Download free music

You need to be careful when searching for free music. Many sites offer music illegally. You don’t want to get caught up in that!
Besides, you shouldn’t download anything online unless you trust the source. You could be downloading a Trojan.
That’s why I recommend visiting Amazon’s download site. You’ll find hundreds of free songs in a variety of genres. You’ll discover some great new music!
The songs are MP3s. That means they should work on any MP3 player or computer.—Kim Komando

Electronics disposal

For outdated electronics, which can pose environmental threats, go to www.mygreenelectronics.org for advice. Enter your zip code to find out the locations of recycling centers near you.—State Farm

Debit card fee

Some debit cards charge a service fee every time you select “debit” at the register and enter a PIN. Look for cards without this charge, or choose the “credit” option and sign for your purchases instead.—State Farm

Jacob is number 1 again!

The most popular baby’s names for 2008 were Jacob (for the tenth year in a row) and Emma, according to the Social Security people. To see the other names in the top ten lists, visit http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/ where you can also investigate any name’s popularity all the way back to 1879. Don’t miss the video on the right from the king of rock and roll, it’s a hoot. Ain’t your government wunnerful?—Kim Komando

Traditional Medicine: Any Questions?

WebMD is a convenient location for medical information of all kinds. In particular the Drugs and Medications A-Z pages lets you search for a drug or a medical condition by name. The drug pages include warnings, side effects, precautions, interactions and overdose information. There is also a Pill Identifier that lets you identify a pill, tablet or capsule by shape, color etc.—David Henry

Improve Your Vocabulary

Improve your vocabulary at Free Rice, a game that presents you with a vocabulary word. You must select the correct synonym from the list of answers. You can also hear how the word sounds so you can get the pronunciation right. If you miss a word, the game shows you the correct synonym. The word will also be repeated later. It’s a great way to memorize new words! There’s more to this game than just building your vocabulary. For each correct answer, 10 grains of rice are donated to help end hunger. With a game this addictive, the rice soon piles up!—Kim Komando

Keep Your Software Up-to-Date

CNet has a useful service called Tech Tracker. When you sign up, Tech Tracker scans your computer applications to see which ones are up-to-date and which are out of date, meaning you haven’t got the latest version. It reminds you if the appl is free, or a free trial, or purchase. Alongside each is a convenient Download Now button.—CNet

Lost Your Cell Phone?

We’ve all misplaced our keys or wallet at some point. Likewise, we’ve all hunted for a misplaced cell phone. The easiest way to find a cell phone, of course, is to call it. You will hear your phone and be able to find it. That’s easier said than done sometimes. Many have abandoned their landline and rely solely on a cell phone.
In that case, make a quick visit to WheresMyCellPhone. Enter your number, and it will ring your cell phone. It’s just the helping hand you need! The site does not share or store your phone number. But you can block your number if you wish. If someone else accidentally enters your number, your phone won’t ring.—Kim Komando

Do judge a book by its cover

There’s a lot of pretty obsolete and useless books taking up space on the shelves of libraries. They’ve been there for ages, and some librarians in Michigan decided to do something about it. They started the Awful Library Books blog that has become something of an internet hit, with around 30,000 visits a day. Enjoy some of the dreadful ones noted here, and perhaps submit your own.—Guardian Weekly

Is it Swine Flu? Maybe.

Not feeling so good? Think you might have the ‘flu? Could it be the H1N1 virus? Maybe you should visit the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Response Center where by answering a few questions you can make up your mind if you need to go to your doctor. This is not medical advice, it merely helps you decide what’s going on.—Kim Komando