[hewee]

Cool site frank

[smidgen]

Weird but lots of info, my favorite is the vinegar uses.
http://www.wackyuses.com/uses.html

[franca]

Originally Posted by hewee

Cool site frank

Thanks H......

[franca]

You've probably heard about government auctions on TV. Plenty of people would like to sell you information on these auctions.

But you don't need to spend a dime. Auctions across the country are accessible from the comfort of your computer.

At FirstGov.com, you'll find new, seized and surplus merchandise for sale. There are computers, furniture and jewelry. And that's just the small stuff. You'll also find cars, boats and real estate!

The purchase procedure varies by product. There are online auctions, public auctions and sealed bids. For real estate, you may have to contact an agent.

Happy shopping!

http://www.firstgov.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml

[WhitPhil]

Free until October 4

http://www.computeractive.co.uk/freedownloads1/index

A complete program for mind-mapping, whether for personal or business purposes. Map out ideas and plans, then rearrange them as bubbles on the screen, so it's possible to see how they interact.

[franca]

Sadly, it can be difficult for people over 50 to find a job. Some employers don't realize how valuable mature workers can be.

But many employers appreciate that experience. You just have to know which employers.

The AARP can help. If you're over 50 and job hunting, visit the AARP's site. It lists employers who want older workers. These companies will value your skills and experience.

You can learn about companies in a variety of different fields. If one interests you, you can link directly to its job site. This won't guarantee you'll find work. But it's a great resource.

http://www.aarp.org/money/careers/fi...yers/info.html


From Kim Komando..

[franca]

This is a collection of little applications that make Windows run better. They were written by Microsoft programmers, although the company does not officially support them. In fact, Microsoft warns that it can't take responsibility for them.

Don't let that throw you off. I've used them for years. They work well.

Microsoft's PowerToys for Windows XP include many great tools. These include a better calculator, image resizer, slide show generator, tuner to make fonts clearer on your monitor and more.

Cost: Free.......

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx

[Galactica]

Originally Posted by franca

Need some instructions?


User manuals have always been frustrating for me. Many products come with hefty manuals. Some have several manuals.

I file them away. But with the number of gadgets, appliances and accessories I have, it's a daunting task.

So, I can never seem to find the exact manual I want. Many manufacturers make manuals available online. So that's where I usually go.

When that fails, I visit UsersManualGuide.com. It has hundreds of product manuals from major manufacturers. They cover electric toothbrushes to television sets. Handy! The manuals are in PDF format, so you'll need the free Acrobat Reader.

My one complaint is that the site is missing some major brands. And not all my products are there. But, I suppose that would be an impossible task!

http://www.usersmanualguide.com/

From Kim Komando........

Dear franca aka Kim,

Just a note to say "hi". I am new here and your link to user manuals is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing. I found one I really needed!

Do you know of a complete user's manual to Bryce 5?? I only find tutorials for specific projects and have yet to get through the user interface (which I find rather confusing). ??
Thanks in advance for any help in this direction.
Cheers!

Galactic aka Batasha

[WhitPhil]

Bryce 5 tutorials and manual here

Bryce 101

PDF Doc

Tutorials

[Galactica]

Dear WhitPhil,

Many thanks for the links to Bryce Tutorials and Manual. This helps a lot!

Cheers!

Galactica

[franca]

I'm a born singer. Every time I hear a song, I want to sing along. And I'll bet I'm not alone.

But singing along to music isn't any fun if you don't know the lyrics. In fact, it can be downright embarrassing.

So if you're a singer, too, download Lyrics Plugin. It works with Windows Media Player and Winamp. It automatically downloads lyrics to your music player. You can turn your computer into a virtual karaoke machine.

Not all song lyrics are immediately available. But you can do an Internet search. Then, just copy and paste the songs into the music player window. It's a snap.

Unfortunately, Lyrics Plugin doesn't make you a better singer. My family can attest to that!

http://www.lyricsplugin.com/

From Kim Komando......

[franca]

I remember contributing to a time capsule back when I was in elementary school. It was amazing to see how much things changed in the course of a school year.

Since then, I've always been fascinated by time capsules. It's interesting to see what other people put in them.

Yesterday, Yahoo! launched its Time Capsule project. The time capsule will be opened in 2020. Copies will be given to the Smithsonian.

If you would like to contribute photos, videos or drawings, visit Yahoo!'s site. Not sure what to submit? Look through others' submissions. They're impressive.

Did I mention that select entries will be displayed on a pyramid in Teotihuacan, Mexico? Or that the time capsule will also be beamed via laser into space?

http://timecapsule.yahoo.com/capsule.php

From Kim Komando.

[franca]

I serve up a new Cool Site every day of the week. There are links to many more great sites in my weekend newsletter. That's hundreds of sites a year.

So I can understand if you have difficulty managing them all. Del.icio.us is a handy way to manage your Bookmarks/Favorites. They're stored online so you can access them from any computer. You don't need to worry about system crashes.

Of course, you always had to go to the site to work with your Bookmarks. Not anymore. Now you can download the del.icio.us add-on for Firefox.

With this quick little download, you can bookmark links from any site. It also features a sidebar. This allows you to view your Bookmarks no matter where you are on the Net.

To use this program, you must register at del.icio.us. Give it a try – I'm sure you'll love it!

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/2354/

From Kim Komando.

[ferrija1]

Thanks. Thats a great add-on.

[franca]

Originally Posted by ferrija1

Thanks. Thats a great add-on.

Your very welcome.......