Open Links in a New Tab

Ah, browser tabs – who ever invented them deserves a big ol’ hug! And speaking of, did you know that If you use your middle mouse button to click on a link that it’ll open that link in a new tab? It works in just about every browser, so if you’re using Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer, you’re good to go!

It’s perfect for when you’re browsing around on a content-rich site (like Worldstart or Wikipedia, for example) and you want to keep all your searchings organized in separate tabs. It saves time, too.

Give it a try sometime!

~Andrew

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Facebook – Help, I can’t get to the end!!

We ran a tip on how to change your Facebook language not too long ago, and I thought I’d try and revisit it today. Problem is, that when I went to FB and tried to scroll to the bottom, the feed kept loading more stories! Now how am I supposed to reach the end of the feed to see the options I need?

Yes, that rhymed – no, I’m not a semi-famous rapper in my spare time.

Anyways, I figured it out. Just hit the End key (located in the cluster of keys above the arrow keys on your keyboard) and you’ll instantly be transported to the very bottom to reach all the footer options.

Easy!

~Andrew

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It's the Flash Drive Deal of the Decade!

32 MASSIVE GIGS - JUST $32.97!

That's Right - A 32GB Flash Drive - Nearly ENDLESS Space!

But You'd Better HURRY....

Because This Sale Won't Last Forever!

Don't Pay Double This Price Somewhere Else...

GET IT HERE AND SAVE A FORTUNE!

First Thing's First...

We all know what flash drives are good for: Everything.  So let's not waste your time or mine telling you what they do or how to use them.  They're an essential and practical part of every day life for everyone, from students to business professionals and everyone in between. 

We use them to store files, music, pictures...pretty much EVERYTHING.  These days, it's pretty much impossible to get by without at least one.  Which brings up some food for thought:

How Many Flash Drives do you Have?

Do you have four 4gb flash drives?  One 16gb? Eight 2gb's?  Hey, we understand - flash drives aren't cheap, so we accumulate ones with less storage capabilities so our pockets don't feel it as much.  Well...we're about to change your life!  Check this out!

A Flash Drive with 32 MASSIVE Gigs...For an UNBELIEVABLY LOW Price!

Here at Worldstart, we pretty much sell all flash drives from your 2GB up to 16GB.  In the history of our existence, we've only sold a 32GB flash drive once - and it was a loooong time ago.  It's not that we don't love 'em (we do!) it's just that it's so hard to find them at the prices you've come to expect from us.  Well guess what...WE FOUND 'EM!

32GB - Just $32.97!

This is HUGE!  To give you a little bit of perspective, we did a little covert ops and went into our local Best Buy to snap a quick picture of how much they sell a standard 32GB flash drive for.  Observe:



So...now that you understand how AMAZING this deal is, let's get to some logistics here...just how MASSIVE is 32GB worth of storage space?

32GB is Like a Black Hole in Outer Space - Pretty Much Endless!

Just look at all this can hold! Amazing!

Up to 19,200 Photos!
Thousands Of Documents And Files!
8000 MP3 Songs (that's over 2 weeks worth!)
96 Hours Of MPEG4 Movies - Better get a MONTHS supply of popcorn!

Why do GPS Devices Come With Dashboard Mounts?

TALK ABOUT A BAD IDEA!

Direct Sunlight Exposure - GPS Unit Flying off Shaky Mount...

A RECIPE FOR AN EXPENSIVE DISASTER!

Dashboard Mounts are Also an Advertisement for Thieves!

Safely & Securely Mounts to a Cup -

Out of Sunlight Exposure - Out of Plain View - Totally Secure!

SO Much Can go Wrong...

So there you are, driving through an unfamiliar part of town.  It's not looking like the best area to get lost in, so good thing for you you've got your trusty GPS unit mounted to your dashboard.

Then it goes FLYING off the mount!  You made one turn, and that was all it took.  Now it's resting beneath your feet in a sticky mess from that spilled drink.  RUINED!

Newsflash: Electronics DO NOT like the sun!  It's a hot, sunny day and you left your GPS mounted on the dash, in direct sunlight exposure.  You go to get into your car and notice something: your screen melted and the device doesn't work! Why would you leave it in the sun?!

