June 27, 2009
What is this Bing that I hear has come onto the Internet scene recently? Is it any good?
Bing is Microsoft's search engine application to go up against giants like Google and Yahoo. Bing offers similar functionalities such as intelligent search suggestions as you type in search terms, and a list of related searches based on the semantics of the search terms. Bing is an evolution of previous Microsoft search applications — Live Search, Windows Live Search and MSN Search. There are some nice features within the application, such as video previews, 3D map views of businesses and landmarks, and local searches of businesses with reviews. I encourage you to check it out and use it for a short time to decide if the quality of the search results and your user experience warrants a change from your current search engine application. You can find it at www.bing.com.
What is the best way to clean an LCD flat-panel monitor? I have a bunch of fingerprints on my laptop monitor and our home LCD TV.
First, do not use any industry household cleaners like Windex, 409, or vinegar-based solvents. They will damage your screen. There are commercially-prepared solutions specifically made for this purpose available at places like Office Depot or Staples. Another easy way I have found is to use a soft cloth and barely wet it with a little water and a quick swipe of mild liquid hand soap. Gently wipe the screen surface and dry.
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