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How to Effectively Use a Search Engine
Search engines are some of the most useful tools on the planet, but what if you're not sure how to use them? Learn how to use a search engine more effectively.

Fifty Things You Can Do With RSS
RSS, a simple technology that makes content come to you, can be used literally hundreds of different ways to simplify your life. Here are just fifty different things you can do with RSS.

Search the Web with the Nintendo Wii
The Nintendo Wii is not only great for gaming, but you can also search the Web via Wii-friendly browsers and Web sites.

Wists - Share and Publish Your Shopping Lists
Wists is a fun visual way to find, share, and publish your picks for some of the most unusual and interesting shopping finds on the Web.

Share2me
Share2me is a free browser plug-in that allows you to share your favorite stuff on the Web with your friends across a variety of platforms, with just one simple click.

Upscoop
Upscoop is an intriguing service that allows you to track your friends at various social networking sites, i.e., MySpace, Friendster, etc.

Wikiseek, a Wikipedia Search Engine
Wikiseek is a Wikipedia search engine. Read more about Wikiseek to see if it might be a good fit for you.

Quintura
Here's my impression of Quintura, a tag cloud search engine.

Search YouTube with Podzinger
Search YouTube for one particular spoken word with Podzinger, a search engine that actually peeks inside the spoken words of the video or audio program itself to find what you're looking for.

Amazon's Askville
Learn more about Amazon's newest addition Askville, a community question and answering site.

Get Financial News at Blinkx
Looking for financial news? Now you can search for financial news through Blinkx, a video search engine that incorporates financial content from sources such as the Wall Street Journal Online, MarketWatch.com and Barron's Online.

Ask.com's AskCity
Ask.com, formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has an incredibly rich mapping product out titled AskCity. Learn more about AskCity and what it can do for you.

The Best Black Friday Sites
The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally known as Black Friday in the United States. It's the day when serious holiday shopping begins in earnest. Many stores offer some pretty good deals for Black Friday - you can find out which ones have the best deals with my article listing the best Black Friday sites on the Web.

How to Find Free MP3s with Google
Learn how to use Google to find free MP3 files.

10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With RSS Feeds
What are RSS feeds and how can they help you? You'd be surprised. Keep reading for 10 things you didn't know you could do with RSS feeds.

Free Sound Effects
Whether you're looking for Halloween sound effects, movie sound effects, or something else even more creative, I've rounded up a few sites that will help you find those free sound effects.

Etsy
Etsy is one of my favorite Web sites; you can find lovely handmade crafts there, but one of the biggest perks is how wonderfully designed the site is. It's one of those sites that is a pleasure to browse through.

Search Technorati with the Technorati Mini
One of the handiest Technorati search tools is the Technorati Mini, a customizable search popup that automatically researches your topic every 60 seconds.

Halloween Games Online
Here are a few of the best free Halloween games online, from scary to silly.

Free Halloween Wallpaper
Grab a free Halloween wallpaper design for your desktop with my picks for the best free Halloween wallpapers on the Web.

Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns on the Web
Find the best free pumpkin carving patterns and more on the Web.

Use the Web to Find a Haunted House
Use the Web to easily find a haunted house near you.

Save Videos For Later with the YouTube Quicklist
YouTube is addictive, but what if you don't have time to watch all the videos you want to watch? Save them to your YouTube Quicklist for easy viewing later when you're able to kick back and relax.

Google Docs
Google Docs is a great collaboration tool you can use to create and share documents completely online. Find out more about Google Docs.

Free Google Mac Downloads
Google has a nice little stable of free Mac downloads. Find out what they are.

Use MeeVee to Find Local TV Listings
You can use MeeVee to easily find out when your favorite shows are on, and keep track of new ones.

Package Tracking on the Web
You can use the Web for track any kind of package.

Phishing FAQ
What is phishing? What do phishing scams look like? How do I know I've been the victim of phishing? Get these questions and others answered in the Phishing FAQ.

Free Spyware Removal
If you're not careful on the Web, you can pick up some spyware. Here are my favorite free spyware removal tools.

