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What the F-key? F5 through F8 (Extended) Welcome back to another exciting edition of “What the F-key?” Today our special guest stars are F5 through F8. Let's give them a warm round of applause! Just to recap, the function keys are the line of “F” keys going across the top of your keyboard going from F1 to F12. As before, we'll be covering the ALT, CTRL and Shift functions of these keys to see what they do. Note: Do not expect all of these key combinations to work. Some of them may be program specific, or obsolete. If you're slamming the keys and nothing is happening, move on! :) F5 F6 F7 F8 There are many more shortcuts to be had outside of what I've listed here. A lot of programs, like Adobe Photoshop, use combination functions all the time! It's all a matter of experimentation and remembering to save your work first! ~Andrew Was this tip helpful? Was it bad? Let us know by rating it here: Welcome, welcome to the Tuesday edition of Computer Tips! Our F-key series is almost at a close, but keep the faith; there are more realms of the computer kingdom, yet unexplored! In the meantime, scroll on down to get the info on DRM, April's tip on searching faster in Outlook and the case of the mysterious "invisible" character. We've also got a lovely tip on capturing candid photos for our Tuesday feature and you may want to "study" Amanda's Cool Site extra hard! It's not one to be missed, people! Thanks for sticking around! Oh, and keep those photo contest submissions coming! Check it out here!
Well, we had some GREAT feedback on our "Keychain Flashlight", Easter give-away...(looks like a bunch of you loved these!) Had a few folks say they wanted to send along a link to our newsletter to some friends so they could get the same deal but wouldn't be able to get to it til today. I know how a holiday weekend tends to disrupts everyone's scedule, so... to make sure everyone has had a chance to send out our link to your friends or family so they can have the same great deal, we're gonna run this ONE MORE DAY...(or as long as our supplies last, which ever comes first!) So if you were one of those who asked about a chance to have some time to forward the newsletter to family or friends, here ya go! Awesome Free Keychain Flashlight With Any Purchase! Today Only - 04-14-2009!
We're giving away a FREE Keychain Flashlight with EVERY order! Here's the Deal: Order Anything...that's right...Anything From Our Online Store And You'll get A Free Super Bright, LED Keychain FlashLight! What's the catch? There isn't one! It's just our way of saying, "Thank You" for taking time out of your day to visit with us! ( And this is a neat little flashlight that you're gonna love! This small light is less than 2 1/2 inches long, but has a super bright light that'll be a help in a pinch! This is the perfect thing to have on hand for all those times you said, "I wish I had a flashlight handy", but didn't think you'd need one! You know, walking to the car in the dark, trying to find the keyhole for the car. Or maybe you got home later than you expected and didn't leave the front light on so you're fumbling to find your keys. We've all been there - wishing we had a little more light - that's not a problem for you anymore! Again, these are 100% FREE... with ANY order... of ANY size... today!!! No fine print. No minimum dollar requirements. No nothin'! You can order something from this newsletter, from an old newsletter, or just stop by and do a little shopping in our store - around 1500 items or so right at your fingertips! No matter what, place an order today and we'll throw in a FREE keychain flashlight for you (and today ONLY - Tuesday, April 14, 2009)! This offer is good while supplies last. Colors may vary between blue and red, but they both work GREAT!! So, run to the site or take a look at all the great deals we've got featured toda. Order anything you like and we'll send you this cool little flashlight - FREE!!! Oh, and just so you know - our shopping cart won't show these as part of your order, but don't worry - our shipping dept will make sure you get your keychain flashlight! PLUS - make sure you check out the links below - they lead to some of the most popular stuff in the store! Here's the main store page: WorldStart Software Store - Check It Out! Here are some of the "hot spots" on the site - check 'em out!
Whatever You Do - Don't Buy An External Hard Drive! Make One Yourself And Save BIG! Super Easy! Anyone Can Do It! Great Way To Give Your Old Hard Drives A Reason To Live!
