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The Lord is for Sale

Watch this Reuters video to learn more about why David Piper, aka the Lord of Warleigh, is putting his entire life on eBay. Six years ago Piper advertised in the International Herald Tribune for one lucky woman to be his "lady of the manor".


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Computer Tour

Computer Tour (3:24)

Have you ever wondered what is on the inside of your computer? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks as we take you on a tour of your computer.

Trojan Horse Viruses Explained

Trojan Horse Viruses Explained (15:21)

Watch this Lab Rats video to better understand how a trojan horse virus works. Sean and Andy use a fruit basket to clearly illustrate how a trojan horse virus works and the damage it can cause your computer.

Podcast Primer

Podcast Primer (1:36)

Tech expert David Pogue navigates the world of podcasting.

Virtual Ancient Rome

Virtual Ancient Rome (1:37)

Watch this video about the virtual Ancient Rome on HowStuffWorks. Virtual 3D reconstruction now makes it possible to see how the ancient city of Rome looked in its prime. See how Rome looked in this video from Reuters.

Software Cure Finder

Software Cure Finder (1:43)

Watch this video about finding cures on HowStuffWorks. A new web-based database provides information about new treatments and new uses for existing treatments. Learn about new ways of finding cures will work in this video from ScienCentral.

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Online Research Techniques: Online Research Skills

Online Research Techniques: Online Research Skills (1:03)

Web research may be carefully planned to maximize efficacy.

Online Research Techniques: Online Information Sources

Online Research Techniques: Online Information Sources (2:46)

The online world is composed of people and their computers. Online service providers are the first step to accessing the Internet.

Online Research: Online Safety Guidelines

Online Research: Online Safety Guidelines (1:15)

Never give out your full name, address, or phone number to strangers you meet online; not all information on the web or in newsgroups is correct or verified.

Online Research: Newsgroups

Online Research: Newsgroups (2:01)

Newsgroups are electronic message boards sorted by topic; to use newsgroups, type in your topic and search Usenet, then click on an appropriate forum. You can either e-mail an author of a message or post your own message.

Online Research: Hyperlinks and Internet Address Books

Online Research: Hyperlinks and Internet Address Books (1:48)

When you click on a hyperlink on a Web site, a new page opens. The new page is usually related to the subject of the original page. An Internet address book lists the best sites for various topics.

Online Research: Helpful Tips for Researching Online

Online Research: Helpful Tips for Researching Online (3:34)

To limit time online, plan ahead by beginning research offline; encyclopedias are available on CD, in print, or online. After searching for a topic in an online encyclopedia, save the article and print it out later, offline.

Online Research: An Overview of Internet Resources

Online Research: An Overview of Internet Resources (1:25)

Sources of information on the world wide web include newsgroups and thousands of web sites from all over the world. Using the Internet to communicate through e-mail and newsgroups is another way to get information.

Saving Past Data Part 3

Saving Past Data Part 3 (2:17)

David explores techniques for rescuing data from obsolete floppy disks.

Podcast Primer

Podcast Primer (1:36)

Tech expert David Pogue navigates the world of podcasting.

Editing Digital Photos

Editing Digital Photos (1:50)

New York Times tech columnist David Pogue demonstrates how to fix up lousy digital photos on the computer.