If you haven't switched to Firefox yet, it's even easier now with version 0.9. It imports all of your settings from whatever browser you're using now. There are some really cool extensions available, too. I'm going to start using one called Adblock.… more »

I just got some Gmail invites. If anyone wants a Gmail account, email me. more »

I'm enjoying my two days home from camp. Thanks to Brendan for the Gmail invite. Gmail is Google's new email service and it's in beta testing, so accounts aren't available to the public yet. I redeemed Brendan's invite and so far I really like it.… more »

RSS: What it is, why you need it Perhaps need is putting it a little strongly, but RSS can add some power to your web browsing. RSS stands for 'rich site summary' or 'really simple syndication.' It's a way to read what's on a web site without… more »

Hopefully you're not using MS Internet Explorer anymore. If this didn't convince you to switch to Firefox or Mozilla, then perhaps this will: 101 Things you can do with Mozilla that you can't do with IE via linkfilter.net more »

Sasser Worm Strikes You've probably already heard about this worm on the news. It's a result of yet another security hole in Microsoft Windows, and it's hitting pretty close to home. A couple people I know have already had it, including my mom's… more »

Here's a fun and potentially useful little program. Neotrace Express lets you put in a domain name or ip address, and it will map the path that data takes from your computer to that address. For instance, I put in brendoman.com and the map shows my… more »

I'm posting this from my computer running Mandrake Linux. All I had to do was plug the network cable from the router into the back of the computer and it was online. It's so easy that I'm almost disappointed. I remember hooking this very same… more »

I'm sitting at my kitchen table writing this post sans wires. Our SBC dsl is running and the wireless router is working fine. Next project: Getting my Linux computer online. Huzzah! more »

I could really use some help on this one. I want to read my news from an rss program, but I can't find one I like. My favorite so far was SharpReader, but it doesn't work on my computer anymore. Please, recommend some good programs. more »