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Stickers Be Gone I know you may be a little confused by that title, but once you're done reading this tip, you'll be fully informed. I promise! So, have you recently bought a new laptop? If so, have you ever been bothered by all the stickers that are stuck to it? I mean, they're practically everywhere and they seem like they're going to be a permanent fixture on your brand new computer. Well, I have good news for you. That just doesn't have to be the case. Want to get rid of those pesky little stickers? Then try this! Now, some of the stickers are good to keep on, because they prevent scratches, etc., but most of them can come off. Decide which ones you don't want and pull them off slowly. If you go too fast or try to pull the sticker off all with one tug, you may make it harder for it to actually come off. Start by raising the edges with either your fingernails or a pair of tweezers. Once you have an edge up, pull the sticker off slowly. Go slow! When you have the sticker off, take your finger and rub it over where the sticker was placed. There may be some sticky stuff there, but your finger will turn that into little dots and you can then just swipe them off your laptop. If you can't get it off with your finger, try using an eraser from a pencil. That should do the trick. Don't try using any products (like Goo Gone or a cleaner) to get the stickers off. All of that may damage your laptop and you definitely don't want to do that. Once your laptop is sticker free, you'll be so much happier. I just know it! ~ Erin Don't stop now! Keep reading to learn all about sound distortions and how you can fix them, find out how to go up, down, left or right in MS Excel and learn just a little more about IMAP. Also, find out how you can easily change your folder and shortcut icons with today's video tip and as always, don't miss out on Amanda's Cool Site of the Day. Enjoy!
FREE!! FREE!!! FREE!!!! Get a FREE FM Radio With Every Order!!! Today only (10/06/08)!!! (While Supplies Last!!!! So order Early!!!) You cannot pass up this deal with every order today, we are giving away this amazing scan radion! This Radio is FABULOUS!!! Estimated at $19.95, this radio also includes Free Earbuds and a Beltclip! Now that is a deal you don't want to miss! Better yet, the FM radio is small, light weight, and extemely portable. PLUS it has a built in LED Flashlight. You can take this guy everywhere, even at night! Now let's talk about the radio. This thing is magnificent! It has a high sensitivity FM Scan Radio that scans to the strongest signal! So you can easily scan for your favorite radio station! WOW!!!!!!! And The sound is absolutely wonderful!! Better yet, the earbuds are even comfortable! Again, You can get this awesome little radio for free by placing any order with us today (10/06/08)!!! Check out the Store For Our Other Amazing Products that Aren't Featured In Our Newsletter!!! Here is the site: Special Note - Hey everyone, Steve here. Thanks to everyone who ordered this software over the weekend! Our sales were through the roof! If you missed your chance, you really gotta check this one out! I was braggin' about it in the office yesterday to everyone - it's just fantastic! Here's my take: WOW!! You've Never Seen One Like This! The Next Step In Anti-Virus, Firewalls, And Anti-Spyware! Amazing Software Doesn't Slow You Down - And Stays Out Of The Way! Super Smart AV Only Does Scans When YOU'RE Not Working! Outstanding New Firewall Locks Your Computer Down When You're Away! Hourly Updates! Unlimited Tech Support! Install On Up To 3 PCs! WOW! I can't wait to share this one with ya! We just scored an amazing deal on my new favorite software - Iolo System Shield! Let me tell ya, this is NOT your run-of-the-mill Internet Security Suite! This does an amazing job of keeping your computer safe from hackers, spyware, and viruses - but read on, because the way this is implemented is far superior to ANY software like this I've used in the past! This really isn't your typical security suite - and you're gonna love it! I am personally running this software on my computer and it's by far the best I've used! I can't tell you how impressed I am with this - if you value your safety - and system performance, you've got to check this out!
OK, first off, I know you're probably already running anti-virus, anti-spyware, and a firewall - so why do you want this? Well, the thing that impresses me the most with this software suite is the absolute speed it brings to the table! Not just in scanning and such, but the very real lack of system hogging it does. Most suites like this are horrible - they really slow your system to a crawl - not this one! I uninstalled all my previous security software and tired this instead - WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! Frankly, there's a good chance that if you're currently using Norton, Mcafee, ect, when you replace them with this you're going to think you got a new computer! The difference is THAT dramatic! This speed-up alone is enough reason to switch if you ask me! Next, I absolutely LOVE how this just runs in the background and stays out of the way. So many security programs love to tell you that they are updating your system, getting new virus definitions, scanning, whatever. It's an all day long affair of acknowledging boxes and virtually patting your software on the back, "Good boy - I'm glad you downloaded some updates!" Well, those annoyances are GONE with this - it just works in the background and updates itself when necessary without dozens of boxes telling you all about it - that alone was enough to make me switch! Of course, if it finds something serious, it'll let you know (all customizable too).
