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There's a new search engine in town, a computational knowledge engine, as its creators call it. Wolfram|Alpha has really changed the concept as we know it. Combining the power of the web, many specialized databases, and a computation engine, it's been 20 years in the making and is finally ready for the masses.
A reader asked: "I've heard some people say that I can get a free credit report online, but the websites I looked at want to charge me a fee. Is it true that I can get a free credit report once a year?"
Are you still using email software that chains you to your desktop? Consider dropping Outlook, Eudora or Thunderbird, and switch to a web-based email service that allows you to send any receive email from any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection.
Did your television stop working at midnight on June 12? That was T-Minus-Zero for the much-anticipated digital television switchover. Older TV's with analog receivers will display only snow -- unless you install an analog to digital converter. Even though the US government spent billions to prepare the public for the end of analog television broadcasting, millions of television sets were affected.
Instead of replacing your TV set, try watching television on your computer instead. You can tune in free over-the-air TV broadcasts by adding a gadget and some software that will pretty much turn your computer into a television set -- complete with Tivo-like features. And since many TV shows are online, you can also watch your favorites right in your web browser -- no need to install any new hardware or software.
Do you tweet? The popularity of this social networking site has led to the development of many Twitter tools, products and services that enhance the Twitter experience and also make Twitter more fun and accessible.
A reader asked: "I'm getting ready to upgrade my XP system to Windows 7. I've heard there is something called 'XP Mode' that will allow me to run XP programs. What exactly is XP Mode and which programs will need it?"
