join the Political Fray with iTunes
The 9/11 Commission Report has sold more than 350,000 copies in its first week on shelves in bookstores. 
The 9/11 Commission report is a 400-plus page document that chronicles the days and months leading up to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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The BEST Prices on Books!
When it comes to shopping, we want the best deals, no matter what. Shopping for books is no different. I'm sure that a majority of people who shop for books online, shop at one of the two big book sites (Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble). I must admit, when I'm looking for a book, my search begins and ends at Amazon. Or, I should say that it used to begin and end at Amazon.
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Stay Informed with iTunes
The 9/11 Commission Report has sold more than 350,000 copies in its first week on shelves in bookstores. The 9/11 Commission report is a 400-plus page document that chronicles the days and months leading up to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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PayPal Class Action Suit
If you are one of the millions of PayPal customers then you should have received an email this week (7/31/04) regarding a class action suit filed against the company.
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The BEST Prices on Books
When it comes to shopping, we want the best deals, no matter what. Shopping for books is no different. I'm sure that a majority of people who shop for books online, shop at one of the two big book sites (Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble). I must admit, when I'm looking for a book, my search begins and ends at Amazon. Or, I should say that it used to begin and end at Amazon.
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Decrease Spam
Spam. Whether you are talking about the meat product or the unending solicitations that fill your inbox, most people hate Spam. In this tutorial, I'm going to give you some tips on decreasing the amount of spam that you get in your inbox.
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NetNewsWire Lite [Review]
How do you find news on the internet? If you are like most people, then you probably have a few "Trusted" sites that you visit daily to keep up to date. This described me to a T. Here is an idea of what my browsing habits looked like, just one week ago.
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MLB Gamecast
O-R-I-O-L-E-S
As an Orioles fan that lives about 200 miles from Camden Yards, I only get to the park about 2 or 3 times a year. Since I don't live close enough to Baltimore, my cable company doesn't carry the station that shows Orioles games. What is a die-hard fan to do? (Especially with the revamped lineup?)