Internet safety for kids and parental guidance features
This feature outlines online safety resources for parents including GetNetWise with age based risk guides and filtering tools, links to the American Library Association 700 safe sites, and Disney CyberNetiquette examples. It stresses parental monitoring and discussion of rules as kids spend more time online.
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GetNetWise
AOL Time Warner
At&t
WorldCom
Microsoft
American Library Association
Disney Online
Snow White
Mr. Toad
Disney
Doug
Dave Peyton
Tribune Media Services
Apple iTunes 3.0 for Mac OS X enhances music management
Apple releases iTunes 3.0 for Mac OS X with smarter organization beyond title and artist. It tracks last play, play count and ratings to build dynamic playlists and supports copying playlists to iPod. Audible access costs 14.95 dollars monthly. other tweaks include folder consolidation and volume normalization.
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Apple
Audible.com
Hot rod computing: gamers drive high end PCs market
Wealthy gamers embrace custom machines from Falcon Northwest and others with $2 500 to $10 000 builds featuring neon lights and water cooling. Vendors report strong demand while the broader PC market stalls, and analysts see gaming rigs as a niche segment with loyal, affluent customers.
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Matt Slagle
Associated Press
Esquite
Texas
Michael Gartenberg
Jupiter Research
Kelt Reeves
Falcon Northwest
Id Software Inc
Ashland
Reeves
Falcon
Kevin Atkison
Phoenix Resi
Alienware
Gartenberg
Hewlett-Packard
Dell
Steve Crow
Houston
Mesquite
Stop Pop Up Blitzes and Prevent Computer Crashes
Reader asks how to curb aggressive pop ups on Windows and avoid drive by malware. Advice covers using Alt F4 to close windows, shutting down without interacting, and safer reboot steps. Additional tips discuss overheating causes of crashes and dust removal with caution. A columnist note suggests professional help for fan or heat sink work.
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James Coates
Chicago Tribune
Norton
George Boyle
Earthlink.net
Mr. B
Download.com
Rich Fischer
Berwyn
Ill
Mr. F
Bill Curcio
Mr. C
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Peter Vogt
Monster.com
Online
Thaping Habtte
Apple.com
Anthony Zurcher
Washington Post
Gazette
Dent
Dallas
Atkison
Melinda Buckley
Val Costa
Roger Kay
IDC
Framingham
Mass
Jim Coates
Scoates
Tribune.com
Room
Michigan Ave
Chicago
AGG
Lowa Children’s Museum
Theicm.com
Coral Ridge Mall
Coral Ridge Avenue
Coralville
Lowa
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