3 Things You Should Know

Special Preview: 2008 CAN-SPAM Rules

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:54:27 -0500

This is a special sneak preview of our tele-seminar discussing the new 2008 CAN-SPAM rules, with which *all* email senders must comply. The full seminar is available for purchase at: http://isipp.com/ref/CANSPAM2008

#34: Skype Credits Trojan Bearing Spam - Ice Ice Wormy

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:24:49 -0500

In the 9/3 show we talk about the new rash of Trojan-bearing spam that asks you to change your password, how a Skype outage lead to Skype issuing credit to all of their customers, and the amazing worm that lives in ice!

#33: Wikipedia True Rumors Backup

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:18:41 -0500

In the 8/27 show we tell you about Guy Kawasaki's new true rumor site, the most important detail neglected by most data backup plans, and why you shouldn't completely trust what you read on Wikipedia.

#32: Organize with Email and Get Scanned

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:39:13 -0500

In the 8/20 show we tell you how to organize your life, how to Get Things Done using your email, and about the incredible scanner which can help you do it all!

#31: Woolly Bear Documentaries Travel

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:59:36 -0500

In the 8/13 show we tell you how to get your very own copies of thousands of videos made available from the National Archives, and about the Woolly Bear Caterpillar Festival, and deep-discount travel.

#30: Email Addicts Online Contracts eCard Viruses

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:35:23 -0500

We talk about the rash of viruses going around masquerading as ecards, a new legal ruling that requires you to agree to changes in online contracts and agreements before they can be applied to you, and email addiction - are you an email addict?

#29: Cell Tapping, Cell Selling, Drive Mining

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:46:42 -0500

Flexispy cell phone tapping software that you can put on someone's cell phone-or that someone can put on yours, turn your old cell phone into cash, and Microsoft's plans to mine your hard drive to determine the best ads to serve you -on your own computer!

#28: AIM Pages Yahoo Boots Whole Foods CEO

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:48:33 -0500

We explain those AIM Pages Invites on AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Booters who boot you out of Yahoo chat. The CEO of Whole Foods poses as someone else online in an effort to attack competitor and takeover target Wild Oats-and the FTC is not pleased!

#27: Customer Disservice Squared with a Drink

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:27:56 -0500

In show 27 we tell you how Best Buy's Geek Squad was caught stealing sensitive computer files from their customers, and how Sprint is firing their customers who request too much customer service. Also, a delicious and easy healthful summer cooler!

#26: Bad iPhone Sneaky ISPs Pet Loss

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:12:49 -0500

We tell you the seven bad things that they don't want you to know about the iPhone, and how ISps are inserting their own Google-style ads in *your* browsing experience. Also, what to do if a friend or family member is mourning the loss of a pet.

#25b: Happy 25! First Show Reprise

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:10:25 -0500

We celebrate our 25th show and the holiday week by taking a look back at our very first show!

#25: Special Mystery Guest iPhone Revealed

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:35:52 -0500

No need to wait uintil Friday to find out everything you want to know about the iPhone - our special Mac expert guest scoops and dishes it all with a review of his day with an iPhone.

#24: Apple ProCare Worm, Surf's Up!

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:01:20 -0500

In show 24 we tell you how to help keep your pets worm free, and why if you have a Mac, you want Apple ProCare. Also, a review of the new movie, "Surf's Up"!

#23: Terminal Identity Theft Backup

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:38:46 -0500

In show 23 we remind you to guard against identity theft with an amazing story of theft, intrigue, chase, and recovery! We also tell you how to keep a terminal window from being timed out when idle, and about a surprising portable entertainment device that can be used to backup your hard drive!

#22: Online Backups, Remote Computer Access, One Phone Number for the Rest of Your Life

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:43:50 -0500

In show 22 we talk about how to backup your computer online for free, how to control your home or work computer no matter where you are in the world, and how with GrandCentral you can have only one phone number for the rest of your life.

#21: Crunchy Reviews, Innocent Sex Offender, Military Records

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:45:01 -0500

In show 21 we explain how MySpace branded an innocent woman as a sex offender, how to find military records for anyone, and where you can get great movie and book reviews created specifically for concerned parents.

#20: 7 Wonders, Google Gadgets, Gmail as Spam Filter

Mon, 28 May 2007 12:03:30 -0500

In show #20 we talk about the contest to name the new 7 Wonders of the World, and how to vote for the ones you think should make it, free Google gadgets that you can put on your own website, and how to use Gmail as a spam filter for all of your email.

#19: Internet Connect Anywhere with Free Cell Phone, Gadgets for Dogs

Mon, 21 May 2007 11:04:03 -0500

In show #19 we tell you how to connect your laptop to the Internet using your cell phone, how to get the very same cell phone that we use to connect our laptop to the Internet for free, and about electronic and Internet gadgets for your dog!

