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Firefox: Rediscover the Web

The Fox is nimble, the Fox is quick, this Internet browser does the trick!

Beware of spyware. If you can, use the Firefox browser. ” - USA Today

“ Better than Internet Explorer by leaps and bounds . ” - FORBES

Popup Blocking • Privacy and Security • Hassle-Free Downloading Files • Customizable with free extensions and themes • Setup's a Snap At only 4.7MB (Windows). FREE!

RoboForm

This is one of the most useful tools I have found! Although not free, this will be one of the best $15 you have ever spent. AutoSave passwords in browser • AutoFill passwords to login form • Click Login button for you • Fill personal info into online forms • Generate Secure Random Passwords • Encrypt passwords and personal info using 3-DES • All personal info is stored on your computer only • Sync your passwords and safenotes to a Palm • Backup & Restore, Print your passwords. Shareware.

Google Toolbar

After RoboForm, this tool is the most useful thing I have added on to my Internet browser. Search the web with Google from any site, highlight search terms on a page, and more. FREE! Note: You can use this Toolbar without the trackers - just choose to install it without "PageRank" when installing.

EBay Toolbar

Are you an avid EBayer? This broswer add-on will help you track the auctions you are bidding on and items you are selling. FREE! Note: EBay Toolbar does intall some cookies and trackers on your computer. These may show up on your spyware removal software as spyware - simply uncheck them if you find this tool valuable enough to accept what EBay puts on your computer in exchange. Also note that it does NOT work with the newest version of Google Toolbar installed - they are working on fixing this, supposedly.

HTTrack Website Copier

This handy little tool lets you copy a website to read at your leisure or when you are offline (I use it for traveling!) Allows you to download a web site from the Internet to a local directory, building recursively all directories, getting HTML, images, and other files from the server to your computer. HTTrack arranges the original site's relative link-structure. Simply open a page of the "mirrored" website in your browser, and you can browse the site from link to link, as if you were viewing it online. FREE!

HTTrack is also now available as a FireFox extension called Spiderzilla!

PDACookbook Plus (Palm OS & Windows)

• PC Companion Software: Includes PC companion software with great features, plus printing and more!
• Cookbook/Recipe Manager: Holds thousands of your recipes, easily view and edit Ingredients, Instructions, Nutritional information, Servings, Categories.
• Shopping List: Add one or all recipe ingredients to the list with one tap. Carry your shopping list to the store. Include aisle location. Export to memo for import by HandyShopper and SplashShopper .
• Menu Planner: Assign multiple recipes to a given date. View recipe from the menu planner with one tap.
• Smart Ingredient Paste: Copy and paste all ingredients into the PC companion effortlessly. Makes entering recipes from text files or copied from the internet a breeze.
• Import/Export: Import and export recipes in Meal Master or MasterCook formats automatically.
• Customizable: User definable lists for quantity, units, ingredients, categories, nutritional items.

GiftBox Plus (Palm OS & Windows)

• Store Personal Information - keep track of everyone's birthday, anniversary, and custom fields allow you to remember clothing sizes, hobbies, fragrances, likes, dislikes, colors, and more.
• Store Gift Ideas - large area to enter gift ideas for every person.
• Track Gifts Given and Received - record gift, date or occasion, and price paid. Know what you gave them last Christmas or Anniversary.

HealthFile Plus (Palm OS & Windows)

• PC Companion Software - Included for easy access to HealthFile data on your desktop, including export, printing, and more!
• Handheld Software - Carry all of your medical history and medical records with you to your physician. Never forget any medical information when filling out those forms!
• Store Multiple Pofiles - store information for all family members together in HealthFile.
• Password Protection - optional password protection prevents other people from viewing your data.
• Customizable Master Lists - Define your own list of locations, providers (physicians), provider types, pharmacies, contacts, and insurance companies for easy dropdown access.

Style XP

Why do my boot screen and desktop look so cool? Thanks to this fun Windows XP "skinner" from TGTSoft. Style XP unleashes the full potential of your Windows XP desktop by allowing you to download and install XP themes. Themes are available for free from ThemeXP and won't slow your computer down while you work or play! Shareware.

Personalized Yahoo! Start Page

My Yahoo! is everything you need on one page. Check your stocks, mail, weather, sports scores, and movie listings on one page. FREE!

CafePress

You can take your artwork, music, software or content and sell them online for FREE! CafePress.com enables individuals and companies to sell a wide variety of products online with zero upfront costs. How do they accomplish this? They provide all the necessary tools and services for you to design your own products and online shop without investing in any inventory or software!

PayPal

This service eliminates the need to mail checks or stand in line for money orders. Just enter the dollar amount and the e-mail address of your payee; the site whisks the money from your bank or credit card account to the proper party. PayPal is closely integrated with EBay - I use this for all my auction purchases. FREE! Note: Now your customers don't have to sign up with PayPal to pay you online using a credit card!

eOnlineData Merchant Account

• Your name/phone number appear on customer’s credit card statement.
• Your funds are directly deposited into your local checking account daily.
• Access the Authorize.Net Virtual Terminal for key entered phone orders.
• Online reporting and management of all your transactions.
• NO Application, Annual, Leasing, or Batch Header fees
• 2.29% VISA/MasterCard Qualified Discount Rate
• $0.30 per Transaction (includes the cost of Address Verification AVS)
• $10.00 Monthly Statement Fee includes 24/7 Customer Support
• $25.00 Monthly Processing Minimum
• Gateway Fees: one time set-up fee - $79; monthly gateway access fee - $15; gateway transaction fee - $0.05 (first 250 trans free monthly, then $0.05 each)
• NO Cancellation Fees with 60 days written notice

Direct Marketing Association Privacy Policy Generator

Consumer notification of information policies is a basic elementof a direct and interactive marketer's information practices. DMA believes that all marketers operating online sites should make available their information policies to consumers in a prominent place. On this page, Webmasters and administrators can complete a questionnaire (basing their answers on their site information policies) and create a privacy policy statement to be posted on their own Web page. This tool has been developed to help marketers create policies that are consistent with The DMA's Privacy Principles for Online Marketing. FREE!

