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How do you hack into websites and private accounts?
WikiAnswers will not provide information on how to hack or crack any websites, user accounts, email accounts, computers, servers,...
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Who invented the Internet?
The Internet was originally developed by DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as a means to share information on...
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How do I test a capacitor when I cannot remove it out of circuit?
Generally a multimeter is not sufficient to test in-circut because you re reading the other components in the circuit . A large...
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What is RSS?
RSS is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works-such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and...
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What are the best sites for downloading free Symbian software?
Please see the Related Links section for a small sample of sites to download Symbian software.
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What is the difference between RMI and Corba?
RMI is completely Java based, where CORBA is language independent. There are many adapters for CORBA, and programs can call...
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What is the difference between domaining and domaineering?
Domaineering is the web-based marketing business of acquiring and monetizing Internet domain names for their use primarily as an...
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How do you remove the advertisement at the bottom of Yahoo's chat room page?
I have written a program that does this. Email me & I will send you a copy. download and install Firefox web brower then...
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How do you choose an ISP?
Here's some advice from the Federal Consumer Information Center: Telephone and cable companies may provide this service, and...
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Why would your computer restart itself when you check your e-mail?
You have a virus. It could be a very nasty one that collects information about you and forwards it on to some party without your...
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What advantages are there for mailing list owners in using list administration software?
You may want to visit this site: gnu.organd read the features of one of the more popular, free, open source list serve...
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How do you add a 'Bookmark this site' button to your website that - when clicked - will add the website to the user's favorites?
Add this HTML code to the website <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --> <a class="addthis_button"...
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How do you protect yourself on the Internet?
1. Never give out your private information. 2. Don't talk to strangers unless you have to. 3. Don't click any URL unless it's...
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What is a POP mail server?
A Post Office Protocol (POP) mail server is a server that complies with the RFC standard 1939....
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Can you convert a c-band system to run the internet?
yes you can go to skyvision.com it cost 99.00 to get the kit and 29.99 per but you still need a phone line ...
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How many sites are answertips enabled?
I do not know, but I DO know that http://down09.com IS AnswerTips Enabled. It's where you go to keep up to date on the latest in...
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How do you remove 'toolbar' from your pc?
You can press F11 at the top of your keyboard so that you will have a full screen. When you want the toolbar back, press F11...
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What is a SIM card?
A SIM card is short for Subscriber Identity Module card. It is a tiny encoded circuit board which is fitted into GSM cell phones...
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What are the conventions for sending messages to bot addresses?
not sure what you mean, but if you mean xdcc bots the most standard is either of the follow: /msg botname xdcc send...
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Is it legal to download TV shows music applications etc from Suprnova.org?
(Note: I've decided to improve upon this answer with a point-counterpoint style, because it's a very divisive topic, and...
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What jobs can you get with an Associates Degree in Computer Science Technology?
You can write software. Or you can get a job at Initech going through thousands of lines of code changing 99 to 2000 in the...
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How is it possible for a seemingly unintelligent device in IT terms to connect to the internet?
To connect to the internet you have to have 3 things. Internet account A connection to the internet (phoneline, cable...
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What is a web server?
A web server is essentially a computer prorgam which is responsible for handiling HTTP requests. A browser request to view a page...
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How can you keep your browser page from being hijacked?
You can download a small freeware application called Hijackthis.exe from download.com or spywareinfo.com Before trying to...
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Is there a Web site where you can find out what time of day it is in a Mountain time zone when you know the Central time?
Interesting question, Tammy. The fastest way to get that information is to use your brain muscle and subtract one hour from the...
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What does it mean when you have an IE window pop up while online that says 'IE connector object' what exactly is it and what does it do?
When An IE window pops up in your computer screen saying, "IE connector object," means that you either have been watching porno...
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Why would the dial-up on your new computer have worked fine for a few days but now restart when you click on the Internet Explorer icon?
Someone told IE to always dial, if it's restarting the dialup connection. In IE, click "tools", "internet options",...
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What does it mean to be 'Rickrolled'?
A rickroll is a prank played on an unsuspecting web surfer. To be rickrolled is when browsing a website (especially a discussion...
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How do you get rid of a trojan dropper?
Your system is infected from virus. i will suggest you run anti virus and spyware after update,in safe mode . clean all found...
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How can you build a metal finder?
The easist way to find nails and other steel is a magnet. Since this question is posted in 'Building and Carpentry / Technology'...
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What can you do if there are unauthorized pictures of you on the internet?
This all depends on the type of pix, the source of the pix, and the manner in which the pix are being used. For example, if you...
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Where can you find links to the most advanced or cutting edge websites?
cnet.com zdnet.com extremetech.com These are my fav's... All IT junkie sites...!!!
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How much does broadband service cost per month and what does it include?
