Trick #1: An Easy Way To Keep Off The Spam Lists

Looking for an easy way to stay of those cussed spammers lists? If so here's a neat service that's hassle-free. No need to register or sign up or pay for this one.

These nice folks have a system that lets you think up "throw away" e-mail addresses whenever you need to "register" to enter a web site or get to some information you want.

Just make up the address and they create your temporary e-mail box automatically. For example you can be Foghorn@mailinator.com - or BigLestor - or RogertTheDodger - or PrettySally --whoever you want to be. Just use your made up address and if you need you can check your mailbox there for any replies within the following two hours. After that the box disappears.

And best of all - you'll never get any spam from the hooligans.

Trick #2: Manage Your Passwords - With Ease

Are you suffering from password fatigue? We'll bet that you either live dangerously and use the same password everywhere or are going batty trying to remember or hide your 926 different versions.

Here's an easy to use small and simple password vault that works with any program, not just browsers. The handy auto-type feature avoids the chore of switching back-and-forth between windows to copy/paste user names, passwords and other account info.

Nice people - they give it to you without your having to dole out any shekels.

Great Place #1: We Know You Don't Speed - But ...

Of course when you get behind the wheel you don't drive over the speed limit - usually. But if, occasionally your mind gets distracted and you wander 20 or so miles over the posted limit, you might want to visit this helpful place.

The National Motorists Association (NMA) provides this site where you can pick the state and city/town where you will be driving. There's a huge selection right down to the tiniest burbs (including 3 in North Pole Alaska for example).Then - Shazam - right before your eyes are the favorite speed trap locations and in many cases a description of any unmarked cars used.

This service is yours for the taking. But then again - you probably don't need it.

Great Place #2: De- Crapify Your New Computer

Your new PC usually arrives set up with the operating system and programs you ordered all installed. But did you know that in addition the hardware manufacturer often generates additional revenue from several manufacturers and installs their software on your new unit (whether you want it or not).

Although some of the furtive software may be useful, this helpful program immediately identifies this extra stuff and gives you the option to keep it or delete it from your system (known loosely and crassly as de-crapifying your computer).

Might as well make it your option because this helpful program is on the house.

Published: March 7, 2011

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John M. "Jack" Peckham is the Executive Director of REcyber.com (the Real Estate CyberSpace Society). In that capacity he oversees the development and delivery of the latest up to the minute Real Estate Cyberspace tools, strategies, networking structures and services that the Society provides its members to leverage their effectiveness, visibility, professionalism and earnings. As host of Real Estate CyberSpace Radio, he provides over 40 hours of programming to help listeners integrate the power of the Internet into their daily business lives. He is the author of several real estate books published by Prentice Hall and Harcourt Brace Jovanovich including his latest Master Guide to Income Property Brokerage from Wiley Publishing. A columnist for the Boston Herald for nine years, his syndicated columns have appeared in over 100 papers nationwide. Jack loves to sell real estate has been involved directly in the sale of over one billion dollars in Real Estate. Today he sells in his jeans and fuzzy slippers as a one-man shop and has closed over $40,000,000 in sales on the Internet recently in 20% of his working time. The balance he spends directing the affairs of the 10,000 member Real Estate CyberSpace Society. The Society awards the RECS (Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist) Designation to members based on the current criteria. He served as Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is a Past President of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors and has been honored as the Massachusetts State Realtor of the Year. You can reach Jack at or by calling 617-523-4441.