Worldstart Computer Tips 9-3-2010



Save a Search in Windows 7 Explorer

Did you know that you can save a search string in Windows 7? It’s really helpful if you commonly search for one kind of item on your hard drive, so you don’t have to go typing it in every time.

Here’s how you do it.

First, open up Windows Explorer. You can either click Start>Computer, or type in Windows Explorer in your Search Box located above the Start button.

In the upper-right had portion of the Windows Explorer window, you’ll see a box where you can type your search in. I typed in jpeg, to search for all the jpeg files on my computer. (obviously you can use your own search term).



Once your results pop up, click the Save search button, which is located on the left side of the Windows Explorer window.



Another windows will pop up and ask you to name your saved search. I just click Save.

Now you’ll see your saved search under the Favorites section in the left column of Windows Explorer. You can click on it at anytime to automatically start your custom search!




How Neat!

~Andrew

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"This Has Gotta Be The Most Comfortable Mouse On The Planet!"

Finally - A Mouse Quality Mouse That Feels Natural!!

Kiss Wrist Strain Goodbye For Good!!

Don't Believe Us? Check Out The Video!!

Don't Pay $80 Somewhere Else For A Vertical Mouse!

We've Got 'Em Today For Just $10.97!!

Limited Quantity!!

Are you sick and tired of your wrist killing you every time you use your mouse? If so, you're in luck today!

I've found the most ergonomically correct mouse on the planet! The Sky Vertical Optical Mouse is gonna be your wrist's new best friend.

With this baby - you can help to eliminate that wrist strain that so many of us suffer from after hours of use on our computer!!

Yes, most mice do have some sort of curved design that make them "look" ergonomic, but the truth is - those curves don't do much to help prevent wrist strain. Don't believe me that? Just check out the video below:

Yup, as you can see this mouse supports your hand in a relaxed neutral position, almost as if you're reaching out to shake someone's hand. The grip is the same as with an ordinary mouse... simply turned sideways, so your wrist is comfortable.

I know you're thinking...this thing looks awkward, so there's gotta be some sort of learning curve involved. Nope - the buttons are operated by the same fingers as an ordinary mouse, so virtually no retraining is necessary. This mouse even has a fantastic three button design with a scroll wheel that acts as the third button!

This mouse is pure bliss for any wrist!

This optical mouse has got incredible tracking too! With the Sky Vertical Optical Mouse you get the best of both worlds - comfort and efficiency!!

Set up is a breeze too! With this mouse you have absolutely nothing to worry about because it is truly plug and play. There is nothing to install! Just plug this bad boy into any USB port and you're good to go!!

Heck, I saw other optical vertical mice online selling for over $80!! The comfort must be worth that price, but here at WorldStart we were able to score you one heck of a deal!

Your cost is just $10.97 and US shipping is FREE!!! We've only got 80 of these available, so you'll want to sprint to the store to grab yours before they're gone! Don't say I didn't warn you!!

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PS - The price is headed up to $18.97 tonight at 11:59pm, CST...if there are even any left.

WOW!! This is SOOOO exciting! We just found your computer's new BEST FRIEND!! You are absolutely gonna LOVE this - It's the BAFO File Transfer Cable and it's totally gonna change your computing world - FOREVER! It's the ONE accessory EVERY computer user positively MUST-HAVE!!

See, we've heard about you and it's no secret - You need to get files from one computer to another! Only problem is getting the files from one place to another can be as frustrating as riding your bike across the Grand Canyon!

I mean, don't you just hate it when...

You get a brand new machine and your photos, music, and documents are all trapped on your old computer
You have a desktop and a laptop but sharing files between them is a complete nightmare
You and a friend want to swap files, but there just isn't an easy way
You have more than one computer in the house, and you'd like to get files from one to the other

Bottom line - You're gonna need to get files from one computer to another sooner or later!

Sure there's lots of ways to do it - and they all fall under "hard and miserable"! You could spend your afternoon burning CDs, emailing the files to yourself (please tell me you don't do that), or grabbing an Ethernet cable and networking the computers together.

Yeah, that didn't sound very good to me either. Come ON! Your time is WAY more valuable than that!! Right?

Join us here in this decade doin' it the EASY WAY...

Grab the amazing BAFO File Transfer Cable! It effortlessly networks your two computers together with just a cable - all automatic!

I looked up the word "easy" in the dictionary and I think I saw a picture of the BAFO File Transfer Cable!

How's it work?

Simple! Just plug one end into each computer's USB port - you're over half way done! That's right - if you can use a USB plug - YOU'RE already an expert! EASY!

Oh, and you'll absolutely love this - once you plug in, a friendly "Windows Explorer" style window automatically pops open so you can quickly drag and drop your files from one computer to another! That's really it! So easy it ought to be illegal!

YESSSSS!! This is works back and forth with everything from Win 98 right up to Windows 7 - talk about great compatibility!!!

Now, please note that these are USB 1.1, but no worries - this baby will get the job done! If you have just a handful of files you want transfered, this will take no time at all. If you have some larger files, you can just start the transfer and go grab a cup of coffee or lunch and all your files should be transfered when you return.

Without a DOUBT - this is the one accessory NO computer user should be without! Just imagine - next time you need to transfer documents, loads of photos, tons of music - it can all be done with this little cable! Oh, and you are in for a real TREAT when you upgrade to your next computer! You know ALL those files you need to get from one machine to another? Yup, use this cable, sit back, and relax! It's done baby!!

You and I BOTH know you've gotta be crazier than an outhouse rat to sit there trying to copy all your data to CDs or flash drives - or worse - trying to network two computers together just to get your data moved!

If you're ever, in your life, going to buy another computer YOU need this!! Heck, if you're ever going to transfer a batch of files from one computer to another you need this!

Best computer accessory. EVER.

PLUS...

YOU get a deal so smokin' hot you should need a permit from the fire dept.!

Today only, you can get this for just $8.97 and US shipping is FREE! Oh, and take it from me - once you get your hands on this bad boy you'll be patting yourself on the back for grabbin' it!! It's THAT good!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/6453

A word of warning though - this was a VERY limited quantity buyout, so once these are gone, we can't get more. Don't get left out in the cold - GRAB this deal today!







