On Computers

We had just about stopped looking at new security programs. There were so many it was like strapping lead weights around our computer to see if we could sink it to the bottom. However, we continue to be very pleased with Avast and Anti-Malware, both of which come in free versions, and we’re impressed with the new BullGuard Internet Security 10. It’s something different. BullGuard comes with everything but the kitchen sink, and doesn’t slow down our computers. When you first install it, it asks if you want it to run quietly (as in: don’t bug me, just protect me) or whether you want to see what it’s doing at each step. We tried quiet mode on one computer and […]

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Too many security programs cause needless anxiety.

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MovieClips.com has over 14,000 movie clips.

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Joy got behind the wheel of a Tesla all-electric sportscar yesterday and went zero to 60 miles an hour in a few seconds. It felt like a rocket to the moon. Initially, she was too timid to test drive this super car, but on consulting with Bob, decided it would be chicken not to. Sitting in the driver’s seat felt like the Grand Prix. This is about as low-slung and sporty as it gets.

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Compare phone plans, credit cards, etc. at BillShrink.com.

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There are many ways to shorten a URL, which is an Internet address. Some of those addresses can be outrageously long — we’ve seen them as long as a hundred characters – and the longer they are, the greater the chance of a typing error. In fact, many malware web sites are set up with addresses that are close to frequently used addresses just so they can take advantage of typing mistakes; make a mistake and you’re zipped away to somewhere bad. We’ve used Bit.ly, TinyURL.com and Goo.gl to create shortened addresses for use in our column. But BridgeURL.com is the handiest if you have several things you want to share at once. At Bridge URL, you can assign them […]

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AirportParking.org has the inside scoop on where to find cheap parking, with shuttles to the airport. We saw great deals at Chicago’s busy O’Hare Airport. Instead of $50 a day at the airport for valet parking, you could pay $7 a day and the lot provides a free shuttle to the airport. The site only includes U.S. airports, but it seems to us that someone could make a business by providing this same kind of mapping service for airport parking in other countries.

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KhanAcademy.org has 1800 mini videos on science, banking, math, and history, all narrated by Sal Khan, a former hedge fund manager. Bill Gates is a fan. Its focus is math and science, but we watched a good video on the bailout.

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TekTrak.com has a $5 app that lets you track the location of an iPhone from their web site by entering the iPhone’s ID. The app will tell you where it is and where it’s been recently. Let’s hope your phone doesn’t run out of battery life first. A free version lets you try it twice.

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PBS NewsHour just launched “PBS NewsHour Science” pbs.org/newshour/topic/science — the latest news in science, engineering and technology. We read about deaf dolphins, ancient volcanoes and an infant black hole. The site is mostly text but has some videos. We liked the photos of tiny things multiplied hundreds of times. Features include: Breaking news stories Energy/Environment Corner Just Ask – a weekly Science Q&A Podcasts: download or subscribe to podcasts of all broadcast and online reports. Editor’s Choice: NewsHour editors select and feature the best reports and videos. NewsHour Extra: Links to lesson plans and student reporting. Twitter Feed: the Top 25 Science twitter feeds.

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