Getting Started With Bloglines
Bloglines is an excellent way to keep track of your favorite blogs, websites, news, comics - you name it - all from one easy to use online interface. Learn more about Bloglines and how you can make it work for you.

Fantasy Sports on the Web
There are plenty of great sites on the Web where you can participate in free fantasy sports leagues.

Online Gambling Guide
What does gambling look like on the Web? Are there laws against online gambling? Find out more in my article titled Online Gambling Guide - an Online Gambling Reference.

Yahoo Answers
Got a question you need answered, or want to join a thriving online community? You can do both at Yahoo Answers, a bustling hub of all kinds of people-propelled information.

Music Video Codes for MySpace
Looking for some good music video codes for MySpace? I've rounded up a few of the best sites to find them.

My Favorite Web Buttons
Here are a few of the most useful and free Web buttons that I use on a daily basis.

Find Information With Rate My Teacher
One of the best ways to find out about a school is other parents. Rate My Teacher is a site that both parents and kids can use to find out the inside information about both schools and instructors.

Google Scholar
What is Google Scholar, and what in the world can you do with it? Find out more about Google Scholar.

Online Maps - Find an Online Map on the Web
Whether you're planning a road trip or just want to practice your geography skills, there are plenty of great online maps on the Web.

How to Remove Personal Information from Zabasearch
Find out how to remove your personal information from Zabasearch.

Zillow.com
Zillow is a great (free!) service that allows you find your estimated home price, along with many other home appraisal services.

MySpace Stuff
I'm a big fan of MySpace, and there's a few widgets, MySpace editors, and websites that make it even easier to use MySpace.

How to Use Pandora
Pandora is one of the most useful sites on the Web today. It's your very own radio station - and you control what music shows up. Find out how to use Pandora, and how to customize it to play your favorite tunes.

Digg Tools
While Digg does have a couple of fun tools to play with, the best ones exist elsewhere on the Web. Read more to find more Digg tools.

Mapquest Road Trip Planner
MapQuest has added a new useful feature that allows you to plan a road trip with multiple stops.

Find Government Information with Clusty
Find out how to use Clusty to find government information on the Web.

Find a Synonym with Ask.com
Ask.com has one of the most comprehensive synonym finders on the Web today. Find out how to find a synonym with Ask.com.

Five Things You Can Do With Craigslist
Did you know that you can find a house to buy or rent on Craigslist? Interact with people all over the world in a variety of forums? Barter your services for something else? That's just the tip of the Craigslist iceberg. Here's a few more things you can do with Craigslist.

How to Use Digg
Digg is a social bookmarking phenomenon that has grown wildly in popularity ever since its inception. Find out more about Digg, and how to use it to submit stories or find stories.

The New Netscape - A Community of Users
Netscape has done some rearranging: they've gone from a portal site to a community site, where users can submit, vote, and comment on stories. Keep reading for more information about the new Netscape.

Technorati Search Tips
Technorati is a great resource to use for searching the Web as it's updated. Find out how to search Technorati better.

Getting Started with Technorati
Find out how to get started with Technorati: signing up, claiming your blog, and tagging.

Find Mailing Lists on the Web
Find a mailing list that fits your interests on the Web.

Free Downloadable eBooks on the Web
There are a ton of sites that offer free eBooks on the Web. Here are a few sites where you can find free downloadable eBooks.

PayPal
One of the handiest services out there on the Web today is PayPal, a secure way to purchase items that you buy online. Here are a few of the most essential PayPal links, and a brief overview of how PayPal works.

Free MIDI Files
Want to find free MIDI files to use as background music for your Web site? I've found a few sites that have plenty of free MIDI files for you.

Google Zeitgeist
Learn about Google Zeitgeist, a great way to see what other people all over the world are searching for.

Google Desktop Search Commands
There are a few Google Desktop search commands you can use as shortcuts to search your files.

Find Stock Market Information Using Search Operators
A few search engines offer specific search engine operators in order to find stock market information more easily.

Free Desktop Themes
Tired of that boring old desktop? Here's my roundup of the best free desktop themes on the Web.

International Search Engines
Search all over the world through the eyes of international seach engines.

MySpace Links
MySpace can be difficult to get around in. Here's a list of the most essential MySpace links for easy navigation.