Austin asks :
Is there a way to back-up Windows updates (in my case, for Windows XP) to a CD, so if I ever have to format and re-install, I don't have to re-download everything?

Windows updates is a service by Microsoft which helps you to install the latest Windows components, hotfixes, security fixes, software upgrades e.g. Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer and so on. Security updates or critical updates eliminate vulnerability to known malware and security exploits.

Usually, updates are handled automatically via the Windows Update service, but there can be situations when you would want to store a local copy of Windows updates, so that you can install these updates on a computer without an internet connection. Another advantage of using a local copy is that when you format your computer, you do not have to download all the updates from scratch. You can install all the necessary service packs and other basic security fixes quickly.

Following are the steps involved to save a local copy of Windows updates in your computer’s hard disk, on a removable drive or in a CD/DVD:

1.First download Windows Update Downloader and install it on your computer.

2.Go to this page and select the operating system installed on your computer. Then download the corresponding updates list, as shown in the following image:



Make sure you choose the correct platform for your operating system. Choosing a different platform will not work.

3.Once you have downloaded the updates list and installed the application, you are ready to go. Run the Windows updates downloader and you will see the following screen:



Click “Ok” to continue.

4.Now double click on the updates list file and you will see a message window as “Compressed UL file installed”. Click “OK”.



Note: If you get an error message like, “Warning, .NET framework component is not installed”, you have to install the .NET framework first. Use this link to download and install the latest version of .NET framework from the Microsoft website.

5.Once you have clicked the UL file, return to the Windows updates downloader window and you will see a list of basic windows updates listed.



6.Choose the features you want to download and select the corresponding checkboxes. If you want to use these updates every time you format your system, it’s recommended to choose all the updates which includes service packs, Internet Explorer, critical upgrades, Windows Media Player, .Net framework an so on.

7.Click on the “Change” button and choose a folder in your computer where the files will be saved. Do not save the files in the operating system partition, choose a different partition (if possible) instead.

8.You are good to go. Now click the “Download” button and all the updates will be downloaded in the local folder specified by you.



Depending upon the size of the updates, it may take some time for the downloads to finish. Do not close the application window or disconnect from the internet while the files are downloading.

9.When the download is complete, open the folder and you will see all the files required to install Windows update on your computer.



10.To install these updates, double click each file and Windows will install the updates automatically. You will have to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Now you can burn all the files in a CD or a DVD and install the updates on any computer.

~Amit Banerjee

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September Wallpaper

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	Smoky Mountain Stream
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Worldstart Computer Tips 9-2-2010



Disable AutoScroll in Mozilla Firefox

So, you’re clicking around, trying to find the end of the Internet, when you accidentally click your middle mouse button and this pops up:



This means AutoScroll has been enabled and all you have to do now is move your mouse around to browse the page. I’ve never been a big fan of it, though, so I went hunting around for how to turn it off.

Here’s how:

In Firefox, go to Tools>Options. Make sure the Advanced icon is selected and that you’re on the General Tab.

Under the Browsing header, un-check Use autoscrolling. That’s all there is to it!



If you ever want to turn it back on again, just follow the steps above and re-check Use autoscrolling.

~Andrew

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WOW!! This is SOOOO exciting! We just found your computer's new BEST FRIEND!! You are absolutely gonna LOVE this - It's the BAFO File Transfer Cable and it's totally gonna change your computing world - FOREVER! It's the ONE accessory EVERY computer user positively MUST-HAVE!!

See, we've heard about you and it's no secret - You need to get files from one computer to another! Only problem is getting the files from one place to another can be as frustrating as riding your bike across the Grand Canyon!

I mean, don't you just hate it when...

You get a brand new machine and your photos, music, and documents are all trapped on your old computer
You have a desktop and a laptop but sharing files between them is a complete nightmare
You and a friend want to swap files, but there just isn't an easy way
You have more than one computer in the house, and you'd like to get files from one to the other

Bottom line - You're gonna need to get files from one computer to another sooner or later!

Sure there's lots of ways to do it - and they all fall under "hard and miserable"! You could spend your afternoon burning CDs, emailing the files to yourself (please tell me you don't do that), or grabbing an Ethernet cable and networking the computers together.

Yeah, that didn't sound very good to me either. Come ON! Your time is WAY more valuable than that!! Right?

Join us here in this decade doin' it the EASY WAY...

Grab the amazing BAFO File Transfer Cable! It effortlessly networks your two computers together with just a cable - all automatic!

I looked up the word "easy" in the dictionary and I think I saw a picture of the BAFO File Transfer Cable!

How's it work?

Simple! Just plug one end into each computer's USB port - you're over half way done! That's right - if you can use a USB plug - YOU'RE already an expert! EASY!

Oh, and you'll absolutely love this - once you plug in, a friendly "Windows Explorer" style window automatically pops open so you can quickly drag and drop your files from one computer to another! That's really it! So easy it ought to be illegal!

YESSSSS!! This is works back and forth with everything from Win 98 right up to Windows 7 - talk about great compatibility!!!

Now, please note that these are USB 1.1, but no worries - this baby will get the job done! If you have just a handful of files you want transfered, this will take no time at all. If you have some larger files, you can just start the transfer and go grab a cup of coffee or lunch and all your files should be transfered when you return.

Without a DOUBT - this is the one accessory NO computer user should be without! Just imagine - next time you need to transfer documents, loads of photos, tons of music - it can all be done with this little cable! Oh, and you are in for a real TREAT when you upgrade to your next computer! You know ALL those files you need to get from one machine to another? Yup, use this cable, sit back, and relax! It's done baby!!

You and I BOTH know you've gotta be crazier than an outhouse rat to sit there trying to copy all your data to CDs or flash drives - or worse - trying to network two computers together just to get your data moved!

If you're ever, in your life, going to buy another computer YOU need this!! Heck, if you're ever going to transfer a batch of files from one computer to another you need this!

Best computer accessory. EVER.

PLUS...

YOU get a deal so smokin' hot you should need a permit from the fire dept.!

Today only, you can get this for just $8.97 and US shipping is FREE! Oh, and take it from me - once you get your hands on this bad boy you'll be patting yourself on the back for grabbin' it!! It's THAT good!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/6453

A word of warning though - this was a VERY limited quantity buyout, so once these are gone, we can't get more. Don't get left out in the cold - GRAB this deal today!

