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My name is Frederick Suleiman. Ever since I was a little kid, I've liked to listen to peoples' opinions and have people listen to mine. I think that collaboration is the soul of this site, and that people working together can really make a difference in the

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Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software The best free software for personal use: 2 of 31

Sure, you can shell out a ton of money for the newest copy of Microsoft Office, but did you know you can get a compatible, if not, better office suite for free? What about all of those IM services you use. Can't stand having three different instant-messaging apps open at the same time? There's something for that, too. Here's ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends How to make the most of Firefox: 1 of 6

Firefox. Savor the word for a little. Then wonder why it isn't included with every copy of Windows. How could such a wonderful, secure, and open-source web browser still be turned down for, what I consider, its predecessor, Internet Explorer? Unlike Internet Explorer, it's lightweight, multi-platform (not counting the discont... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Comparing Google's Gmail and Yahoo! Mail: 3 of 12

When choosing an email service, an average user will USUALLY opt for the one with the most user-friendly interface. By average user, I mean someone who's never heard of Linux, for example. But what about all the other guys? Well what about me? I'm not an "average" user. Sure, I use my computer for average things, but I can al... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Getting started with Google's Gmail: 2 of 5

A brief introduction: To be honest, Gmail was not my first internet email provider. I used to use Hotmail, back before the whole Microsoft "Live" scene shot up. Of course, this was back in 2004, back before Gmail really "existed" (it was in private beta). I had heard rumors about Gmail, and then, one day while doing a Google ... More..