Windows 7 Clock Decades

Finding a date in Windows 7 is super easy – you just click the clock on the taskbar and you get an easy readout of the month. Clicking the arrows moves on to the next (or previous) month, but did you know that if you click on the name of the month…

…you can “zoom out” to show the whole year, or even whole decades?

That oughta come in handy! Give it a try today, Windows 7 users!

~Andrew

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Save and Save As

When you use the Save command, you save your work under it’s current file name. If you’ve never saved whatever it is you’re working on before, then you’ll get an opportunity to name it.

When you use Save As , you get a chance to save what you’re working on as a new file.

Here’s an example. Let’s say you’re working on a word processing document. It’s a new document and you decide to save it. A box comes up that lets you give it a name. Now, let’s say you add something to it. If you use the Save command again, it simply saves it with no questions asked under the existing file name.

OK, now let’s say you make a modification to the file, but you want to keep the original version as well. This is where you use Save As. When you use the Save As command, it allows you to save your current file as a new file with a new name. Now when you go to open your files, you’ll find you have both the original version and the new, Saved As version.

You didn’t know computers could be so much fun, did you??

~ Andrew

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You Deserve BETTER Audio!

Whether you're sitting at home listening to music on your computer or traveling somewhere and want a portable speaker for your audio device like an iPod, MP3 or even a cell phone, one thing's for certain: you need QUALITY audio - not that tinny, weak sound on your computer speakers.  Not that thin, grainy sound coming from your headphones...

Maybe you want to play your iPod at the office and need a portable speaker to plug it into - whatever, bottom line is, you need quality sound in a portable speaker.  You need to be able to jam your tunes in any and all situations without being embarrassed by terrible sounding audio.

What do you do? You come to Worldstart and get EXACTLY what you need!

It's USB Rechargeable Portable Audio Perfection!

A Perfect Computer Speaker OR Portable Speaker for ANY Music Device!

The ONLY Speaker You Need! This compact speaker may be smaller than a cell phone, but it's sound is HUGE and crystal CLEAR! 

What is it? It's a compact, portable speaker with a stereo jack  AND a USB cable! It was made for using with your iPod, MP3 Player, Cell Phone, Computer or ANYTHING else that plays music...

And it'll put your current speakers to shame! Seriously, whether you're looking for a substitute to your terrible sounding computer speaker, or if you're looking for the perfect complement to your portable music device - this is EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED! 

No Joke: UNBELIEVABLY CLEAR, LOUD AUDIO - Pocket-sized Package!

We've tested and sold TONS of speakers, so believe us when we tell you that these things are high-end to the max!  We were shocked by the sound coming out of this thing, and you will be too!

So how's it work?  It's easy, check it out!

Audio Perfection 101: USB Rechargeable!

There's no batteries for this little beast...it recharges via an INCLUDED USB cable - that means you can use this speaker at your computer when listening to music...while it simultaneously charges for on-the-go rockability!

So now, no matter where you are, if you've got your portable music player with you, be it an iPod, MP3 player...even your cell phone - you can play ALL of your music through this brilliant, connected speaker!


Audiophiles Rejoice - Compact Size...HUMONGOUS SOUND!

Prepare to be BLOWN AWAY - don't be fooled by the small, compact size; this thing is unbelievably loud and clear!  In fact, it's small size is the main appeal: this is meant to be used as a portable speaker, and portable it is! 

Smaller than a cell phone, this little beast will easily fit in your pocket, purse or bag and provide huge, clear sound when you go to use it!

And speaking of audio quality, this thing is second to none!  You'll be amazed by how loud it gets and the clarity that remains despite the high volume...this speaker positively screams out your music while oozing audio quality!  What more could you ask for?

Compatible With...EVERYTHING!

No matter what portable music device you've got, as long as it takes a standard stereo jack (3.5mm: everything) you'll have no problems unleashing your favorite music on the world! 

Check this out, the universal jack that's connected to this amazing speaker will allow you to use it with ANYTHING that takes a stereo jack!