The Best Freeware Downloads on the Web
There are plenty of great freeware downloads on the Web; find out what the best freeware downloads sites are.

Craigslist
Craigslist is one of my absolute favorite sites on the web for finding something I need and selling something I don't. Find out more about Craigslist.

Find a Google Map on the Web
Some very talented people have put together a variety of fun Google maps using the free Google Map API. Here are just a few of the Google Map sites I was able to find.

World Time Zones
Find out what time it is in every time zone in the world with the help of the World Wide Web.

Free Reverse Phone Number Lookup with Google
You can do a free reverse phone number lookup with Google.

Google Phone Number Search
You can use Google to find both business and residential phone numbers on the Web. Find out how to use Google to find phone numbers.

Find an Instant Messenger Client
Using the Web to talk instantly in real-time is possible with instant messenger clients. Here are a few of the best instant messenger programs on the Web.

Fun Quizzes on the Web
Sure, the Web helps you get lots of stuff done, but you can also use it to find and take some pretty fun quizzes. Here are just a few fun quizzes on the Web.

Yahoo Widget Engine
Find widgets for any occasion with the Yahoo Widget Engine.

Google's I'm Feeling Lucky Button
Are you feeling lucky? Find out what the Google "I'm Feeling Lucky" button is all about.

Free Video Hosting
Looking for free video hosting for your media file? I've found a few places on the Web that offer free video hosting.

Mapquest Directions
One of the most useful sites on the Web is Mapquest, a great place to get driving directions, plan a road trip, and more.

Scholarship Search
Looking for a scholarship for school? Check out my list of scholarship search sites on the Web.

Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is one of the largest American cultural repositories on the Web. Find out more about the Library of Congress.

Find Music You Like with Music-Map
Find music you like with Music-Map, a site that finds music that matches your taste. Just enter in an artist and Music-Map will locate a list of musicians, bands, and singers that are similar in style.

Internet Speed Test
Ever wondered how really fast your connection to the Internet/Web was? Now's your chance - take an Internet speed test.

Business Search
Use the power of the Web to make your business more efficient, business search, find business search engines, and more.

Free Screensavers on the Web
Wouldn't it be nice to have something other then scrolling marquee for your screensaver? Now you can, with my list of free screensaver downloads.

Use the Web to Find a Roommate
Find a roommate using the Web.

Free Downloadable Fonts
There are plenty of places on the Web where you can find free font downloads.

How to Find Sites That Link To Your Site
Sometimes it's fun (and educational) to see what other sites are linking to you on the Web.

Search a Site with Tags
Many Web sites these days are implementing a new way for you to search their sites internally - with tags. Find out how to search a site with tags.

Zip Code Look Up
You can use the Web for an easy zip code look up.

Find Similar Sites With similicio.us
If you find a good article or site and you'd like to explore more sites that are similar, then similicio.us is the perfect tool for you.

Yahoo Directory
The Yahoo Directory is one of the oldest and most exhaustive directories on the Web. Find out more about the Yahoo Directory.

Find a Grave or Cemeteries Online
Did you know that you can find a grave online? You can also view many cemeteries on the Web.

The Best Optical Illusions on the Web
One of the most fun activities to do on the Web is find good optical illusions. Here are just a few optical illusions I was able to dig up.

MySpace Icons
I've found a few good sites that offer free icons for any kind of site, whether it's MySpace, your own site, blogs, message boards, etc.

Find a Web Cam
You can view free live web cams from all over the world; here are just a few web cams that I found.

Find a Museum on the Web
Almost every great museum in the world has their own Web site. Here are just a few of the museums that you can visit via the Web.

Read Books Online
Read books online for free with my picks for the best free online books sites.

Inmate Locator
If you're looking for a prison inmate, or just want more information about the United States criminal justice system, I've rounded up a few good sites.

Find Last Minute Vacations on the Web
The early bird doesn't always get the worm. You can find lots of good deals on last minute vacations on the Web with these websites.

MSN Groups
MSN Groups has something for everyone. You can find a community of like-minded people at MSN Groups.

