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Yes, I accidentally sent you both the plain text and HTML version of this newsletter yesterday. Sorry about that and for any confusion it may have caused.

Does Your Typing, Umm, Suck?

Before we get into the newsletter, take a minute to check this out. I think you'll thank me for it :-)

We have an awesome piece of software called Typing Quick & Easy and it's been extremely popular in our online store (actually, we're having a hard time keeping it in stock!). It really makes learning to type fun and easy. And think about it - wouldn't your computer be easier to use if you were a better typist?

The price for this? Only $12.97 (retail $24.95)! Of course, shipping is free if you live in the US. Here's a brief description:

Typing Quick & Easy is the ultimate typing teacher!

Combining effective instructional techniques with easy-to-use menus, you'll learn touch typing quickly and easily. Typing Quick & Easy also adds fun and challenge to the process of learning to type, with timed tests and six exciting typing games.

You can :

Increase speed and accuracy
Test your skills
Track your progress
Play games to learn better

This retails for $24.95, we saw it at Office Depot for $19.95, we'll sell it to you for only $12.97 and it will be delivered right to your door! Check it out:

http://www.worldstart.com/store/typingquick&easy.htm

Be sure to check out the link for tons more info on this fantastic product - including screen shots! Just think how much more you'll enjoy your computer with your improved typing skills!

Computers 101

Q:
What are Minimize, Maximize, and Close buttons?

A:
You know those three little buttons on the upper right hand corner of an open window? That's them.

The "X" closes the window.

The "Box" maximizes the program, making it full screen. If it's already maximized, it looks like a box on top of another box. If you click it in that state, it will make your window smaller.

Finally, the little "_" is the minimize button. It reduces the current window to a Taskbar button. Clicking the button on the Taskbar restores the window to its former state.

We've been getting a lot of questions lately from people who are trying to make their windows smaller. I guess big windows are out this year or something.

Anyhow, in order to re-size a window, you need to be sure it's in a "normal" state, and not Maximized. If your Maximize button is a single box (as shown above), then you can re-size. If it's a double box, click it and it will turn to a single box.

Oh, before you ask, to resize your a window, just hover your mouse cursor over an edge. It should turn into a double-arrow. Just left click, hold and drag till the window is the size you want.

Finally, here's a hint for all you first time re-sizers - if you resize using a corner (preferably not the corner with the min, max, and close buttons) you can resize both height and width at the same time.

Tip of the Day

Big Buttons

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

Do you ever accidentally click the Maximize button on a program window when you meant to hit Close? Or Close when you wanted to Maximize. Or Maximize when you wanted to Minimize? Or, OK, I guess you get the idea.

If the buttons are bigger, it helps to eliminate this problem. Trust me, ever since I made my buttons bigger, I have lots less digital "accidents". Here's how to do it:

1. Right-click the desktop and select Properties.

2. Select the Appearance tab. If you're using XP, hit the Advanced button.

3. On the "Item" drop down box, select Active Title Bar.

4. Next to that drop down box you'll see a setting for size. Click the little up arrow to make the buttons bigger. Don't get carried away though. The bigger the buttons, the bigger the title bar.

Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

Phone Speller

Here's a site that will give you all the variations of what your phone number spells. Just enter your number in their little phone number box and click the submit button. Maybe you'll find a cool way to remember your Uncle Albert's phone number...

http://www.phonespell.org/

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.