Broadband service can cost anywhere from $15.00 to $300.00 per month. For typical home use, it runs between $15.00 -...
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What does .org mean?
This is called a domain "redirect" or "pointer." A good example is when someone types in ABCNews.com and they are "redirected"...
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Is there any web site service which sends any type of images to your desired address free?
Dropload is a place for you to drop your files off and have them picked up by someone else at a later time. Recipients you...
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Why would your computer be unable to communicate with any site that has a secure connection emblem in the bottom left corner?
Check your security settings on your browser or on your computer, the settings may be preventing you from entering secure sites....
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Why should you trust advice from a website that will accept you as an expert?
Nobody should expect advice from experts here. In fact, it's very important that you don't. For reliable advice of any sort you...
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How do you fix the cause of the computer or Internet Explorer to freeze up when you click on a link in email?
Clicking on a link in an E-Mail is a dangerous thing to do unless you are absolutely sure it is safe. The fact that it froze...
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How can you prevent users from accessing internet websites using Windows Explorer?
It can be done but, let me say first that it is very inefficient and not practical to control internet usage in a business...
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What is a URL?
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. It is a Web site address. It is what lets you locate a particular site. For example,...
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How do free sites like this one recoup their development and maintenance costs?
Basically, your funders are interested in us as a potential market. The costs for this site are covered by advertising. (It's...
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How does a SIM card work?
A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card works by storing information about your phone service (e.g. your phone number) so that...
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Why can't you connect with the Earthlink outgoing mail server even though the settings are correct?
Recently, and mainly to fight SPAM, email servers have changed to require SMTP authentication for outgoing mail. Often the server...
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What is a good gaming website?
Kongregate Pogo Rabid Gaming Addicting Games Crazy Monkey Games Grab Games One More Level Fast Games Whirled Habbo...
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Are websites that offer help for people on ChexSystems effective and free of charge?
Here is a site that is absolutely free and will provide a list of non-chexsystems banks and credit unions...
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What are the laws concerning accessing someone else's e-mail using log-in information found through spyware installed on the computer they used?
Its pretty much illegal. Spyware is practically untracable though. They've come up with some bunk ideas to avoid that crap. If...
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What does HTTP stand for?
Hypertext transfer protocol, HTTP (a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and...
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How do you export Contacts from your computer to your Blackberry?
what program are you using for your contacts. if your using outlook upload the blackberry desktop software and sync your...
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How do you bypass school filters?
You should not, the filter is there for a reason and if you attempt to bypass it you will most likely be violating policy which...
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How do you remove or get past RM Safety Net or Safety Net Plus?
Go the start menu and click on the control panel. Then click on add/remove programs. Wait a moment and then find Rm Safety Net or...
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Why do so many Internet users believe that intellectual property has no value?
Ignorance of copyright law? I think this information page at CafePress.com regarding what people can and can't use in their...
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How can you connect two computers to one printer?
First make the two systems as network.connect the printer in any one of the system and install it. While installing the printer...
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Where can I find the country specific domain names for Google like www.google.fr for France and www.google.pl for Poland?
The official Google page, http://www.google.com/language_tools lists all the country specific domain names below their...
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What is the HTML code for a picture?
[image_source] src is short for 'source.' If your image was in a directory called 'images' with a filename of screenshot.jpg, you...
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Is there any website like www elfyourself com and www scroogeyourself com?
Both of those websites are the same, they both link to a website that you can put your picture on an elf's body.
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How do you fix a connection problem with IE if you can connect to Internet but not the browser?
First I would try to reinstall IE. When you try to install it after an initial install it will ask you if you would like to...
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How do you turn off Bess on an Apple computer?
In OSX (Tiger) you can open the Activity Manager.App in the Utilities folder to see and manage what's running.
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Why doesn't a download box open after clicking a download link online and how can you fix that problem?
If the link you've selected does not start a download, and the site is functioning properly then try right-clicking on the link...
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Why would your Internet settings change by themselves?
If your browser homepage keeps changing to something other that what you set it to, chances are you have picked up a spyware...
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Can you get the IP address of someone sending you an email or locate them by another means?
Change the options in your email so you can view full headers. Look where it says X-originating IP, that should be theirs. You...
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How can you see noelia video scandal?
the video is kinda old Answer www.myfreepaysite.com celebs section
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How do you compile library?
http://users.powernet.co.uk/eton/c/libs.html
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How do you prevent a website from disabling the back key in IE thereby forcing you to quit out and reconnect?
I don't know that there is a way to prevent your browser from being "captured" by a website, but you can circumvent it. In IE,...
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Is there an easy way to bypass school filters?
You should not, the filtering is there for a reason and if you attempt to bypass it you will most likely be violating policy...
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How can you clear your computer of past Internet activity?
If you're running Windows, try an application such as "Window washer." It's free to try and cheap to keep using. This one I use...
