NEWS Net4TV Crosses 1MM Visits for 1999!
We've come a long way since our first visitors stumbled across us in early 1997, and it's all been
because of you. Take a look at where we've come from, and where we're going. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Dudette]
Will MSN Be WebTV's Companion, or Competition?
It will run WindowsCE, will cost around $100, and is a small thin-client box that "isn't a replacement for the PC -- it's for email and Internet surfing." It's the MSN Web Companion. Is Microsoft making it's own "WebTV killer?" [Published 09/26/99, Written by News Staff]
Tidbits: of Possibly No Interest Whatsoever
Just because we thought they were interesting stories, we collected a few oddities and short takes. Don't miss the Net4TV WebLog, featuring a new meme making the Internet rounds, up-close and personal looks at beverages, and more. [Published 09/26/99, Written by News Staff]
WebTV Kills User ID Security Bug
WebTV says that it has put an end to a security bug that jeopardized WebTVers accounts, but thousands of ID's were revealed while it was active. [Published 09/26/99, Written by News Staff]
Buzz: The Harem
Buzz slips into the network again and finds that there IS a pocket of light and harmony in at least one little corner of HQ. If only they could get out and spread the cheerÉ [Published 09/26/99, Written by G. Nat URL]
FEATURES Turn Your Photos Into WebPage Images Using the Classic
Want to display your photos on your web page but don't know how? Here is a step by step tutorial to guide you through this not so difficult task. [Published 09/26/99, Written by ADHHH Guest Editor: allstondave]
So I Married My Cousin...And I Work For Another?
Gene Blueblood joins us to celebrate online family and community in a different way--tracing your roots and finding connections that aren't virtual. Find out just where those cousins got removed to--and a whole new way to enjoy family reunions. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Gene Blueblood]
Save Your Favorites at EBoard!
Running out of space for storing favorites? Tom Hix tells us about an electronic "cork board" that works for him, and maybe for you! [Published 09/26/99, Written by Tom Hix]
Chat4TV Opens Public Beta
Looking for a new place to chat? You're invited to come help us learn
how to create a user-run chat service ... but pardon our dust, we're
still under construction. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Dudette]
Net4TV Presents: FITNET 40
Take a healthy lesson from Jack, join the space age, don't be like Mrs. O'Leary's cow, and stay solvent with eight glasses a day, all while staying fit and healthy with our daily inspirational messages, fun facts, and historical observations [Published 09/26/99, Written by Tim Lane]
RootsWeb Surname List
Gene BlueBlood profiles one of the Genealogy Power Tools available on the Internet, and this one is a must-save for serious Genealogy fans. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Gene Blueblood]
Keeping Kids Safe Online--What You Can Do
Hard enough to keep grown-ups safe, isn't it? And when you combine kids and the Internet, some really scary things can happen. We found some great sites with very useful info for parents and kids. [Published 09/26/99, Written by WebTV Addict]
A Pagebuilder Profile
Uncle Bob introduces Beth Candy, our new correspondent dedicated to helping WebTVers make the most of the WebTV Pagebuilder. Welcome, Beth! [Published 09/26/99, Written by Uncle Bob]
The TIAC World and Its Beauty
This is a film about the beauty to be found in our schlock culture. Different, well done, recommended. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Ali Yazid]
Make Me Laugh
A joke a day keeps the doctor away. Here are enough for several years of good health! [Published 09/26/99, Written by Uncle Bob]
Sluggy Freelance - Into The Woods
What else can go wrong? Bun-Bun and Kiki drive the car off a cliff and destroy it, the trio are alone in the middle of nowhere and Bun-Bun's in a MOOD! [Published 09/26/99, Written by Pete Abrams]
COMMUNITY H. L. Kelley Revisited
Here is a guy who gives a great deal of his time and energy helping Senior Citizens and others with their homepages and understanding the internet. [Published 09/26/99, Written by smlfry]
One Man's Junk Is Another's Treasure
Cyber-Junkie is a true on-line collector. Here are links to gifs;free stuff; newsgroups; webpage design; calendars; on-line games; webrings and many other things. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Linda Anderson]
Dave's Monster Quick Keys!