Dashboard Mounts Are an Advertisement for Thieves! So you left your unit mounted to the dashboard while you ran into the store.  You came back to a busted window and an empty spot where your GPS used to be.  What did you expect? You left it in plain view!

Your GPS is a Life-Saver! Protect That Thing!

How many tight spots has your GPS pulled you out of?  From getting lost in a bad part of town to finding your vacation destination, your trusty GPS is ALWAYS there when you need it!  

You don't wanna risk it falling from it's mount on the dashboard and landing in a dirty, sticky mess do you?  You know it's a bad idea to leave it in the sun for HOURS on end...it's electronic, after all. And while we're talking disaster, do you really want your car to get busted into? You need a solution...now!

A REVOLUTIONARY Solution is Here!

Mount That Bad Boy to the Cup - Stick it in the Cup Holder!

Talk about ultimate safety AND security!  This is a brilliant idea, and frankly one we're stunned wasn't though of sooner.  Just like it sounds, this is a mount in the shape of a cup that safely sits right next to you in your cup holder!  

Eliminate The GPS Destroying Threats!

We're going to break it down for you nice and clear here. This is a simple idea that yields amazing results that save you money, grief, and from getting lost!

See the image above? It's simple to see without altering your windshield like the others!

So How's it Work? EASY!

First thing's first: this thing is SECURE!  As you'll see, the extra safe security mount will NOT allow your unit to fall off.  It'll be right there in your cup holder, face up, allowing you to easily see the screen and hear the directions!  

All too often we're putting our safety and that of others at risk while we frantically try scooping it off the dirty floor of the car.  The impact alone is enough to make you cringe...but what about the sticky floor? Yuck!

You Think the Sun Won't Destroy Your Unit? Think Again!

Out of the Sun - Out of Harms Way! It's no surprise that the sun will destroy electronics if left in direct exposure for long enough!  Your GPS is made of a hard plastic resin - yes, it's tough, but not tough enough not to melt or get internal damage from the sun!  You've felt how hot the metal in your seatbelt gets after a while...so what do you think that'll do to a fragile electronic device?

Thieves Can't Steal What They Can't See!

Out of Plain Sight - Thieves Cannot See it! This is the best part!  Most of us have had our vehicle broken into at one time or another.  The expense of that happening is WAY more than just replacing what's stolen - popped locks and busted windows cost a FORTUNE to repair!

Here's something you may not know: The FIRST thing a thief looks for when deciding which car to bust into is the suction mark on the windshield. If that's there, they know what's inside!  Guess what doesn't leave ANY suction marks anywhere? THIS THING!

Simple To Use - Amazing Results!

You're going to LOVE this thing!  Not only is it great for all the reasons listed above - it's unbelievably easy to use!  All you do is connect your GPS to the secure mount on the cup, and...OH..THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE TO DO!

Seriously: There is absolutely zero assembly here.  No tools, no confusing directions...just an obvious device with stunning results!

Now that it's mounted on the cup, you just stick it in the cup holder and you're all set!  Your expensive, trusty GPS is now secure and out of harms way for good!

The Perfect Device at the Perfect Price!

Hey, you're dealing with Worldstart here, not some big box store!  We got a great deal on these, and we're passing the savings directly on to you!  For today only, this GPS Cup Holder can be yours for just $12.97 with FREE US SHIPPING included!

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PS: This is SURE to be a hot selling item - everyone needs one!  That means that our stock is going to run out fast, so don't wait!  Get yours today!

Jim from Hernando Beach FL asks:

When printing, the box pops up for you to choose printer. In that box there is a little square to check that says “print to file”. How do you print to a file?

Why Print to File

Printing to a file is useful for documents that need to be printed at a commercial printer. After you print to a file, layout information is stored in the file. This file is then used by the commercial printer to produce the print. To print the document or photo, the commercial printer does not need to have the software through which you created the document. For example, suppose you have created an amazing eBook using Microsoft Word or Adobe Illustrator. To reproduce hard copies of the eBook, commercial printers do not need Microsoft Office or Adobe Illustrator installed in their systems. All they need is the “print to file”.

Let’s see how this is done. I’ll use a document created in Microsoft Word 2007 as an example.

