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ISO Images Ever wonder what the term ISO involves? You may know it has something to do with the digital world, but what exactly does it entail? Well, I'm here to fill you in today! First of all, an ISO image is known as a .iso file and it's just another term for a disk image or any optical disk image. It's basically an exact copy of an already existing file, which is why it's commonly associated with CD and DVD burning. An ISO file is usually created through special software that allows you to actually create the exact copy of a CD or DVD's contents. Along with that, you're able to edit the files as needed. So, for example, if you ever burn a copy of a music CD, you're creating an ISO image in the process. That obviously holds true for anything you burn onto a disk (music, videos, pictures, documents and so on). Now, you can do that with any type of burning software. Your computer probably came with some type of program already installed on it or maybe you went out and bought something different. Either way, if you have a burner and the software to go along with it, you've been creating ISO images all along. Cool, huh?! ~ Erin Don't stop now! Make sure you keep reading to learn all about the history of Windows and how it came to be what it is today, find out how to format just the bits and pieces in MS Excel and learn just a little bit more about the new Google Chrome Web browser. Also, be sure to stay safe by reading this week's security article thanks to Gary and as always, don't miss out on Amanda's Cool Site of the Day!
The BEST Photo Software We've Ever Used! The New PhotoStudio Expressions 2.0 ROCKS!! Create Images You Thought Were Impossible! Make Your Photos Look Better Than Ever! Easier Than It's Ever Been! Just Point & Click!! Super-Low Introductory Price Too!!! I can't believe PhotoStudio Expressions came out with a bigger and better version! I am just sooo excited to tell you about it! I am not kidding when I say that PhotoStudio Expressions is one of our fastest selling products! This is the one program that we sell out in a matter of days, and people still request it even after it is gone! Well, now there's PhotoStudio Expressions 2.0 and it's bigger and better then ever - it blows the old version out of the water! Unfortunately, we only have a very limited quantity of this version, so you are going to have to get to the store early to make sure your copy is on its way! Seriously, our supply is really low... so order NOW!!! Most photo editing software can be extremely difficult to navigate, but not PhotoStudio Expressions 2.0! You'll be amazed at how simple this is to use. Better yet, it really has you covered from editing, to printing, to making CD slide shows, to e-mailing photos, to print projects (calendars, greeting cards, photo books, etc.)
Basically, anything you want to do to a photo, this program can do it with point and click ease. You can crop, rotate, get rid of red eye, adjust brightness, sharpen, and that is only the beginning. Check out just some of the minor editing I did in a manner of minutes. Here is the original photo:
Now after a few clicks of the mouse, this photo really developed some character. Check it out:
And then with a few more clicks, I easily put a matching frame around the photo!
I am telling you, this final project was so easy to make and I just love it!!!! You can even insert text and clip art into your images. And it all looks great!!! Check out this crazy picture!
You will be amazed with everything that this program can do!!! With this program you can create impressive slide show movies to share with your family and friends. Plus, you can convert the files and play in on your DVD player, computer, and portable devices, including your iPod & cell phone!!! Now that is really cool! There is just sooo much you can do with this program! I am telling ya, you have millions of editing possibilities. You can cut out your friends and families faces and superimpose them onto different bodies. You can create special effects, photo montages with thousands of tiny images (this is really cool), add 3D text, and sooo much more! Here's a cool photo montage - look close - this photo is actually made up of hundreds of little photos!! I never thought I'd be able to do these so easily - just imagine all the cool ways you could use this - you'll be the hit of the next family gathering!
Oh, and this also lets you stitch panoramas! Just take your photos (up to 16) side by side with a little overlap (a tripod helps), and this software can automatically stitch them into one long, continuous panoramic shot! Now that's cool!!
