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GENERAL CEO Express - An excellent instant gateway to the most popular Internet sites that one might want or need every day, especially business executives. Online Convert - Transforms a wide selection of file formats (documents, images, audio, video), and it doesn't require you to download or install any new software. Free. Radio-Locator - the most comprehensive radio station search engine on the internet. We have links to over 10,000 radio station web pages and over 2500 audio streams from radio stations in the U.S. and around the world. RefDesk.com - a one-stop shop and fact checker for content on the Internet. Zamzar - free online file conversion site. Convert images, documents, music files, video files, and more from one format to another. Broadband (high-speed) Internet service Broadband Expert - find the best deals in your area for Internet, TV, and phone. Also other broadband resources. (Note that the company that runs this site is also a reseller of these services.) BroadbandNow.com - Enter your zip code to find Internet providers in your area. BuyTelco - Compare Cable, DSL, and other high speed Internet Options - Instantly finds the best high speed Internet prices and solutions for those providers serving your neighborhood. DSL Reports - An excellent DSL service and news resource. See also Internet service providers (ISPs) below. Domain name services Domain name registration services Domreg.merit.edu - registrar for many .mi.us domain names. GoDaddy Government-Wide Registration Service - registrar for .gov and .fed.us domains. Hover Network Solutions - registrar for .com, .net. .org, and other common domains. Neustar - registrar for.us domains WhoIs Domain name database search BetterWhoIs InterNIC WHOIS Registry Network Solutions WhoIs page The .US Domain Whois Query WHOIS at OnlineNIC WHOIS at Verio Email access sites Mail2Web - Check your email from the Web with any computer, anywhere in the world. Internet crime, fraud, and security Credit Card Fraud Protection and Safety Guide - a nice resource page of credit card fraud, safety, and preventions sites. FTC's identity theft site - A one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft. Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) - a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Their mission is to "serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime." Identity Theft and Credit Protection Guide - a helpful resource page from NetCredit. Identity Theft and Your Personal Security - at the Homeland Security Degree Web site, created as an online informational resource for those looking to pursue Homeland Security-related education and careers. Here you'll find links to Financial ID Theft, Criminal ID Theft, Identity Cloning, Business or Commercial Identity Theft, Laws Concerning Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud, and Support Groups and Organizations for Identity Theft Victims. Identity Theft Resource Center - a non-profit organization established to support victims of identity theft in resolving their cases, and to broaden public education and awareness in the understanding of identity theft, data breaches, cyber security, scams/fraud and privacy issues. Online Shopping and Basic Consumer Safety - many resources regarding safe shopping online. Personal Data Loss - A Guide to Identity Theft - how identity theft happens, prevention tips, and more. See also the Using the Internet and the Web section below. See also the Viruses, security issues, scams, hoaxes, myths, spams, urban legends, etc. section below. Internet hardware EnGenious Tech- home and business wireless solutions, indoor and outdoor. Securifi - Touchscreen wireless routers. Internet organizations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) - A non-profit corporation formed to hold responsibility for the IP address space allocation, protocol parameter assignment, domain name system management, and root server system management functions now performed under U.S. Government contract by IANA and other entities. Internet Education Foundation (IEF) - The Internet Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the potential of a decentralized global Internet to promote communications, commerce and democracy. Internet service providers (ISPs) Contact your local cable and phone companies National Earthlink (Mac and Windows) - Large national independent ISP. Juno NetZero PeoplePC (Windows only) — dial-up only Satellite Internet service HughesNet Satellite Internet - buy direct or go through a reseller... EarthLink Satellite Internet SatelliteInternet.com - one of many HughesNet resellers. Starband WildBlue - buy direct or go through a reseller... MyBlueDish has their our own customer service, warehouses, and installers and claims to offer discounts that WildBlue cannot. West Benzie County, Michigan Area Internet Service Providers (ISPs) - Links to ISPs in the Frankfort-Elberta, Beulah-Benzonia, Honor, Arcadia, and Bear Lake, Michigan Areas. Internet software Ad blocking software - to filter and