ANOTHER KIND OF BUBBLE

ZoneAlarm’s new “ForceField” software wraps you in a virtual bubble of invisibility while you surf the web. Since you’re invisible, you can bank online or shop, without picking up any spyware or malware…

A TALE OF TOO MUCH MAIL

Setting up a Google Apps account solves spam problem…

EMAIL OVERLOAD AND OTHER PROBLEMS

We used to be crushed by email overload (more than 200 a day). Now we’re merely miffed. This welcome change in our emotional condition was brought about through Google’s free email service, Gmail.com…

WHAT’S THE PASSWORD?

Like 63 percent of everybody, we use one simple password for most of our online transactions. This is dangerous. If you’re at a coffee shop using a free wireless connection, the person next to you can lift your password. SignupShield is a free program that can prevent this…

NEARLY FREE CONFERENCE CALLS

1. Almost free conference calls.
2. Printing labels.
3. E-mail in context.
4. Internuts: BobVila.com
5. Spam by the numbers.
6. Games: Ultima Online