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March 30, 2007: 30 New Computer and Internet Tips!
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We've just added another thirty new computer and Internet-related tips! Here's a sample of what is included in the latest newsletter.
Remember that you can get update information via e-mail with the
MalekTips e-mail list, or via our
MalekTips RSS feeds.
Interesting websites to browse - Will an iPod blend? Can art be made from ketchup? What happened at the movies?
Tweak Windows Vista's Sidebar and gadgets, including moving gadgets directly to the Desktop.
Customize the Windows XP Start Menu. Remove the OEM link. Remove or alter the link to "My Computer".
Tips for Windows Media Player 11 including how to purchase multimedia from other online stores.
Internet Explorer 7 help including enabling full-screen browsing.
Microsoft Word 2003 tips such as how to view document snapshots.
Click here for the latest tips!
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March 29, 2007: Windows Security Advisory
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Microsoft has just released a security advisory
for Windows users. Malicious animated cursor (.ANI) files can affect Windows 2000 and higher (although Windows 95, 98, and ME are not listed, it is
not known whether such versions are vulnerable), causing execution of arbitrary code.
Viewing a malicious webpage or e-mail could trigger this vulnerability.
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March 23, 2007: 30 New Computer and Internet Tips!
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We've just added another thirty new computer and Internet-related tips! Here's a sample of what is included in the latest newsletter.
Remember that you can get update information via e-mail with the
MalekTips e-mail list, or via our
MalekTips RSS feeds.
Information on the Windows Sidebar in Windows Vista, tips and tweaks, plus how to install new gadgets.
Windows XP and DOS tips including searching Google from the command prompt, changing the prompt size, and burning DVDs.
Creating and printing custom slide shows in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 and a guide on changing slide backgrounds.
Tips and tweaks for Microsoft Office 2003 including a movie demonstrating how to add attention-grabbing WordArt.
Downloading and tweaking Apple's QuickTime for Windows .MOV multimedia player. Includes a tip on removing the taskbar icon.
Add keyboard functionality to Gmail, export your contact list, and disable Web Clips appearing above your messages.
Click here for the latest tips!
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March 21, 2007: Mozilla Firefox Updates
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The Mozilla Corporation has released updates to the Mozilla Firefox web browser.
Versions 1.5.0.11 and 2.0.0.3 are now available to address security fixes. Firefox users should automatically receive the updates within the next
few days; otherwise use the "Help" - "Check for Updates" feature in the browser.
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March 16, 2007: 30 New Computer and Internet Tips!
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We've just added another thirty new computer and Internet-related tips! Here's a sample of what is included in the latest newsletter.
Remember that you can get update information via e-mail with the
MalekTips e-mail list, or via our
MalekTips RSS feeds.
Visit interesting websites - rhyming dictionaries, a very animated virtual search assistant, and more.
Advice on upgrading to Windows Vista including downloading the Upgrade Advisor and explaining the different editions available.
Five new "power user" tips for Windows XP and DOS including a 'du' (disk usage) command and how to burn CDs at the command prompt.
Internet Explorer 7 tips including disabling web address AutoComplete and enabling/disabling tabbed browsing.
Difficulties when burning CDs and DVDs? We have 7 suggestions you should try. Plus learn more about the next-generation discs.
Click here for the latest tips!
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March 15, 2007: NCAA's Boss Key
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Those of you
watching the 2007 NCAA basketball tournament via
March Madness on Demand may be so into the
basketball that you have not noticed the blue "Boss Button" below the player. Click it for a humorous surprise, including
'statistics' on how much food and drink were consumed watching sporting events last year.
Still eight more games to go tonight, and 16 more Friday, so check it out...
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March 8, 2007: Daylight Saving Time is Changing
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The new Daylight Saving Time extension in the US goes into effect this weekend. Is your computer ready?
If you're running
Windows Vista, or Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 with Automatic Updates turned on, your computer should update its clock correctly. If not, Microsoft has
released a Daylight Saving Time Help and Support Center
with information about updates. Note that Microsoft is not providing updates to Windows ME and earlier.
The Calendaring and Scheduling Consortium has released a page on
Daylight Saving Time Material.
Included are links and information for other operating systems, including links to an UNOFFICIAL patch for Windows 98 users.
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