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Everyone wants the fastest Internet connection they can get. Today, the giants in high-speed Internet are DSL and cable modem. But a relatively new and still scarce technology called fiber optics may blow them both out of the water. Here's how they stack up, speed-wise...
My previous article about universities that offer free online college courses had readers calling for more. So here are another ten institutions that offer free online college courses. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection, a web browser, and the will to learn...
Using an online fax service can save you money on paper, ink, the fax machine itself, and machine maintenance. Some of the top online fax services have been in business for many years now. Here is a guide to internet faxing and my picks for the top online fax services...
The price of gasoline is of major concern these days. Drivers will go out of their way to save a few cents per gallon. You can burn a lot of gas going from one service station to another looking for deals. But fortunately, you can check gas prices online before you get in the car. Here's how...
MS Word is the standard word processor of the business world. But with a list price of $140, Word is rather pricey for students, nonprofits, and casual writers. Here are some very capable word processor programs that are priced right for consumers - in fact, they're free...
A reader asks: "I've noticed that mobile phone providers are offering pre-paid cell phones with pay-as-you-go billing. I like the idea of not having a long-term contract, and I don't use my cell phone all that much. Would a pre-paid cell phone be a better option for me?"
Another reader says: "I know I need to defrag my hard drive every once in a while. Are there any other PC maintenance tasks you recommend doing on a regular basis?" Here's what I recommend...
Firefox 5 was released on June 21, 2011, just a few months after the debut of its predecessor, Firefox 4. Eventually, Firefox 5 will be pushed out to all users. But if you're tempted to upgrade right away, you may want to read what's new in Firefox 5 and what you may lose by upgrading...