Free MP3 Music Download at GarageBand
One of the best places on the Web that I've found to find great independent music and free MP3 downloads is at GarageBand, a great indie music online community.

Shop Local with Yokel
Find and compare prices locally with local shopping search engine Yokel.

Get Reading Suggestions with What Should I Read Next
Probably one of the most useful sites I've ever come across. Find out what book would be best for your tastes with What Should I Read Next, a great way to get reading suggestions.

Anonymous Surfing with BugmeNot.com
If you're as tired as I am of sites forcing you to go through registration just to view their content, than BugMeNot is for you. It enables you to register for sites using fake information so your surfing experience is as anonymous as possible.

Movie Search
You can use Google, Yahoo, MSN, and Ask to find a movie or movie theater with showtimes near you.

Shorten a URL with Tiny URL
If you've ever tried to copy and paste a super long URL, only to have it break once you try to copy it, then Tiny URL is for you.

Firefox Extensions
Here are my picks for the Top Ten Best Firefox Extensions.

Top Level Domain
Learn more about what a top level domain is, and how it can help you search the Web more efficiently.

What is a URL
Ever wonder what people are talking about when they say "click on this URL?" Wonder no more - find out what a URL, or Uniform Resource Locator, is in this Web Search Quick Tip.

How to Contact the United States Government on the Web
Find out how to contact various people and institutions within the United States government on the Web.

Google University Search
You can search literally hundreds of different universities with Google's University Search.

Freecycle
There's a great community site called Freecycle, where you can find something you need or get rid of something that you don't.

Use the Web to Find a Pet with PetFinder
One of the most useful sites on the Web has to be PetFinder, a way to find all sorts of pets up for adoption from local shelters in your area.

Find a Doctor
You have many options available to you these days when you go to find a doctor, and I've found a few great Web sites that can help you find a good doctor in your area.

Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive is one of the most interesting sites on the Web. Find out what it's all about, and I bet you'll become an instant fan.

How to Find Cheap Gas
Find cheap gas by using a variety of sites on the Web.

Flickr Tags
Flickr is an online photo management and sharing tool. Learn more about Flickr and how you can organize your photos with Flickr Tags.

YouTube
One of my favorite things to do on the Web is browse through the video selection over at YouTube.

Find Your Local Farmers Market Using The Web
Fresh fruit in season, gorgeous flowers, and original handmade crafts all can be found at your local farmers market. Find a farmer market near you with the help of the Web.

Find Your State DMV on the Web
If you've ever tried to find your state Department of Motor Vehicles in the phone book, you've probably had to give up in frustration. However, on the Web, your state DMV is just a click away.

National Do Not Call Registry
Find out how you can use the National Do Not Call Registry to get rid of telemarketers.

HTTPS
If you've ever seen an "https" in the URL address of a website, you might have wondered what it stands for.

Unclaimed Baggage
One of the most interesting sites on the Web is the official Unclaimed Baggage store in Scottsboro, Alabama. Y

Find Unclaimed Property Using The Web
You can use the Web to find potential unclaimed property.

Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles
If you're a fan of jigsaw puzzles, then you'll love my list of free online jigsaw puzzles. All the fun without the lost pieces.

Look Up An Embassy Online
Every sovereign country has an embassy, which is basically its point of contact with the rest of the world. Most of these embassies have Web sites, and these Web sites have an amazing amount of really useful information.

Search Engines and Internet Privacy
Ever wondered what a search engine's privacy policy looks like? Here's a few for you the next time you'd like some light reading.

Search eBay
As a longtime eBay seller and buyer, I've compiled a list of eBay bookmarks - eBay sections that I tend to visit over and over, in addition to eBay tools and services that I've found especially useful.

How to Use the Inurl Syntax
Learn how to use the inurl syntax to find more good stuff on the Web.

Toll Free Numbers
Looking for a toll free number? Here are a few of the best toll free phone directories on the Web.

Garden Design On the Web
You can view and design your dream garden on the Web.

Free Math Worksheets and Online Math Games for Kids
There are plenty of free math worksheets and online math games for kids on the Web. Here are a few of the ones that I use for my own kids.