Sandy in FL asks:

How do I delete stuff off my Flash Drive?

Thanks for the great question Sandy!

It is very common to have a flash drive sitting around, whether it be in your house or even on a key chain. They are great to hold your pictures, files, or music, but it doesn’t take long to fill them up. Thankfully, it is easy to get files on a flash drive and just as easy to get them off. Read on to learn how you can give your flash drive some space.

The first thing you need to do is connect your flash drive to your computer by inserting it into a USB port. In a few seconds, your computer should recognize the flash drive. If the flash drive does not automatically open, click on Start and Computer and look for the flash drive under Devices with Removable Storage.



Click on the drive and a window will open showing the folders and files that are on the flash drive. To delete an individual file simply right-click on it and select Delete. Once you have done this, a window will pop up asking Are you sure you wish to delete this item(s)? Click Yes.

If you want to delete all the files on the flash drive, hold down the Ctrl key and press A on the keyboard to highlight every file and folder. Right click on any one of them and select Delete.

If you want to delete certain folders and files, hold down the Ctrl key and click on each file/folder you want to delete to select them. When you are finished right click on any one of them and select Delete.

If you want to save the files onto your computer you can open a second Computer window and drag and drop files from your flash drive into a folder on the second Computer. To do this, click Start and Computer. Click the C: drive. Keep this window open and click on the second window that shows your flash drive files. Now you can drag the files from your flash drive into any place on your hard drive in the second window.

You can also format your flash drive and completely erase everything on it. To do this right click on the drive and select Format.



When you are finished deleting the files off your flash drive find the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray in the bottom right hand corner (by the clock). This icon will have a left facing green arrow on it. Double click on the icon and a window will open showing your flash drive. Click on it once to highlight it, click the Stop button, and wait for the message Safe to Remove Hardware. You can now safely remove your flash drive from the USB port. If you do not do this before you disconnect your flash drive, you can corrupt your files.

~Rita Wood

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It's Time To End The MS Office Frustration Once & For All!!

BONUS!! Includes State Of The Art Publishing Program ($20 Value)

Wow!! Now this deal is almost too good to be true...I about fell over when I found out the price break we're getting on the latest and greatest version of Office Suite...2010!! That's right it's brand spakin' new AND believe me...you get a whole lotta features for what seems to be just pennies (when you compare to Microsoft's prices)!!

Now - we've all used a version of Microsoft Office at some point in our lives, but what if I told you there is a way better, waaaay less expensive alternative? Office Suite 2010 is that alternative - hands down. Office Suite even comes COMPLETE with a publishing program - Print Workshop 2010!! Heck, that's a $20.00 value by itself!! Plus, if you decided to upgrade to MS Office 2007 when it came out...maybe you didn't realize it, but older versions of MS Office WILL NOT open up MS Office 2007 documents. The incredible thing about Office Suite 2010 is that it opens ALL versions of MS Office files - including MS Office 2007 files!! You can even convert ALL of your files into pdf's in just one mouse click!!

So, you might be thinking...I still like my MS Office. Let me guess, you don't want to pay the big bucks though - am I right? What if I told you could have all the benefits of MS Office...for the price that it would cost for you to eat lunch? Office Suite makes this possible! When you're using Office Suite 2010, you'll forget that you're not using MS Office...the set-up is nearly identical!!

What all does this suite include you ask? Just about everything that you can imagine!! You get an absolutely powerful wordprocesor, a beefed-up spreadsheet program, incredibly impressive presentation software, and super-easy and awesome drawing program, and heck - they even threw in a supercharged database program!! Oh - AND I almost forgot that you even get a complete publishing program too!! Seriously - I don't think they could have thought of another program to add to this DVD!!

I'm actually using the word processor to write this review...and all I can say is WOW!! It's absolutely incredible!! It's like Word, but better!! While just playing around with it I realized how powerful this program really is. It's awesome to use for letters, faxes, resumes, papers...but you can even use it to write a complete book ( it can easily create and index for you)! You can even add diagrams and spreadsheets too!! You can save your documents in any file format too (.doc, .docx, .pdf). Oh...I almost forgot to mention how easy it is to create labels and mailings with this word processor too!!

The spreadsheet creator is absolutely mind blowing!! It makes creating spreadsheets painless and effortless!! It feels just like Excel - yet easily lets you create tables, forms, queries and reports in just a snap!! Don't forget - this is 100% compatible with Excel...you can save your files as both .xls and .xlsx!!

You're gonna absolutely love to put together slideshow presentations with the presentation software - it makes is easy to 3D clip art, special effects , and animation to any presentation!! You'll be able to easily save any presentation in a "PowerPoint" format too! Even more awesome is that you can create a FLASH version of your presentations. Flash files are animated files that are easily transported between two computers!! Talk about cool!!

The drawing program that comes with this is second to none!! You'll be able to quickly create a complex sketch or get more in-depth and create a complex plan. Either way...this program makes your ideas easily become a creation!! You can even easily import all types of graphics of nearly any format too (.bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .png, .tiff, .wmf).

Also, this database program just blows Access outta the water!! You'll be able to easily create and manipulate your database tables effortlessly and seamlessly with this database program. Not that familiar with creating a database? No worries...just simply choose a Wizard to use, that fits your need, and you'll be creating a database in no time!!

Oh - But It Get's SOOOO Much Better!!

Included in Office Suite 2010 is Print Workshop 2010 - a complete publishing software!! That's right, you'll be able to easily create your own letterhead, photo cards, invitations, calendars, photo scrapbook pages, calendars, web pages, greeting cards and MORE!!! This program is perfect for beginners and designing pros and makes it so easy to create millions of creative, unique and professional projects!! With 8,400 templates to choose from - creating a professional and personal project has never been easier!

So...what's your cost? Just $9.97 and US shipping is FREE!! Seriously - this is just pennies compared to what you'd spend on MS Office...plus it's a waaay better alternative!! How can you go wrong?

http://store.worldstart.com/product/5528

PS - You'll want to be sure and grab yours before the price heads back up to $12.97 tonight at 11:59pm, CST!

September Wallpaper

Here's this month's free calendar wallpaper! As always, it's 100% free, so head on over and grab one

	Smoky Mountain Stream
	Buck In Stream
	Smoky Mountain Falls

It's all free, so enjoy!

