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10 Sites with Software for Browsing the Web Anonymously

Posted by admin on 03/30/2011 | 0 Comments

Your IP address is your identifying mark as you browse the web, use instant messaging and send emails. You cannot browse the web without an IP address. It is essential to how the web works. In spite of this, there can be many reasons why a person may not want their true IP address to be available to the websites they travel to. In those situations, there are software applications you can use to mask your true IP address as you travel the web or send out emails.

The list below shows ten different software applications that you can use to hide your IP address and some of the reasons why you might want to keep your true internet address a secret.

1. Hide My IP - The website for this software shows your ip address and your location when you log on to the site. Obviously, it is making its point that your IP address is no secret. It promotes the fact that the software will show a fake ip instead your real address and lists several of the benefits you can gain from this. A fake IP address can prevent hackers from gaining access to your computer. It can also allow you to gain access to forums that have blocked you in the past. By changing IP address that appears when you browse it can even give you the appearance of being from another country.8012091295
2. Anonymizer Anonymous Surfing - Have you ever wondered how come the advertising on websites you visit seem to be targeted right at you? That comes from tracking your IP address. It tells them where you live and what sites you’ve visited in the past. This software package mentions the fact that it can protect you from that kind of advertisement targeting. It also will help prevent spyware from finding its way to your computer and notify you when you stumble upon a phishing website. This software uses the proxy method of hiding your IP. This means that it routes your browsing through their website so it appears that their location is your location. It provides a buffer wall, in essence, to hide your true identity.
3. Ghostsurf - This software works differently than most of the others. Instead of hiding you behind a proxy website, it simply scrambles your ip address so that it no longer gives a true reading.  The software is also customizable to different levels of privacy, rather than being a once size fits all solution. It will exclude sites that you still want to see your true ip.  It is also available at a very affordable price.
4. TOR - In its promotional material this software talks about some of the unique reasons that people use their software to keep their IP addresses hidden. They mentioned businesses using  the software to keep their research on the web confidential, activists using the software to access information without revealing their identities,  journalists protecting their identities as they research stories, and military and law enforcement personnel who need to keep their identities and locations protected for security reasons.
5. Smarthide - Websites that have blocked you from accessing them, use your IP address to identify you. Smarthide promotes the fact that it can help you regain access to those sites.. It also says that it can keep anyone from knowing what kind of files you’ve downloaded off the internet and will keep your online logins and passwords secure.
6. Hide Your IP Address - This software promotes its ability to help safeguard you from identity theft by hiding your IP address from criminal computer hackers.
7. Hide the IP - Along with providing some of the same basic features of many of the other software listed here, this package provides the option of choosing which location you would like your fake IP address to be connected to.
8. IP Changer - If you are working or living abroad you may want to have an IP address that points to your home country instead of your current residence. Just one of the uses suggested for this software. Their website also stressed that their software is not intended for use in illegal activities. They even make the statement that you shouldn’t expect it to keep law enforcement from finding out you are.
9. Easy Hide IP - This software promoted its ease of use. It will install a toolbar on your browser to make changes and selections regarding your IP identity easy to do while you’re browsing.
10. CCleaner - This freeware package provides more than privacy. It sweeps your web tracks clean, cleans your registry, and empties your recycle bin. It combines system optimization software with a privacy and cleaning tool.

Many of these software packages are marketed heavily towards countries where internet traffic is tightly restricted and offering users the ability to access sites that are normally out of bounds for someone with their IP addresses. Whatever your reason for wanting to hide your true IP address, you have plenty of software options to choose from.

10 Places You Should Not Use Your iPod

Posted by admin on 03/24/2011 | 0 Comments

Some people seem to lack all common courtesy anymore and believe that it is okay to use any electronic device (smart phone, Nintendo DS, iPod, etc.) wherever and whenever they want.  Technically speaking just because you actually can do that (of course) that does NOT mean you should do that.  In case you, or someone you may happen to know is not clear on this topic, here are at least 10 places or situations where you should NOT use your iPod:

1. Church – Words are just not quite adequate to explain the number of ways it is wrong to be listening to your iPod in church and don’t tell me it’s because you are listening to a downloaded version of the Bible or anything that remotely resembles something related to church activities.  It’s just wrong and a church is not the place for your iPod.
2. School – In some situations teachers will allow the use of an iPod, but in general if you should be paying attention in class or taking a test, it is most likely inappropriate to be listening to your iPod (though I’m sure you might like to record your notes and transfer it to your iPod for your next big test).
3. Work meetings – Yes, I have been in situations where this actually happened.  Someone was not paying attention to what the boss was saying because they had an iPod plug in one ear and were completely distracted while the boss was asking a question (the boss was on a speaker phone).  In general, using an iPod in a work meeting is simply risky business.
4. Driving – Now we aren’t talking about those of you that have your iPod wired into your cars stereo system (or via Bluetooth).  We are talking about those fools out there (you know who you are) that insist on listening to their iPod with their ear buds in while driving.  This is just STUPID, enough said!
5. On the phone – How is it possible that your phone conversation is necessary and at the same time so boring that you need to have an ear bud in one ear and the phone in the other?  I mean, just hang up on the other party because you clearly don’t want to talk to them (this applies to conference calls as well).
6. Conversations – Specifically, when kids have their iPod blaring music and simply aren’t listening to their parents.  At my house, that results in an immediate forfeiture of the iPod in question with an undefined return policy.
7. In court – Yep, nothing tells a judge you could care less about your case then you sitting there listening to your iPod.  Don’t think it happens?  Well, you would be as wrong as the defendant.  If your attorney condones this activity fire them immediately.
8. In the doctor’s office – We aren’t talking about the ridiculous amount of time you spend in the waiting room.  By all means use your iPod and anything available to you to fight the boredom their.  However, once you get a nurse or doctor’s attention, they deserve yours as well.
9. Standing in front of any cashier in any store or restaurant especially if you are in front of me – Now this is truly a pet peeve of mine because I am usually the person standing behind this jerk in line that won’t shut off their iPod to simply pay for their merchandise.
10. Public restrooms – That’s just gross and something that I don’t want to hear.  I don’t want to hear you singing along to your iPod, humming, whistling, or making any other sounds with your person while you are in the public restroom.  Just don’t do it!  Think of it as your quiet time if you must.

