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Losing My Dogs, My Mind (GnomeREPORT)
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Ever have your dog(s) run away? That's what happened to us the
other night. Wicket, being a bad dog, did something he shouldn't have
done - almost ruining one of mommy's floor mats. We both scolded him,
and took the two dogs to the backyard, where they had been going
"outside" since we got here. Well, Mommy started to clean the rug,
turning away long enough to let them slip out of our sight. Poof...
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Renting Vs. Owning DVDs (Feedback)
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I just heard that Blockbuster Plans to End Late Fees in 2005. I
just might start using my account again. Actually, since I can't seem
to find a video rental store anywhere near us, we're likely to stick
with Netflix for the foreseeable future. I've been renting DVDs for a
few years, but these days it's almost not worth it. For 2/3 more, you
can own the DVDs. Might as well! Hell, use a "backup... [Continued]
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Getting a Real Christmas Tree (Favorite)
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Here it is, less than a week until Christmas Day, and we don't yet
have a Christmas Tree. We live in what has to be the Christmas Tree
capitol of the galaxy, and we don't have a Christmas Tree. All our
tree decorations are still packed semi-neatly in a box next to our
front window, but... no Christmas Tree on which to don them. They've
got a few lots around our neighborhood, but I've been... [Continued]
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EcoBall (Download)
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The year is 2505. The ozone layer has been seriously weakened by
CFC gases in the atmosphere. Dangerous rays from the sun are already
beginning to reach the Earth, turning many people into mutant apes
(ed. note: That's funny - the future's a lot like now, it would
seem!). To contain the situation, a crack team of scientists have put
together a device known as the 'EcoBall.'... [Continued]
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Folder View v2.1 (Download)
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Folder View is a Windows Explorer add-on that enables you to
access your favorite folders from a new Explorer toolbar (similar to
the Internet Explorer Link bar), that shows icons for each added
folder (and sub-folder), and allows you to access them with a single
click. You can also directly jump to sub-levels of the folders by
accessing them directly from the folder menu, rather than clicking
your way through the Windows Explorer. The program... [Continued]
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Webgrrls International (Favorite)
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Technology is a level playing field that is open to anyone who
wants to learn and benefit from it. However, it?s no secret that men
tend to be the bigger tech dweebs, and because of this, the majority
of resources available are built with our pathetic needs in mind. In
the end, this really isn?t fair for women who are also highly
interested in technology. Why shouldn?t they have their own place to
join together,... [Continued]
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Padlock Security (Gnewbie Gnook)
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Q: Every once in awhile, I notice that there is a picture of a
padlock at the bottom of Internet Explorer. What is this telling
me?... [Continued]
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"Common Sense" Is Relative (Sherman's Senior
Service)
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Some mornings I wonder what I will write in that day's article,
and a great subject will come from a reader. Ron Tuijnman describes a
situation that is more common than might be thought and has several
interesting aspects to it. He writes "...the elderly couple to which I
sold a computer called me... suddenly, they could not get onto the
Internet. After some checkups, I discovered the connection was
perfect, but somehow IE didn't... [Continued]
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Repositioning Your Clip Art (Tips)
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Inserting graphics and clip art in the Word can be frustrating
when it comes to repositioning them. However, knowing a few simple
tricks can make this so much easy for you. Once you insert clip art
into your word document, the Picture toolbar will appear. If it does
not appear, click View, point to Toolbars, and select Picture. You can
change the way the image appears with the text by using the Text
Wrapping button.... [Continued]
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Back to Yahoo Messenger! (Download)
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After some rather heated E-mails I received after not giving the
new Trillian 3 the usual raving review, I have been searching for a
worthy alternative to this "does everything" program. What have I
found? Nothing that I belive is worth my time. There are a few
alternatives out there like Gaim, Miranda, Sim and EasyMessage. None
of them really did everything I needed it to do though. So I have
decided to take my... [Continued]
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Every User's New Year's Resolution (Talk)
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As the Old Year draws to a close, it's time to think about what we
have in store next year. It brought me to mention something that I've
lately had shoved in my face. Oh, it wasn't terribly painful, but it
did surprise me a great deal. Here's what set me back on my heels-
no-one complains any more.... [Continued]
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Welcome to the North Pole (Family First)
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Here it is, only a few days before the big event. The tradition of
Christmas is celebrated the world round, with a wide variety of
events. Today's site is one that looks at those varied traditions as
well as other fun holiday happenings. The site is called Welcome to
the North Pole. Here you can explore Christmas around the world and
learn that in France children leave their shoes by the fireplace on
the night... [Continued]
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Windows Media Player Vulnerabilities
(Security)
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Ya know, the ActiveX exploits - for whatever piece of Microsoft
software - keep coming and coming and coming... Secunia Advisory:
SA13578 Critical: Less critical Impact: Manipulation of data, Exposure
of system information, Exposure of sensitive information Where: From
remote Solution Status: Partial Fix Arman Nayyeri has discovered two
vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player, which can be
exploited by malicious people to disclose system information, and
modify or disclose some sensitive information. 1) An... [Continued]
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Microsoft fighting spyware? ()
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Microsoft buys tools for fighting spyware Microsoft Corp.'s
announcement last week that it has purchased a small vendor of
antispyware tools serves to highlight the growing seriousness of the
spyware problem for users, according to security analysts. Microsoft
said it acquired New York-based Giant Company Software Inc. for an
undisclosed amount and plans to use the company's intellectual
property and technology assets to provide Windows users with new tools
for protecting their systems against spyware.... [Continued]
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I Love Braun Shavers (GnomeREPORT)
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My Braun 8595 arrived the other day, and I can't wait for my next
shave (tonight, after I'm finished entering this report). I dare you
to find a geekier electric shaver! I've been using Braun products for
a few years now... after having gone through Norelcos and Remingtons.
Once you go with a self-cleaning Braun, you can never go back. Its new
multi-angled foil will undoubtedly spoil my face for life.
Straight-edged razors are so... [Continued]
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Dirt Cheap Video Editors and DVD Burners (PC
World Picks)
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As many of us know, video editors and DVD burners aren't known for
being cheap. These PC World Picks are notable exceptions.... [Continued]
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