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Started by craigathus, Sep 22 2007 03:43 AM

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#1 OFFLINE   craigathus

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 03:43 AM

Hi all B)
My parents just got a new PC and I want to recommend some safe easy to use (navigate) websites that they might find interesting.

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 03:55 AM

CCleaner.com :)

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 04:01 AM

View Post1984, on Sep 22 2007, 01:55 PM, said:

CCleaner.com :)
Hi 1984 :D
CCleaner.com was the first on my list already :)

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 04:57 AM

That question is like asking: "I just got a car, now what road should I drive on?" :P
There are plenty of sites out there but we have no idea what your parents like. :lol:

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 05:19 AM

View Postrridgely, on Sep 22 2007, 02:57 PM, said:

That question is like asking: "I just got a car, now what road should I drive on?" :P
There are plenty of sites out there but we have no idea what your parents like. :lol:
Hi rridgely B)
I guess It's a pretty broad question :rolleyes:
They are retired and like all the things retired people like: gardening, reading, travel, etc...
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Posted 22 September 2007 - 06:18 AM

Install McAfee SiteAdvisor, then give them a lesson on how it can keep them away from scrupulously websites via the warning icons in their searches - of course that's no failsafe but it helps, and it's of little use when not using a search engine.

It wouldn't hurt to install either Firefox or Opera either and to let them know to only resort to using Internet Explorer in a "must use situation" when a site doesn't work with Firefox or Opera.
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Posted 22 September 2007 - 06:28 AM

They might like this site Craig

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
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Posted 22 September 2007 - 06:40 AM

View Posthazelnut, on Sep 22 2007, 01:28 AM, said:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
What a surprise, I watch their channel more than any other and haven't ever visited their website. Bookmarked!
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Posted 22 September 2007 - 08:43 AM

Thanks Anavari & hazelnut :)
With my parents being fairly new to surfing the net, I've been trying to teach them over the phone what to do' and not to do etc...
They live about 1500Km away in another state.

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 09:28 AM

View Postcraigathus, on Sep 22 2007, 03:43 AM, said:

They live about 1500Km away in another state.
That's a good distance away, so you wouldn't be able to swoop in at a moments notice to rescue their PC on site if they get into trouble. If their computer ever does get into trouble you know where to send them for help - this very forum!
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Posted 22 September 2007 - 09:44 AM

View PostAndavari, on Sep 22 2007, 07:28 PM, said:

That's a good distance away, so you wouldn't be able to swoop in at a moments notice to rescue their PC on site if they get into trouble. If their computer ever does get into trouble you know where to send them for help - this very forum!
Is there any other forum? :lol:
Prevention is always better than cure, so with fingers crossed they won't need to post any HJT log's etc... B)

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 02:18 PM

Here are some good sites: www.wikipedia.org, www.answers.com, www.dictionary.com, www.ngcwild.com
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Posted 22 September 2007 - 02:26 PM

Calendar of Updates is a good site to check about once a week to see if the Security applications have been updated:
http://www.dozleng.c...hp?act=calendar
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Posted 22 September 2007 - 03:24 PM

http://www.bodyforlifers.com/community/for...lt.asp?CAT_ID=1

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 03:25 PM

you could also get the firefox add on Stumpleupon" and they input their interests and it randomly selects sites along those lines. just a suggestion. :)

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 06:48 PM

www.youtube.com !
i can browse that site for hours and just watch videos all day

i was browsing it the other day and discovered a sport I've never heard of before, it's called "Parkour"
check it out, it's pretty crazy..



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Posted 24 September 2007 - 04:50 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions ;)
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