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  • Computers, video games and TVs have always been fascinating to me. Not only are they wonderful ways to relax, but they’re also immensely useful as tools. Computers allow us to communicate instantly with family members across the country through e-mail, video games allow us to make friends with people across the globe we wouldn’t even meet otherwise, and TVs allow us to see what’s happening in our very own towns…all at the touch of a button. Sure, over time I’ve managed to assemble a collection of other electronic gadgets that would make most people do a double-take, but that just isn’t enough. I want to know how they work. I want to know why they work. I want to know that I can connect every electronic device in my home into a single, fully-functional network that I can access from over 1,000 miles away at the drop of a hat. Not because I have a reason to do so, but because I can. I am a geek, plain and simple.
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by Community Connector Community Connector on 03-24-2011 03:01 PM

 

It isn’t always easy to remember web addresses.  They’re often long, complex, and being even one character off can result in the wrong site being displayed.  There are, however, a few tricks you can use to make navigating the World Wide Web a breeze.

 

 

Bookmarks/Favorites

 

The simplest way to keep track of your favorite websites is to let your computer (or other device) remember them for you.   This can be done by using a tool built into most Internet browsers called a Favorites List or Bookmarks List.  The name will vary depending on which browser you use, but the overall function remains the same: they mark an individual web page for quick and easy access.  Check out the links below for several browser-specific “how to” guides.

 

Internet Explorer

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-to-manage-your-favorites-in-Internet-Explorer-9

 

Firefox

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-bookmarks?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Bookmar...

 

Chrome

http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=14680

 

 

RSS Feeds

 

You can also get news and updates from your favorite websites by subscribing to Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds.   RSS feeds automatically scan sites you designate for new content and forward them to you using either a software or web-based interface.  They can also eliminate the need to visit each of those sites manually, streamlining your browsing experience.

 

In order to use an RSS feed you’ll need an RSS reader.  A wide variety of readers can be found for free online, including the examples provided below.  Some e-mail applications like Microsoft Outlook 2007 even include an RSS reader as part of their basic features.


RSS.png Google Reader

http://www.google.com/reader

 

Flipboard (iOS)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flipboard/id358801284?mt=8

 

Pulse News Reader (Android)

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alphonso.pulse

 

 

Want to subscribe to Best Buy’s RSS feed?  You can do so here: http://bbyurl.us/RSS