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CAPTCHA Tests Yes, CAPTCHA is rather odd sounding, but it's something we all have to deal with on our computers from time to time. Not sure what it means? Well, allow me to explain! CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing [test to tell] Computers and Humans Apart. It's basically a kind of response test used with computers to determine if a user is human or not. In other words, when you're on certain Web sites, have you ever had to type in a series of letters and numbers in order to continue? If so, that's a CAPTCHA test! The code is sometimes distorted or it will have a design behind it that makes it a little harder to read. They look something like this: Now, I know what you're probably thinking. Yes, CAPTCHA tests are sometimes hard to solve, but they are there for your own good. They are mainly used for security, especially on Web sites that require you to enter in your personal information. See, sometimes hackers use what are called bots to attack users. The bots are generated by computers and in reality, computers are unable to solve the CAPTCHA tests. Only humans can type in the right code and continue on, so that really helps in keeping you safe. So, while it's true that these tests can be quite a nuisance, I always feel better when I see them. I know I'm in good hands when I do. I'm sure you'll think differently about them now too! ~ Erin Don't stop now! Keep reading to learn how you can clean up your Outlook Express e-mails with just a little rearranging, find out how to get the comment and nothing but the comment in MS Excel and learn all about a new Google feature called Google Experimental. Also, find out how you can easily change between different Control Panel views in Windows XP with today's video tip and of course, don't miss out on Amanda's Cool Site of the Day. Enjoy!
WOW!! We had an absolutely amazing response to last week's North American Birds software! Just incredible - Thank You to the hundreds who ran to the site and ordered - you're really gonna love it! Want to get in on all the excitement? I don't blame ya! Check this out - you'll be glad you did! Hey There Bird Watchers! You Gotta Check Out This AMAZING CD! Amazing North American Birds Field Guide! 700 Photos & 700 Audio Calls / Songs! OK, Check This OUT! We have an amazing deal for all the bird watchers out there! We have a fantastic title called North American Birds with Roger Tory Peterson and if you're into birding, this falls solidly into the MUST HAVE category! First off, this simply blows away my well-worn paper version! This is just soooo much easier to use! Browse though the listings and find the type (family) of birds you're looking for, then drill down to the specific species! We're talking over 1,000 different North American Species here, and this makes sorting through them incredibly easy!
As for the info on each bird - this just blew me away! It has sooo much great information!! I love the photos / artwork too! Not only is it stunning - it really helps you ID the bird - male or female - you're looking at. Shows you all the variations and field marks to watch for. PLUS it's absolutely loaded down with great info on the species itself. We're taking Habitat, Feeding Habits, Nesting Information, Field Marks, Similar Species (GREAT TOOL, BTW), and over 700 have songs and call recordings to listen to! That ALONE is enough to make this a no-brainer decision!
This even includes a fantastic video tutorial with Roger Tory Peterson teaching YOU how to identify birds! Talk about being taught by the pros huh? It also has a Skill Builder that helps you become a better bird spotter! Test and improve your knowledge with this quiz-like part of the program. I thought it was just great! Whew - those are the highlights. If you're into birding, or just want to know what the heck that bird was you just saw in your yard, then grab this today! It's a phenomenal program that makes figuring out which bird is which a TON of fun - and it's sooo much easier to use than the paper version! Your cost? Get this - just $9.97 and US shipping is FREE! Crazy not to grab one for that kind of money! Head to the site and get there early - last time we offered software like this it was a HUGE sellout and it's literally been YEARS since we've seen something like this! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4274 PS - Limited quantities! This is one that every birder - or just casual observer - just has to have! If you've ever wondered what that bird was you just saw, than you've gotta grab this fantastic title! "The Smartest Thing I Ever Plugged Into My USB Port!" Amazing Adapter Takes The Hassle Away From Pluggin' In! A Must-Have For Every USB User! WOW! These just FLEW out of here on Friday and over the weekend! If you missed out - what the heck are ya waiting for?? I mean, we all like to use adapter to make our lives easier, but this one - you're gonna just LOVE it!! This FlexUSB Adapter has got to be What's it do? Simple - have you ever needed to plug something into a USB port only to have soooo much other junk sticking out that plugging the cord in was next to impossible? Heck, just the other day I had to unplug one USB cord to plug another device in due to limited space! Well, this solves that little problem! (And it's just killer for laptop too) Just plug this in and you instantly have a handy little plug that rotates, turns, and lets you plug stuff in at virtually any angle! After using a couple of these, I think all computers should have these included! I don't think I've ever paid so little for something soooo useful! Wait till you try it! Your cost? Get this - Just $5.97 and US shipping is FREE! Heck of a deal for such a useful little gadget! Heck, for this price, why not grab two or three? Here ya go! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4271 PS - These are just so useful - you'll never look at USB plugs the same again! Grab a few for your computer while they're still at this price! WOW! - Check Out These Great Offers Too!
