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From Orlando Sentinel

TECH SUPPORT

How 2... find 800 numbers

For all of the information listed on a company's Web site, one thing that is often missing is a contact phone number.

1. Go to hardtofind800numbers.com

2. Use the alphabetical directory to find the company you want to reach.

3. Once the company is displayed, choose the most appropriate number and call it.

4. You may have to try more than one of the numbers listed. For instance, only two of the four numbers listed for Yahoo worked.

5. You also can add a number to the list by clicking on the link in the top left corner of the Web page.

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Lou Dolinar

Lou Dolinar

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