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There is a story that goes something like this:

In the time of the race for space exploration, the US government funded research to create a pen that could write in outer space. As there is no gravity in space, the ink wouldn't flow.

They wasted years and millions of dollars for the research to get that perfect pen. Russia solved the problem in a couple of seconds... with the use of a No.2 Pencil.

Like this example, one problem being faced by computer users, especially PC users using Windows XP, is booting when there's a problem with their systems.

One solution I used before was inserting a bootdisk made from Windows 98. Low-tech yes, but for a home user it works.

I usually carry a bootdisk in a 256mb USB stick and yes, I also carry a no.2 pencil.

Majority of the people I know are finding ways to minimise costs, and who doesn't want to minimize costs after buying a computer that is worth a lot of money?

I have an iPod now as thanks to KAYWEB, I can afford one.

What I used to do when I needed to listen to music and the majority of people around me were using iPod was use a CD player (sometimes a Sony Walkman).

Music is music in my opinion, and I can't finish 2000+ songs in a day so I was content with a cd player. It costs less and makes me look "vintagey" cool.

The tech world is focusing on the much-publicised Apple iPhone 4 problems.

A lot of users are not satisfied with their iPhones. One solution is to stick to phones that have what you need, and none of the plethora of things most don't use.

As an example, I use an LG Cookie as my phone, I only need it for calling and SMS anyway.

If I need a camera, I save for a camera. If I need music, I save for an iPod. And so on.

I buy items that do what they're supposed to do and not the things they're not.

I believe that the simpler you keep a system, the less the problems it can cause for you.

So I am the fourth cab off the rank from the KAYWEB programming team - or Geek Brigade - providing those who need to be entertained while waiting for their next World Cup match to kick off with online options.

So far, Ian has recommended StumbleUpon, Ponso recommended some Games and Shows, while Rowell is a freak for World of Warcraft.

My recommendation is most similar to Ian's - the website I recommend you surf next month is Fark.com.

Fark.com is community website that hosts daily categorised news articles and other various materials, including videos and music.

Readers can submit links to interesting information and also comment on other submitted articles and information.

Fark.com has some of the strangest current sports stories, political happenings and things from the world of business.

Fark.com is the place to be if you want to find out what’s really happening in the world today and I reckon it will keep you awake between matches this World Cup.

Trying to stay up between World Cup games later this month?

Look no further than StumbleUpon.com for a website that will entertain you while wasting plenty of time.

StumbleUpon.com is a community website where people can discover and rate webpages. These pages can be articles, videos, or any web content possible online.

As a StumbleUpon.com user, you would need to install a toolbar on your web browser (Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.).

In that toolbar, you'll have a Stumble button which, when you click, will deliver you a random website which may be of interest you depending on your settings.

In time, the clever StumbleUpon.com engine learns what websites you like.

As StumbleUpon.com is effectively delivering you websites based on your behaviour and past choices, I expect it the Stumble button will get a real work-out while you wait for the next 22 superstars to take the pitch in South Africa!