And We Mean ANYTHING:

iPod, MP3 AND Cell Phone Compatible!
Plays on Your Computer While it Recharges!
Pocket Sized Speaker - HUMONGOUS SOUND!


Tough. Durable. Compact. PERFECT!

Built to Last: Hey, this speaker is meant to travel around with you. You can't be worrying about whether or not it's going to be safe, so we'll just say it now: This Thing Is Tough!

Whether it's sitting on your desk and screaming out music from your computer or plugged into your iPod on the go, have no worries!  As a device that's meant to be portable, the designers left nothing to chance - They built it like a tank!

Amazing Portable Speaker - Unbelievable Price!

You'd think a portable speaker that works in ALL of your audio devices would cost a fortune.  Especially considering it's build quality and sound...but not this one! Today, this can be had for just $14.97 with FREE US Shipping!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/7636

PS: You know the deal - If there's any left tomorrow, the price jumps up to $19.97 so don't wait - ORDER NOW!

*Urgent Reminder!

We've been experiencing an overwhelming response on these awesome GPS Cup Holders these last couple of days! Make sure you get yours ASAP, because we don't know how much longer we can keep this hot seller in stock!

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 cksan be yours for just $12.97 with FREE US SHIPPING included!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/7330

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!

Marjorie from Orange Park, Florida writes:

How can I include headers/footers when printing a web page using Google Chrome?

When printing a web page, sometimes we want the headers and footers with all the information like web address, date and page number… and other times all that stuff is just clutter that we end up taking using the old reliable White Out to get rid of it.

Either way, you’ll need to know how to turn them on or off when printing, so let’s take a look.

First, in Chrome you can either use Ctrl + P or the Print from the menu you access via the wrench on the far right of the address bar.

At this point Chrome will put you into a Print Preview situation.

On the left side of the preview are your print settings.

In the Options section you’ll find a checkbox for Headers and Footers.

Un-check it to remove them from the printout and make sure it’s checked to put them back.

That’s it all there is to it!

~ April

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Will from Detroit asks:

I often get .eml files from a friend and I just can’t open them. I don’t know what they are, but I’m sure they’re some kind of a joke… but I can’t get it if I can’t read it.

This is a common problem Will, but I’ll try to help. These files generally arrive as an email attachment, included in forwarded mail, and are by default designed to be opened by a Windows mail client (Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, etc.) However, many people don’t use these email clients, so we’ll take a look at another option. The first step is to save the file to your computer. The one below was saved to the desktop from Gmail, using Firefox. For information on directing file downloads, see the article, Where Downloads Go.

You should always first scan the attachment for viruses. Just because it’s from a friend doesn’t mean that it hasn’t passed through an infected system somewhere along the way. To scan it, just right-click on the file and use your antivirus or some other program (I used Malwarebytes).

Now, since these files are generally opened by an email client, what we’ll do is change the default program to Internet Explorer. I was also able to open them in Opera, but had no luck with Firefox. That doesn’t mean it can’t be done; I just couldn’t do it. I also had mixed luck with Microsoft Word. They would open, but some had funky formatting issues. Internet Explorer worked best.

If the file is safe, once again right-click and in the Open With menu, select Choose Default Program.

If Internet Explorer is on the list, click that and check the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file box. If IE isn’t on the list, click the Browse button. This process was done in Vista, and will work in Windows 7 and XP, but the appearance of the Open With dialog box in XP is somewhat different.

Scroll down to the Internet Explorer folder and open it.

In that folder, double-click on iexplore.exe.

It should then appear on the list. Select it and check the Always open box.

Once the default has been changed, just double-click the file and it should open in IE, along with all future .eml files. When a new one arrives in your mailbox, just follow the save and scan steps in the beginning of the article.

Note: Several of the .eml files I opened (or attempted to open) were either corrupted, or contained nothing more than email addresses.

To read about another method for resetting default programs, click here.

