Baseball junkies can download free major leage baseball schedules into Outlook. Other sports and categories are also available.

Back Up Your Data! You can't back up your accounting records too often. Even if you think that your data is being backed up every day at the server, an excellent practice is to use Peachtree's built-in backup to create a separate backup file on your local hard drive. Simply choose File, Backup, then choose a folder on your machinenot the server. Peachtree will back up your data to a .PTB file (if you're using Version 7 or later). During 2001, several clients learned the hard way that their data was not being backed up regularly. The best scenario is to periodically back your Peachtree data up to a Zip drive or CD Burner. Need help establishing a back-up system for Peachtree? Please email us.

Enter the word weather along with your zip code or city in Google to get the current weather conditions and a 3 day forecast.

You can disable the prompt that appears when an application crashes in Windows XP. This typically asks if you want to send information to Microsoft. To eliminate the prompt, choose System from Control Panel, click the Error Reporting button on the Advanced tab, then make a selection.

Express LiveUpdate - If you use Norton Antivirus, and have to click through several screens whenever LiveUpdate downloads the latest virus definitions, we have a shortcut for you. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Symantec LiveUpdate. If the General tab offers a choice between Interactive Mode and Express Mode, choose Express Mode, then I Want LiveUpdate to Start Automatically. This will cause Norton Antivirus to automatically download and install any virus or system updates with only minimal interaction from you.

One of the most popular sites for getting directions on the Internet is MapQuest (MapQuest.com) However if you haven't already, try MapBlast (MapBlast.com). Their "line drive directions " generates a clean map without any clutter that's easier to use than those generated by MapQuest.

Sometimes it's helpful to capture a picture of your computer screen, particularly if an unrecognized error message pops up. An easy way to do this is to hit the PrntScr button on your keyboard, then click on Start, Programs, Accessories, Paint, then Edit and Paste. From the File menu in Paint, you can choose File and Send if you need to e-mail the screen shot to to your IT person or consultant.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers advice on preparing for emergencies, including terrorist attacks, at http://www.ready.gov

Are you expecting a federal tax refund? Check the status online at the IRS web site: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/getrefundstatus.jsp

Recent price spikes have boosted the popularlity of sites like www.gaspricewatch.com and www.gasbuddy.com, where you can often see the lowest (and highest) prices for gas in your neighborhood.