Bits and Pieces December 11, 2010

This week has seen a flurry of end-of-year wrap ups and lists, scams to look out for and miscellaneous tidbits. Here are some of the ones I found interesting whilst wandering the web.

Google: Zeitgeist 2010:
How the world searched Every year Google publishes a Zeitgiest. It's a roundup of the the billions of searches typed in to Google over the year. Interesting reading if you want to know what was popular this year.
- Google Zeitgeist 2010

You Tube: Block Adult Videos On YouTube Using YouTube Safety Filters
How to block adult videos in You Tube, along with a great list of kid friendly You Tube sites make this worth a visit.
- Make Youtube Safe For Kids: Block Adult Videos With Safety Filter

Windows 7: Windows 7 Online Activation Error 0xC004C008
Hmmm, I've never run across this error in my own installations, and maybe you haven't either, but it's good to know about, just in case.
- Windows 7 Online Activation Error 0xC004C008

Beware "The Twelve Scams of Christmas"
Here's a pretty good roundup of current scams to watch out for. The McAfee tips are good, but my suggestion is to do some research before choosing security software.
I'd be remiss if I didn't direct you to the categories here on Gizmo's Freeware to help you make a choice that works for you and has plenty of commentary and feedback from users.
The best of the best can be found in The Editors' Choice List: Our Selection of the Best PC Freeware, and Probably the Best Free Security List in the World.
- Beware "The Twelve Scams of Christmas"  

Happy Christmas from the Toymaker!
The Toymaker is a website that has many items you can make out of paper; just print them out and assemble. All the patterns are free, and the projects are easy, with the idea that kids can make these projects.
Wonderful and whimsical boxes, bags, balls, ornaments, and cards and printable paper patterns. There are more projectsin other (non-holiday) sections of the site such as finger puppets, theaters, math and learning toys, toys that move and much more. Very kid friendly site with plenty of things to do. Note: The site author has written a book and has links to purchase it, but they aren't intrusive. All the projects on the site are free.
- HAPPY CHRISTMAS!(The Toymaker)

Enjoy,
Rhiannon

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