FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)

Search Related Questions:
Why won't the search engine work?
Is it safe to enable Java Script?
I am using Opera (or a different non-Microsoft/Netscape browser) and the search feature does not work. What is the problem?
What is the best way to use the Java Script Internet search?
Why does it take so long for the search engine to return my search results?
How can I search more effectively?

News Related Questions:
Internet Explorer displays a warning, "your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page". What does that mean?
I am using a browser other than Internet Explorer, and a page element failed to load. Why?
What is a News Ticker Java applet?

Game Related Questions:
I suck at these games, how do I improve my score?
Do these games contain malicious code called "viruses"?
How often do you add new downloadable games?
Can I link directly to your downloadable games?
What is M.A.M.E.?  What is an emulator?
What is a ROM file?  What is a front end?

Miscellaneous Questions:
How often do you update this site?
Why did you include a security and privacy news section?
I have discovered a dead link on your site, what should I do?


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Why won't the search engine work?

Answer: Perhaps Javascript has been disabled or is not functioning. Without Java Script enabled the Internet search feature will not work.

Note: CGI search becomes available only when Java Script has been disabled or is not functioning. (CGI search temporarily offline)


Is it safe to enable Java Script?

Answer: Yes. The Java Script used on this site ONLY helps users search the Internet and this site. No intrusive or harmful Java Scripts are used on this site.

Note: This site does not, nor will it ever use cookies.


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I am using Opera (or a different non-Microsoft/Netscape browser) and the search feature does not work. What is the problem?

Answer: The Java Script search features do not work properly when used by Opera 3.60, and perhaps other less popular browsers. Internet Explorer 4.x and Netscape Navigator 4.x have no trouble running the search Java Scripts.


What is the best way to use the Java Script Internet search?

Answer: This Java Script is capable of searching four search engines simultaneously. Unless your monitors resolution is set higher than 640 x 480, it maybe difficult to search four at one time. At that resolution two simultaneous searches is recommended.


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Why does it take so long for the search engine to return my search results?

Answer: You will only experience this sort of problem with the CGI search feature. This delay is caused by Tripod's slow server. This delay is more noticeable during peak hours.
Note: CGI search becomes available only when Java Script has been disabled or is not functioning (CGI search temporarily offline)


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How can I search more effectively?

Answer: See the Search Tips area for more information.



Internet Explorer displays a warning, "your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page". What does that mean?

Answer: The News Ticker Java applet failed to load because ActiveX controls have been disabled or are not functioning.


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I am using a browser other than Internet Explorer, and a page element failed to load. Why?

Answer: The News Ticker Java applet failed to load because either your browser doesn't support Java, or Java has been disabled.


What is a News Ticker Java applet?

Answer: A Java applet that delivers the latest U.S., Technology, and World news to my website. News headlines scroll vertically in "ticker" fashion.


I suck at these games, how do I improve my score?

Response: Good question.


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Do these games contain malicious code called "viruses"?

Answer: No. Each game has been scanned by McAfee Virus Scan using the latest DAT (virus signature) files.



How often do you add new downloadable games?

Answer: About once per week, so check back often :-)


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Can I link directly to your downloadable games?

Answer: Please do not link directly to the downloadable games. If you wish to use the games on your website, download a copy to your hard drive, then upload them to your site. Thank you.



What is M.A.M.E.? What is an emulator?

Answer: MAME stands for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator. Running this emulator, in conjunction with a games related data files (ROMs) will more or less faithfully reproduce that game on your PC. In other words, with MAME you can actually play over 1300 classic arcade video games on your PC. These are NOT recreations; these are the actual arcade games that appeared in arcades in the 70's and 80's.

Console games such as the Sony Playstation, Sega Genesis, and Super Nintendo can also be reproduced on your PC (Mac, Linux, Amiga) through emulation. While the system requirements for running M.A.M.E. on your computer are relatively modest, emulating the newer console games require much more computing "muscle".


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What is a ROM file? What is a front end?

Answer: The game's code is dumped into ROM files that the emulator loads and replays on your computer. The purpose of an emulator is to actually pretend to be the CPU and support chips that these games need to play. The emulator is the "hardware" of the arcade game, the ROMs are the "software".

A front-end is an application that allows you to select gaming options, then sends that information to the primary emulation program.


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How often do you update this site?

Answer: Almost everyday I add new links and information to this web site. Please bookmark the home page and check back often :-)


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Why did you include a security and privacy news section?

Answer: In order to edify the unwashed masses.



I have discovered a dead link on your site, what should I do?

Answer: Please report any dead links you may find. Thank you.