#18: Free Breasts, Gadget Insurance, and a Tank

Mon, 14 May 2007 10:43:29 -0500

On today's show we talk about low-cost insurance for all of your electronic gadgets, cell phones, and PDAs to protect against loss, damage or theft. Also buy a personal tank through Amazon, and how to get free breast implants.

#17: Fun Car Signs, Vista, Wii

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:04:51 -0500

In the 4/23/07 show we show you how you can let that other driver know exactly how you feel, more trouble with Vista, and Anne can't contain her Wii.

#16: Sew a Button, GPS, Site for the Cure

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:21:29 -0500

n the 4/09/07 show we tell you how to sew on a button, about a fantastic GPS system, and about an awesome new site for people who are participating in charity events.

#15: Free Internet Fax, Remote Control Car, Carrot Pulp

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:25:46 -0500

In our 4/2/07 show we tell you how to control your car over the Internet, how to send faxes via the Internet for free, and what to do with that leftover carrot pulp you get when making carrot juice: use it to make carrot coconut macaroons!

#14: Junior MySpace, Shoes that Rock, Beware Flixster

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:39:08 -0500

In the 3/26/07 show we discuss the MySpaces of the kiddie world, and shoes that fix your back and give your core muscles a workout while you walk! Also, is Flixster grabbing your passwords and spamming in your name?

#13: Roomba, eBay Gotcha, Email Newsletter How-To

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:31:39 -0500

In the 3/19/07 show we discuss how eBay buyers must beware now more than ever before. Also we talk about the best deal ever on the Roomba vacuum, and about how to send email newsletters.

#12: Amazon Prime, Email Scam, Vacation Rentals

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:51:08 -0500

In the 3/12/07 show we tell you how to get the best deal on Amazon prime, about the new email scam coming to an inbox near you, and all about vacation home rentals - a great way to get away for less with more!

#11: Don't Do These 3 Things in Your Car!

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:26:52 -0600

In the 3/5/07 show we tell you three things not to do while in your car! Don't use someone else's wifi for Internet access, don't talk on your cell phone, and don't rely solely on GPS or online mapping services! We tell you why!

#10: Free Legal Advice, Ebay Sales Taxed, See the U.S. by Rail

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:48:23 -0600

In the 2/26/07 show we tell you where you can get free legal advice online, all about traveling the U.S. by train, and how to tell whether you need to report your Ebay sales to the IRS.

#9: Skype, Voicemenu Hell, IE7 Q&A

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:11:12 -0600

In the 2/19/07 show talk we explain what Skype is and how to use it, tell you how to avoid voice menu hell, and special guest Leo Notenboom answers your questions about Internet Explorer 7 (IE7)!

#8: The First Internet, Tax Exemptions, Desserts for Lovers

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:57:07 -0600

In the 2/12/07 show we answer the question "What is the precursor of the Internet?", explain which parent gets the tax deduction for the children in the event of divorce, and tell you about some delicious and easy Valentine's Day desserts!

#7: Gift Card Limbo, Bounced Checks, Earthworms!

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:17:15 -0600

You'll learn about what to do with unwanted gift cards (did you know that you can do an exchange, or even turn them into cash?!), the penalty for writing bad checks and why you don't want to do it, and ten great earthworm facts - how many did you know?

#6: 3 Cell Phone Dangers - Porn, Drinking, and Fir

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:09:33 -0600

We talk all about cell phone dangers such as carrying around incriminating pics, porn that includes yourself, and sending text messages while drunk. Bonus: You thought cell phone radiation was bad, these phones are accused of bursting into flames!

#5: Cell Phone Spam, Dog Breed Laws, IE7 (Yuck)

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:30:12 -0600

In this episode of Three Things You Should Know, we talk about cell phone spam (particularly from Dada Mobile, Mblox, and Nevis), dangerous dog breed laws through which any dog breed can be profiled and targeted as a "dangerous breed", and Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) - the problems with IE7 are legion.

#4: Human Eye Worms, Junior Chopsticks, Freighter Cruises

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:03:55 -0600

In this episode of Three Things You Should Know, we talk about freighter cruises, how to make chopsticks kid-friendly, and worms that live in the human eye!

#3: Storing Holiday Lights, Fixing iChat, Comparing PDAs

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:28:14 -0600

In this episode of Three Things You Should Know, Anne shows off her new short hair, and we discuss how to store Christmas lights tangle-free, fixing iChat, and a Tale of 3 PDAs.

#2: Practice Safe Internet, Vegetarian Cheese, Child Support Trap

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:40:46 -0600

In this episode of Three Things You Should Know, special guest Leo Notenboom of Ask-Leo.com discusses how to make your new computer secure before you get it online! Also most cheese is not vegetarian, and the child support gotcha!

#1: Travel Insurance, Cheesecake, Great GIfts

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:13:45 -0600

In our inaugaral podcast we talk about travel insurance for the holidays, the coolest last-minute Christmas gifts, and how to make a one-bowl pumpkin cheesecake!