Downloading files (programs, fonts, photographs, sounds, you name it) is one of the Web surfer’s favourite activities. However, how can you track down a single file on the immense Net ?
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Robots, spiders, engines, instruments... searching the Web can hardly be called “human”. HumanSearch, however, submits your query to “real-life” people.
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You’re probably familiar with the route planners on CD-ROM which guide you unerringly from one location to another. Did you know that similar services also exist on the Internet - for free ?
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There are several Web sites where you can submit questions on a wide variety of topics to experts - for free. Findout is one of them.
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Whatever you’re looking for - what’s on at the cinema or theatre, health and fitness information, shareware, bookmarks, you name it - you’re bound to find it on the UK Web.
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Two weeks to go until Christmas and you still haven’t got your presents ? Forget the Xmas crowds and shop at your leisure via the Internet.
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The Microsoft developers must have thought that Internet Explorer 4.0 was still lacking some useful features. Seven such goodies have been bundled in the free PowerToys for IE 4.0. Are they worth the
download ?
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The latest development in e-mail is called S/MIME, a new standard for secure e-mail traffic. How does it work ?
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In the same way as you need an identity card to prove your identity in the “real” world, you can use a “digital certificate” on the Internet. What is it used for ?
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A real treasure trove of information on the arts is hidden in the WWW. Where can the modern-art lover find what he needs ?
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