Here is an easily navigated site with plenty of help for both the beginner and more experienced web user, from where to get free homepage space to HTML. He also has great links for those interested in kites! [Published 09/26/99, Written by Datatyme]
In Love One Last Time...Online!
Is it really possible to meet your soulmate online? And have things work out? YES! Here is just one more internet romance with a happy ending. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Ginks]
Libby Revisited
Looking for inexpensive (or free) ways to promote her own web pages, Libby decided to put her findings in a web page for all of us to use. The result is a real time-saver for the user. [Published 09/26/99, Written by RC]
Warp-Speed Enters New Realm
WarpSpeed's site has the most comprehensive tools for WebTV users and computers users alike. If you haven't checked out this site yet, now is the time. Over 538,000 page views can't be wrong! [Published 09/26/99, Written by Garry Pugh aka DocTech]
Better Homes and Websites
Japanese art, theater and culture are some of the highlights in our first stop. Then on to some really great game links (card, board and arcade!). When you get hungry we have a site by a professional chef who will share some of his tips and recipes. Our next destination is a page dedicated to the men and women serving in our armed forces where you can send a personal message. And last, but certainly not least, we will visit a page on a very beautiful craft - Paper Quilling.
Don't Chicken Out! Chien Rescues those Boring Birds!
Chicken is probably everyone's favorite bird and the Chien Chefs have really had their chef hats on for this issue! Here are some really delicious sounding recipes. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Nancy McPoland]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL The Compassionate Choice
Curious about the difference between vegetarian diets? Wonder no more. Here is the information you've been looking for. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Emma]
Just How Did I Wind Up Here?
Bernard Wax debuts his column with thanks to old friends, and some thoughts on the differences between old and new media. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Bernard Wax]
A World of Muggles and Wizards
Ginger spins a magical tale of J.K. Rowley, and the wonderful world of Harry Potter who has entranced children of all ages. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Ginger]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions Security and Privacy: I really don't care.
Only a few of WebTV users are really not concerned about security and privacy on the Net. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Security and Privacy: I'm Really Concerned
These WebTV users are quite concerned with the security and privacy issues on the Net. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Security and Privacy: Of Utmost Concern.
The majority of WebTV users are very, very concerned and upset by the lack of security and privacy on the Net. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Vote Against Hitler!
Harry Silver asks for your help in making sure he is NOT voted Time Magazine's "Person of the
Century." [Published 09/26/99, Written by Harry Silver]
Beth Candy! Welcome!
Beth starts a column about PageBuilder in this issue of Net4TV Voice, and JaxRed offers a welcome. [Published 09/26/99, Written by JaxRed]
WebTV Endorses Bandwidth Theft??
The Reaper Grim got an unsettling answer from WebTV when he asked about adding a music scrapbook. [Published 09/26/99, Written by The Reaper Grim]
Mr Perlman, You Got Me!!!
Gwyllym Willians wonders if she's fallen victim to a scam. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Gwyllym Williams]
How WebTV Saved 24 Animals -- And Me!
Becky Stallman tells a tale of love and community and people who stepped in for someone whom they only knew by WebTV. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Becky Stallman (aka MMEOW)]
WebTV was Blocking MY Mail!
Susan Powers tells about how, when she left WebTV for a PC, she found herself on the other side of the e-mail block. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Susan (formerly Berkheimer)Powers]
The Gay Chats at TalkCity.
TalkCity's insensitivity to its gay chatters is still drawing a lot of negative comments. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Privacy Matters.
Your privacy was our Question of the Week, but it also generated a lot of email [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Billing and Payment!
WebTV's billing problems and bank draft surcharges still are drawing comments. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Those Newsgroups!
The behavior and climate in WebTV's newsgroups continues to generate comments. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Customer Service.
We always receive some email about WebTV service and Customer Service Representatives. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
One and Only
Several users weighed in with their experience with the One and Only Network that had stiffed our writer, and offered a different view [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Voice Mail
A dip into our mailbox for some of the email we've received since our last issue. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Fun With My WebTV!
These users are finding a lot of enjoyment from their WebTVs. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
No Free Lunch
Our Surfari on free homesites received a couple of comments from users with experience. [Published 09/26/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