Oh, and let me tell you about the anti-virus - you're gonna love this! First, yes it keeps you safe from e-mail viruses, downloads, and monitors in the background - just like everyone's AV does. However, it's the little things that make you fall in love with this! First, don't you just HATE it when you're working on your computer and the stupid AV software comes up and starts a scan? Slows everything down - what a pain! This software will actually make sure the PC has been idle for a specified amount of time before it scans! It waits till you're away before it starts - is that cool or what??? Oh, and it pauses the scan if the PC starts getting used again! Again, this reason alone is enough to change! In fact, my wife read that and said, "Hey - I want this on my computer! My AV always starts scanning when I'm working!" So, one of my 3 installs is going there! In addition, the anti-virus can be set to scan all files or just dangerous ones (saving time), can be set to scan all kinds of files, has HOURLY updates, can be set to scan when YOU want, and can even be set to exclude certain types of files if you want! Even scan incoming AND outgoing messages if you want - all fully customizable! Oh, and did I mention that it has a year of UNLIMITED tech support too in case you have trouble? WOW!! Think that's great? Wait till you see the firewall! Blows Windows firewall away (along with every other firewall as far as I'm concerned)! First off, yes, it keeps hackers out - all firewalls do. But this also protects you in other ways. It can monitor when a program is trying to access the internet and send all your personal info to the mothership. That, to me, is HUGE! You never know if that program you just installed is completely trustworthy - so this keeps you safe!
Another fantastic idea that I'm really excited about is the "Idle Lock" - Get this - you can set it so that if you're not using the computer for a specified amount of time (set by you) that the network locks down - nothing can come in or out! I've always said the most secure internet connection is the one that's unplugged when not in use - and this does that!! Oh, and you can also lock your computer down with the press of a mouse if you like - right from the main page! This can also show you how many attacks it has blocked, block the attacker's IP address for a specified (by you) amount of time, and has a lot of fully customizable options. Truth is though, that the default settings work fine for me! Oh, and again, this seems like it doesn't slow anything down at all - in fact, if you're using a different firewall, this will probably speed things up! I know one thing for sure, I'm installing this on my laptop for travel - it's just too dangerous to surf using wireless networks without it! Finally, this also includes a fantastic anti-spyware program! Just like the rest of it, it's really fast, stays out of the way, and just does the job! It automatically updates and scanning is a breeze - and fast too! I don't think I've ever seen a spyware can that was soooo fast - and it did a great job! Found a few minor things that it easily fixed! OK, that's the main stuff, but I also wanted to mention how much easier to use this is than most other security software. First off, I think 90% of the users out there can just install it and forget it - the default settings are really a nice balance and should work well for just about every computer out there. If you want to change stuff, it's really easy to do and the program has an excellent help file that, quite frankly, most users will never ever need! The price? You're not going to believe this one - we're talking just $12.97 and US shipping is FREE! This is the current version and retails for $49.95 (check Iolo's site - it's not cheap), so $12.97 is an amazing deal. 1 Year worth of support and updates too! Oh, works on XP, Vista, & Win 2000! Oh, and get this - it's a 3 user license!! So you can install this on up to 3 different computers! That's way less than $5.00 per computer! Grab a friend or two and have them chip in! For less than $5.00 per computer, you just can't go wrong! It's amazing and it's what I am going to be running from now on! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4583 PS - Seriously, this is simply the best Anti-virus, Anti-Spyware, and Firewall software I've ever used and it's going to be on my machine from now on. My computer is soooo much faster now after getting rid of the other bloated software package I had been using - and this just has soooo many great options! Don't miss out! ~Steve "I'll NEVER Edit Another Photo With A Mouse!" The BEST Way EVER To Work With Graphics & Photos! Amazing Tablet & Pen Will Blow You Away! The "Natural" Way To Edit And Draw! WOW!!!! I'm so excited - I can't wait to share this one with you! We just got this amazing deal on these fantastic Graphics Tablets! Check this out - once you discover how these work, you'll want one for sure! First off, if you're not familiar with a graphics tablet, it's something that anyone doing any kind of photo editing or graphics work will absolutely LOVE! Basically, it allows you to use a "pen" to "draw" on your screen! See, this cool little tablet sits next to your keyboard, you grab the included pen, and as you "draw" on the tablet, the mouse follows along on the monitor! The pen becomes the mouse for your graphics program! (Don't worry, it doesn't replace your mouse, just supplements it). PLUS, this works with EVERY program out there since the pen is the "mouse"! If you're program can use a mouse, then this