I was so impressed with PhotoStudio Expressions that I switched from Adobe!!! And I can't begin to stress how much more I like this software - it's just so much faster and easier to use! Plus, I got a copy for my Dad, who always has his camera with him! And he loves this program so much that he recently scanned old family photos into his computer and edited, repaired, and preserved those priceless family pictures! One more thing and I swear I am done! This program comes with a bonus CD and DVD Label maker CD. And let me tell you, this is really awesome. It easily allows you to make amazing CD or DVD labels for all of your amazing projects! And I am telling ya, these personalized labels and inserts looks professional! I was amazed! This is one program that does all the work for you! And can really help you express the memories of any special occasions- including, weddings, birthdays, holidays, vacations, graduations, sports tournaments, and so much more! I am telling you, I couldn't live without PhotoStudio Expressions! Cost? This latest version is amazing! And the price is even better. For just $12.97 and US SHIPPING IS FREE, you will receive the PhotoStudio Expressions CD plus the CD and DVD label maker CD! Now that kind of deal you can't pass up! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4463 PS- I said it once, and I have to remind you one more time. Our supply of this program is very limited! Please get to the store early to make sure you will receive your copy!!!! Make Hallmark Cards Right From Your Computer! Fantastic Deal Too!! Super Low Price of $6.97 This program just went flying out the door yesterday!Thanks to everyone who ordered! If you missed your chance yesterday check it out today! You will regret it if you miss this amazing deal!!! WOW! We've featured lots of card-making software, but seriously, who makes cards better than Hallmark? And with Hallmark Card Studio you can make amazing Hallmark Cards right from your own home!! I don't know how Hallmark keeps out doing themselves again and again!!! Each previous edition of the software has been good- but not this good!!! So what does this software do? Basically, this it allows you make Hallmark cards right from your computer. Yes, they are authentic cards with even the "Hallmark" trademark on the back. The program comes with predesigned cards with pictures, graphics, and expressions. All you do is customize it (if you like). If you really want to make your card unique, they even have the ones where you insert your own picture (of course, you do this through your computer so it looks fantastic). And it is so easy to use!!! By far, I would say this is one of the easiest programs I have ever used! All you have to do is just point and click to create your cards. I was shocked!!! I mean could anything be any easier to use? Curious about what the finished product will look like once it is printed? Check it out! It was really awesome! This program includes 10,000 different images, 5400 Hallmark cards, projects, and tons more! This gives you over 1 million ways to create your personalized cards. Personally, I really like that the cards are "pre-written". It makes it so much easier. I never have to rush through the store again looking for the perfect card. It really has saved me time!!! Of course, you can replace what they say with what you want to say (or add to it, modify, etc). Plus, people really dig you more custom message and what to know where you found such a personalized card. Oh, and it's not just limited to the printing out out-dated paper cards (that's so 20th century) - you can also send e-mail greetings complete with animated pictures and sounds! As if all the above weren't enough, this can also do scrapbooks, calendars, and even has a really good built-in photo editor! WOW!! And just wait till you check out the event planner! Never forget to send another card - this will remind you! How cool is that?? All this probably sounds really expensive!!! Relax!!! Your price is just $6.97 (retail $49.95). Of course, if you live in the US shipping is FREE! Here's a link with all the info: http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=2972 Hurry on this one. Last time we sold this program, they flew out the door!!! And remember- the price will increase to $18.97 tomorrow!!!!
Q: A: You use your computer every day and your Windows operating system is always there to help you get your stuff done. Well, Windows started doing that in November of 1983 and it sold for $100.00 back then. (That's the year I was born. Wow!) On down through the 80s, Microsoft kept coming out with different versions. Windows 1.0 in 1985 and 2.0 in 1987 and they both sold for $100.00 as well. Next, there was Windows 386 and 286 and in 1990, Microsoft announced Windows 3.0, with the full version being sold for $149.95. They even had an upgrade version for $79.95. Version 3.1 came in April of 1992 and there were more than one million copies of it sold in the first two months of its release. In August of 1993, Windows NT 3.1 was released and there was record of over 25 million licensed users by the end of 1993. There were a couple more years of Windows NT (3.5 and 3.51) and then finally in 1995, Windows 95 was featured and it sold more than one million copies in only four days. Were you one of those buyers?! Next, Microsoft released NT 4.0 and then a couple versions of CE until the grand feature of Windows 98 in June of 1998. The second edition (98 SE) then came out in May of 1999. Windows 2000 came in February of that year, closely followed by Windows ME (Millennium) in June of 2000.