DexOnline

Online yellow pages directory - searchable by almost anything you can think of. I use this tool almost every day! (Formerly QwestDex)

Avoid the lines at the Oregon DMV!

Did you know you can now update your address with the DMV online? They'll even send you a new sticker for your license via the mail within one day! This link also has a variety of DMV forms in pdf that you can print out and prepare at home.

Evite

Evite is the fun, FREE online social planning destination complete with all of the tools needed to coordinate get togethers for private events, public events or activities. From planning a dinner party for friends, to finding something to do on Saturday night, to locating a tennis partner, Evite makes it easy to explore local areas, communicate, coordinate, and make decisions.

YourDictionary.com

This collection is stupendous, including dictionaries for 270 languages; glossaries of abbreviations and acronyms; rhyming dictionaries; and specialty guides for nearly 100 fields, including accounting & medicine. I bookmark this page for quick access when I have any sort of word-related need or question.

MediaMetrix.com

The source for Internet and Digital Media behavior and trend measurement.

Internet Movie Database

Find out pretty much everything about any movie ever made and upcoming releases. This site is why I know way too much about the entertainment industry!

Marshall Brain's How Stuff Works

Want to keep the gang spellbound with fascinating stories of how nuclear radiation, kidneys and web servers work? This site is just what you need.

eHobbies.com

There are articles and tips on many types of hobbies - I love this site to check out how difficult a new hobby may be before spending the money to get into it!

Snopes.com

Many of you know that one of my biggest web-related pet peeves is the spreading of hoaxes via email. Snopes is THE source on the internet to investigate all types of stories, requests, virus warnings, urban legends, virtual chain letters and more. Always check here before you forward something on!

LavaSoft AdAware

I run both this and Spybot S&D about once a week and have noticed a tremendous reduction in popups and browser takeovers. With its ability to comprehensively scan your memory, registry, hard, removable and optical drives for known datamining, aggressive advertising, and tracking components, Ad-aware will provide the user with the confidence to surf the Internet knowing that their privacy will remain intact. FREE!

SpyBot - Search & Destroy

I run both this and AdAware about once a week and have noticed a tremendous reduction in popups and spyware. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you didn't intentionally install, if your browser crashes, or if your browser start page has changed without your knowing, you most probably have spyware. But even if you don't see anything, you may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging that is silently tracking your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies. FREE!

Symantec Anti-Virus Research Center

A world leader in anti-virus technology - check for the latest virus warnings and hoaxes here.

ZDNet Guides:

• How to Prevent Getting Your Identity Stolen Online

• How to Avoid Getting Ripped-Off In E-Commerce and Online Auctions

Cyberguys!

My favorite place for fun and useful tech gadgets. Great prices and great customer services - I haven't found many of the items they offer cheaper anywhere else. This is where my CD Carousel and laptop cooler came from.

I.D. IT Plates

"DRIVE" business to You while sitting IN traffic!

Whether you are a sales professional or the proud owner of an Internet or brick-and-mortar business, our 'traveling billboards' deliver your message to thousands of motorists and pedestrians every day. I.D. IT! Plates work hard for you in downtown traffic, on a crowded freeway or even while you're parked at the mall.

Imagine the impact of having your website address, e-mail address, company name, phone number and business message seen thousands of times every day in major city traffic. Order Yours Now

Web Decals and Wed Decals

Enhance your website promotion efforts by advertising on your car. When was the last time you DIDN'T read a bumper sticker or decal on the car in front of you? Put a short advertising message and your website address or phone number in front of other drivers. Even when parked, you'll still be advertising your business.

Decorate your limousine, reception or honeymoon suite
with a beautiful custom-made "Just Married" sign. Announce your most exciting day with The Wedding Decal, a window decal that is personalized with your names and the date of your wedding. The Wedding Decal is a brand new idea. No one else is selling them, on the internet or off. You won't have to worry about giving a duplicate gift. Instead, your gift will be so unusual, it is sure to attract attention. The Wedding Decal makes an ideal shower gift or a fun choice for anyone in the bridal party to give.

Personalize your decor instantly with your favorite wall letters, words, and quotes. Transfer wall letters give you the hand-painted look...instantly! Wonderful alternative to wooden letters and letter stencils. Great on walls, glass, mirrors, furniture and home decor. Pre-spaced and easy to apply. 40 colors and styles...including gold, silver, and copper. Jazz up your words with Lettering Art. It's removable! 100% money-back guarantee.

ABE Books

I love this site - it allows you to search the inventories of used books stores all over the world!

ePinions.com

This site collects opinions from real buyers of almost anything you can think of and compares online prices - research before you buy! This site is very useful in conjuction with online buying where you don't get to see an item before buying.