control access to the Interent for "younger or more sensitive viewers:" Ad Block - Block annoying ads on Web pages with this browser extension for Chrome and Safari. Free to use, but contributions are greatly appreciated. Ad Block Plus - Blocks annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads on Web pages, including thos on YouTube and Facebook. This is a free browser extension for Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera;and A,droid devices. Acceptable can be allowed. Stop auto-playing video ads in Chrome, Firefox, and IE - What to do if you're fed up with adverts playing as soon as you open a Web page. We show you how to stop videos and media from autoplaying when you open a website in Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. Blocking software - to filter and control access to the Interent for "younger or more sensitive viewers:" Cyber Sitter Net Nanny Chat and messaging software AOL Instant Messenger Apple iChat ICQ - the major player in Internet chat and messaging. (ICQ = I Seek You.) Windows Messenger Yahoo! Messenger - Instant messaging that allows you to quickly exchange messages with your online friends. Ebook software Adobe Digital Editions Microsoft Reader Email software Apple Mail Eudora Email Software (for Macs and Windows) Mozilla Thunderbird MozBackup — a simple utility for creating backups of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Sunbird, Flock, SeaMonkey, Mozilla Suite, Spicebird, Songbird and Netscape profiles. Freeware and works on Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7. vCard to LDIF/CSV Converter - Export Apple's Address Book to Mozilla Thunderbird. Converts any vCard file into LDIF and CSV format. Working with Thunderbird Profiles ‹ moving, restoring, backing up, etc. Windows Live Mail FTP software Fetch - FTP software for Macintosh. FileZilla - Free FTP program for Linux, Macs, and Windows WS-FTP - FTP software for Windows Macintosh Internet software MacOrchard - a carefully cultivated list of the most vital Internet applications and related resources for Macintosh Internet users. Password managers 1Password - password manager for Macs, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android machines. Private / safe browsing software / tools Anonymizer, Inc. - Comprehensive identity, privacy, and anonymity services for ultimate secure, private, anonymous Internet use. Norton SafeWeb - Find out if a Web site is a safety risk before you visit it. Scroogle Scrpaer - Search Google with no cookies, no ads, no search-term record, and access log deleted within 48 hours Spychecker.com - Links to spyware removal and Internet privacy tools. Tor - Anonymity online. Protect yourself against network surveillence and traffic analysis. Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security known as traffic analysis. Web of Trust - Safe browsing tool - free plug-in for Web browsers. Web browsers (and related) Camino - For Macs from Mozilla (Optimized for Mac OS X with a Cocoa user interface, and powerful Gecko layout engine. It's the simple, secure, and fast.) Google Chrome - For Linux, Macs, and Windows, from Google iCab - For Macs FireFox - For Linux, Macs, Windows and more, from Mozilla MozBackup — a simple utility for creating backups of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Sunbird, Flock, SeaMonkey, Mozilla Suite, Spicebird, Songbird and Netscape profiles. Freeware and works on Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7. HTTPS Everywhere - a Firefox, Chrome, and Opera extension that encrypts your communications with many major Web sites, making your browsing more secure. Internet Explorer - For Windows, from Microsoft OmniWeb - For Macs Opera - For Linux, Macs, and Windows Readability - a free Web and mobile app for reading comfortably by zapping online clutter and saves Web articles in a comfortable reading view. Safari - For Macs and Windows, from Apple A Browser Pop-up Scam has Taken Over Safari - what to do if this happens Web page ad-blocking software AdBlock Plus - Plug-in for the FireFox Web browser - Block ads, tracking, and banners. Music streaming / download services GrooveShark - Listen to any song in the world for free. Create free Internet radio stations. Search for free MP3s to stream. MOG - Millions of songs on-demand and radio that's just hard to believe. The easiest and fastest way to listen to millions of songs, albums, or personal radio stations on-demand. Free trail, then $5/month. Streaming rate: 256 to 320 kbps, MP3s. MySpace Music - Lots of streaming music. Napster - Digital music service, offering MP3 downloads and unlimited on-demand streaming. Free trial then $5/month. Streaming rate: 128 kbps, MP3s. Pandora - Personalized Internet radio stations. Free and paid versions of the service. Radio-Locator - the most comprehensive radio station search engine on the internet. We have links to over 10,000 radio station web pages and over 2500 audio streams from radio stations in the U.S. and around the world. Rdio - Choose the music you want to play and listen as much as you want. 7-day free trail, then $5/month. Streaming rate: 256 to 320 kbps, MP3s. Rhapsody - Listen to full-length songs and read the lyrics - millions of songs, online radio, downloads, music videos, playlists, photos, latest music releases. 