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Tip of the Week: Google trick to track flight status
With airline "on time" percentages continuing to fall, few things are as irritating as going to the airport to pickup a friend or family member just to find out that flight has been delayed. Google makes it pretty easy to quickly get the status of any flight by simply putting in the name of the airline with the flight number into the Google search bar. Example: Southwest flight 2584
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Headwhack of the Week: Images won't forward in Outlook Express
For those that use Outlook Express, you may get replies to forwarded messages letting you know that the images that were supposed to be included in the message didn't make it through. In most cases there is a simple fix to this headwhack:
Click on the Tools menu, then on Options, then on the Send tab. In the "Mail Sending Format" section, click on the HTML button and make sure there is a checkmark in front of the "Send pictures with messages" option.
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Geek Speak of the Week: Internet Hobo
A resident that uses a neighbor's or hotel's wifi Internet connection because they don't have their own.
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Security: Mastering End User Security
Small businesses—all businesses, and consumers too, for that matter—face a miasma of threats every day. There are now so many different kinds of malware that we can't keep up with the, but mastering the basics of End User Security will help!
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News: IE 8 to feature WebSlices, Activities
The folks up in Redmond, Washington are always working on something to improve on what they have already got and Internet Explorer is no exception, even though it's a free program. Get the latest and greatest being developed by Microsoft for your browsing pleasure that include webslicing and activities.
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News: The Pros and Cons of LifeLock
We have all seen or heard the ads from the CEO of LifeLock that proudly announces his Social Security Number to try to sell his Identity Theft prevention service, but they have been taking quite a beating these days. See what can be learned from this information age issue.
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Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: Why so much trialware?
This week we turn on the wayback machine to revisit the issue of trialware on new computers. Watch and learn why so many new computers come loaded with so much "junkware" installed!
Watch the video and help our rankings on CNN.com! You can watch us live every Saturday morning at 9:30AM Pacific, 12:30PM Eastern or watch the archived versions of our segments whenever you want at CNN.com/video.
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Dan Costa of PC Magazine proclaims: "Sure, I could have gotten an iPhone, but the BlackBerry is the natural heir to the Palm legacy. As an organizer and messaging device, it simply has no equal."
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Weekly Advice Column: Choosing an Online Backup Service
Online backup services are all over the Internet, but figuring out which one is right for you can be a bit overwhelming. Read our advice and tips on choosing an online backup service.
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This Week's Show: The Latest in the Browser Wars
The Internet is such a ubiquitous element of our daily lives and most of us don't pay much attention to how we access the Internet. The Browser is the window to the online world and which one you use can have profound implications on your online experience.
Which one is the fastest? Which one is the most secure? Which one has the best features? The reality is that no one browser is the best choice for every user, but knowing that you have an option is a great start!
Listen in as the Data Doctors review all the latest information on your window to the Internet!
Join us Saturdays from 12:00PM–2:00PM (Pacific) on News 92.3 KTAR or listen LIVE via the Internet at KTAR.com as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or ask your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.
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