Of course, next came Windows XP in October 2001 and by that time, Microsoft was ever so popular and just about everyone was using one version or another of Windows. Microsoft came out with the Windows Server 2003 in March 2003 and then Windows Vista in January 2007. That's where we stand right now, but as you may have heard, Microsoft is working on yet another operating system, Windows 7, which is planned for release in early 2010. And now you know all about the history of Windows! ~ Erin Have a question for the newsletter? Submit it at the link below:
Bits and Pieces Did you know you can choose to format only part of what's in an MS Excel cell? Maybe you have some text in a cell and you need to bold a couple of words. Or, perhaps a different font style or size is required for just a portion of the cell's contents. Either way, what do you do? Can it even be done? The answer you're looking for is yes, right? Well, you're in luck, because it can be done and it's much easier than you may think. If you simply select a cell and make formatting changes, they will apply to everything in the cell, so it's going to take just a little bit more than that. You'll either need to double click on the cell to get the cursor into the cell contents for editing or you can select the cell and then click into the formula bar for editing. Once you've got a cursor within the cell contents, highlight exactly the portion you need to format. With your partial contents highlighted, you can make formatting changes as usual. You can use the formatting options on the toolbars/ribbon or use the Format menu, Format Cells choice (Ctrl + 1). Excel 2007 users can get to the Format Cells dialogue window with either the Ctrl + 1 shortcut or by clicking on the down arrow in the bottom right corner of the Font, Alignment or Number sections under the Home tab on the ribbon. Now, I'm sure a few of you are thinking "Format Cells? I thought the idea was to format only part of the cell." Don't worry! In this situation, the Format Cells window changes will only apply to the highlighted contents, not the whole cell. That's all there is to it! The trick is to highlight only the parts to be changed and you will soon be formatting only the "bits and pieces" of your cell contents! ~ April
Once again this program was a hit! Thanks go out to everyone who ordered! Amazing Uninstaller Program! Recover TONS Of Hard Drive Space! Puts Windows Add/Remove Programs To Shame! Even Speeds Up Your System!! Absolutely Phenomenal Price - $6.97!!! This is a program that we have been selling lately in our Sunday Special Newsletter. I am still shocked every Monday morning when I see the hundreds of people who are still buying this program. That is why for today only, we are extending this deal to our other Newsletter subscribers! Better yet, we are extending it at our amazing low Sunday price of just $6.97! Don't miss this one!!!
I swear by this Uninstaller, Steve swears by this Uninstaller, heck, even Gary our tech genius swears by the Uninstaller! And more importantly, once your try this program, you will swear by it too! Okay, so if you have ever tried to uninstall or remove programs from your PC using the Windows Add/Remove Programs console and been presented with an error message, you have been the victim of an invalid installer. This frustration happens all the time - but YOU can stop it NOW!! In fact, just the other day, I was trying to clean up my computer and BAM! One error message after another. It was soooo frustrating. All I wanted to do was remove unwanted programs to free up space on my computer. This process should have only taken me a few minutes; but I couldn't get that lucky. I ended up spending my entire afternoon cleaning up and uninstalling programs on my computer! That is when I installed this fantastic uninstaller. And let me tell ya, it works great. Once I installed it, Steve even came over and told me that he loves it and is the only uninstaller program he uses. How does it work? Well it is simple. Just pop in the CD, and the program installs in seconds. And let me tell ya, this program will really improve your systems performance - and recover just gobs and gobs of hard drive space! It hunts down files you don't need so you can safely remove them. It eliminates duplicates and temporary files! It lets you view and change which programs run in the system tray - and THAT will give you some serious speed back!! Plus it gives you complete control over the organization of your start menu! WOW!!! But that is just the beginning!! You can also enhance your web surfing because this awesome program manages your cookies, ultimately allowing you to keep the ones you need and delete the those you don't! WOW!!! Even better, this program REDUCES CRASHES! By searching your hard drive for unused registry keys - and getting rid of them - it makes your system more stable! WOW!!! This program really makes system clean-up easy. You really just can't find a more effective way to eliminate clutter and improve you system's performance! I can't recommend this program enough! Check it out! And the price is unbeatable! For today only the price is just $6.97 and US Shipping is Free! Get to the store and order NOW!!! It's the best $6.97 you'll ever spend! http://store.worldstart.com/ Don't forget that this special is only good for today! The price will increase to $16.97 on Thursday! 