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(Computer Article)Protection and Privacy
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
Many times in the past, this column has suggested virus protection software for anyone using e-mail or browsing the Web. It is also important to download regular virus profile updates for the software. Last month we dwelt on protection from unsolicited e-mail or "spam" and ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Archives, Web Page Changes, and Mall Software
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
Accessible Archives
There are many useful databases available on the World Wide Web. We have often mentioned the Maine Antique Digest prices database. It includes thousands of illustrated auction results and is useful to collectors, dealers, and appraisers. Beginning in April it will be available ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Search Engine Tips
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
The most wonderful thing about the Internet is finding ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)E-Mail
E-Mail
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
E-mail has become a part of life for many. It is often the preferred method of personal and business correspondence--easy, quick, and cheap. For example, buying and selling on the Web often involves an e-mail exchange about description details or payment methods, and nothing beats ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Making Labels
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
If mail is any indicator, software for making labels is of interest to many readers. Labels Unlimited was reviewed in the November 1994 issue of M.A.D. Almost a decade later e-mail is still being received about this product. It is often from readers who have ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Pictures, Slides, and Checks
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
A universal picture file viewer, a program to create computer slide shows, and software for designing bank checks are discussed.
Picture Viewer
It is always fun to find free software that works well. IrfanView is a digital picture viewer and editor with some useful special ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Business Plannning
Business Planning
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
Suppose, after years of collecting, a couple takes early retirement to open an antiques shop. A dealer with a healthy entrepreneurial spirit sees an opportunity to open an antiques mall. An auctioneer who has a growing clientele needs a modern office, a larger ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Mall Software, Travel
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
Antiques mall software is to some extent a cottage industry. A mall owner wanting to automate sales recording and dealer payment will pay to have a custom program written. Others in the area will see it and buy it for their malls. Pretty soon the ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Web Sites
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
Nowadays almost every business has a Web site, even roadside antiques shops. Some of the best Web sites are written by professionals working with professional software. But many very good Web sites are created by amateurs with simple software. Anyone long on ambition but short ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Cataloging and Travel
by John P. Reid, [email protected]
In May 1993 this column reviewed Collectorpro 2.52 for antiques collectors. It was a DOS program. In May 1994 the first Collectorpro for Windows (version 3.2) was reviewed. In the ensuing decade a new version has appeared every couple of years. The latest has ... (Read More)
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