25 plays a month for free. 14-day free triall then $10/month. Streaming rate: 128 kbps, MP3s. Slacker - Free personal radio stations. SoundCloud - Listen to free music and podcasts Spotify - iTunes-like software prvoviding free access to millions of songs. Val.fm - Free MP3 music and lyrics.. Remote Access Software AnyDesk Rescue from LogMeIn RemotePC TeamViewer Shareware and freeware sources CNet Download.com (Mac) - Free software for Macs CNet Download.com (Windows) - Free software for Windows Shareware.com - Thousands of the most popular software titles Tucows (Macs) - An extensive collection of Mac shareware and freeware Tucows (Windows) - An extensive collection of Windows shareware and freeware. Store, sync, share, access, transfer your data via any Internet connected device Box.net - Simple online collaboration: online file storage, FTP replacement, and more. The online file storage feature, for example, lets you store all of your content online, so you can access, manage, and share it from anywhere Dropbox - a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Free for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Mobile. Google Drive - 5 gb of online storage free, and more is available with a paid account. Access via PC and Mac, Chrome OS, iPhone and iPad, and Android devices. Microsoft SkyDrive ‹ Access to your files online via PCs, Macs, iPads, and mobile devices. SugarSync - a free service that enables you to access, sync and share your files across all your computers and devices. They enable you to backup, sync, and share all of your documents, photos, music and movies so that you can access them from your laptop, iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, or any other device. WeTransfer - a free service to send big or small files from point A to point B. Send up to 2 gB with the free version, and up to 10 gB with the paid version of the service. Traceroute sites Opus One Traceroute Tool - Perform a traceroute from the Opus One site to any other site. Using the Internet and the Web Comprehensive Computer Safety & Security Guide - from Certified Staffing Solutions GetNetWise - A resource for families and caregivers to help kids have safe, educational, and entertaining online experiences. Glossaries of Internet terms Glossary of Common Internet Terms - from UPromote Glossary of Internet Terms - from the Internet Literacy Consultants Guide for Children and Kids Safety on the Web - A guide for online safety for children and teenagers. Information and resources on a number of topics that are important for parents and kids, and can help make the online experience great for all. HelpWeb - A Guide To Getting Started on the Internet Internet Connection Speed - many Internet speed test sites Internet Traffic Report - Monitors the flow of data around the world, as well as specific areas like North America. KEYTLaw - legal information resource. Comprehensive information about business, Internet, e-commerce, trademark, copyright, and domain name law, as well as FTC actions. This site informs Web site owners, Web masters, and Web site developers about significant legal issues that arise from operating a Web site on the Internet. Keeping kids safe - Children, mobiles and the Internet Ñ A guide to help adults understand what kids really do on their mobile phones and the Internet. And it's also to help you talk to your kids openly about the risks, so they know how to protect themselves. Recommendations for maintaining your computer, using it online, and keeping it healthy and happy, Safe Computer and Online Practices - many of the practices that are up to follow to follow to keep your computer, your data, and information about you, safe. Safe Practices and Cautions When Using Email ShieldsUP! - Internet Vulnerability Profiling - Fast and free Internet security checkup and information service. Check your system here, and begin learning about using the Internet safely. Viruses, security issues, scams, hoaxes, myths, spams, urban legends, fruad, etc. Special Computer Tech Support Phone Scams page — details about several common phone scams out there, and what to do if you fall prey to one of these. Special HEARTBLEED page – Detailed instructions on what you need to do now, as well as links to more information about this bug affecting the security across most of the Internet. 