OK, so how's this work anyway? Glad you asked! Really easy - we sell you this great little case, you take an internal Hard Drive (IDE connection) and just plug it in. Put the case back together (a few screws - not hard), then plug it in! That's it! When you plug it into your computer's USB port windows will AUTOMATICALLY install the drive and list it under MyComputer! It's just like plugging in a GIANT flashdrive! It's THAT easy! From there, just use it like any other drive! It's an absolutely fantastic idea for extra storage or backups! PLUS, like I say, this can save a TON on money! There are two ways to do this - The first is to watch for a sale on internal Hard Drives at your local electronics store. You can get HUGE drives for less than $100 all day long! I've seen them for less than $40 after rebates and such! You get them for WAY less than external drives since you're not buying some snazzy case. The second way these save money is letting you give new life to old hard drives! You know how it is - you have that old computer sitting in your closet - there's nothing on it you need anymore, it's really not worth anything, but you're worried about throwing it away. Why not salvage it's old HD and stick it into this handy case? You instantly have an external HD - for less than $20! Now, I know you may be a little worried about having to assemble something like this, but trust me, it's easy. If you've ever used a screwdriver and plugged a lamp into the wall, you're qualified! You simply take any IDE drive up to 750GB, in plug the power cord (inside the case), then just push it into place! A few screws later and the case is assembled! I put mine together in less than 5 minutes! Really! Still not sure? I'll make you a deal - if you can't figure it out, you can call out tech support and they'll walk you though it! OK, ready for the deal? We have these on sale today for just $18.97 and US shipping is FREE! This can save you TONS of money on external drives! Easy to do, cheap, and quick! Grab one, grab a dozen - for this kind of money you just can't go wrong! http://store.worldstart.com/ PS - It's never been easier - or cheaper - to make your own external HD! PLUS - if down the road you decide the drive you started with is too small, you can always just take this apart and "upgrade" it yourself in a few minutes! Don't miss out! AMAZING Bonus Offers! These were sooooo popular yesterday we decided to leave them on sale for one more day! Did you miss out? Grab your favorites ASAP! Not only are many of the items below in real danger of selling out today, but those low prices you see are only guaranteed through Midnight tonight!! RUN to the site NOW and grab yourself a deal! Hey, we'll still throw in the cool LED Keychain Flashlight with your order too!
Q: A: DRM is short for Digital Rights Management and it mainly deals with copyright protection issues on CDs, DVDs, etc. DRM is the technology that publishers, who are the copyright owners, use to control the access of their data, including software, music, movies and some hardware. As I said before, DRM is associated with copyright protection and also technical protections measures. Both of these technologies work to secure the access of digital media and they both work in reference to the DRM design. There are other types of DRM as well. One in particular is Enterprise Digital Rights Management (E-DRM). This type doesn't work so much with controlling digital media, but it's more on the side of corporate documents, such as Word, PDF, TIFF and AutoCAD files. E-DRM subscribers include Microsoft, Adobe and EMC Corporation. There are also some open source companies that take advantage of it as well. The biggest thing that surrounds DRM is the controversy over it. Obviously, the music distributors and broadcasting companies object to any sort of copying of the music or whichever data they're working with. On the other hand, the consumers (you!) think otherwise. Some people think that if they pay their own money to buy the CDs or the DVDs, they should be able to do what they want with them. If you try to copy any digital media, you may run into some problems, depending on the programs you use. For example, the digital media player software you use, like Windows Media Player, etc. Although copyright protection is making a bigger scene these days than in the past, it just depends on what type of media you buy to know how many problems you'll run into. There are also programs out there today that help you get past the copyright restrictions, but all of that just makes the controversy rise even higher. DRM is mainly used in connection with the entertainment industry, but it's making its way to other media types as well. Even stores like iTunes and e-books have placed DRM restrictions on their material. It's so easy to duplicate data these days and everyone has to try and keep their information safe. I guess that's what it all comes down to. It is one's own opinion, but be careful what you do when working with DRM protection. Be careful not to dig yourself into a copyright hole! ~ Erin Did you like this tip? Do you want some more? Tell us by rating or adding ot it here:
Use Specific Criteria Search without Expanding the Outlook Search Box OK - So by now I'm sure that you've found the Search box in Outlook 2007.
This is a quick and handy way to locate a message with a quick key word or phrase. However, sometimes the results are so numerous that it's no help at all… Logically you might take the next step to expand the search box by clicking the double down chevrons at the very right.
