Early days of the Web: how everything got started
Tuesday July 31, 2012
Who is Tim Berners-Lee? What is hypertext? Learn more about how the Web first got started and early history of the World Wide Web in this article titled How Did ... Read More
Who is Tim Berners-Lee, and why was he in the Olympics opening ceremonies?
Monday July 30, 2012
Did you catch the homage to Tim Berners-Lee in the Olympics opening ceremonies? You are able to be on the Web today searching for multimedia, books, and music because one ... Read More
Ten people who helped make the Web the way it is today
Saturday July 28, 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
Grab local bargains with LivingSocial
Friday July 27, 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
Avoid junk mail in your email inbox; use a disposable email address instead
Thursday July 26, 2012
When does a disposable email address come in handy? Mostly, they're good for when you need to give an email address to a website and you'd like to avoid further ... Read More
Twitter backgrounds: where to find the best ones online
Wednesday July 25, 2012
If you've been using Twitter for any length of time, you've probably noticed that many people have spiffed up their personal Twitter backgrounds with all sorts of fun stuff: favorite ... Read More
Share your perspective with Formspring
Tuesday July 24, 2012
Formspring, a simple question and answer site, is also an innovative way to connect with your already existing social networks on the Web. Here's how Formspring works:
Sign up for a ... Read More
Great educational websites for those dog days of summer
Monday July 23, 2012
After the kids have exhausted themselves playing in the pool/park/neighborhood, why not have them check out a few of the best kids websites online? Here are just a few that ... Read More
Need to find a new apartment? Here's four ways you can find one on the Web
Saturday July 21, 2012
If you've ever had to look for an apartment, you know that the entire process can be described in one word: tedious. However, you can streamline some of what you ... Read More
There's much more Web than you can find with a search engine
Friday July 20, 2012
The Hidden Web, aka the Deep Web, aka the Invisible Web, is the part of the Web that can't be easily accessed with a simple search engine query. What is ... Read More
Miss your favorite TV show? No problem, you can catch it on the Web
Thursday July 19, 2012
Instead of paying monthly subscription fees for cable or DVR's, you can visit the Web to watch all your favorite TV shows, all for free. Here are the top nine ... Read More
13 Google search commands that will instantly improve your search power
Wednesday July 18, 2012
We all use Google, right? How many of us really use Google to its full potential: digging up archival information, pin-pointing content found only in specific places within a Web ... Read More
Learn about (almost) anything for free at the Khan Academy
Tuesday July 17, 2012
If you want to learn something inside and out, and do it completely for free, the Web can be a fantastic resource. One of the shining stars in the Web ... Read More
How did educating ourselves online get started? A quick history
Monday July 16, 2012
Most of us take for granted nowadays that we can educate ourselves online about pretty much anything we want to learn. Want to learn a language? You can do that. ... Read More
Four free Web tools you can use to create a screencast
Saturday July 14, 2012
If you've ever wanted to create a screencast - a short video of something happening in your browser, such as a tutorial - then you're in luck, because there are ... Read More
Need to send multiple links to someone? Try fur.ly
Friday July 13, 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
Flickr photos: five ways you can view them online
Thursday July 12, 2012
One of the things I like to do when I'm actually supposed to be doing something else (like chores, or paying bills, or...you get the picture) is check out the ... Read More
What, exactly, is social media? A quick guide
Wednesday July 11, 2012
It's something we hear about in the news, from our friends, from our families, and in passing conversations. But what exactly is social media?
If you want to get a good ... Read More
How do businesses filter information for their industries online?
Tuesday July 10, 2012
Most businesses these days actively monitor information about their particular line of work on the Web. This is done via a number of different channels, i.e.:
Finding blogs that are relevant ... Read More
Planning an event? You'll want to check out Eventbrite
Monday July 9, 2012
Eventbrite is one of the best sites I've come across lately on the Web for planning an event - whether that be a backyard birthday party right on up to ... Read More
Search WebMD for medical info: eight ways to find what you're looking for
Saturday July 7, 2012
One of my favorite sites on the Web is Web MD, a comprehensive medical resource with tons of information on literally anything medical-related you could possibly think of. I've written ... Read More
How to stay updated on breaking news: three ways
Friday July 6, 2012
If you're looking for information on something that is happening in the world - and you need that news right now - you can't wait until the evening news broadcast ... Read More
Save some gas and use the Web to find a garage sale instead
Thursday July 5, 2012
Are you a bargain hunter? If you love a good deal, then garage sales are a great way to stretch that dollar as far as you possibly can. Find and ... Read More
Happy Independence Day!
Wednesday July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day! You really should be at a barbeque or something right now, instead of inside looking at a computer, but since you are, and you chose this site, ... Read More
A few Google hacks that can help you find webcams
Tuesday July 3, 2012
Want to find a webcam for your favorite vacation spot? How about a city celebration, mountain skiing, or a zoo? You can, with this simple Google trick to find ... Read More
Fourth of July Trivia Quiz
Monday July 2, 2012
It's the Fourth of July this week in the U.S., and many people are celebrating with food, family, and fireworks. To get your day started off right, why not try ... Read More