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If the address bar disappeared how do you get it to show again?
on your menu at the top go to "View" (on the line with File), "Toolbars," "Address Bar" (click on address bar) If there is...
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Are there any websites where you can download flash file games?
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How do you read boost mobile phone text messages on the internet?
lost my phone and want to check them
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Is a hyperlink a web address and vice versa?
NO! hyperlink is code for a link on a web page that will send you to another page load an image or video a web adress is a "url"...
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What is the World Wide Web?
Sir Tim Berners Lee invention World Wide Web is a gigantic space of information spanning over the whole word in which every item...
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What is a error lander?
seems to come up on broadband when computer fail to log on to my homepage or any other webpages. suspect it happens when...
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Where do you find free internet radio stations?
Just use a search engine, such as google.com or dogpile.com and search for a radio station you like. I don't know what part of...
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Besides temp internet folder and cookies how can you erase the records that shows you have used the internet?
By using one of the various cleaners. I recommend CCleaner. A very small program that will safely clean all files with one click....
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I have been given an assignment to research on the difference between internet and Internet specifying on the capital I N within. I will be happy if u can help me out.?
internet is short for internetwork which is a collection of interconnected networks. Internet refers to the world's largest...
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How do you remove sites you visited from the drop down box Address Bar?
Tools, Internet Options, Clear History. Tools, Clear Private Data, select Browsing History, Download History and Saved Forms...
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Who was the first US President to send e-mail?
Bill Clinton was the first United States president to send an e-mail message. He sent it in March of 1993. This informatin was...
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How do you make phone calls through the internet using a PC?
Check this out. I think you will find what you are looking for. http://www.cardstophone.com/pc2phone/ How to find the best Phone...
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Why do people use Web-Cams?
I can't speak for all people, but I can tell you why I have used a web-cam in the past. The first use of a web-cam was at our...
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How do you get past blocks at school?
You should not, the filtering is there for a reason and if you attempt to bypass it you will most likely be violating policy...
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Why can't you open very many websites in a computer shop that is set up in a small office network?
When a specific computer can't connect to certain sites, but others work fine the first thing to check are the other computers on...
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Can you surf the web on an Apple iPhone without a Wi-Fi connection?
There are two nation-wide cell networks that allow you to browse the internet. The EDGE network (for original iPhone) and the 3G...
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What is SSL with HTTP?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol and a network security protocol. ...
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Is there a way to find out if someone has blocked you from MSN?
i just figured this out. open an offline convo with the person you want to check . . . if you are blocked anything you type will...
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What does www mean?
It stands for World Wide Web. On sites such as www.answers.com, the www means World Wide Web, but it's also the primary...
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What does SMTP stand for?
SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This is the generally accepted protocol for outgoing e-mail.
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What are examples of application software?
Five popular examples of Applciation Software include Web browser, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database...
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How do you repair Active Desktop in Windows XP?
If that doesn't work, try searching for a file called desktop.htt and deleting it (it is a hidden file so go to "advanced search"...
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How can you find a friends email address?
Email resources - Emailaddresses.com has reviews of free email services and for-fee email services, info on how to search for the...
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What is debug?
Debugging is a generalized term which essentially means to step through a process in order to systematically eliminate errors. ...
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When trying to download stuff you get an error message stating that the port is already open which then stops the download how do you prevent this?
You can check and see like what or you could go to control pannel and then add or remove hardware and check and look at the stuff...
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How do you install a hi-speed USB host controller?
Many laptops have HI-SPEED USB2 compliant hardware, but often driver problems cause the error "HI-SPEED USB Device Attached To...
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How do you get internet access for a portable computer?
A laptop computer can connect to a network, including the Internet, by plugging in a cable or by using wireless network...
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How can you find out what is being typed in Battlenet?
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What is a good poetry website?
www.4to40.com is a very good poetry website if you want to share your own poetry, enter your poetry or haiku into competitions,...
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What if you cant get to the program my computer?
Use the search function to find it. If you're talking about "My Computer" on your desktop, that just takes you to the...
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What is DeWiken?
DeWiken.com is an entertainment website which focuses on young adults, providing the information on things to do on their spare...
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Why would a PC state that it is not connected to the internet then say that the port is already open?
The computer does not have to be connected to the internet at all for the port to be open, or listening.
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How do you find a subnet?
Question is too vague, do you mean, How do you find a subnet on a windows machine? How do you find a subnet on a Linux machine?...
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Can you find internet history on a mac after its been deleted?
Yes, but for a casual pc user it is much to complicated. That is, if it has been properly removed. History is a temporary file,...
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Can large files like .avi files be WINZIPped small enough to be e-mailed?
yes, for some short movies or mvs, you can. Just convert the avi to mpg or mpeg, that will make it become a much smaller file....
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