will work! Once upon a time, in the bad old days, I used a mouse in Photoshop (and other photo editing programs) to make my selections, use brushes, erase - pretty much everything. If you've ever used a mouse to make a tricky selection, you know how incredibly frustrating that can be! Well, this tablet comes to the rescue! Instead of trying to trace, brush, select, etc with your mouse, this allows you to "draw" with a pen! If that sounds like a great idea, just wait till you try it! What a surprise - tracing and brushing with a pen is easier than a mouse!! Honestly, I don't know how I could ever go back to editing photos using a mouse after using this - difference is night and day. PLUS - this is a pressure sensitive pad! If your program supports it (Photoshop does - and many others), then you'll really love this! You can generally set the pen to apply "more" as you press harder! So, let's say you're brushing in an area in Photoshop - You can set this so the harder you press, the more "effect" you put down! For example, if you're painting with black, a light touch would only put down a light grey, harder would be a middle grey, and full pressure would be black. Of course, it's great for other graphics work as well. If you're a digital artist, this will feel like the most wonderful invention you've ever used! When you're drawing on screen with this, it even feels like you're using a real brush or pencil! Here are some of the features:
What about setup? Easy! Just plug it into your USB port! A lot of people worry that they have to use this instead of a mouse, and don't worry - that's not the case at all. You can use your mouse and tablet side by side! Use the tablet when you're doing photo editing or graphics, switch to the mouse for the regular stuff! That's what I do! Here's the thing - we all do at least a little photo editing anymore - it's the way digital photography works! This makes it sooo much more enjoyable - and sooo much easier! When I first stared using these tables, I was blown away at how simple it was to make a tight selections and tricky brush strokes compared to my mouse - and I never looked back! Your cost? Well, you can easily spend $300 for a graphics tablet - but not today! We got an amazing deal on this - right now it's on sale for just $28.97 and US shipping is FREE! WOW!!! For that kind of money, you've just gotta try it! You'll be glad you did, that's for sure! http://store.worldstart.com/ PS - Once you try this, you'll never go back to using a mouse with your graphics or photo program - it's that good! Give it a try, you'll be amazed too! PRICE WARNING - We're getting these are a special price from our supplier, and I can't guarantee the deal after today (10-05-08). RUN to the site and grab this - the price will increase to $34.97 soon!
Q: A: First up, let's talk about that constant buzzing sound I mentioned earlier. If you're hearing a buzz, it's likely that your computer speakers are not plugged in all the way. External speakers hook into the back of your computer, so just check to make sure the connectors are all plugged in tightly. That should do the trick! Now, if your speakers are making some sort of crackling noise, especially when you adjust the volume, you may need to clean the contact on your volume knob. Most computer stores carry contact cleaner just for that purpose. Once you have some, unplug your speakers from your computer and then spray the knob with the cleaner. You can then just wipe around the knob with a soft cloth. That should clean out any grime that may be sitting there and it should resolve the crackling noise. Sound distortions can also be caused by a Y-splitter, if you use one. If you're using a Y-splitter to split the audio between your speakers and another device, you may want to do away with that and just make one connection to your speakers. For example, if you're using a Y-splitter between your computer speakers and a microphone headset, disconnect the headset, but leave your speakers as they are. That should help! Now, if your speakers are internal, you can do some additional troubleshooting along with what we've already discussed. To do so, go to Start, Control Panel and click on the Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices link. From there, click on Sounds and Audio Devices and then hit the Hardware tab. From there, find your speaker set in the list and click on the Troubleshoot button. Choose the option of "The sound is distorted or scratchy" and click Next. That should get you going in the right direction! One last note: If you think your sound problems are coming from your computer itself, you can rule that out by plugging your speakers into something else, such as a CD player. If you get the same kinds of sounds, you'll know there's a real problem with your speaker connection or the speakers themselves. On the other hand, if the speakers work properly, the problem probably lies within your computer and you'll want to do some more troubleshooting for that. I hope these suggestions help you get perfect sound once again! ~ Erin Have a question for the newsletter? Submit it at the link below:
Left, Right, Up or Down? Default settings in MS Excel use the Enter key to move your cell selection one cell down. Okay, so that covers the downward movement, but what if you want to move the selection up, right or left? Well, one way is to move your fingers from their usual positions on the keyboard and then use the arrow keys. That's certainly not a bad plan and it works just fine for many people, but for those of you who prefer to use the Enter and Tab keys, here's what you may be looking for:
There you have it. Excel navigation to suit everyone's needs! ~ April
Hey Eveyone, here is one more reminder that you get a FREE FM Radio today with every order!!!! So get to the store and order NOW!!! GRIP - Don't SLIP!! The Fantastic Super-Grip Handle! Attaches To ANY Smooth Surface! Grabs Like CRAZY! MEGA DEAL: Get Three For Just $32.97!!! As a special Labor Day Treat, we searched and searched and were finally able to get these back in stock for you! However, we have a limited supply, so order yours NOW!!! Oh, my story with the Super Grip handle is slightly different then Steve's, but I just have to share it with you. After the last time we sold the Super Grip, I was shocked by the popularity of the item. Many people called in saying how wonderful the handle was, and I was glad that this product really worked. Then, just last weekend, I hurt my knee playing beach volleyball. I was in excruciating pain, yet, needed to some way to crawl into tub and get all the sand off of me. After the first attempt of trying to maneuver myself into the tub, I knew there had to be an easier way to support myself. Then, I remembered the super grip. First thing Monday morning, I ordered my Super Grip, and getting into the tub while injured has never been easier. I just love my Super Grip!!!! Steve says that the suction cups are so strong that his 7 yr. old hangs off of it, and boy, do I believe him. I pulled and pulled on this thing before I used it for the first time, and it wasn't budging. I was amazed!!!! OK, so it's stuck to your wall and now you want to take it down. No problem! Just flip the release levers by each suction cup and it comes off as easily as it sticks! Blew me away! Just wait till you try it! If you could use an extra handle when you're getting in or out of your slippery shower or tub, I can't recommend this highly enough! These things work GREAT and are really built well. Simply pick a secure, smooth place to put it and once it's set, you'll be amazed too! It's much safer than trying to use a towel rack, a wall mounted soap dish, or even leaning over precariously holding onto just out of reach grab handle!
Injuries in the home are the most common type, and the bathroom is about the most dangerous place because everything is so wet and slippery. So why take a chance? Hey - you don't want to be lying on the bottom of the tub wishing you had grabbed one of these, ya know :-) Your price? Get this - Get one Super Grip Handle for $14.97, Get TWO handles for $24.97, or get THREE for $32.97!!! That is like almost getting a Super Grip Handle for Free. And, as always, US shipping is FREE! You've gotta try this one! Don't take a chance on a slippery shower - this is one everyone should have! Take a look: To order one handle for $14.97, click here: http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4373 To order two handles for $24.97, click here: http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4515 To order three handles for $32.97, cllick here: http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4516 PS -We have a VERY limited quantity of this item. I have been going out of my way calling our supplier to get ahold of a few more of these just for you. So PLEASE hurry to the site before they sell out! WOW! Check This Out! JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN!!! Killer Deal - 9 LED Flashlight! I've had LED flashlights for awhile now, but this is by far my favorite - I just love it! It's really rugged and built extremely well. The grip is great when your hands are wet or snow covered. Plus, the light seems to run forever on a set of batteries and better yet - the LEDs NEVER burn out! This flashlight is really compact and lightweight too. It's great to keep around the house, in a purse, a glove box, toolbox, in a backpack - you name it! You know how it is, you never can have enough flashlights! If you've looked at LED flashlights, you know they are the pedigree of the lighting world - for a light like this, you're looking at least $30-$50 easy. Your cost? How about just $9.97 (Today ONLY)! (And that includes FREE shipping in the US). It's the BEST DEAL we've ever offered on an LED Flashlight! Give it a try, you'll be glad you did! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4555 The price on this will increase to $16.97 on Tuesday, so be sure to order today and take advantage of the great savings!! Be Organized!!! With This Awesome Label Maker!! Special Pricing - Today Only This Software is just too cool!! It can make labels for anything and everything and for both home and office! It has the ability to make labels for folders, CDs, cards, and so much more!!! I couldn't believe how easy it was to use! All you have to do is select the label that you wish to choose, customize it, and print it off. Creating custom, professional labels in a matter of minutes- it doesn't get easier than that!!! My favorite feature is probably its Built-it Address Book. You can store up to 32,000 addresses. I am going to put all my addresses into this program. Do you know how easily addressing Christmas cards this year is going to be??? All I have to do is sign them and stick on the label. Included in this program is 10,000 clip art images, which will really add a spark to your personal label. Price? Get this!!! For just $6.97 and US Shipping is Free, you will get this awesome label making software. Check it out: http://store.worldstart.com/ And always, remember that the price will soon increase to $14.97 !!!