This then gives you access to all kinds of fields - allowing you to tell Outlook exactly which part of the messages to search. It's a good idea but what if you only need to put your keyword into a single field? Isn't there a faster way? Maybe we can find something that doesn't involve expansion and locating the correct field? As I'm sure you've guessed there is a quicker method and I'd like to share it today. In the search box before you enter your keyword simply use the field name first. For example, if I want to search for any e-mail from someone with a worldstart.com address then I would use From: worldstart.com I've tested quite a few and found that I could use "Subject:", "Body:", "Received:" - well, I'm sure that you get the picture. It's definitely a very quick way to do a pretty specific search. ~ April Did you like this tip? Did you really, really like it? Let us know by rating or adding to it here:
Make Your Loose Change Work As Hard As You Do
With Your Own Personal "Money Machine"!!! I bet you've got loose change all over the place! On the dresser, in the car, probably a ton of it between the sofa cushions and who knows where else! It's funny how you can look at loose change and it doesn't mean much. But these days, it's more important than ever to watch and keep track of every penny! And we've got just the think that'll help you do that! Now you don't have to just throw your loose change to the side. This neat little machine will count your change and tell you what your total savings is! Yep, this hard-working machine electronically counts every coin as you deposit it! PLUS, it shows a running total of all you've deposited! (Ka-Ching!!! Yeah, baby!!!)
Not only that, but it automatically shuts off after you've deposited your coins to conserve batteries! (talk about saving money!) Kids Think of It As "A Counting Piggy Bank!" This is a great way for kids to learn how to count while learning how to save as they watch loose change add up! How's this as a money saving: Instead of spending your loose change, at the end of each day, deposit your change in your "Money Machine" and let it accumulate! We all know small amounts add up to big dollars - we just need a systematic way to do it...and here it is! We're gonna let these go at a great price for ya so we don't have to worry about keepin' track of inventory. Only $11.97 and U.S. Shipping is FREE!!! http://store.worldstart.com/ P.S. - Didn't get many in, so we're not sure how long we'll have 'em. Order now to be sure you get one! This Is a Pen You'd Expect James Bond To Use!
It's a portable 2 GB USB flash drive! No wait...
It's a Laser pointer! No wait...
It's a Ball point pen! No wait... Holy Cow!!! It's All Three...Combined in One!!! Wait til you see this Sleek, Stylish 3-in-1 Executive Style Pen First, you're able to write with this refillable ballpoint pen. It's sleek, stylish feel makes it a practical writing instrument but with an added "kick" of class! And then when you need to point something out during a presentation, you'll definitely make your point in an impressive way with the built-in Laser Pointer! (By the way, my cat loves to chase my laser pointer across the floor! Keeps him entertained for hours!) Plus, if you need to store or transfer some files, "No Problem"! The top half of the pen pulls off to reveal the USB connector plug! And this isn't some tiny little drive just for show! No siree! This baby sports an impressive 2 GB worth of storage! It's "Plug and Play" so no drivers are needed for most operating systems. And get this: the USB drive supports password protection!! (Of course every super agent should have password protection! All this operates on 3, small, "button cell" batteries (included!). Now how often do you have something that looks this good and is so much fun and, at the same time, is SO practical! Heck, you'd expect to pay this much just for a USB drive at most places. And - it wouldn't even look THIS good! Think of it as getting a Laser Pointer and a great looking ballpoint pen thrown in for free!!! Even though these are really practical, we're gonna give you a great price on 'em. Might want to grab a couple to have in the house, car, office even your briefcase or purse! Right now these are only $18.97 and U.S. Shipping is FREE!!! http://store.worldstart.com/ P.S. - These make great gifts too...Plus they'll think you spent a lot more than you did! (Don't worry...we won't say a thing!)
Make a point! Idioms Ever wonder where those saying come from? Like "You can't judge a book by it's cover", etc? Well, if you swing by the WS site today all your questions will be answered! Okay, not all of them, but the ones pertaining to idioms will! Here's the link you need: http://www.worldstart.com/ Enjoy!
