Archive of Tricks & Places


John M Peckham III


Jack Peckham ( ) is the Executive Director of the Real Estate CyberSpace Society, based in Boston, MA.

TRICK#1: No Cost Conference Calling -- Really
TRICK#2: Create Your Own Blog
GREAT PLACE #1: Test Your Computer Against Hackers
GREAT PLACE #2: Search Your Hard Drive In A Millisecond

TRICK#1: No Cost Conference Calling -- Really
http://www.freeconferencecall.com/prodfreeconferencecall.htm
We'll hold our breath to see how long this remains without cost -- but for now you can set up unlimited conference calls including up to 96 callers from anywhere in the world where calls to the US can be made. And on top of that you and your family, friends or even business connections can talk for up to 6 hours on any call. The only cost is for each participants normal long distance connect charges. If you are the one setting up the conference call you'll be happy to know that each of the participants pay for their own call.

This special conferencing service uses your regular telephone, your own phone service and is not run using VoIP on your computer and the Internet. These nice folks tell us that they can do this without any cost because they hope to sell some of their other services. They also claim to have a squeaky clean privacy policy.

It works - it's easy - and the price is right.

TRICK#2: Create Your Own Blog
http://www.blogger.com/
Strange word -- but neat idea. Using a personal or business Blog short for web log) allows you to share small bits of information with the Internet world -- along with your comments.

A Blog is like a journal or newsletter online that is updated chronologically at will. It can contain links and photos and others can join in if you wish.

Now you can easily set up your own Blog in about 3 minutes without any cost thanks to those creative folks at Google. Creative stuff from these very creative people.

Want to see if your firewall is doing its job? This great place is a community dedicated to shutting down hackers and helping individuals and businesses protect against these predators.

Here you will find a test that probes the ports on your computer to see if the rascals can get in to do their mischief. This quick test will tell you which ports are protected and if any are vulnerable to attack. We'll bet that if you are practicing safe computer you'll pass this test with ease. If not you'll know that you have to tweak your firewall or, heaven forbid if you don't have one set up, that you need to get one installed pronto.

GREAT PLACE #2: Search Your Hard Drive In A Millisecond
http://www.copernic.com/en/products/desktop-search/index.html

Tired of staring at the windows search box while it grinds away trying to find that one document or e-mail that you need right now? If so visit this great place and get their desktop search software -- yours without cost.

This neat helper will first index your hard drive so when you need to search for the letter or e-mail with the word "shazam" mentioned -- you'll have it in the blink of an eye. You'll also be able to search image files, music and video files along with various Internet information residing on your hard drive.

Great time saver -- and the price is right.

Real Estate CyberTips are provided with compliments of the Real Estate Cyberspace Society.