Virtual memorials are a way to remember and commemorate a loved one or friend via the web. Virtual memorials usually come in the form of a special domain set up for an individual. However, there are also many web services that offer the ability to create a virtual memorial page and then have it hosted by the service. Virtual memorials can include photos, videos, a slideshow, audio files, etc. of a person that you would like to remember. With virtual memorial services, web page templates are usually available to quickly Read More

Google Chrome users can personalize Google Chrome by adding themes, extensions, and applications. Themes allow users to personalize the browser’s look, extensions extend the browser’s functionality, and applications are programs that users can access from their browser without downloading them onto a computer. The Google Chrome Webstore offers an extensive variety of options for personalizing a browser.  Themes Adding a theme changes the way the Google Chrome browser looks. When a new tab is opened, the theme will be displayed on the Chrome homepage. On other webpages, the theme is Read More

For many different reasons, people want to delete their search engine history. To delete history using either Internet Explorer or FireFox requires going into the options and erasing them manually. However, if you have the Google Toolbar installed on your site, you are able to erase your search history with just two clicks. Regardless, the process of erasing history takes about thirty seconds. Erasing History on Internet Explorer and FireFox To erase history on Internet Explorer and FireFox is easy. Go to the top and click tools. Then scroll to Read More

To customize one’s default homepage on Google Chrome, one will need to adjust one’s homepage settings. To do so, follow these instructions: 1. Click the Wrench icon on the browser toolbar. 2. Select Options (Preferences on Mac and Linux or Settings on a Chromebook). 3. Click the Basics tab. 4. To set the homepage, select either the New Tab page in the “Home page” or select “Open this page” to enter a web address for a page that one would like to use. 5. It is also important to go Read More

With millions of websites on the World Wide Web, it is a daunting task to try and remember their names or addresses. Few famous websites like Google.com or TopBits.com are easily remembered, but smaller and rarely used websites tend to slip of our mind. Hence, all major browsers provide a feature called Bookmarking. Bookmarking is an activity of creating bookmarks within the web browser. A bookmark is essentially a stored link address that, when clicked, will take you to the destination web page. How to Bookmark Internet Explorer Step 1: Read More

At one point, AOL was a big deal to many people and therefore, they were very excited to pay each month for the account. However, these days, many people are no longer interested in having their AOL account. But, to close the account is a very frustrating process of dealing with customer support. Instead of providing a link to close the account, they have to try and up sell you before doing it. Regardless, there are two ways to close an account. Close AOL Service by Phone Closing by phone Read More

Yahoo is a search engine and personal account management service in one user profile. Although one can use the Yahoo search engine without signing into one’s personal account, signing in allows one to use a variety of additional services such as Yahoo Mail, GeoCities, FreeCycle, Yahoo Answers, and personalized information regarding one’s local weather forecasts, stock portfolios, and news. Although Yahoo has lost quite a bit of support over recent years, it is still considered one of the most popular search engine companies in the world.   What is Yahoo Read More

A large number of consumers have digital music purchased through or uploaded to the iTunes multimedia player on Mac and Windows computers. Unfortunately, the native iTunes format, AAC, for music files is not compatible with many non-Apple brands of MP-3 player. As a result, a common task that arises for end-users is to convert iTunes to MP3. How to Convert iTunes to MP3 Step 1 – Launch the iTunes application on your computer by double clicking the program icon on the computer’s desktop. Step 2 – Select the “Edit,” “Preferences,” Read More

A Google bomb is when a group of people attempt to cause a target web page to become the #1 search result for a chosen search phrase. Every good Search Engine Optimization specialist tries to make his web pages become the #1 search result for the relevant search terms. A Google bomb is different, because it is usually a group of people trying to make a web page the #1 search result for an irrelevant or abusive search phrase. The leftist loons used a Google bomb to cause President Bush Read More

Changing one’s password is a practice that can help prevent unauthorized access to one’s Facebook account. A periodic password change is recommended, especially if one signs into the account through different devices or have experienced any form of account activity that one has not personally authorized or posted. Changing one’s password can help to remove this accessibility from others as well as protect one’s account from being compromised in the future. To change one’s current Facebook password, follow these directions: Note: Sign into one’s Facebook account with a computer to Read More