All can be found here:

http://www.worldstart.com/wallpaper/index.php

Enjoy!

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Worldstart Computer Tips 09-01-2010


Up, Down, Left, Right!

Windows 7 has quite a few neat tricks up its sleeve! Today’s tip is not only useful, but fun to mess around with, too!

So, open up a program (just about any one will do), and hold your Windows key ( the Windows key is the one located between your Ctrl and Alt keys on your keyboard and has the Windows logo emblazoned on it).

As I said, hold your Windows key and press one of the direction arrows on your keyboard.



Windows Key + Left Arrow – Snaps the current window towards the left side of the screen.

Windows Key + Right Arrow – Snaps the current window towards the right side of the screen.

Windows Key + Up – Maximizes the current Window.

Windows Key + Down – Send the current Window to a compact state. Press again to minimize. Note: Once the window is minimized, you need to click on it again if you want to access it.

Remember: This trick is only for Windows 7 users. Everyone else is just going to have to use their mouse, I guess!

~Andrew

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	One Last Glimpse
	Elk Bugle
	Sol Duc Falls

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Don't Blow $400.00+ On Microsoft Office!!

Office Suite 2010 Is The Hands-Down Better Choice!

It's Crazy! MS Office 2003 Can't Open Office 2007 Documents!!

Why Put Up With That???

THIS is 100% Compatible ANY Version Of MS Office!

It's Time To End The MS Office Frustration Once & For All!!

BONUS!! Includes State Of The Art Publishing Program ($20 Value)

Wow!! Now this deal is almost too good to be true...I about fell over when I found out the price break we're getting on the latest and greatest version of Office Suite...2010!! That's right it's brand spakin' new AND believe me...you get a whole lotta features for what seems to be just pennies (when you compare to Microsoft's prices)!!

Now - we've all used a version of Microsoft Office at some point in our lives, but what if I told you there is a way better, waaaay less expensive alternative? Office Suite 2010 is that alternative - hands down. Office Suite even comes COMPLETE with a publishing program - Print Workshop 2010!! Heck, that's a $20.00 value by itself!! Plus, if you decided to upgrade to MS Office 2007 when it came out...maybe you didn't realize it, but older versions of MS Office WILL NOT open up MS Office 2007 documents. The incredible thing about Office Suite 2010 is that it opens ALL versions of MS Office files - including MS Office 2007 files!! You can even convert ALL of your files into pdf's in just one mouse click!!

So, you might be thinking...I still like my MS Office. Let me guess, you don't want to pay the big bucks though - am I right? What if I told you could have all the benefits of MS Office...for the price that it would cost for you to eat lunch? Office Suite makes this possible! When you're using Office Suite 2010, you'll forget that you're not using MS Office...the set-up is nearly identical!!

What all does this suite include you ask? Just about everything that you can imagine!! You get an absolutely powerful wordprocesor, a beefed-up spreadsheet program, incredibly impressive presentation software, and super-easy and awesome drawing program, and heck - they even threw in a supercharged database program!! Oh - AND I almost forgot that you even get a complete publishing program too!! Seriously - I don't think they could have thought of another program to add to this DVD!!

I'm actually using the word processor to write this review...and all I can say is WOW!! It's absolutely incredible!! It's like Word, but better!! While just playing around with it I realized how powerful this program really is. It's awesome to use for letters, faxes, resumes, papers...but you can even use it to write a complete book ( it can easily create and index for you)! You can even add diagrams and spreadsheets too!! You can save your documents in any file format too (.doc, .docx, .pdf). Oh...I almost forgot to mention how easy it is to create labels and mailings with this word processor too!!

The spreadsheet creator is absolutely mind blowing!! It makes creating spreadsheets painless and effortless!! It feels just like Excel - yet easily lets you create tables, forms, queries and reports in just a snap!! Don't forget - this is 100% compatible with Excel...you can save your files as both .xls and .xlsx!!

You're gonna absolutely love to put together slideshow presentations with the presentation software - it makes is easy to 3D clip art, special effects , and animation to any presentation!! You'll be able to easily save any presentation in a "PowerPoint" format too! Even more awesome is that you can create a FLASH version of your presentations. Flash files are animated files that are easily transported between two computers!! Talk about cool!!

The drawing program that comes with this is second to none!! You'll be able to quickly create a complex sketch or get more in-depth and create a complex plan. Either way...this program makes your ideas easily become a creation!! You can even easily import all types of graphics of nearly any format too (.bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .png, .tiff, .wmf).

Also, this database program just blows Access outta the water!! You'll be able to easily create and manipulate your database tables effortlessly and seamlessly with this database program. Not that familiar with creating a database? No worries...just simply choose a Wizard to use, that fits your need, and you'll be creating a database in no time!!

Oh - But It Get's SOOOO Much Better!!

Included in Office Suite 2010 is Print Workshop 2010 - a complete publishing software!! That's right, you'll be able to easily create your own letterhead, photo cards, invitations, calendars, photo scrapbook pages, calendars, web pages, greeting cards and MORE!!! This program is perfect for beginners and designing pros and makes it so easy to create millions of creative, unique and professional projects!! With 8,400 templates to choose from - creating a professional and personal project has never been easier!

So...what's your cost? Just $9.97 and US shipping is FREE!! Seriously - this is just pennies compared to what you'd spend on MS Office...plus it's a waaay better alternative!! How can you go wrong?

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PS - You'll want to be sure and grab yours before the price heads back up to $12.97 tonight at 11:59pm, CST!

The Perfect Keypad For Laptop Users!

Super Lightweight!

Ultra-Portable!

Silent Keys Are Even Silent!!

WOW!! This Baby Has A Retractable Cord!

This is definitely one of the coolest little gadgets we've ever featured! It's fantastic! Once you try this Silicon Number Pad , you'll wonder how you went so long without it ;-)

If you do a lot of work on your laptop, you know how inconvenient it can be when it comes to entering numbers or working in spreadsheets! Not anymore!

This Silicon Number Pad with retractable cable lets you enter 10-keys from your laptop in a much easier way!

The full size keys are comfortable and easy to press and it's so lightweight and compact it's easy to store and travel with!

The retractable cable prevents tangled wires and makes storage super convenient!

