Guide Note
Don't let yourself get lost on the Internet. Mahalo has all the information you could possibly need to guide you, from web entertainment and law to online gaming and Internet how tos.
Got a question about email? You've come to the right place. We've got information on all the hottest free email services, like Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo!. We can even show you how to set up a disposable email address and get rid of spam email.
Search Engines
From AOL and Google to Yahoo! and Ask.com, we've got information for you on all of the most popular search engines, including a page on Mahalo itself! Feel free to check out our pages on Wikipedia and HowStuffWorks.com, and if you're looking for something to keep you busy have a look at our tutorial on how to Google someone you know. We're also keeping up to date on the latest in internet finances, including information on the layoffs at Yahoo.
Internet Laws
The Internet is not a free for all! There are strict rules and protocols one must abide by when it comes to issues like copyright infringement, digital piracy and online sexual harassment. The anonymity of the Internet does not exempt its users from following the rules, as one Japanese woman recently learned when she hacked into a fellow players online gaming account.
Online Gaming
Not sure how to play games online? Let us show you how. Online gaming sites like World of Warcraft, The Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars and EverQuest have increased the popularity of multi-player online role playing games in recent years. Even kids can get into online gaming with games like Webkinz and Neopets.
Online Shopping
Shopping online has become a convenience that allows people to deal and trade antiques and collectibles through sites like eBay, Etsy and Amazon. You can buy everything from MP3s at the iTunes Store or Amazon mp3 to books and movies through dozens of online retailers. If you're planning a trip, all of your travel accommodations can be purchased online at a discount through sites like Expedia and Priceline.
Entertainment
There is an abundance of fun stuff to do on the Internet from blogging and gaming to checking out the latest from YouTube and streaming video. Network or keep in touch with old friends on sites like MySpace and Facebook. If you aren't sure how to get into the Internet party started, let Mahalo show you how to set up your blog or keep in touch with friends on Twitter. We can even show you how to watch TV online.