Step 1: Create the document that you would like to send to a commercial printer.

Step 2: Click File > Print > Print, as shown below.



Step 3: Select the Print to file checkbox and then click the OK button.



Step 4: Specify a file name and click the OK button.



This is the file that stores the information, such as layout and spacing, which is important for commercial printers. Notice the extension of the file is .prn. You can send this file to a commercial printer to reproduce large copies or to print in a higher resolution than your personal printer.

You might be wondering what happens if the fonts used in your document are not installed on the system of the commercial printer. In such cases, the commercial printer will automatically replace the fonts you have used with the fonts already installed in his or her system. This may result in a document that isn’t exactly as you’d want it. The best way to avoid this situation, is to inform the commercial printer about the fonts you have used. The printer will update their system, or ask you to update your document with fonts compatible with their printers.

~Rupen Sharma

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Carolyn asks:

Can you write something on how to save files to a CD in Windows 7?

Thanks for the question, Carolyn. While we’ve covered this topic on several occasions, I found no fully illustrated step-by-step directions in our archives, and no instructions at all specifically for Windows 7. However, while the look may be slightly different, these directions will also apply, for the most part, to Vista and XP.

Insert the blank disc and AutoPlay should offer the option to Burn files to disc. If, for some reason, AutoPlay doesn’t appear, just click on the Start button and select Computer. This will reveal all the drives in the computer. In that case, you can skip the next couple steps and just start moving files to the disc.

In the Burn a Disc dialog box, you can add a name and determine how to copy the disc. Since my main purpose in burning discs is to save files permanently, I made the selection, With a CD/DVD player. Once these files have been carefully and permanently preserved, the disc containing them will likely be tossed onto a stack of about a hundred other unmarked discs, to be forever lost. There are people who claim that this is not an efficient filing system. I don’t pay any attention to those people.

Click Next and Windows Explorer will open. The DVD (CD) drive is located under Computer. If it’s not revealed, just click on the little triangle to the left of the Computer icon. There are several ways to move the files to the disc (Copy and Paste, Drag and Drop, etc.). For this demonstration, we’ll use Drag and Drop. Just select the files you want on the disc, click on them and drag them to the drive.

If all the files you’d like to copy to the disc aren’t contained in a single folder, you can move to other folders and continue to add files, as long as there’s room on the disc. Generally, CDs can hold approximately 700 MB and DVDs hold roughly 4.7 GB. For a breakdown on the difference between MB (megabytes) and GB (gigabytes), click here. To find out how much space is being used, click on the DVD Drive and the files will appear on the right. Click on a single file and hold the Ctrl key and tap the A key (Ctrl+A). This will select all the files. Right click and select Properties from the menu.

In the Properties dialog box, the amount of space consumed by all the files is revealed. Since there were only a few files selected to burn to this disc, a mere 5.58 MB of space was used.

Once all the items have been moved to the disc, from the File menu, click Burn to disc.

At this point, a Recording speed option is available. In the past, it was advised to burn discs at a slow speed (the lowest number). However, this was primarily used for burning audio discs, and is not as critical as it once was. The best bet is to choose a recording speed, and if glitches appear in the recording, try a slower speed.

Click Next and the files begin burning to the disc. The amount of time required depends on the recording speed and the amount of data. The few images burned to disc for this demonstration only took seconds, but if a DVD is filled to its maximum capacity, this may take some time.

Congratulations. You have successfully burned your files to the disc. At least that’s what the message will tell you. However, I always eject a disc after recording, and reinsert it to verify that the files are actually where they’re supposed to be.

If you choose to do the same, once the disc has been reinserted, in the AutoPlay dialog box, click Open folder to view files.

Voila. The files are there. Now, if I want to delete these from my computer, I know they’re safely tucked away on this disc. Of course, I’ll neglect to label the disc, and it will probably not be discovered until years from now, by someone who will wonder why the WorldStart guy bothered to copy all the preloaded Widows sample picture files to a disc.

You can find the answers to other questions about burning CDs and DVDs here.

~Kevin

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What You Should Look For in a Blu-ray Player

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current Blu-ray player or purchase your very first one, there are several features you should consider when determining which model to buy. With technology growing by leaps and bounds, the features that can be found on Blu-ray players today are much more advanced than even a few years ago. While price is a major factor in any purchase, you should focus more on the features of each player so you won’t have to upgrade too soon.