Plus, this also features a handy calculator button - launch and use Windows calculator right from the keypad! Now that's thinkin'!

Since the keys are silicone - they are super-easy to clean, have a great feel to them, and the are completely silent! Great for working on a plane, a hotel room, or at the airport!

Oh and the installation is as easy as it gets!

There are no drivers or software to install!!

Just plug it in to an available USB port and you're ready to go. That's it! You can even use it with your desktop PC to make data entry easier ~ you can position the keypad anywhere you like on your desktop so you have more freedom from the keyboard!

If you work on a laptop or travel a lot, you don't want to miss out on this! Your cost is just $9.97 (and US shipping is FREE). Get to the site and get yours today! I know you'll love it!!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/5426

PS - This price is good today only and quantities are limited! The price will increase to $14.97 at 11:59pm tonight so be sure to get yours ordered today!

You thought those deals were incredible? Trust me, you ain't seen nothin' yet!!

Head on over to see all 9 mind blowing deals for $9.97 by clicking the link below...

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Michael Asks: I am so tired of logging in every time I go to use my home computer. Is there some easy way to turn this off? How do I do this in Windows 7?

A:
I had this same problem when I first started using my Windows 7 computer, so I know exactly where you're coming from. Basically, when you first install Vista or 7 and start using it, you are required to enter in a password for your account. But after that, you're not really given a choice to remove the password if you don't want it. You're just sort of stuck typing it in every time and that can get old rather quickly!

Now, if you're not the only one who uses your computer, it's sometimes nice to have a password. It is a good security feature and it helps to keep all of the different accounts separate from each other. But what if you're the only one who ever uses your computer? In that case, I say you should be able to get rid of the password prompt if you want. Don't you agree?! Well, you're in luck, because that's exactly what we're going to cover today. It's a very simple and fast procedure, so let's take a look and see what we've got!

If you'd like to bypass the Windows Vista and 7 log on process and remove your password, just follow these steps:

1.) Go to Start, Control Panel.

2.) Click on the User Accounts and Family Safety link.

3.) Next, click on the User Accounts link.

4.) Under the "Make changes to your user account" section, click on the Remove Your Password link for your account.

5.) On the next screen that comes up, enter in your current password.

6.) Click on the Remove Password button to confirm everything.

7.) Close out of all the open windows and restart your computer. That will allow you to test the system to make sure your password really was removed.

That's it! From now on, when you start up your Vista or 7 computer, you will no longer have to worry about a password. Isn't that a great feeling?!

~ Erin

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With An Octopus Of Course!

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Plug In And Position The Cables Anyway You Like!

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Sick of unplugging your hardware just to use a the USB Port? Even more sick of having to crawl around to the back of your computer and playing contortionist to find the free USB port? Well, have I got the cure to all your hardware sickness! This 4 USB 2.0 Hub!!!

Oh, but the big deal with this is the absolutely brilliant octopus-like arms that make plugging in your devices soooo much easier than a normal hub! I mean, you know how it goes - it's a huge hassle to pop a USB plug into a tiny, crowded port. We've all been there - adjusting, jiggling, flipping and pushing the plug just trying to get the stupid thing in.

Well, these arms make it so easy to plug in your USB devices you may find yourself buying computer accessories just so you can use it :-) Yup, finally a way to plug in your USB devices without the hassle! Just grab a free plug, turn it anyway you like, and pop your plug in! It doesn't sound like much, but let me tell ya, once you try it, you'll be hooked! I have one plugged into the front of my computer right now, and anyone who tries to "borrow" it is in for a serious hand-slappin'!!!

Oh, and it's more than just a pretty face too! It provides 4 hi-speed (2.0) USB Ports in a small compact size! This hub takes up almost zero space since it's mostly just cords! It will free up gobs of space your desktop!This guy is so small, that it could easily fit in your pocket!!! Really! You can take it anywhere, making it ideal for both notebook or desktop computers!!! (I can't wait to take this on the road)

Even Better- it even has 100% hot-swappable protection. What does this mean? Hot-swappable means that you can simply plug in your device when you need it, then yank it out when you're done. You don't need to take the time to formally eject it or have to worry about the stuff you have plugged in!!!! Cool :-)

Your price? Get this!! The coolest UBS hub on the planet can be yours today for just $9.97 and US Shipping is Free. I know, hard to believe you can get this much innovation for that kind of money! Run to the site before they sell out (Or before I decide just to keep them all for myself).

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PS- Yup, I love this hub!!! And I am sure you will too! Order one today, this deal is just too good to pass up- You'll be kicking yourself if you wait till tonight after 11:59pm, CST when the price will increase to $18.97! 

August Wallpaper

Here's this month's free calendar wallpaper! As always, it's 100% free, so head on over and grab one!

	One Last Glimpse
	Elk Bugle
	Sol Duc Falls

It's all free, so enjoy!

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Worldstart Computer Tips 8-31-2010


Windows Character Map

Have you ever needed a special character? No, I'm not talking about phoning up Charlie Brown and asking him to referee your kid's soccer game -I'm talking about a special text character! Sure, there's a bunch of Alt codes you can use to get results, but if you're like me, you need a more visual approach.

So, in Windows 7 or Vista hit Start and type in Character Map in your search box. Now either hit Enter or double-click the Character Map icon that appears in the results.

This window should pop up.



From here, simply specify your font at the top and locate the special character you want to insert and double-click it. All of your selections will appear in the Characters to copy box, so all you have to do is hit the copy button when you’re done and then paste (CTRL+V) into your chosen program.

It’s just that easy!

~Andrew

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Now You Too Can See In The Dark!

Classy Light That Will Lead The Way...

The Newest Innovation In Fluorescent Light Technology!

Turn It On, Turn It Off - OR- Turn It On Auto!

This Is Gonna Save You Tons Of Money!!

My 68 Year Old Grandma From California Reveals Hidden Secret To Staying Safe, Looking Classy, And Saving Money...

3.5 Second Overview: It's the newest innovation in Plug-In Fluorescent Light technology. This convenient Plug-In Light provides bright, indirect, energy-efficient lighting wherever there's an electric outlet! Use it as a standard switch on/off night light, or set it to turn on automatically as daylight decreases and off as daylight increases...

