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Forget MS Office!

Try This!

We have a fantastic deal on Microsoft Works 6.0! If you're not familiar with MS Works, it's basically a scaled down version of MS Office. It has all the most popular features, and eliminates many of the "extra fluff" that most people don't use anyway.

In addition, it allows you to open and save in MS Office formats, making it easy to exchange data between the two - but for a fraction of the cost.

Most people find MS Works is a very adequate office suite. In fact, I've shown it to MS Office users who found themselves wishing they had saved $500.00 and purchased this instead! Look what's included:

Microsoft Works Word Processor - This is a fantastic word processor. It includes all the normal features like spell check, grammar check, thesaurus, word counts, undos, find / replace, etc. It also has handy stuff like page numbering, mail merge, label creation, envelope creation, tables, lists and tons more. You can even insert pictures, do WordArt, spreadsheets, and save your documents as web pages! If you didn't know you were using MS Works, you'd swear it was MS Word!

Microsoft Works Spreadsheet - Again, another fantastic program. This spreadsheet can handle all your formulas, includes dozens of cell formatting options, has a spell check, lets you create charts, has tons of editing options, allows you to sort data, and lots (lots) more. It looks like Excel, and does all the stuff 99% of the people do in Excel, it just costs a whole lot less.

Microsoft Works Database - Here's something we can all use! This program allows you to quickly and easily create databases to keep your information organized. You know, stuff like CD collections, recipes, home inventories, baseball cards, whatever! You can also create nice looking layouts for your data, sort, search, hide records, and more. It's a lot like MS Access, just way easier to use.

MS Works Calendar - We get requests for good calendar programs all the time, and this is one that really does a great job. It allows you to set reminders for, search for, and categorize appointments. It also lets you add repeating events, holidays, birthdays, and more. This alone is worth the price of the whole suite!

Microsoft Works Portfolio - This is really cool too. It acts as a repository for saved photos, web pages, documents and more. It's a super way to keep all your digital treasures organized (you know, so you're not playing "where's that file" :-).

This really only touches the tip of the iceberg for this software. It can do so much more than described. The price we have on this is great - only $19.97 and US shipping is FREE! Why shell out $500.00+ for MS Office if this will do everything you need? Check It out:

http://www.worldstart.com/store/ms-works-6.htm

PS - Remember, if you don't think it's great, you can send it back for a refund. All this for less than $20.00; how can you go wrong?

Computers 101

Q:
Is there a way to delete stuff other than sending it to the recycle bin?

A:
Every now and then you need to really delete a file. Right now.

Well, most people delete the thing, then go to the recycle bin and remove it from there. It works, but there's a better way.

Next time your 100% sure, without a doubt, for certain, that you want to delete a file, hold your Shift key down while you delete. The file will be deleted—skipping the Recycle Bin completely.

Here I am, right-clicking and deleting a file that was just begging for it. You can't tell, but I'm holding down my Shift key so it bypasses my recycle bin and is tossed into the digital abyss...

Who knew you could wield such power with such a simple key?

~Steve

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Tip of the Day

Alright, your first question probably is "What is a read receipt anyway?" Well, you can request a read receipt when you send an e-mail. When the receiver of your e-mail opens it you will be sent a message telling you it has been read (at their option). This message is the read receipt.

Your next question might be "How do I send a read receipt?"

Outlook Express

There are two ways to do this using Outlook Express. The first way I will show you will request a read receipt for every message you send (this is not usually necessary). The second way will allow you to request a read receipt for an individual message.

Open Outlook Express and sign in if necessary. Once everything has loaded, click "Tools" on the main tool bar. In the drop down menu that opens click on "Options" (it's near the bottom of the list). This will open a new window where you can change a ton of things in Outlook Express.

We want to be in the "Receipts" area so click that tab. The first checkbox will allow you to request read receipts for all messages. Some of the other ones might be of interest as well. In the middle is an area for sending read receipts. If you check the box to never send a read receipt then if anyone requests one from you they will not receive one even if you have read the message. I would recommend checking the middle box so that you will be asked to send the read receipt whenever one is requested.

After you have the "Request a read receipt for all sent messages" box checked you can click "OK". Now, every message you send will send you a message when the recipient has opened your message. But remember, if you can block the read receipts, so can the person receiving your e-mail.

To request a read receipt for only one e-mail you must first start the message. Click "Create Mail" or open a new message in some other way. Then click on Tools and click "Request read receipt" so that it is checked. Easy enough.

Netscape Mail

Open Netscape Mail and sign in if necessary. Once everything has loaded, click "Edit" on the main tool bar. In the drop down menu that opens click on "Preferences" (it's at the bottom of the list). This will open a new window where you can change a ton of things in Netscape Mail.

We want to be in the "Mail and Newsgroups" area so click the arrow to expand the menu. Click "Return Receipts" and you will see several options.

At the top you want to check the box that says, "When sending messages, always request a return receipt". This will allow you to request read receipts for all messages, and you can direct where you want the receipt to go (In Box or Sent Mail box). Some of the other ones might be of interest as well. If you check the box to never send a read receipt then if anyone requests one from you they will not receive one even if you have read the message.

After you have the "...Request a return receipt" box checked you can click "OK". Now, every message you send will send you a message when the recipient has opened your message. But remember, if you can block the read receipts, so can the person receiving your e-mail.

To request a read receipt for only one e-mail you must first start the message. Click "Compose" or open a new message in some other way. Then click on Options and click "Return receipt". That's all there is to it.

This is nice for several things. First, if you are sending an important e-mail you want to make sure it is received. Also you can have fun seeing how long it takes people to write back to you after they have read your message.

~Kyle Larson

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Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

The Artchive

Like fine art? Well if you do this site has it, and it's free. You can find everything from tribalism to modernism here, and all the good stuff in between like expressionism and romanticism. They even have a section of just women artists. You can take a tour or stroll through only the sections you like.

Perfect for school reports, or just if your trying to find a picture you like. This is art-tastic. There is a theory and criticism section and much, much more, check it out.

http://www.artchive.com/

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