Blu-ray discs provide high-definition content that is best viewed on a high-definition television that offers a resolution of 1080p. You can connect a Blu-ray player to any television that has a composite video or HDMI input, but if it is not a 1080p HD TV, you won’t be taking advantage of the Blu-ray’s high-definition content. Before making your purchase, consider these Blu-ray player features. You may find some that you don’t absolutely need, while others may turn out to be a must for you.

Get the guide here!

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Gym-Pact

The beginning of a new year sees a lot of us signing up for gym memberships, fully convinced that we will go everyday without fail and have that 6 pack in a matter of months. And then.. life happens. Work, school, kids – and before you know it you’re feeling guilty for not following up on your new year’s resolution.

Gym-Pact is a new iOS app that might help you keep this little promise to yourself. The idea of this app is very simple: if you go to the gym you will be rewarded with cash, and if you skip the workout, you will be docked some cash. No, Seriously, I am not kidding – you will get paid for working out!

Check it out here!

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MS Outlook: Finding All Messages From A Specific Sender

I know who sent it, but I just can’t find the right one…

How many times have to said that to yourself as you searched for a particular message in Outlook?

Unfortunately, I find myself thinking that far too often.

While there are many ways to handle this… such as going from folder to folder, sorting each one by sender and then looking through the lists.

Yeah – not really my favorite plan.

Get some answers here!

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Change the Windows Explorer Default Folder

Windows 7 users know that when they go to their Windows Explorer, the first window that opens up is for Libraries. Well, that’s fine and dandy, but what if I want to start off someplace else? What then?

Today we’re going to learn how to change all that. So locate your Windows Explorer icon on your taskbar, or type Windows Explorer into your Search Box. Either way, right-click the Windows Explorer icon and select Properties.

Under the Shortcut tab, focus your attention to the text input box next to Target:

Simply type the address of the folder you want Windows Explorer to start in after the %windir%\explorer.exe. So, for example, mine would look like this:



This is a good one! Find out more here!

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Shakespearean Insulter

This is a fun random insult generator based on the works of the bard, William Shakespeare. After taking my required Shakepeare class last semester, I feel like this is an excellent way to decompress all that information and enjoy something that is fun, yet Shakespearean at the same time.

The generator is really easy to use. All you have to do is click the Insult Me Again or Taunt Me a Second Time button to generate a new insult.

Some of the insults come directly from Shakespeare’s plays and have citations from where they are from. Other insults are comprised from the Modern English of Shakespeare’s time, composed in the style of the bard’s writing. No matter which kind pops up randomly, the insults are sure to be fun!

Check this site out today and share it with all your Shakespeare-loving friends! I’m off to post a few of these insults on my friend’s walls on Facebook who were in my class and see if I can get great Shakespearean insult fest going! If you’d like to create your own Shakespearean insults check out this page where you can find instructions and a list of words to combine into your own insults!

http://www.pangloss.com/seidel/Shaker/index.html

~Amanda

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Teens Read Too

Welcome to Teens Read Too – a site devoted to Young Adult (YA) and Teen books that provides reviews, release dates, author interviews, and more! To get started click the red Click Here to Explore the Site link.

Now that you’ve been whisked inside the site, just scroll down the page to view the different categories available to you. This is a very unconventional menu system but the categories you’ll find are book reviews, hall of fame, kids read too, author interviews, books by release date calendar, author directory, ask the librarian, ask the screenwriter,  gotta have ‘em, and odds and ends.

The categories that strike me as being the most useful are the book reviews, author interviews, and that release date calendar. I’ve always anxiously awaited the next book in a series that I love coming out so that calendar is an awesome resource.

Book Reviews – at the top of this page you’ll find links to book reviews by month, the alphabetical archive, the kids read too archive, hall of fame book reviews, and beneath all of that you’ll find a  list of the reviews (organized alphabetically) so that you can check out the people who are writing the reviews on these books.

Author Interviews – here you’ll find a list of authors. Click on the name of the author whose interview you’d like to read. It’s that easy!