The Invisible Character Do you have something that requires a name but you don't want anything in it? You could just throw nonsense in there, but a blank space would be best. Well, guess what? There is an invisible character! This special character is the equivalent of a space: Hold down ALT then type 0160 (Alt+0160) on the number keypad at the right side of your keyboard. You could use it as an email address when filling out forms: @ .com But here's what I think is the coolest use of it... giving your desktop shortcuts blank labels so all you see is the icon. Interested? (This will only work on shortcuts, not on My Computer, My Documents, or program icons.) You must have your shortcut labels set to drop shadow so that the they are clear. To find out how to do this, check out this tip: Now, follow the normal name change procedure: click the name slowly two times to highlight the name. Or click the icon once and hit F2. Type in our invisible character code (Alt+0160). There you go—an icon with no label.
Keep in mind that if you want to do this to other shortcuts you can't have the same name, so just type the code more than once. That means that for the first shortcut you type Alt+0160 release the Alt key then type Alt+0160 again. For the third icon do it three times, etc. Doesn't that look nice? ~ David Samuel Thomas Did you like this tip? Everything all pretty now? Tell us by rating or adding to this tip here: If you enjoy our tips, tell your friends. That's what keeps this newsletter growing.
A gathering of family and friends, no matter what the occasion, is always special. Such gatherings need to be recorded for posterity on film! How else can you look at it years down the line and remember the good times?
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The goal of wePapers is to create the world’s largest study group. Here you’ll be able to find papers on just about any subject that you need to study. Reading papers other people have written can expand your knowledge of the topic and shed a different perspective on what you already know. I have found myself using it to double check I have my formatting right, before I turn in a paper. But it could be a great resource for expanding your thoughts for papers you need to write. On the left side of the page you’ll find a section called Papers We Like. You’ll find seven papers highlighted there. While I was there, there was a great paper on satire and Mark Twain that rocked my socks. It gave me a perspective that I hadn’t really thought about on Huckleberry Finn. Have a topic you’d like to learn about in mind? Then the center of the page is for you. Type your topic into the search field and click the Go button. I think you’ll be amazed at the range of topics that come up for the subject you’ve looked up. Want to contribute? Well you certainly can, but you’ll have to register to do so. Don’t worry registration is a breeze. Click the Sign Up link at the top of the page. Fill in the form with your name, e-mail address, and name of the college or university you’re attending, and then create a password and prove you’re human by filling in the Captcha. After you’ve got that all filled in, you can click the Sign Up button. You’ll be automatically logged in after clicking the Sign Up button. You’ll be on an invitation page which I skipped by clicking the wePapers logo at the top of the page to return to the main page. Now there are two ways to contribute to the page you can: become a course leader, or upload your own papers to share with other students. Becoming a course leader means that you’re going to teach other people something, for example, the course I looked at while I was here was Algebra 1. It brings Algebra to life using realistic examples and practical knowledge. So if you have something to teach, this is the spot for you. To find a course, click Navigate and the scroll down until you see the Course tab. Click the tab, and scroll down past the Google ad, and you’ll see a listing of course offerings. Once you find the course you want, make sure you click the join course link on its page. Uploading papers is by far the easier way to share your knowledge. Especially if you are crunched for time! Click the Upload button at the top of the page (its green). Then click the Add Files button, choose the file you’d like to upload, and then click the upload button. After you’ve uploaded the file you’ll be asked to fill out a form about it. This form covers basic information like what subject it is about, what style it is, etc. Used responsibly this site could be the perfect study tool. Check it out today! ~Amanda Did you enjoy this Cool Site? Want some more? Let us know by rating or adding to it here: Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?
Your Friends Will Be Amazed!! Make Hallmark Cards Right From Your Computer! Blowout Deal Too!! 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! AND if you order today, you'll get that FREE Keychain Flashlight at the top of the newsletter too! Here's a link with all the info: http://store.worldstart.com/ 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!!!!
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Computer Tips [ What's Hiding In Your Digital Media Files? + Top 8 Family Photo Tips + Un-Name Your Icons ] 04/14/2009
I'm so excited! We just got a jaw-droppin' deal on some do-it-yourself External Hard Drive Cases! I've used these in the past (a lot, actually), and I've saved literally HUNDREDS over buying the "prefab" deals at the stores! Super easy too - my 7 year old can do it!
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