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Google Co-Op Topics - Annotating Web Content

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:02:34 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: This article is a follow-on article to a previous article, "Google Co-Op Overview", which provided a high-level overview of Google Co-Op. This article goes into one of the components of Google Co-Op, Topics, in more detail than was covered in the previous article. Specifically, annotating URLs is covered in some depth. Article was written on assignment from CityTownInfo.com.

Google Co-Op Overview

Tue, 30 May 2006 17:03:53 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Article provides a high-level overview of Google's new service, Google Co-op. The purpose of the article is to help individuals better understand what Google Co-Op is, how they can use it, and what they will see. Uses examples from Google and CityTownInfo.com.

Browser Software

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 11:24:13 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Article providing a brief overview of many different free web browser alternatives to Microsoft Internet Explorer.

E-Mail Software

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:54:45 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Article providing a brief overview of many different free e-mail client alternatives to Microsoft Outlook.

RSS Overview

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:34:22 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Article providing a brief overview of RSS and ATOM with a discussion of why RSS is important.

Running Windows Applications on Linux

Wed, 8 Mar 2006 10:53:33 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Article describing six different ways of running popular Windows applications on a Linux PC.

Privacy Software

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:33:29 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Brief overview of privacy software. Includes links to free trials of privacy software as well as helpful links about identity theft.

Parental Control Software

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:06:33 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Brief overview of parental control software including both filtering and monitoring software. Includes links to free trials of parental control software.

Firewall Software

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:10:04 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Brief overview of firewall software. Includes links to free firewall software, free trials of firewall software, and more.

Anti-Spyware Software

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:50:07 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Brief overview of adware and spyware with a discussion of anti-spyware software. Includes links go free anti-spyware software, free online anti-spyware scanners, free trials of anti-spyware, and more.

Antivirus Software

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:45:39 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Overview of viruses and antivirus software protection with links to free antivirus software, free trials of antivirus software, on-line virus scanners, and more.

Computer Safety for Kids

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:36:08 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Article about keeping children safe on the family PC and on the Internet. Starts with a discussion of protecting the family PC from unwanted access, viruses, and spyware, and then goes on to discuss keeping children safe when they go online.

Protecting Your PC for Free

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:36:03 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Information on how to protect the family PC from unwanted intrusion, viruses, and spyware for free.

Protecting Your PC from the Bad Stuff

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:36:00 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Common sense information on protecting your PC from unwanted intrusion, viruses, spyware, and identity theft using firewall sofware, antivirus software, anti-spyware software, and privacy software.

Why not use the Microsoft Firewall?

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:35:56 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Discussion of whether or not to use the free firewall that comes with the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

Purchasing an Inexpensive PC

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:35:54 -0700

By Rob Pirozzi: Provides a brief discussion of the many means of acquiring a PC or laptop without spending a lot of money, including: low-cost online retailers, factory outlets and refurbished computer dealers, and online auctions.