Picture this: Every winter, a few weeks after the new year, I go to California to visit my Grandmother. She lives in beautiful Palm Springs (as you can imagine it's nice to be there coming from old cold Ohio)... it's something new, it's something fresh and above all -it's warm!

Getting back on track, my grandmother lives in a condo there. It's a classy looking place (for a classy looking lady)... She may be 68 years old but she keeps the place looking sharp 24/7.

Though I noticed that there was something different this year, something magical. She had plugged in these fluorescent lights all around the house. Not everywhere, just in key areas. They matched well with the walls (any color)... and they plugged into only one outlet leaving the other one open.

They didn't take up too much space, and best off all they had a serious beneficial use, which was:

They kept my Grandmother safe. You see, at night they turn on and light up the hallways. She has one in every bathroom, which I thought was really cool and convenient! They really work great and it probably keeps my grandmother from maybe tripping over something in dark areas.

She is highly capable though, and she probably got them for her guests. You see, she lives alone, so family and friends from all over the country come visit her. It's not their (her family and friends) turf, and the fluorescent lighting makes the whole house feel more cozy - more like home to all her out-of-town guests.

My grandmother raised 13 healthy kids (I-kid-you-not!)... so she knows a thing or two about SAVING MONEY! She even told me herself, one of the reasons she bought this particular fluorescent plug-in light was because it was so energy efficient. Only used 6 watts and even has the option to turn in on or off, but even more importantly - you have the option to turn it on auto. On auto it automatically turns on at dusk and off during daylight - pure genius!!

Try it for free for 60 days. If this product doesn't light up your world, send it back for a complete no hassle refund. Order now for only $9.97 by clicking on the link below!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/6359

P. S. Price goes up to $16.97 tonight at 11:59pm, CST (08-31-2010).

Mark H. asks:

I have Windows Media Player 11. There used to be a place at the top where I could click Play. I can't find it anywhere. Where is it?

A. Hi, Mark! You would think it would be right there all the time, wouldn't you? After all, everybody has to use it.

It's all about options. If you play a lot of music on your player, you might want to have the Play option displayed all of the time. If all you do is burn CDs from your player, then you may not want it shown since you don't need it all of the time. And of course, there's always the appearance of the program. It's all in what you want.

There are two ways to display the menu (where you can click on Play) on your player.

The first is the Classic Menu. This is where your menu is visible all of the time so that you don't have to do anything when you want to play something, you just left-click on Play and display the options.

This is the left half of the taskbar of Windows Media Player 11.0.

The second way of viewing Windows Media Player is by hiding the menu. You can access it; it just isn't visible all of the time. The way to access the menu is to go up to your taskbar (the bar that extends all the way across the top) and right-click on any empty area in the taskbar and the menu will pop up with options for you to customize the player to your liking.

This is Windows Media Player (11.0) when the menu is hidden.

Since you can't find Play at the top, Mark, your menu is obviously hidden. There a couple of ways to make it visible.

Right-click an empty area of the taskbar and the menu will pop up (just like before). To enable the Classic (visible) menu, go to Show Classic Menus (it's at the bottom) and click on it to put a check mark next to it. Now your menu is visible again.

This is what Windows Media Player looks like after I click Show Classic Menus.

The other way to display the Classic Menu view when it's hidden is to right-click an empty area of the taskbar and when the menu pops up, instead of going down to click on Show Classic Menus, you point to View to highlight it and then click go down the list (fifth option down) and click on Show Classic Menus. Either way displays the menu with Play in it – and it will stay on top.

Either option will produce this:

No looking for Play anymore!

Thanks for writing, Mark!

~Lori Cline

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It's WorldStart's Ultimate Freeware Special Report and it's gonna leave you wondering how the heck you've ever gotten along without it!

In fact, it's the most useful piece of information we've ever put together. Period.

Just wait till you see what we have in store for you - THIS covers just about every category of software known to man! You may NEVER spend another dime on retail software! We're talking photo editing, video, audio, office suites, internet security, backup software, computer optimization, cleanup, CD burning, web browsers, e-mail clients, web editing, social networking, spyware removal, anti-virus, fun stuff, and MORE!

Something for everyone is an understatement - we're talking 58 amazing - and free - programs in all!

What's that you say - freeware sucks? Ahh, maybe the stuff you've tried in the past, but not the stuff in this incredible special report! (Why do you think it took us 2 months?)

You're not just looking at 58 so-so, mediocre, wishy-washy programs here- you're looking at possibly the BEST 58 freeware programs ever coded!

You'll catch yourself saying, "WOW - THIS was FREE?!?" at every download!

In fact, many of these programs easily OUTPERFORM their commercial counterparts - or offer features you simply can't find anywhere else - for any price! I can tell you putting this together was a real eye-opener for us - it's absolutely MIND-BLOWING how INCREDIBLE this stuff is! You'll be shocked at what you can get for free!

This is some of the absolute finest software ever to grace a computer screen!

Not sure if this is for you? Let's play the "Why Pay" game!

And keep in mind that the above chart is FAR from a complete picture of everything that's included in this bean-spillin' special report! In total, there are 58 incredible freeware titles included - and I've only listed 18 above!

Can you imagine what else must be waiting for you?

The software in this report represents one heck of a truckload - so I can't go over EVERYTHING - but it's easy to see that finding one - JUST ONE - program you can use makes this totally worth having! Frankly, I'd be surprised if you didn't discover a dozen programs you want!

Oh, and we've broken it all down and estimated that if you purchased the commercial counterparts for every program listed, you'd blow a bank-breakin' wallet-staggering $4,132!

That's insane! For a complete breakdown by category, check out this chart:

(For a line-by-line breakdown, see the site)

You won't BELIEVE what you can get for FREE if you know where to LOOK - and this amazing report has direct links to all of it!

The report itself is an easy read and includes a screen shot and description of each and every item listed! Makes it easy for you to browse though the report and decide which programs are right for you. We found the best of the best - now you get to cherry pick the stuff you need - without ever opening your wallet!

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If it saves you from buying a piece of commercial software JUST ONCE your membership has more than paid for itself! Frankly, at this point you'd have to be crazier than an outhouse rat not to get a membership! Remember, this single report could save you an estimated $4,132 in software purchases!

