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How can I monitor what my child uses the Internet for

Asks Howard Piercy A. It is difficult to monitor everything your child accesses on the Internet, unless you sit beside him or her when they sit down to use the PC. The best way of monitoring is by00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

Can you recommend any good web sites that give you film reviews and cinema listings

Asks Brandon A. If you type "cinema listings" into any good search engine on the web you will be able to find a listing for cinemas in your area or if you have this information already and want to00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

Where are the Channel 5 transmitters Why is the reception so bad over most of the country

Asks Ginbottle A. The reason Channel 5 reception is bad in some areas is because we use the 625-UHF television system in the UK, which only has space for four channels (BBC1, BBC2, ITV and Channel00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

In which year did remote controls arrive

Asks Ginbottle A. The first remote controls were used for military purposes - on radio-controlled motorboats and remote weapons in WW2. In the US an automatic garage door opener was introduced in the00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

Is there anywhere on the Internet where I can compare store prices for electrical goods and household appliances

Asks Esme Harrison A. It isn't a myth that you can buy things cheaper via the Internet, the key is knowing where to look - if you don't look in the right place trawling the Internet can sometimes00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

Where can I buy a good zip drive online

Asks danmiller103 A. Check out http://www.ebay.com or http://www.iomega.com/zip/ Q. What is a zip drive A. It is a small, portable (usually removable) disk drive used for backing up and archiving00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

I have recently taken up golf, can anyone recommend some good websites that can help me improve my game

Asks Brandon A. There are hundreds of golf sites on the web, mainly about courses in the US and linked tours, but not many actually provide information on how to improve your game. One good site for00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

What does GPRS stand for

What does GPRS stand for Asks atwood2 The Timeport 260 A. GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Services. Q. What is GPRS and why has there been so much hype about it A. GPRS has been heralded as00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

What is the best way to ensure that my computer doesn t pick up a virus

Asks Brandon A. There is no sure way of ensuring that your computer remains virus free, but you can install an anti virus program (or several programs) as a precaution. A virus' main aim is to get00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

Can you recommend a good mobile phone with WAP capabilities

Asks danmiller103 A. Most of the main mobile phone manufacturers can support WAP now, so choosing a phone really depends on how much money you want to spend and what fancy adds-ons you're after. A00:00 Mon 07th May 2001

How do you know which is the best ISP

Asks JacksonC A. An Internet Service Provider or ISP should be chosen because it is reliable, has fast connections to the Internet and is inexpensive. There is so much competition now, that ISP's00:00 Mon 07th May 2001

Is Amazon the best internet site to buy books from

Asks BorisBruA. It is difficult to rate best for any site as it can only be judged from personal experience, but Amazon does offer a fantastic service. From its huge choice of books to being able to00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

Does anyone know Jonny Howard who used to live in St Ives

Asks Phatboy A. The AnswerBank does not have a 'f'ind a friend' facility, but hopefully the following information will help you start your search: Increasingly, the best way to find lost friends,00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

I am new to the Internet, are there any rules and regulations on sending email that I should follow

asks JacksonC A. There are loose rules concerning netiquette - etiquette on the Internet - which people are expected to follow, although there are no steadfast rules and regulations for sending00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

What is RSI exactly and how can I avoid it

Asks DanMiller103 A. Repetitive Strain Injury or RSI is a term used for injuries that are sustained in the soft tissues - muscles, tendons and nerves - by overuse. It can start by aches and pains,00:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001

Which gadget websites are the best and what kind of products do they sell

Asks Esme Harrison A. There are loads of sites out there, but some of the best UK ones are the more general, unspecialised sites that offer a wide range of products in different categories, e.g. boys00:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001

Can Freeserve challenge the Beeb

Is it true that Freeserve is broadcasting Lennox Lewis' fight with Hasim Rahman online If the fight is going to be on TV what's the point ... asks Howard Piercy A. The downturn in the online00:00 Thu 19th Apr 2001

How do reverse auctions benefit suppliers

Asks HughA. In a traditional auction environment the seller auctions inventory to the highest bidder, the same is true for an electronic auction. In a reverse auction, which have been popularised by00:00 Thu 12th Apr 2001

What are Internet casinos and how do they work

Asks Howard PiercyA. Internet casinos are an integral part of Internet gambling, which is essentially the betting, playing and collecting of money via the Internet. Within a virtual casino, or a00:00 Thu 12th Apr 2001

How would I go about tracing my family tree online

Asks Howard Piercy A. There are two ways of tracing your family tree online, you can either do it yourself via a research site or a named surname site, for example, you would search under 'Piercy';00:00 Mon 09th Apr 2001