~Kevin

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In Search of a Smartphone Part Three: Carriers and Cost

In this, the third in a series chronicling the search for a smartphone, we’ll examine providers and plans. The first article covered smartphone basics; the second looked at security. Having never owned a smartphone–or even a decent cell phone–research for this series has been an eye-opener. Due to my lack of experience in most things mobile, it’s likely that mistakes will occur, or important information will be overlooked. Please feel free to offer criticism or comments.

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Forget Cable... Forget Satellite... Here Comes Internet TV!

Internet TV may not be the wave of the future yet, but it will be someday.  For now, you can get most, but not quite all of the TV programs that you love somewhere on the internet (legally).

Probably the most basic way to stream internet TV is with Hulu or Hulu Plus.

Hulu is a free streaming service with programs from all over the world.  Need your Anime fix with Tower Of Druuaga?  It’s there.  Can’t live without the BBC puppet show for adults called Mongrels?  It’s there, too.  They also have episodes of currently-running hit shows from the US such as Glee.  On the free version of Hulu, you have to wait for a week for them to appear, but on Hulu plus ($7.99 per month) you can watch the current shows the day after they air on the network. http://www.hulu.com

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Change Your Thunderbird Receive Sound

Are you bored with the standard message alert sound in Mozilla Thunderbird? Want to spice things up a little with your own custom sound? Follow along – it’s easy!

First, open up Thunderbird and click Tools>Options up on the toolbar.

Now, make sure the General tab is selected, and under the When new messages arrive: heading, click the radio button for Use the following sound file. This should enable the Browse button, so you can use your own sound file…



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Rick from MA asks:

I want Internet Explorer to automatically open to a particular site, when I log on. Can you help?

The page that opens when you fire up your browser, is your home page. In addition to setting up a home page for Internet Explorer (IE), we’ll also set one up in Firefox and Chrome.

It’s easiest to begin by first going to the page you’d like to keep as your home page. For example, if you want your browser to open to your email account, begin this process there.

In Internet Explorer, click on Tools in the menu at the top of the page. If you’re using IE9, you’ll probably need to hit the Alt key, to reveal Tools. Under Tools, select Internet options.



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iMedix

It seems like there is a social media site for just about everything these days. So why not for health information, medical questions, and the community of patients who have questions and are looking for information? Well there is a site just for that, iMedix brings you a community of users who are seeking health information from fellow patients and families of patients for free.

On the main page you’ll find featured support groups, featured topics, a Q & A section, as well as a search field so that you can look up whatever information you’re looking for.

I’d recommend that you click Take the iMedix Tour because it walks you through everything you need to know about the site from asking a question to searching for health articles. Remember that this information should not replace you or your family members seeking a medical professional, but it is nice to be able to research illnesses and talk to people who have been through or know a family member who has been through the same experience.

Registering for an account is easy. Just click the Sign Up link at the right of the page, then fill in the form with a working e-mail address, create a password and nickname, and then agree to the terms and conditions. Next, you’ll click the blue Sign Up button at the bottom of the form. You can now sign in with the information you provided and use all the features of the site.

I really like the idea of this community. If you’ve ever had a loved one who has a serious illness, in my case my mom who had breast cancer, it is really nice to have a community that you can interact with. You can ask them questions, and just lean on each other for support.

http://www.imedix.com/

~Amanda

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Pageonce

Since I got my smart phone I have really been blown away by the amount of useful apps out there that are surely going to make my life easier. Page Once is one of those apps – and best of all, it’s FREE!

I have an HTC EVO 4G, so I just downloaded it straight from the Android Marketplace, but you can also get it by visiting the website, too. Just fill in your e-mail address and create a password, then click the green Join Now – Free button.

Or, if you want to know more first, you can click the Learn More link in the section under the Join button, as well as watch the demo video.  I’d suggest checking out the demo video anyway, because it shows you how the app works and how easy it is to use!

