By default Google displays 10 results per page. If you have a fast Internet connection, you can change the number of results to as many as 100 per page. To do so, click the Preferences link on the Google home page.

Long time Palm users that upgrade to a current model may be surprised by the new Grafitti 2 handwriting system. New Palm handhelds signficantly change how several key characters, most notably "t" and "i" are written. If you're proficient with the original Grafitti, the new Grafitti 2 will most likely frustrate you. Fortunately, there's an easy solution at a nominal price: TealScript. This software also lets you tweak how characters are written, so you can make either Grafitti 1 or 2 more closely match your handwriting style.

The free Google Deskbar allows you to search Google without even opening your web browser.

The US Government has recently launched a http://www.recalls.gov web site, which offers easy access to product recall information on consumer products and motor vehicles.

Miscreants may try to trick you into installing viruses or other software on your computer delivered under the guise of a Microsoft security bulletin e-mail. The Microsoft web site has an article that shows you how to determine if such an e-mail is authentic or dangerous.

Google's Search By Location page allows you to limit Google searches by zip code. You can broaden or narrow the search by entering a city/state or street address. The resulting searches are presented on a map, and the distances away from the search location are included.

Looking for a wireless hotspot on the road or in your neighborhood? A free locator is available.

Amazon.com now makes it easy to provide monetary support to the US presidential candidate of your choice.

Going on a flight? Check the airport status by using the search term of your airport code and the word airport. For instance, "atl airport" will provide current conditions at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

• Want to get more out of Google? We recommend the book Learn Google

Are you expecting a federal tax refund? Check the status online at the IRS web site.