Monday, September 20, 2010

Looking Back at the History of Search

Finding stuff online: 20 years of innovative search engines

What would the Internet be without a way to find something specific on its millions of sites? Search engines started providing that function two decades ago. Here are some of the landmarks, from Archie to AltaVista to Google and Bing. A fun look back at the history of searches, which is to say the history of the Internet.

Coping with Windows Live Hotmail Wave 4

Microsoft's new version of Windows Live Hotmail brings several new features to the online-mail table. Some of you have written me with tales of woe, cursing the new version and the Windows Live horse it rode in on and begging to get your old Hotmail back. Sorry, you can't. All is not doom and gloom. As you'll see, the new Wave 4 Hotmail does have its redeeming social values. And if you're still suffering through the changes, there are a few tricks that might make dealing with the newer, shinier version easier.

How to Buy a Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera

Follow these seven simple rules to find the perfect compact digital camera for your needs—and your budget.

Backup Overview

There are two kinds of people in the world - those who have had a hard drive failure, and those who will. Make sure this common occurrence does not lead to the loss of your image collection. An excellent article about making sure you back up the right way.

Best Free Personal Finance Software

We've just completed a major update of our Best Free Personal Finance Software section. Editor "Antoosa" has done an excellent job with a much expanded product coverage so most users should be able to find a product suited to their needs. He's also added some weekly budget tips and even some budget humor - a subject that's undoubtedly welcome in these hard economic times.

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