This is a great site for young adult and teen readers, as well as their parents. So check it out today!

http://teensreadtoo.com/

~Amanda

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Send it to Amanda at amanda@worldstart.com

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"Dear PC - I've HAD IT With Your Crashes...

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This will perform diagnostics, like a mechanic, to see if you have underlying hardware issues on computers running Windows XP, Vista - heck even Windows 7!!

Helping you spot trouble - BEFORE it starts!

It's so easy to get started too! Just pop in the disc.

It even lets you upgrade to the most current version of CheckIt Diagnostics...and it will notify you of the latest updates after you've already installed it. Pretty awesome, huh?

In just a few minutes you'll have the program up and running and then you can see all the tests that this baby can perform! It even explains what each test is for.

Now, let's get testing...

Since we specialize in computers here at WorldStart, it was kind of hard to find a computer that had hardware errors...but we managed to hunt a couple down in Steve's computer grave yard.

In a matter of a couple of clicks, we were able to see ALL of the problems...

One of the problems that cropped up right away on the first crappy old laptop was that the internet connection wasn't working - and you know what a hassle that can be! So, we figured, hey, let's use that little problem as a demonstration of helpful this program is going to be to you!

(PLEASE keep in mind that the examples below are just a FEW of the hundreds of problems this can uncover)

OK, back to our laptop - We tried the Internet Connection and Server Access Test -

and...

FAILED...

Ok, now we know there's a problem. To learn how to troubleshoot and fix the issue, we simply clicked on the "Troubleshoot" button and it walks you through the exact steps you need to take in order to fix your connection.

Then we went on to check the next laptop and came up with more problems. When running the Memory test a big fat WARNING error came up!

So, we went ahead and clicked the "Troubleshoot" button. Now, if that doesn't make any sense to you - don't panic. If you don't understand the issue, simply click on the "More Info" button and you can print or email the diagnostics to your computer tech to explain and fix for you.

Then we went on to run the Audio/Video Playback test and man, is this laptop in trouble...

But, once again...we just clicked the "Troubleshoot" button and it told us how to fix it. Just a reminder - if you don't understand what's wrong, you can always print out or email the diagnostics by clicking the "More Info" button.

The problems that we were able to fix above are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what CheckIt Diagnostics can diagnose on your computer.

This baby digs deep to scan and diagnose practically any hardware on your PC that you can imagine:

	System (Software, Processors, Memories, Ports, PCI Devices)
	Storage (Disc Drives & Optical Drives)
	Communications & Network (Network Adapters, Internet Access & Modems)
	Attached Devices (Devices such as Printers)
	Audio / Visual (Graphic Adapters, Monitors, Desktop Graphics & Audio Input, Output & Playback)

To start diagnosing your computer, just select the test or tests that you want to run and click "Run Selected Tests" and in a matter of minutes your results will be generated!

You get your test results INSTANTLY after each test is run!

If an issue is detected, a Troubleshoot button pops up. Just click it and it will tell you the exact steps to take. How's that for an easy fix?

Oh, and get this - if your computer does have an issue and you aren't comfortable or don't know exactly how to fix it, CheckIt Diagnostics can generate a report for you to email or print out and take to a computer repair technician (or that "tech savvy" neighbor down the street). All you do is click the "More Info" button and from there you can email or print your report.

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January Wallpaper!

Happy New Year! Here are the picks for January Wallpaper - and there's a LOT more at the site! Enjoy!

All the desktop wallpaper below is 100% free. Head on over and check it out!

http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/

	Driftwood Sunset This photograph was created at Chapel Beach in Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore during a two day backpacking trip. This was my second evening on the trail and WOW – what a wild bunch of weather! The hike from Mosquito Beach to Chapel is less than 5 miles, but I saw... (More)
	Yelling Geese These two Canada Geese had been just kind of standing side by side when all the sudden the one on the right let the one on the left have it! Frankly, I’m not sure what instigated the whole thing, but my bet is... (More)
	Glowing Hoodoo Pillars his was snapped in Bryce Canyon National Park just after sunrise one brisk spring morning. I had noticed these cool hoodoos (the pillar-looking things) the previous evening, and I wondered what they’d look like if... (More)

It can all be found here:

http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/

~ Steve