Of course, when you sign up for your premium membership, you can also download our mind-blowing Ultimate Shortcut List Special Report - Ohhhhhh, just wait till you get your fingertips heapin' helpin' of 230 amazing shortcuts! Keyboarding bliss I tell ya!

Naturally, having a premium membership is for far more than just a few mind-blowing special reports - you also can switch your subscription to the ad-free, full length version of Computer Tips and Just For Grins! Just think - our killer newsletters without the huge ads - AND - Computer Tips subscribers get every tip in its entirety (you don't have to click to the website to see it)!

Now that's awesome!

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So, sign up today, grab the 68 page Ultimate Freeware Special Report and start enjoying all those member benefits!

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PS - Warning - The $12 price for membership price is NOT going to stay that low forever - get in while it's still cheap! We'll even lock-in your $12-a-year rate for NEXT year's renewal if you sign up today (or if you're already a member)! WOW!

August Wallpaper

Here's this month's free calendar wallpaper! As always, it's 100% free, so head on over and grab one!

	One Last Glimpse
	Elk Bugle
	Sol Duc Falls

It's all free, so enjoy!

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Worldstart Computer Tips 8-30-2010



Hide Desktop Icons in Windows 7

I like to keep a relatively clean desktop. I have my frequently used icons situated just where I need them and I try to limit my amount of desktop shortcuts, but sometimes that’s just not enough for me. I mean, when I first installed Windows 7, all I had was a recycle bin icon and not much else to speak of!

How can one get that level of desktop cleanliness ever again?

Simple! Just Right-Click a blank area of your desktop and choose View, then un-check Show desktop icons.



You’ll go from this:



To this:



This desktop is clean!

~Andrew

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Don't Spend An Estimated $4,132 On The Retail Equivalents!!

Get This Exclusive Special Report Now & Start Saving TODAY!

I'm so excited! - WAIT, that's not even CLOSE - I'm WAY past excited!

(And you will be too!)

We JUST finished TWO MONTHS of painstaking work on one of our most amazing projects YET! We've uncovered the absolute BEST of the BEST freeware programs and put them ALL together in a jaw-droppin' Special Report you just gotta see!

It's WorldStart's Ultimate Freeware Special Report and it's gonna leave you wondering how the heck you've ever gotten along without it!

In fact, it's the most useful piece of information we've ever put together. Period.

Just wait till you see what we have in store for you - THIS covers just about every category of software known to man! You may NEVER spend another dime on retail software! We're talking photo editing, video, audio, office suites, internet security, backup software, computer optimization, cleanup, CD burning, web browsers, e-mail clients, web editing, social networking, spyware removal, anti-virus, fun stuff, and MORE!

Something for everyone is an understatement - we're talking 58 amazing - and free - programs in all!

What's that you say - freeware sucks? Ahh, maybe the stuff you've tried in the past, but not the stuff in this incredible special report! (Why do you think it took us 2 months?)

You're not just looking at 58 so-so, mediocre, wishy-washy programs here- you're looking at possibly the BEST 58 freeware programs ever coded!

You'll catch yourself saying, "WOW - THIS was FREE?!?" at every download!

In fact, many of these programs easily OUTPERFORM their commercial counterparts - or offer features you simply can't find anywhere else - for any price! I can tell you putting this together was a real eye-opener for us - it's absolutely MIND-BLOWING how INCREDIBLE this stuff is! You'll be shocked at what you can get for free!

This is some of the absolute finest software ever to grace a computer screen!

Not sure if this is for you? Let's play the "Why Pay" game!

And keep in mind that the above chart is FAR from a complete picture of everything that's included in this bean-spillin' special report! In total, there are 58 incredible freeware titles included - and I've only listed 18 above!

Can you imagine what else must be waiting for you?

The software in this report represents one heck of a truckload - so I can't go over EVERYTHING - but it's easy to see that finding one - JUST ONE - program you can use makes this totally worth having! Frankly, I'd be surprised if you didn't discover a dozen programs you want!

Oh, and we've broken it all down and estimated that if you purchased the commercial counterparts for every program listed, you'd blow a bank-breakin' wallet-staggering $4,132!

That's insane! For a complete breakdown by category, check out this chart:

(For a line-by-line breakdown, see the site)

You won't BELIEVE what you can get for FREE if you know where to LOOK - and this amazing report has direct links to all of it!

The report itself is an easy read and includes a screen shot and description of each and every item listed! Makes it easy for you to browse though the report and decide which programs are right for you. We found the best of the best - now you get to cherry pick the stuff you need - without ever opening your wallet!

I predict a lot of "How'd I live without that?" moments in your very near future!

So, how do you get your hands on this amazing report? It's easy - become a Premium Member for 12 measly bucks! This special report is exclusive to our Premium Members (so if you're already a premium member, head on over to the site, log into the members area, and download your copy now!)

YIKES! If you're NOT a premium member, now's the time!

I mean, think about it - just this ONE report ALONE is well worth the $12 membership!

If it saves you from buying a piece of commercial software JUST ONCE your membership has more than paid for itself! Frankly, at this point you'd have to be crazier than an outhouse rat not to get a membership! Remember, this single report could save you an estimated $4,132 in software purchases!

Of course, when you sign up for your premium membership, you can also download our mind-blowing Ultimate Shortcut List Special Report - Ohhhhhh, just wait till you get your fingertips heapin' helpin' of 230 amazing shortcuts! Keyboarding bliss I tell ya!

Naturally, having a premium membership is for far more than just a few mind-blowing special reports - you also can switch your subscription to the ad-free, full length version of Computer Tips and Just For Grins! Just think - our killer newsletters without the huge ads - AND - Computer Tips subscribers get every tip in its entirety (you don't have to click to the website to see it)!

Now that's awesome!

Oh, and did I mention having a premium membership also guarantees you the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE in our online store? No one - not even if they have a coupon - can get a better price than YOU! Average savings is a whoppin' 15% - Talk about paying for itself!

And you get ALL of this for just $12 a year (and the downloads are yours to keep no matter what)!

What's that you say?

"OK, hold on a just sec - so for 12 bucks - basically lunch money - I get WorldStart's Ultimate Freeware Special Report, WorldStart's Ultimate Shortcut List, a year of Ad-Free newsletters, a year of complete, full length articles in Computer Tips, AND an average of 15% off everything I order in the WorldStart online store!?!?!?"

