Microsoft's Big Splash: TVPAK is "WebTV A La Carte"
Microsoft rolled out its TVPAK offering for the cable industry, and it looks a lot like WebTV. What's different? A lot of new hardware and software companies are behind it, and it's running on some interesting-looking boxes. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Laura Buddine]
Cable's Dilemma: Which Way to Interactive TV?
The Cable99 show was full of interactive and enhanced TV companies offering their technical solutions, but cable executives are still puzzling over how to make it a business. The right answers could mean riches, but the wrong ones could knock a player out of the game. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Laura Buddine]
WebTV Releases Summer Upgrade... Or Did They?
WebTV's new summer server-side upgrade includes a new Web Home page, a new user home page builder, and more. Have you received your upgrade? We have. We think. [Published 06/20/99, Written by News Staff]
The Buzz
Agent 007 follows his nose and finds himself in an advertising meeting at WebTV. Plus, our user agents offer a buzz of their own. [Published 06/20/99, Written by G. Nat URL VII Agent 007]
FEATURES Faster Load Times and A Transloading Overview
Make your homepage load faster, and master the tricks of the transloader in this issue's tips form the ADH-HH Construction Crew. [Published 05/23/99, Written by The ADH-HH Construction Crew]
Good Netizens Need Netiquette
Enjoy your online relationships so much more by learning and practicing the "Netiquette" that lets us all get along. [Published 06/06/99, Written by WebTV Addict]
Net4TV Presents FITNET
Stay Fit and gain inspiration as FITNET covers biking season, New Years' resolutions, the power within, vehicle maintenance, and patriotism. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Tim Lane]
A Clock For Your Homepage or Chat
Hey Boy and Girls! Do you know what time it is? It's time for a clock! If you have the time, here's the code for an easy clock add-on for your personal IRC chat or homepage by our Chat Editor, Diane Dumas. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Diane Dumas]
The Role of Spell Checkers
Gerry Chester provides a guide to understand why Spell Checkers miss so many words we type. Sometimes, there is no good substitute for the human eye. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Gerry Chester]
Loose Ends and the Search for BunBun
Riff's off to rescue Aylee from the conspiracy theorist's hideout, and we've finally found out where BunBun's being held. [Published 06/06/99, Written by Pete Abrams]
When the Going Gets Tough...
Just in time for Father's Day, Uncle Bob takes a surfari to pay homage to that staple of Dad's tool chest, the humble duct tape. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Uncle Bob]
COMMUNITY Midwestern Hospitality!
Need a vacation? Take a relaxing trip to a virtual Bed & Breakfast, brought to you by Aneeza. Community Correspondent Alan Taylor profiles Carol, AKA Aneeza, and finds a wealth of crafts, recipes, gardening tips and more at the cottage. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Alan Taylor]
The Helping Hand of a Woman in Scrubs
Cybersister Scrubby, AKA Kim, is part of the great WebTV tradition of being helped and then helping others. Join Fiona as she visits with Kim and learns all about "The Woman in Scrubs." [Published 06/20/99, Written by fionagrape]
ALIEN's-Interactive Story
After a nightmarish experience at age 8, Alien is now obsessed with the movie he takes his nic from, and his homepage reflects that, even including a great interactive game. Datatyme visits with Alien and gets some great advice for newbies about getting help and building your first homepage. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Datatyme]
Skeppio Searches Out Freebies
A great reference page for your favorites with everything from graphics to Steven Wright quotes, Rick Sutton's Skeppio's Free Stuff Links is a hit! Linda Anderson profiles this helpful guy, who has a lot of help for new WebTV users. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Linda Anderson]
Mom's Place
An LPN from Nebraska, Jan has made a 115-page set of homepages that's got a little something for everyone. BeaHappy visits with this mother of three, and finds out about her two-WebTV household! [Published 06/20/99, Written by BeaHappy]
Multi Talented WebTVer Creates Helpful Forums
Transitioning from WebTV to PC? Need help with the transloader? Meet W0lfdreamer, a PC user turned WebTV'er whose mission is to help! [Published 06/20/99, Written by V]
Better Homes and Websites
This issue's Better Homes features some imaginative page designs, some great stories, a terrific page of WebTV utilities, summer racing, big cats, and a small dog with an attitude. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Dynamite Desserts From the Chien Cooks
Bored with the usual round of desserts you've been preparing? Let the Chien cooks show you some unusual and fun treats that will dress up your table and please everyone. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Nancy McPoland]
[Published 06/20/99, Written by Net4TV Voice Editorial Team]
A WebTV User's Visit to Cable99
WebTV user Tom Webster joined the Net4TV Voice staff at the Cable99 show, and offers his view on the interactive TV offerings and WebTV alternatives on display. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Tom Webster]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions F.A.Q. = More Frequently Asked Questions
Dudette answers questions about "broadband," ICQ, HTML in email, and tries to figure out the difference between a geek and a nerd. [Published 06/20/99, Written by Dudette]