10 Great Family Friendly Humor Sites

Posted by admin on 03/22/2011 | 0 Comments

If you like a good laugh but want the site to be safe for your kids to look at too, it can be difficult to know where to go on the internet. The following list will give you some good sites to check out, whether you want to watch a video, or you are looking for a new joke to tell at the next board meeting.

1. The Best Clean Humor on the Internet This site is a blog set up by family man Michael O. Smith from Utah. Michael has been collecting some of the best of the best from the internet on his blog, ever since 2003. The entries include Youtube videos, as well jokes accompanied by appropriate graphics.
2. funny2.com This site divides its humor into categories for you to choose from such as, baseball injuries, oneliners, light bulbs, elevator fun, etc.
3. Computer Jokes If you’ve got a computer geek in the family, here’s a great selection of computer and internet related jokes to choose from. Things like “Dr. Seuss as a tech writer” and “the system crash song”.
4. FunnyAnimalVideos.com What could be more family friendly than animal videos? This site has a huge collection of short funny clips involving all kinds of animals, both tame and in the wild. Be careful though, watching these can be quite addicting.
5. Quote Garden The humor section on the Quote Garden website has collected some great lines that will give you a chuckle or two as you read down the list. Many of the quotes are listed as ‘Author Unknown’ but you will recognize some famous names attributed to some of the lines, as well.
6. FunnySigns.net This site sports a large collection of unusual signs and also categorizes them for you, so that you can choose road signs, church signs, business signs, etc. A simple form of fun while you’re wasting time browsing on the net.
7. CleanJoke.com If you’re needing some new material to share at the family reunion, you can stock up on some good clean humor on this site. The site includes a rating system so you can easily find the funniest pieces available. Or if you want to find the newest material available, it also links you to the newest entries as well.
8. thebackpew.com This page features cartoon clips with the Christian in mind. They are often used in church bulletins and Christian magazines to provide a lighter touch of humor.
9. Darwin Awards The 1999 Darwin Awards list of humorous stories about some of the dumbest things people have done, is made available on the clean-humor.org website. Just one of its many categories to choose from, but definitely one of the funniest.
10. Sanitaryum.com Guaranteed to be clean and guaranteed to make you laugh. Lots of great funny photos on this site. There a few categories like Editor’s Favs and Animals, but they’re all fun to browse through.

There’s plenty of variety on the internet when looking for humor, jokes, videos, signs, songs, and comics. You just need to know where to look, to find what you want.

10 Great Pet Care Sites

Posted by admin on 03/22/2011 | 0 Comments

The internet has become a wonderful source of information for many different areas of our lives, and pet care is no exception. There are plenty of very informative websites in regard to pet care that can give you answer on general daily care or specific medical conditions that you might need to deal with.

1. ASPCA.org – ASPCA is an animal rescue organization. This site as a lot of information that you might not find on other sites. Information on pet food recalls, connection to the animal poison control center, information on animal behaviors and an ‘Ask the Expert’ section where you can submit your questions to experts on different types of pets.
2. HealthyPet.com – This site is sponsored by the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association), a very trustworthy resource for information on pet care. Their blog is written by pet experts, and their information resources are similar to what you would you would receive from your own vet. A great place for information on choosing medical care for your pets, as well.
3. SimplePetCare.com – A very enjoyable website to visit, this site is well laid out and has plenty of pictures to go along with the information presented. It was also one of the few sites that includes a section on horses. Each of the sections include information on diseases, feeding, and basic care needs.
4. MyHappyPets.com – This site is loaded with information for all kinds of pets, from reptiles to parrots and beyond. You can find information on grooming, feeding, health care and training on all different types of pets.
5. Pet Care – If you are looking for someone to actually take care of your pet, a pet sitter, this site will help you connect with individuals and services in your area that can provide that type of personal care for you.
6. CareforAnimals – This is the official site for AVMA (American Veterinary Medicine Association). Their Care for Animals page has lots of great information, including: first aid tips, pet food recalls, safe use of flea and tick powder, and other tips for keeping your animals healthy.
7. PetWave.com – Another site that is full of great information on pet care. This site boasts a very detailed list on various health issues such as, arthritis, ear infections, eye problems, tumors, etc. It also has a very thorough first aid page that deals with many different types of emergency situations that you might experience with your pets, like choking, being hit by a care, or heat stroke.
8. PetPlace.com – A host of veterinary approved articles on pet care is the selling point of this web site, so you know that the information you receive is from a reliable source. A unique feature on this website is its listing of veterinary medicines by name. You can look up the prescription name and find out exactly what the medication is and why it is prescribed. A great resource.
9. Pet Care Portal – If reptiles are your pet of choice, this is a site you may want to visit. Their menu provides links to four different snake types, two different turtles and four different kinds of lizards.
10. VeterinaryPetCare.com – Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM has created this site that has lots of answers to your questions and also offers a free e-book regarding healing for your pet at home. If you are interested in natural and home remedies for your pets, Dr. Jones has information that you may be interested in.

It appears that a person should have no excuse for not knowing how to properly care for their pets, as long as they have an internet connection. This is just a sampling of what is available to us in that area.