Do you have friends or relatives who needs help going online? Then give them "The Portable Learn the Net." At US $9.95, it’s an economical way to get everyone connected. Place your order at http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm .

I’ve used a digital camera for almost two years and thoroughly enjoy having this technology literally at my fingertip. Besides saving a bundle on film, the immediacy of the images and the ability to e-mail them are a great convenience. One thing the camera can’t do, however, is to compose more visually exciting pictures. But this week’s CoolTool site, Say Cheese, provides excellent pointers on improving your shots: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

As an unrepentant serial entrepreneur, I can tell you from experience that running your own business isn’t for everyone. It does have its rewards, though. If you’re thinking of launching a start-up, be sure to read some timely words of advice from technology expert Larry Magid: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tenthings.htm

1. Locate haunted places: http://sjgr.org/haunted-places/

2. Track a polar bear: http://www.ngo.grida.no/wwfap/polarbears/index.html

3. Read a biography of Madonna: http://www.top-biography.com/9235-Madonna/inside.htm

4. Visit the Microbe Zoo: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/index.html

5. Interact with devices of wonder: http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/devices/choice.html

6. Tour an exhibit of skulls: http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/skulls/

7. Watch baby eagles nesting: http://www.nestingeagles.com/index.cgi?token=10242314522&page=camera.htm&action=search&field=category&fvalue=campage&query=all

8. Go to a rodeo with American cowgirls: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/cowgirl/

9. Take a trip through time with vintage luggage labels: http://www.vintagelabels.org/