Q: A: Open up Outlook Express and go to Tools, Options. Once you're there, click on the Maintenance tab. In that box, you can do a lot of cleaning up, so to speak, in your e-mail program.
You can choose to have all of your e-mails deleted every time you exit out of OE, you can choose to purge some of them and there are also some options in there if you use a newsgroup. If you're part of a newsgroup, you can have OE delete all of the messages you have already read or you can choose when to have them deleted. Just use the number box to pick how many days you want to wait before the messages are completely cleared out. You can go as low as zero and as high as you so choose! A couple other things you can do for maintenance is clean up any downloaded messages that might be in your system. If you want to do that, click on the Clean Up Now button. You can also change the location of your store folder, which is where your messages are stored. If you want to change that, click on the Store Folder button. To make any changes, just use the checkboxes and check it if you want it or uncheck it if you don't. It's as simple as that. Now, your e-mail is all cleaned up and ready to go. Isn't that a great feeling?! ~ Erin Have a question for the newsletter? Submit it at the link below:
Just the Comment and Nothing But the Comment Have a lot of comments in your MS Excel files? Ever find yourself entering duplicate comments as you work your way through a file? Tired of all the repetitive typing? If so, how would you like a way to copy and paste just the comment? No problem! The next time you need a comment from a cell, and nothing else, just follow these simple steps:
Voila! The comment (and only the comment) is copied to the new location. Now, I'd like to add a little extra something to this. If you know you need to copy the comment to multiple locations, after the first paste, click on the next cell that needs the comment and then hit the F4 key. The F4 key repeats the last action, so it will paste the comment into the additional locations, without the hassle of going to the Paste Special window every time. Happy commenting! ~ April
The Coolest Keychain You've Ever Seen! Everyone Wants One! What An Incredible Idea! Your Digital Photos On A Keychain! Oh, do we have an awesome Keychain for you! I've never seen one like this before - but I think it's going to be a HUGE hit! What a great idea! What am I raving about? Well, we just got these awesome little Digital Photo Keychains and I think they are absolutely fantastic! Basically, they have a 1" LCD screen on them and you can load up to 56 of your favorite photos onto it! Sure beats trying to carry them around in your wallet! It's really easy to use too - just pop in the CD and install the software on your computer. From there, you simply plug in this in to your USB port and transfer the photos you want! In minutes you have this really cool Keychain loaded with your digital photos! It's sure to get great comments from family and friends every time you bring out your keys! Sound expensive? Well, no worries - it's not! We have it on sale today (04-14-2008) for just $14.97 and US shipping is FREE! It's a fantastic deal on the coolest keychain you'll ever own! Give it a try - price is for today only! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4098 PS - The price will increase to $24.97 on Tuesday so make sure you get to the site and place your order today! Amazing Digital Photo Viewer! Great For Desks, Kitchens - Anywhere! I absolutely LOVE this item! I am already thinking about how great this is going to be to give as a gift for birthday's, holidays, etc.! It's portable, compact, looks great and is just one of the coolest "gadgets" I have come across in a long time! Under the photo screen is an LCD display with the time and temperature! You also have an alarm and backlight feature on the clock as well which makes this a perfect item for travel! Not only do you have your own alarm with you (I prefer having my own when I travel, wake-up calls or hotel alarms aren't always reliable in my experience) but you also have all your favorite photos with you as well! What a great travel companion! Setup is really easy, the Digital Photo Display comes with a USB cable so you can easily load your favorite photos within minutes! Once your photos are loaded, simply set the display type (auto change pictures or manual) and your clock and your all set! Mine is on my desktop here at work and I gotta tell ya, it brings a smile to my face every time I glance over and see one of my family photos! I have never been a huge fan of digital frames before, I didn't see the need ~ but, this one is so unobtrusive and really handy with the clock and temperature display that I can't get over how excited I am about it! You have to check this out for yourself (I don't think our picture here does it justice). Your cost is just $29.97 and that includes FREE shipping in the US! Have you priced digital photos frames - most go for $75.00+! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=3856
Google Experimental Are you tired of the same old and boring Google?