Most Popular Websites
Find the most popular websites at any given time with a few fun Web sites such as Popurls, Digg, Trendalicious, and more.

How to Search a9.com and Get Amazon Instant Rewards
A9.com is Amazon's offering to the search world, and they offer quite a few fun search options. Learn how to search more of the Web with A9.com and earn some Amazon money to boot.

Use Amazon Advanced Search To Find Upcoming Book Titles
Amazon's Advanced Search has a nifty little feature that you can use to find upcoming titles for any subject or any author.

The Internet Archive
Feel like a walk down the virtual memory lane? Try Internet Archive, a great site that has been archiving web pages since 1996.

Google Uncle Sam
You can find all kinds of great US government information with Google Uncle Sam, part of the general Google search engine that is limited specificially to only .gov pages.

Find Word Definitions on the Web
You can use search engines and specific dictionary search engines to find word definitions on the Web.

Type Your Search Here
Many people still don't understand the concept of what a search engine really is, and expect it to answer questions intuitively.

Free Myspace Cursors
Find great MySpace cursors on the Web with my list of MySpace cursors sites.

Free Online Calendars
You can find plenty of great free online calendars on the Web that you can use to schedule events and share these events with others. Here are just a few free online calendars.

How To Find Technology News on the Web
There are plenty of places on the Web where you can find up to the minute technology news on all kinds of interesting new technology, from digital camera technology to nano technology to Bluetooth technology. Here are a few of the best sources for technology news.

Online Radio Stations
Listen to radio online with this great list of a few of my favorite free Internet radio stations.

Free Online Invitations
There's a few sites on the Web that make it easy for you to plan a party, including sending out free online invitations.

Best Digital Photo Sharing Sites
Looking for the best digital photo sharing sites on the Web? Here are a few of my favorites; you can share your digital photos, print them out, or make them into a digital photo album.

Free on the Web
Here's a roundup of all the free stuff on the Web that I've featured in the last two years at About Web Search.

Search the Web with Toolbars
Many people save a lot of time in their Web searches by using toolbars, which is basically a software application which gives searches the ability to perform searches and other functions quickly.

Find Word Search Puzzles on the Web
Find printable word searches on the Web, and make your own word search puzzles.

How To Create a Google News Alert
It's simple and quick to create a Google News Alert; find out how to track any kind of topic with Google News.

How to Find IRS Tax Forms on the Web
Find out how to find IRS tax forms on the Web.

How To Find Free Online Games On The Web
You can find plenty of free online games on the Web - here's some of my picks for the best free online games.

Find PDF Files on the Web
Here's a few easy ways to find .pdf, or Adobe Acrobat files, on the Web.

del.icio.us - How To Use del.icio.us - A del.icio.us Tutorial
del.icio.us is a great social bookmarking tool that allows you to tag and share your favorite Web sites with fellow del.icio.us users all over the world.

Firefox Add Ons - Add Search Engines to Your Firefox Toolbar
Find out what search engines and Web sites you can add to your Firefox toolbar.

Yahoo Audio Search - Find Audio Clips with Yahoo Audio Search
Yahoo has a pretty good audio search feature. Find out how to find audio clips using Yahoo Audio Search.

Exclude Certain Terms from your Search Query
Using the subtraction symbol, you can exclude specific terms from your search query, making your search more effective.

Search the New York Times for Past Articles
You can use the New York Times excellent site search tool to find past articles.

Find Area Codes Using Search Engines
Most search engines support typing in an U. S. area code and giving you what part of the country that area code is related to.

How To Do A Wildcard Search
Many search engines support a wildcard search, where you can substitute the asterisk sign for a word within a key phrase.

Use Google To Find Synonyms
Did you know that you can use Google to find synonyms? Read this simple Web Search tip and start finding synonyms right away.

The Best RSS Readers on the Web
Here are my picks for the best RSS, or feed, readers on the Web.

How To Search A Specific Domain in Google
You can use Google to search a specific domain, such as .edu or .org sites.

Site Search With Google - Search Your Own Site or Another Site
You can search any site with Google's site search command.

Check Your Local Weather On the Web
There's plenty of great sites out there that allow you to check your local weather on the Web - here's a few of my favorites.