You got it! And there's more to come - this isn't the last special report - not by a long shot!

How cool is that? When we started our Premium Memberships, we said it was the best $12 you'll ever spend - and we meant it!

So, sign up today, grab the 68 page Ultimate Freeware Special Report and start enjoying all those member benefits!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/5895

PS - Warning - The $12 price for membership price is NOT going to stay that low forever - get in while it's still cheap! We'll even lock-in your $12-a-year rate for NEXT year's renewal if you sign up today (or if you're already a member)! WOW!

Rachel asks:

I went to delete a file the other day and it just deleted the file without asking! Do you know why it would do this?

A. Hi, Rachel! I had that happen to me once and I thought I had lost the file; I about had a heart attack.

Somehow your settings got changed (I never did find out how mine did). Here's how to get the right settings back:

First, right-click on your Recycle Bin and left-click on Properties.

Your Recycle Bin Properties box will pop up; it is multi-tabbed; each tab is for each hard drive you have in your computer. There is one tab that is all-inclusive, and that is the Global tab. Click on that.

If you look at the box, you will see Display delete confirmation dialog at the bottom with a box next to it; click on the box to put a check mark in it. Then click on Apply, and then click on OK.

And that's it! Next time you delete a file, you can make sure that you want to!

Thanks for writing!

~Lori Cline

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Worldstart Computer Tips 8-27-2010


Make Phone Calls in Gmail

You can actually feel Skype quaking in their boots. Earlier this week Google announced that users would be able to make phone calls to any traditional number right from the Gmail interface.

Naturally, I had to check this out. I mean, it’s free after all, as long as you’re calling someone in the United States or Canada, and the promise of international calls billed as low as 2¢ a minute doesn’t hurt, either.

So here’s how to do it:

Log into your Gmail account, and under the Chat section on the left side you’ll notice a new option that says Call phone. Click on it



Upon clicking it, a traditional phone dial pad will pop up. You’ll need to install the Google Chat and Video plug-in for your browser before you can make a call, but there's a link provided right in the call interface and it doesn't take too long to set up.



After you've set that up, make sure you’ve got a microphone hooked up to your computer, input a number for someone you’d like to call and hit the Call button. It rings, acts and sounds exactly like a regular phone call, and the best part is: it’s free!!

Head over to your Gmail account and check it out today!!

~Andrew

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T-G-I-F!!

It's Friday & We're Celebrating!!

You Won't Want To Let This One Pass You By!

Grab What You Can - This Sale Is Today ONLY (08-27-2010)!!

THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY!!

What is WorldStart doing do celebrate this Friday? Glad you asked! Everthing in today's newsletter ends in 55-cents!

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OR - don't ya just hate it when your better half tries to read the map...gets you lost, but somehow it's YOUR fault! Kind of funny how that works, isn't it?

The thing that I absolutely hate the most is stopping in those grubby gas stations, asking for directions and everyone is lookin' at you. I'm sure you've been there! Not to mention how much gas you can waste if you get lost and can't figure out where you're goin'.

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This Maxx Digital Explorer II 3.5" Touchscreen Portable GPS Navigation System is incredibly simple to use too! Just plug this baby into your cigarette lighter and set your destination and start drivin' - this GPS is gonna tell you where to go, turn by turn!! It's that easy!! Set-up will only take you less than 10 minutes - from the time you take it out of the box till the time you hit the road! The main menu has six basic entries: Destination, History, Nearest Points Of Interest, Set as Home, Save to Favorite, and Settings. Pretty straight forward - huh?

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• 1 GB Secure Digital (SD) Card with US Maps
• Touch pen
• Suction mount
• Car charger (12V - 24VDC)
• User's manual
• USB cable

I almost forgot to mention that this includes an MP3 player and a Photo Viewer!

You can listen to your tunes on the go - just pop in an SD card that has your fav music on it. The photo viewer is perfect for viewing your vacation pics too! Just pop your SD card outta your digital camera and into the GPS to get a slideshow of your pics!

Have we found one heck of a deal just for YOU today! We found this BRAND NEW Maxx Digital Explorer II 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigation System for one incredible price!! It's almost too good to be true! This Maxx Digital PN3500 Explorer II 3.5-Inch Portable GPS retails For $199.99 and that DOESN'T include shipping and handling! That's why you're gonna love the deal we've got for you today!

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PS - We've only got 100 in stock, so you'll want to run to the store, before they're gone! There's a definite possibility that you won't even see the price head up to $74.97 at 11:59pm, CST tonight (08-27-2010), because we'll be SOLD OUT. Don't say I didn't warn you ;-).

Tom from Oakland, CA asks: "When saving a picture, Windows always calls it a bitmap. How can I change it so it saves as a jpeg?"

The real question here isn't how your computer is SAVING the picture, rather in what format the picture was UPLOADED.

Many times, website creators will use .bmp rather than .jpg or .jpeg, simply because the quality of the picture is higher. A bitmap (.bmp) is an uncompressed photo, whereas a jpeg is a compressed format, which means some quality sacrifice. It may not be obvious to the naked eye, but it IS there.

Your best bet is to save a picture like this in its original format and then use a photo editing program to save it in whatever your preferred format is. I like jpeg because, although it takes up less space than .bmp, it is still a good quality image.

Here's a .bmp of a mandrill that I found through Google images.

My options for saving this are .bmp or “all files”. The latter isn't recommended, because you are not specifically defining an extension.

Once you've saved the image, open it in your photo editor. In this example, I'm using Paint, because I know that everyone has Paint.

When you open the image, it will look like this.

You can use the tools at the left of the image to tweak or modify the picture however you want. Above the image you can see your color palette. Now you simply click "file" and then "save as" to choose your format of choice.

Another way to save a picture is to use screen capture. To do this, make sure that your image looks the way that you will want to save it (no pointers over the picture, etc.,) and then, while holding down the "ctrl" key, press "print screen/sysrq" on your keyboard. This will save the entire contents of your screen as an image on your computer's clipboard.

Open Paint, and click "edit" and then "paste" to import the image. Use the "select" function (the box at the upper left of your toolbar) to frame the section of the image that you want to save.

Click "image" and then "crop" to get rid of any extraneous information, and then use "save as" to save your new and improved image.

Hope this helps.

Randal Schaffer

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