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Web Search January 2012 Archive

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Eight ways to find links on the Web

Tuesday January 31, 2012
Finding a link is something that we all end up needing to do at some point. For example: Perhaps you own a website and want to see who is linking to ... Read More

Five tips to help you shop safely online

Monday January 30, 2012
Most of us go online and shop at our favorite shopping sites without even a second thought. We give out our credit card numbers and other sensitive financial and personal ... Read More

Find the best Amazon prices with CamelCamelCamel

Friday January 27, 2012
If you purchase items frequently on Amazon, or you're looking for some good deals (and who isn't these days?), you'll want to check out CamelCamelCamel, a free Amazon price tracker ... Read More

Use Ninite to manage your downloads effectively

Thursday January 26, 2012
If you're in the market to download a lot of great software (all free, most open source), and you dread the thought of spending hours clicking "Next", then Ninite, a ... Read More

Use the Web to pick up your tax forms - for free

Wednesday January 25, 2012
Tax Day in the U.S. is coming up on April 18th, and there are a multitude of free resources on the Web that filers can take advantage of, including: Forms and ... Read More

Get the scoop on local deals with LivingSocial

Tuesday January 24, 2012
If you're looking for great deals in your neighborhood, you'll definitely want to check out LivingSocial, a free group-directed discount service. Here's how it works: Go to LivingSocial and find your ... Read More

Use these Firefox keyboard shortcuts to get around faster on the Web

Monday January 23, 2012
If you have Firefox installed as your Web browser of choice, you might (or might not) be aware of the many handy-dandy keyboard shortcuts that are available to you. Here ... Read More

How to find what you like on Tumblr

Friday January 20, 2012
Tumblr is a very popular blogging platform that enables users to effortlessly share their lives with each other. It's especially popular for people who want something they can customize with ... Read More

Get the scoop on someone's background with free Web tools

Thursday January 19, 2012
Want to get information on someone you know, or see what's on the record for yourself? You can use the Web to do a free background check via a multitude ... Read More

Improve your Google search skills....fast

Wednesday January 18, 2012
Most people don't realize that Google is MUCH more than "just" a search engine. In fact, most people don't take advantage of all the resources that Google has to offer, ... Read More

Use the Web to research your ancestry

Tuesday January 17, 2012
Looking for someone? The Web has more resources - FREE resources - right now then ever before in history that you can use to piece together a family tree, do ... Read More

Use fur.ly to send multiple links to someone fast

Monday January 16, 2012
If you've ever wanted to send multiple links to someone, and you want to A)save time and B)shorten those links, then you'll want to check out fur.ly, a simple yet ... Read More

Stay safe on the Web with free protection software

Friday January 13, 2012
Ah, the most blessed word in the English language...."free". If you're concerned about how safe your computer is when you venture out onto the Web, then you'll want to check ... Read More

How to find free printable calendars online

Thursday January 12, 2012
Need a calendar, planning sheets, charts, grocery lists....shoot, pretty much anything you can think of? Try Printable Calendars, a site dedicated purely to free printables. For example: One Month Planner Weekly ... Read More

Can't think of something to read? Try YourNextRead

Wednesday January 11, 2012
Ever read a book you enjoy so much that you'd like to keep reading it (or one just like it)? You can use YourNextRead to discover books that are written ... Read More

Stop procrastinating with KeepMeOut.com

Tuesday January 10, 2012
One of my New Year's resolutions was to get more focused and make the most of my time. So, when I found KeepMeOut, it was just what I needed. Here's how ... Read More

Browse through history with digital archives

Monday January 9, 2012
One of the most interesting aspects of the Web as a whole, at least for me, are online archives: digital repositories of history that are there for us to visit ... Read More

Use Pixlr to edit images within your Web browser

Friday January 6, 2012
If you've ever needed to edit an image, but don't want to haul out that bulky image editing program for a simple little change, you might want to try Pixlr, ... Read More

Where to find your favorite new documentary online

Thursday January 5, 2012
Lately, I've been really been getting into documentaries, so I've been looking for good sites on the Web from which to watch a few free shows. Here are the five ... Read More

Watch movies without any cumbersome downloads: how to do this online

Wednesday January 4, 2012
It's not strictly necessary to have to download software in order to watch movies and videos on the Web. There are PLENTY of Web sites that offer free movies online ... Read More

Ten people who make the Web a wonderful place

Tuesday January 3, 2012
These past few years have seen absolutely incredible advancements in Web technology. Online videos, shopping on the Web, blogging, RSS, social networking, and Web search grew by giant leaps ... Read More

Use Twitter search shortcuts to find what you're looking for

Monday January 2, 2012
Twitter, a popular micro-blogging site, isĀ  popular for more than just sending messages to family and friends; it's also becoming a legitimate search destination that you can use to find ... Read More

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