Google Is Introducing More Search Options

One of the great things about Google is that they're always evolving in an effort to improve the user's search experience. Case in point, the introduction of new search options. Check out this recently released video that Google produced, to see some of the options and learn how you can use them:

A Remarkable Story Of Courage

As inspirational tales go, they don't get much better than the one about John Challis. Challis, you may recall, was the Pennsylvania teenager whose story of courage in the face of cancer made national headlines. Sadly, Challis lost his battle with cancer, but his inspirational message won the hearts of millions.

Now, thanks to the power of the Web, whenever your spirit needs a boost, you can watch the video essay about John Challis that originally aired on ESPN:

How Savvy Are You About Online Auctions?

If you're new to the world of online auctions, you need to learn that there's a lot more to them than the simple act of buying and selling. And this fun interactive game from OnGuard Online can help:

The Action Auction Game

The People Behind The Technology: Bill Gates

Even if you're relatively new to the Internet and World Wide Web, you've probably heard the name Microsoft. In fact, chances are pretty good that you're currently browsing the Web with the help of their software. And if you're familiar with the name Microsoft, you've likely heard about Bill Gates, one of the cofounders of and a main driving force behind the technological powerhouse.

But how much do you know about this influential maverick whose name is practically synonymous with the company he helped found? Here's a short video from Microsoft featuring many details about Bill Gates and his work you might not be aware of:



The Life and Work of Bill Gates

An Inspirational Mother's Day Video

Here's an inspirational video perfect for this upcoming Mother's Day. It was posted recently on YouTube and it's part history lesson, part message of peace:

Test Your 'Net IQ - Quiz #33

Just like the brick and mortar world has it's own rules of etiquette, so too the Internet world. But how familiar are you with the rules of "netiquette" anyway? Take this short true/false quiz to see if you know the difference between good and bad netiquette:

Test Your 'Net IQ - Quiz #33

1. Good netiquette dictates that you post in ALL CAPS when replying on a message board.


True

False




2. It's considered good netiquette to use spellcheck before sending an e-mail.


True

False




3. It's bad netiquette to forward an e-mail chain letter.


True

False




4. It's perfectly acceptable to post a reply on a message board under someone else's username.


True

False




5. E-mail spam is a no-no, but blog spam is perfectly acceptable in cyberspace.


True

False

Good luck!

The People Behind The Technology: Tim Berners-Lee

As you zip along the World Wide Web at lightning speed, clicking link after link, do you ever wonder who came up with the idea for it in the first place? In other words, who invented the Web, and for that matter, how did it all come about?

It turns out that the Web was invented by a British computer programmer named Tim Berners-Lee. And in this short video found on YouTube you'll gain some valuable insights into the man, as well as fascinating details on the creation of the World Wide Web:

Missed The President's Weekly Address? Watch It Online

In the old days, you probably listened to the president's weekly address on the radio, right? But what happened if you missed it one week? The best you could hope for was to read a transcript of it somewhere.

Today, thanks to the Web, you no longer have that problem. You'll be happy to know that the president's weekly addresses have been archived on YouTube, so you can not just listen to them, but watch them too--and at your convenience!

Here's the most recent one:

Baseball Can Be A Funny Business

Baseball. Our national pastime. A game full of skill, grace, dazzling plays, majestic home runs--and bloopers! One of the great things about baseball is that it's often funniest when it isn't played at its finest--as this YouTube video clearly demonstrates!

Test Your 'Net IQ - Quiz #32

A few weeks ago we presented you with a quiz about Google's other products and services besides their general search engine. Well, this week's quiz takes up where that one left off! See how many of these additional Google products you're aware of:

Test Your 'Net IQ - Quiz #32

1. Google offers a customizable homepage. What do they call it?


eGoogle

iGoogle

EgoGoogle

MyGoogle




2. Which of the following is a social networking site run by Google?


Orkut

Friendster

Facebook

Hi5




3. It's a little easier to conduct academic research with this Google product:


Google Academia

Google Socrates

Google Sapience

Google Scholar




4. It's a free download from Google that'll help you explore your world in amazing detail:


Google Globe

Google Terra

Google Earth

Google World




5. This Google tool makes it easy to save the interesting items you come across as you surf the Web:


Google Clips

Google Snippets

Google Highlights

Google Notebook

Good luck!