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Computers 101

Q:
What are browser "plug ins"?

A:
A plug-in is a small application that works with your browser to display certain types of web media. For example, some web sites use Shockwave to allow you to play interactive games. However, in order to play these games, you need to have a Shockwave plug-in. Oh, if you want to check out some of these games, head to:

http://www.shockwave.com/sw/games/arcade/

How do you know which plug-ins you're going to need? Don't worry about it. When you get to a site that requires one, your plug-in will either run automatically or, if you don't have it, there will be instructions for getting it.

For the most part, newer browsers come with the most common plug-ins. You may need to update to the latest version from time to time, but that's an almost automatic procedure too.

Tip of the Day

Shifty Little Tabs

Web link - http://www.worldstart.com/tips/shiftytabs.htm

Most people know if they hit the tab key, they can hop from control to control in a program. What most don't realize is that if they hold the shift key while they tab, they can go backwards through the controls.

Sidebar:
Before you ask, Controls are the "objects" you interact (play) with in a program. Stuff like buttons, checkboxes, text boxes, lists, etc. are all controls. Basically, if you can do something with it, it's considered a control.
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For example, say you're filling out a form on a web page. You fill in your first name and, in all your excitement, accidentally tab right past the last name box. You can easily get back to the last name field by holding down the shift key and hitting the tab key.

So, next time you get a little wild with your tabbing, don't grab your mouse - just press your shift key.

Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

Sherlockian.net

Are you a Sherlock Holmes fan? Do you enjoy a good whodunit? Well this is the place on the web to find anything and everything you ever wanted to know about Sherlock Holmes. There are pictures, sounds, games, and so much more.

Was Sir Author Conan Doyle a murderer? Find out by checking out the Sir Author Conan Doyle section. Take a gander at the FAQ or learn about the time period that Doyle wrote in. A fabulous site, with hours of information. Enjoy!

http://www.sherlockian.net/

Do you have a cool site that you want to share? Send it to Amanda! Here's her address:

amanda@worldstart.com

Oh, and we're looking for non-commercial sites. We generally don't run sites that are strictly for shopping.