17 Common Online Scams AARP Fraud Watch Network -- offers the latest new on the fraud watch, as well as tips sheets on the most common frauds today, and a map showing what's being reported in your area. learn how to proactively spot scams and get guidance from their fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted. Feel more secure knowing that AARP advocates at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law. They also have a phone number: 800-908-3360 FBI Virus, aka the Reveton virus, aka the FBI MoneyPak ransomeware virus and fake warning FBI's page about this How to remove the FBI virus FCC's Consumer Complaint Center – File an informal consumer complaint with the FCC FTC's Report Fraud site — Report any type of fraud to the FTC. Gladiator Security Forum - security news and help with stopping hijackers and maiware. Hoax Busters - the big list of Internet hoaxes Hoax Slayer - Latest email hoaxes, current Internet scams, and much more. How do spammers and junk emailers harvest email addresses? Identity theft, if you are a victim, file a report at IdentityTheft.gov and consider freezing your credit at the three major credit reporting agencies. Internet Hoaxes, email rumors, urban legends, and other digital lies Michigan Cyber Initiative - Provides information ranging from how to practice proper cyber hygeine to learning about what to do and who to contact if you are a victim of cybercrime. Microsoft Security TechCenter - the latest security bulletin and advisory information Online and free virus and malware scanners of URLs (Web sites / Web pages) Recommended AVG Online Virus Web Page Scanner ScanURL.net Ñ reports on phishing, hosting malware and viruses, or poor reputation. On the results page, be sure to check all the "Other Resources" for links to many other scanners Ñ the reason this site is recommened. Sucuri SiteCheck URL Void‹ scans with multiple Web reputation engines. Others Comodo URL Scanner Online Link Scan VirusTotal Ransomware How to prevent and remove ransomware RansomWhere? – for Macs – continually monitors the file-system for the creation of encrypted files by suspicious processes, RansomWhere? aims to protect your personal files, generically stopping ransomware in its tracks. Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams — Many tips to avoid scams. Also, learn what to do if you receive suspicious emails, phone calls, or other messages. Mostly for Apple devices but some can be applied to other devices, as well. Snopes.com - Great urban legend reference. Spamhaus Project - Working to protect Internet networks worldwide - Spamhaus tracks the Internet's spammers, spam gangs, and spam services, provides dependable realtime anti-spam protection for Internet networks, and works with law enforcement to identify and pursue spammers worldwide. Symantec Security Ressonse Center - Our security research centers around the world provide unparalleled analysis of and protection from IT security threats that include malware, security risks, vulnerabilities, and spam. Symantec Threat Explorer - a comprehensive resource for daily, accurate and up-to-date information on the latest threats, risks and vulnerabilities. Urban Legends and Folklore Virus Information Center - resource for protecting you and your business against malware from Computer Associates. VirusTotal - Free, online virus and malware scanner of files. Vmyths.com - The "truth" about computer virus myths, hoaxes, and computer security hysteria. See also the "Internet crime, fraud, and security" section above. Web site hosting (most include Web site creation tools, as well) Free Web site hosting and Web site creation tools: 50megs com Angelfire Blogger - free blogs and Web sites Google Sites Jimdo Tripod - free blogs and Web sites Webs Weebly Wix - free and paid options WordPress.com - free blogs and Web sites Yola Commercail Web site hosting GoDaddy Homestead Host Gator Intuit Yahoo Web Hosting Web Host Guild - An organization designed to set to standards for Web host companies in reliability, speed, and support. Web site maintenance GENERAL Google's mobile-friendly Web site checker – is your Web site mobile-friendly? Link Popularity.com - Link popularity is the total number of web sites that link to your site. Get a free lising of the number of sites that link to your Web address. NetMechanic - HTML code help, search engine optimization and web site maintenance tools. E-Commerce: Mal's Free E-commerce - Free e-commerce service with shopping cart and access to a secure server plus other useful tools to help. We make it simple to add a shopping cart to your site. Accept payment by PayPal, Amazon, Google checkout and more. Link Checkers (all are free and online) Broken Link Checker Dead Link Checker – a free link check service that checks the first 2000 links on any Web site Dr. Link Check - a free link check service whose checks are limited to the first 1,000 links found on a site. W3C Link Checker - looks for issues in links, anchors, and referenced objects in a Web page Meta tags (used by search engines to index a site) Meta Tag Analyzer and Meta Tag Help Meta tag dictionary Web site promotion Web Marketing Checklist: 37 Ways to Promote Your Site - Large collection of Web marketing and e-commerce articles, links, and resources. Web site registration in search engines and directories Submit Your Web Site - to many search engines and directories. Also, links to popular Web site promotion services. Web site tracking Amazing Counters (free) eXTReMe Tracking (free and paid versions) Google Analytics (free) Web-Stat (free and paid versions)