Oh, that just makes me yawn! Luckily, Google has been experimenting with their search engine and they want you to help them out! It’s fittingly titled Google Experimental and with it, you have access to one of the three search experiments Google is trying out. How cool is that? Let's take a look! Alternate Views 1.) Go to http://www.google.com/experimental/ and choose Join this experiment, listed under the "Alternate views for search results" section.
2.) To try it out, go back to http://www.google.com, type in "George Washington view:timeline" and see what comes up. 3.) It will show you a timeline of George Washington's life, along with a graph that shows you when the major events of his documented life occurred. How nifty!
I bet you want to try out the rest, don't you? Then let's go! Keyword Suggestions 1.) Go back to the Google Experimental homepage and click Leave where the Join this experiment option was before. Then click on the Join this experiment button, located to the right of the "Keyword suggestions" section.
2.) Now, click here and type in a word such as "WorldStart." Wait a second until you see a box that looks like this:
3.) If you like any of the options it gives you, just click on one and you'll be taken right to the real search results. Keyboard Shortcuts 1.) Go back to Google Experimental and leave your old experiment to join the next one, under the "Keyboard shortcuts" section. 2.) For this one, I’d suggest right clicking on the link labeled "rattlesnake" and then choose Open in New Window. That way, you can easily refer back to your shortcuts. 3.) Press the letter J on your keyboard and see what happens. Then press the letter K. The arrow is moving up and down. How handy is that?! 4.) Press the / (forward slash) on your keyboard and type in "WorldStart." Press Enter and then press J three times. Now, press Enter again and if you’re still following me, you should be on WorldStart's software store site! Those are just a few examples of what you can do with Google Experimental. Check it out today! ~ Brandon Zubek If you enjoy our tips, tell your friends. That's what keeps this newsletter growing.
Classic Control Panel - Video Tip I'm sure you've probably noticed that in some of our tips, it's required for you to be in a certain view in the Control Panel in order for the directions to actually work. You can either be in the classic or the category view. Well, have you ever wondered how you actually change those views? Our tips may be a little confusing if you're not sure how to do that. If you want to learn how, simply click on the link below and go from there! http://imgsrv.worldstart.com/videotips/index.htm Or, if you would just like to read today's tip, you can do that as well, here: For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
Now that Spring has arrived in my part of the world, my mind has turned toward getting my garden planted and growing. While surfing around for planting Web sites, I found a great one called You Grow Girl! My main plan is to re-seed my yard and get some good, if not great, grass growing this year. While I dream of just laying sod, that option is too expensive, so I went on a searching spree to learn about planting grass and what types would be best for my area and lifestyle. First of all, this site has stellar forums. If you enjoy being a part of a forum community, you really should take some time and check them out here. Next is Grow, Garden, Explore, Play and Use. Grow – This is where you will learn about plants and how to care for them. There is a great article here on the varieties of basil, which happens to be my favorite herb to cook with. You will find articles on plant care information, seeds and propagation, featured plants, bulbs, tubers, corms, save your and good bugs/bad bugs. Garden – This is where you find the heart and soul of gardening, not to mention a ton of great "do it yourself" gardening tips. Here you will learn about composting, planting tips, tools and preparation. Explore – Here you will learn all about new plants. You might even find something you'll want to add to your garden! Play – This is where all the fun stuff is hiding! You'll find wallpapers, art, e-cards and much, much more. Use – Here you'll learn about uses for the herbs, vegetables and flowers you plant. Let me tell you, this section is recipes galore and I just can't wait to try the sage walnut pesto recipe! This is a great gardening Web site and I hope it keeps you coming back regularly as your garden grows! ~ Amanda Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?
Enter The WS Photo Contest!!! This month we are looking for your best photos of GRAND VISTAS! http://www.worldstart.com/photo-contest/
April Wallpaper Here's April's wallpaper. It's all free, so enjoy!
All can be found here: http://www.worldstart.com/wallpaper/index.php Enjoy!
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
Computer Tips [ Pass the CAPTCHA Test + Cool Search Experiments + EZ E-mail Cleanup ] 04/14/08
. CAPTCHA tests are usually used on sites that allow you to do your shopping online. Web sites like MySpace and Ticketmaster, among others, use them a lot as well. 
about the best idea I've ever come across! It's such a great gadget - I only wish I would have thought of it :-)
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