I know you are probably worried about the security of using an app like this – I was too. Head over to the Security section and you can read about how they go the extra mile to protect your data. They are verified through TRUSTe, VeriSign Secured, McAfee SECURE, and the BBB. They even provide a link to their reviews at the BBB.

If you click Pageonce Money and Bills, you can click the tabs, iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone to see screenshots of what the app will look like on your platform. You will also be provided with a download button for that platform, and at the bottom of each you’ll see some user submitted feedback about the app.

I hope you’ll like this app as much as I do! It has certainly streamlined keeping track of my finances.

https://www.pageonce.com/

~Amanda

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Transfering files is a PAIN. You could literally spend DAYS trying to get the files you want transferred from one computer to another.  We're talking countless hours burning CD's, emailing files to yourself...or worse: trying to use a stupid ethernet cable to sync the two PC's together.  This DAUNTING task is nearly impossible, and by the end of it you'll be ready to destroy that dumb old computer!

Seriously, whether you just got yourself a new PC or your friend is over with their PC and you're trying to swap/share files...if you don't have the right hardware, you're in for a HUGE fight. Why?

Your Old Computer Has ALL Your Files...And it's NOT Giving Them Up Without a FIGHT!

Your old PC, jealous soul that it is, has ALL of your old files - and it's not giving them up easily! Have you ANY idea how much of a frustrating, time consuming hassle this can be? Yeah...it's TERRIBLE!

Of course, you don't have to have a new PC to experience this problem. Maybe you just have two computers in the house, and you need to transfer things from one to the other.  Or maybe your friend is over with his laptop, and you need to get photos, media, or anything else from his PC to yours...good luck with that!

You need a simple solution. And we've got it - A cable to unify the masses!



You NEED the Targus Transfer Cable - Almost TOO Easy to Use!

Like a knight in shining armor, this slick little cable makes the entire process FAST and EFFORTLESS! You'll be SHOCKED by the speed, STUNNED by the simplicity, and THRILLED by the results!

If you can plug one end of a cable into a USB port, and the other end into the other computer's USB port, guess what?  You're ALREADY AN EXPERT!  

Once you've got the two computers connected to one another, a window pops up and lets you drag and drop your files from one PC to the other - THAT'S IT!

ZERO COMPATIBILITY ISSUES: This cable supports everything from Win98 to Win7 with ZERO PROBLEMS!  

"Fast?" NO. "Greased Lightning?" YES!

Powered by USB 2.0, you'll be transferring files at 480Mbps!  That's LIGHTNING FAST, and you won't believe how quickly you'll be up and running!

The best part is, you can keep this cable and use it any time, any where, between whatever PC's you so choose!  So whether you're buying a new computer, or simply want to transfer files from one to another, you're all set with this brilliant cable!

Transfer EVERYTHING!

ALL of Your Documents - Every Last One!
ALL of Your Photos - From the Great ones to the Embarassing ones!
Your ENTIRE Music Collection - NEVER go Without Your Tunes!
Movies...and ANYTHING else - you name it, Targus will Transfer it!

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 or pay $14.97 soon (if there's any left)!

February Wallpaper Is Ready!

It's that time again - time to dress up your monitor with some brand spankin' new wallpaper!

	Sandhill Crane In Flight I have to admit – I have a love / hate relationship with photographing sandhill cranes in flight. On one hand, I love getting cool on-the-wing photos like the one above, but on the other hand – WOW – a single morning of good shooting can produce..(More)
	Sable Falls In Winter Every now and then it happens. You get a good snowfall before the water freezes. It doesn’t happen every year – heck sometimes it’s two or three years between windows, but WOW – when it hits, it’s sweeeeeeeetttt! (More)
	Cutest Chipmunk In Bryce Canyon We discovered this little beggar at the top of a really long climb up from the bottom of Bryce Canyon, UT. I spotted him first and figured as we got closer he’d dart off and that would be that. Ahh, but he was tame – or hungry – or something….. (More)

It can all be found here, 100% free:

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

~ Steve