21,000 Germs Per Square Inch On YOUR Desktop! Now That's Just Nasty! "A microbiologist at the University of Arizona counted bacteria on workplace surfaces for a study sponsored by The Clorox Co., makers of Clorox bleach. Office toilet seats had 49 germs per square inch, he found. But desktops had almost 21,000 germs per square inch. Desks, phones, computer keyboards and mice are key germ transfer points because people touch them so often..." ~ CNN.com YUCK! Is That Disgusting or What?? Kill Those Nasty Germs In Seconds!!! Ultraviolet Technology Makes It Quick, Easy and Chemical Free! WOW! We had a tremendous response to our UV Light yesterday! Thank You to everyone who ordered! You'll be able to kill off those 21,000 germs in no time! If you missed out, this is one product I think everyone who wants a safe, germ-free environment should have! At work, home, or anywhere - this will help keep the germs down! Now I wouldn't classify myself as a "germophobe", but when I read studies like the one above, I think I could easily become one! When you stop and think about all the surfaces you touch or come into contact with on a daily basis that dozens (or hundreds) of other people touch, you know there are TONS of icky, nasty germs crawling around out there! Especially this time of year, the cold and flu season (yuck!). "UV-C light is germicidal - i.e., it deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens and thus destroys their ability to multiply and cause disease. Specifically, UV-C light causes damage to the nucleic acid of microorganisms by forming covalent bonds between certain adjacent bases in the DNA. The formation of such bonds prevent the DNA from being unzipped for replication, and the organism is unable to reproduce. In fact, when the organism tries to replicate, it dies." Here's the great thing, this Disinfecting UV Scanner is extremely portable! It only measures about 5" folded and when it's fully opened it's about 9" in length. It weighs less than a 1/2 lb. and even comes with a handy carrying pouch as well! You can take this with you anywhere and everywhere (discreetly if you choose) and keep bacteria and other harmful viruses away! Great for public bathrooms! This isn't just for you desktop and keyboard either! It's safe and effective to use on your dishes, toothbrush, cell phone, kids toys, car interior, door handles, etc. You get the idea ;-) Everyone here has been scanning their office from top to bottom since we got this in - it's still working on the same set of batteries too! You get about 4,000 scans with this on just one set - pretty amazing, huh? When I was checking this item out, I saw that most similar products like this go for no less than $70.00 - OUCH! - some are closer to $100.00 - yikes! Well get this, your cost is just $16.97 and that includes FREE shipping in the US! Just think about all the money you spend on those little bottles of hand sanitizer every month - this will pay for itself in no time at all! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4043 PS - Don't spend $70.00 elsewhere ~ do yourself, your coworkers and your family a favor and pick up one for your home and/or office today! You'll thank me later ;-)
Cranky CDs Do you ever have to deal with cranky CDs? You know, maybe you're trying to play a game on your computer and the CD just won't read properly. Or, perhaps you want to listen to one of your music CDs on your computer and it won't read either. What a nightmare! So, is there anything you can do to make your computer read the CDs? Well, there are several causes for that kind of problem, but yes, there are a few things you can do to remedy the situation. And if you read through the tip on our homepage today, you'll know all about them! The Free Site So, tell me, how much do you enjoy getting free stuff? I'm sorry, but you're crazy if you said you don't like it. I mean, you can't pass up a freebie, no matter what it is or where it's coming from. If you feel the same way, you're going to love the cool site we're featuring on our homepage today. It's called The Free Site and it's your source for getting free stuff. I promise, there's something for everyone, so be sure to check it out ASAP! Here's the link you need: http://www.worldstart.com/ Enjoy!