Clean Up Your Desktop Okay, how many of you will admit to having a messy desktop? You know, you have icons strung all over the place and maybe your wallpaper leaves something to be desired. Either way, it sounds like you need to do some desktop cleaning! And by that, I mean getting your icons in order and straightening everything else up so that it looks presentable. You don't want your computer to be dirty, do you? Well, if not, I urge you to read through the tip on our homepage today. It will give you all the cleaning help you need! Knowledge Hound So, tell me, are you a fan of doing things yourself? You know, you like to get your hands dirty and get the job done right. If that sounds like you, you're going to love the cool site we're showcasing on our homepage today. It's called Knowledge Hound and it's the biggest how-to directory you'll ever find on the Web. It's just jam packed with how-to ideas, tutorials and basic information. It's a definite must see for any "do it yourselfer!" Here's the link you need: http://www.worldstart.com/ Enjoy!
A Little More About IMAP As you may recall, last week, Erin told you about the Mail Transfer Agent (MTA), so I thought I would take that one step further today and talk about IMAP. Here we go! First of all, IMAP stands for Internet Message Access Protocol. It's basically a method of accessing electronic mail or bulletin board messages that are kept on a mail server. In other words, it permits a "client" e-mail program to access remote message stores as if they were local. For example, e-mail stored on an IMAP server can be manipulated from a desktop computer at home, a work station at the office and a notebook computer while traveling, without the need to transfer messages or files back and forth between the computers. IMAP's ability to access messages (both new and saved) from more than one computer has become extremely important as reliance on electronic messaging and use of multiple computers increases. But the functionality cannot be taken for granted. The widely used Post Office Protocol (POP) works best when one has only a single computer. That's because it was designed to support "offline" message access, wherein messages are downloaded and then deleted from the mail server. That mode of access is not compatible with access from multiple computers, because it tends to sprinkle messages across all of the computers used for mail access. Thus, unless all of those machines share a common file system, the offline mode of access that POP was designed to support effectively ties the user to one computer for message storage and manipulation. I know that's a lot of information to take in, but hopefully you now understand IMAP just a little bit better! ~ Ramachandran Kumaraswami If you enjoy our tips, tell your friends. That's what keeps this newsletter growing.
Folder and Shortcut Icons - Video Tip Do you sometimes find pictures you want to use for icons and download them? Or, maybe you find icons somewhere else. If so, what do you do with them next? How are you supposed to go about assigning them to folders and shortcuts on your desktop? Well, if you'd like to learn how, just click on the following link and it will be done! 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.
Have you ever found yourself trying to spell something and you're not quite sure what the correct spelling is? For example, their and thier. Well, with this Web site, you can put each word into a blank box and click on the WebSource.it button. That will then search Google and show you the amount of hits each word receives. Their has 2,470,000,000 results. That is a huge difference, so you could assume that “their” is the correct spelling. You can also use it to compare words, such as fun and work. Fun has 115,000,000 results. Apparently, people are too busy having fun to write about it, whereas, they have plenty to say about work. It's really easy to use and I’m sure there are even more uses for it than just the obvious ones I’ve pointed out. Either way, it's really fun to compare words and I hope you enjoy this Web site as much as I did! ~ Amanda Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?
Sounds Of The Season: $3.97 Note: This is an Audio CD. http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=2267  October Wallpaper Can you believe it's October already?! Well, you know what that means. Yep, new wallpaper is here! You can check it all out here: http://www.worldstart.com/wallpaper/ It's all free, so enjoy!
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Computer Tips [ Move Quicker - Fantastic Navigation Tip + Strange Noises From Your Speakers+ Amazing Video Tip ] 10/06/08
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