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Virus Season

OK, we're starting to get into the last part of the year and it seems like this is when we start seeing a surge of new of viruses spring up. At least that appears to be the case when I look back on all of our past virus alerts. More people at home using their computers I guess :-).

So be extra careful with your e-mail attachments and be sure to check out our virus guide at:

http://www.worldstart.com/guides/virus1.htm

In light of this fact, we've struck a special deal with our suppliers for you.

I'm happy to report that we have Norton Anti-Virus 2002 on sale for only $14.97 (FREE US Shipping, of course)! It normally retails for $49.95, so it's a heck of a deal.

Let me tell ya, I get a dozen e-mails a day from people who have been hit by viruses. In many cases, they lose all their data, get personal info stolen, have to re-install windows, or deal with any number of other problems.

So, I always recommend running anti-virus software.

As many of you already know, I think Norton AV 2002 is the one of the best anti-virus programs available. It can scan e-mail, downloads, protect against malicious java scripts, and just about everything else. It's really easy to use and seems to be at the top spot in every comparison of AV software I've seen.

The feature I like the best about this software is the way it automatically updates itself. It automatically checks for - and downloads - virus updates while you're online. No messing around with manual updates or forgetting to get the current virus definitions. Great huh?

Isn't keeping your computer virus free worth $14.97? If you've ever been infected with a virus, I know you're shouting "YES!" Don't be like the guy who didn't buy AV software until after his computer was infected and information lost (believe me, he'll tell ya $14.97 is a deal!)

Here's the link:

http://www.worldstart.com/store/nortonav2002-RCS.htm

Please, if you don't have good, up to date, anti-virus software, grab this deal. Your computer will thank you for it :-)

Computers 101

Q:
How do I save pictures off of web pages?

A:
To save a picture from a web page to your computer, just right-click the image and select Save Picture As... from the little menu that pops up.

If you really like the picture, you can even set it as your wallpaper from that same menu. Just make sure the image is big enough. If it's too small, it won't work out real well.

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Tip of the Day

Exploring Thumbnails

Do you have folders full of pictures? I do, both from my digital camera and various scans that I have done. Figuring out which one of these pictures is which is like finding something lost in my daughter's room - it's frightening.

Fortunately, there is another way to view these files. It's called the "thumbnail view."

From Windows Explorer or My Computer, click the View menu, Thumbnails, and you'll get a handy little thumbnail of each picture in the folder.

Makes finding that shot of Aunt Edna in her swimsuit a snap.

What if this doesn't work?

If you don't have an option for Thumbnail View on your View menu, there's still hope. As long as you have Internet Explorer 5.0 or better installed, you can make it work - in a round about way.

Right-click the folder you want to enable Thumbnail View for and select Properties from the resulting menu. You should see a check box towards the bottom of the screen that says "Enable Thumbnail View." Click it and hit OK.

Alright, now open the folder and hit the View menu, Thumbnails (just like above). With any luck, your digital aerobics will pay off and you'll see little thumbnails all over your screen.

--Steve

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Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

Fun Trivia

After a great vacation, I wanted a fun way to challenge my mind. So I went surfing around and found Fun Trivia. What does it entail? Lots and lots of trivia question for you to answer and keep your mind sharp.

With thousands of trivia puzzles, and question for you to solve, you’ll never get bored. You can even think of your own trivia questions and make up your own puzzles for people to solve.

Yes, you do have to register, but it’s free. You pick an I.D. and a password, fill in your full name (or make one up), your city, your country, and your e-mail address. Then you enter the member's area where you can play and create to your hearts content.

You won’t get bored here, enjoy!

http://www.funtrivia.com/

Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?
Send it to Amanda at amanda@worldstart.com