NEWS Talking Tivo-lution
Personal digital video recorders are hot new toys for the tech market, and early entry TiVo has enjoyed a commanding percent of the early adopters. With competition from Microsoft, a need to cut costs in the dot.doom marketplace, and privacy concerns on their plate, can TiVo keep a big piece of the pie? [Published 04/08/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Microsoft Weathers Heavy Criticism Over Hailstorm TOS
A clause in a two-year-old privacy policy came back to bite Microsoft as an outcry of user protest over Terms of Service for its popular Passport service causes the company to think in other Terms. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
The Buzz: Missing In Action
Nat didn't report in, and Mehitobel is almost beside herself with worry. Even with the help of her new Net-savvy colleague, she hasn't turned up a trace. Is it time to hatch Agent 008? Can you help to find Nat and get him safely home? [Published 04/08/01, Written by Mehitobel for G. Nat URL, Agent 007]
Tidbits: Peeps and Peeping
Just when you thought it couldn't get any weirder, the World Wide Web will surprise you again. This week, netcasting from the Dark Side, G.W. gives up e-mail, and strange candy links, all in our Must See HTTP. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
FEATURES Easter Printables
Easter is almost here so we've put together several cards (both in color and ready-to-color) and Easter pictures to color. All you need do is turn on your printer, then click on what you want to print. [Published 04/08/01, Written by RainSong]
eMusic: The New Kids on the Block
Now that Napster has been ruled out of its free existence, a host of major players in the Internet and music industries are lining up to vye for fulling your music cravings--at a price. Are any of them going to empty your wallet while filling your hard drive? Probably not just yet. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
World Wide Web of Deceit: Auction Antics
If you're one of the many Internet auction fans, you're participating in one of the Internet's most popular activities, and one of the most problem-ridden. Here's some ways to protect yourself when buying or selling on the Internet. [Published 04/08/01, Written by WebTV Addict]
Building an F~KEY Saver
An F~KEY Saver could be the solution to the full folder saga that most WebTV users experience at one time or another. Since WebTV is limited in storage, trying to save links to favorite places on the Web can be a challenge. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Geri]
Cool Tips: Read Microsoft Word Files
A reader shares a cool tip on how to read Microsoft Word files using WebTV and Yahoo. Also, are you having troubles registering with Tripod? Here's a tip that will keep you from going mad trying to read Tripod's mind. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Net4TV Presents: FITNET 81
Get up off the couch and let physical activity energize you for a new outlook on life! [Published 04/08/01, Written by RainSong]
Cookied Greeting for Webpage Visitors
How about a nice, friendly, webpage that is on a first-name basis with visitors? It's easy to do and will make your visitors feel very special. [Published 04/08/01, Written by GlimerMann]
Surfari: Rudeness Revolt
Are your etiquette skills up to date? Do you know how to avoid embarrassing yourself (and others) in a variety of situations? Here's your chance to brush up. After all, you never know when you will need to use those yo-yo manners! [Published 04/08/01, Written by Rogi Riverstone]
Surfari: Scooter Scoop
One person's scooter is another person's skateboard with handlebars; or a chopped-down BMX racing bike. I want one with a banana seat, fancy handlebars, and a really loud horn. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Rogi Riverstone]
COMMUNITY The Great Big Huge Humongous Enormous Dragon Egg Hunt
In the far misty mountains lay the land of Draconia, where the dragons dwelled. Each year, when winter had left the land, the Queen Dragon and her Ladies sallied forth into the mountain forests to place their beautifully colored eggs among the ferns and flowers of the land. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Morgaine O'Faery]
One of the Friendliest HTML Newsgroups in Town
We'd like to introduce you to a HTML newsgroup that is one of the friendliest in town. Their staff puts together a monthly newsletter, and they have a website that's chock full of goodies to aid and assist you in the HTML world. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Geri]
Curly Roe
Curly is a born and bred Arkie, but he currently lives in Oklahoma in the town where Pretty Boy Floyd was born. In days gone by Hanging Judge Parker's deputies crossed the river to catch the outlaws and rustlers who hid out in the area. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Bee]
The Iceman Cometh
Certainly, Tripod made an huge error. In doing so, it prompted people to recognize they needed a safe place to keep their files. Iceman spent many long hours helping WebTVers recover their files, and now many of them have rebuilt at the Zone. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Carol Vidanoff]
Better Homes: The Easter Season
Our Better Homes and Websites features a site with original audioscopes based on Biblical characters and events; a site where you can have a flash banner made just for you; a site with magical combinations of globes and audioscopes; and a webpage with scripture, poetry, and choice nuggets of grace. [Published 04/08/01, Written by RainSong]
The Zoo: Alien Encounters
I've recently come to a startling conclusion. Not all children are young human beings! Some of them are really alien spawn planted among us to undermine our sanity and to gather inside information to give to the mother ships when they come to take over the world. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Lady Zurk]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL Microsoft's Kleenex Branding Strategy
Dexter ponders the perilous problems of branding. Microsoft's Kleenex branding strategies have inspired the death of WebTV and its rebirth as Ultimate TV. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Dexter Davenport]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions WebTV Sued, Readers Respond
WebTV users are very concerned over the lawsuit filed by the the Radtkes. Some are in favor, while others express reservations or outright rejection of the idea. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Limited Market for WebTV? Readers Respond pt. 1
We received a ton of mail related to Dudette's column taking issue with WebTV coming to an end because of Microsoft's perception that there is a limited market for IonTV. Our readers agree, for the most part. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Limited Market for WebTV? Readers Respond pt. 2
Readers tend to agree that there is a market for WebTV, if only Microsoft would see it and take advantage of it. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Mailbag: Scanners, RCA, and Eating Dog
Our mailbag is always a scary and wonderous thing. This time is no exception with tips on resetting your WebTV, concern over some Asian dietary habbits, RCA's WebTV, and the HP e-Scanner. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Tripod On the Outs With WebTVers
Tripod is winning no friends and making plenty of enemies with its recent "accidental sweep" for TOS violations, and for a new security measures that are making WebTVers look closely. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Vox Pop]
QOW: Users Respond to Human Cloning
We asked our readers what they thought about human cloning. We asked if the US should allow it. Most say no. A few said yes. [Published 04/08/01, Written by Vox Pop]