Google Chrome: A Little Bit More Let's talk a little more about Google Chrome, shall we?! Are you looking for a Web browser that is simple and fast? How about one that is clean and gets you where you want to go? If so, Google Chrome is the choice for you! It comes with so many new features and it only takes a few minutes to download. Google Chrome was just released by Google, so you know it’s up to date and better than ever. Let's check it out just a little bit more!
As I said earlier, Google Chrome comes with several new features, including:
Now that you've read about some of the features, let's go ahead and get it downloaded! 1.) You can download it right here.
2.) Select Accept and Install.
3.) After clicking on Accept and Install, a box will appear. It only takes a couple minuets to download.
4.) Once it's done, the box pictured below will pop up. All you have to do is click on Start Google Chrome.
You have successfully downloaded Google Chrome. Now, you can personalize it and enjoy! ~ Dillan Patel If you enjoy our tips, tell your friends. That's what keeps this newsletter growing.
Antivirus 2009 Just a few weeks ago, Erin wrote about a fake antivirus program called XP Antivirus 2008. That program forces itself onto your computer and starts causing all kinds of trouble. Now, it looks like there's another program out there doing the exact same thing. I have received several phone calls and e-mails about a program called Antivirus 2009. That program does the same thing XP Antivirus 2008 did. If you go to an infected Web site, you'll be bombarded with pop ups asking you to install the program. It will seem like there's no way to get rid of the pop ups besides installing the program. First of all, do not install Antivirus 2009. If you go to a site that's trying to make you install it, you should close your Web browser immediately. If you need to, press Ctrl + Alt + Del on your keyboard and click on the End Task button. If that doesn't work, shut your computer down. Do whatever it takes to get rid of the pop ups, but do not install the program. Antivirus 2009 is not only infecting computers, but it's also infecting Web sites. It will gain access to a site and then spread to users who visit that site. It will also change the site so that it gets better search results and appears under searches for antivirus software and virus removal. Keep an eye out for sites that offer it and stay away from them! It will take time before those sites are repaired and back to normal. If you're already infected with Antivirus 2009, there is some good news! It looks like there's a pretty simple way to remove the bug. All you need is a program called Malware Bytes Anti-Malware. The basic version is free and you can download it right here. Install the program and then run the Quick Scan. (Note: The Quick Scan isn't necessarily quick. It took nearly 30 minutes on my computer). After the scan is complete, a message will pop up and tell you it's done. Click OK. Next, you will see a list of all the malware it found. They should all have checkmarks next to them. Just click on the Remove Selected button and it will remove all of them for you. After that, a page will pop up telling you exactly what it did. You can save it if you want, but you don't have to. That should be it. Just close the Malware Bytes program and the Antivirus 2009 bug should be gone. Until next time, stay safe out there, my friends! ~ Gary For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
Have you ever wanted to make a diary of your thoughts and feelings? Maybe you’d like to do a short one to keep track of a certain event, such as a wedding, illness or job change. Are you looking for something that's free and private? If so, you’ve come to the right place! At Diary.com, you can create a diary that's private and easy to use. You have the option of sharing the content, but you certainly don’t have to. Plus, unlike most blog Web sites, Diary is private by default. I like the way sharing works here too. Rather than making your posts public, you can create a shared diary where not only can your friends and family read what you post, but they can contribute to it as well! Signing up is easy! Just click on Sign Up, fill out the form and then click on the Sign Up button again. You can start right away by uploading a picture of yourself and then you can begin posting to your diary. Posting is really easy. On the green bar, you’ll find a blank text box where you can just start typing. When you’re done, simply click on Add Entry. To upload an image, MP3 or a document, just click on the Upload button, select it from where you have it saved on your computer and then click on the Upload button once more. This is a great way to keep a diary without the hassle of finding a pen and a book to write in. You can add to it whenever you have time, you can e-mail your entries to it and you can always comment on it when a new thought pops in your head. Check it out today! ~ Amanda Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?
September Wallpaper Here's September's wallpaper. It's all free, so enjoy!
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Computer Tips [ Warning - Fake Antivirus Alert! + History of Windows + Make Cranky CDs Happy ] 09/24/08
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