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WOW! This Is Incredible!

We have 6 fantastic titles for only $6.97 each (FREE US shipping)! The retail on these varies between $39.95 -$49.95 each, so $6.97 is an awesome price! Plus, we have our "Buy 3 and get a free mouse" deal this week so you can save even more. Wait till you see what we have! Try not to trip over each other on the way to the site :-)

Here they are! Grab 'em all!!

# 1 - Print Shop Select 12 + 10,000 clipart pack - This is an incredible buy. It's basically PrintShop 12 just not as much clipart! You can create banners, booklets, business cards, greeting cards, letterhead, photo albums, report covers, labels, postcards, and TONS more! Considering PrintShop retails for $49.95, this is a fantastic deal!

# 2 - Britannica Ready Reference 2003 - Wow, this is a deal. This encyclopedia includes 25,000 articles, 1500 photos, hundreds of maps, illustrations, and more. It has a fantastic search engine, super research assistant, and the full version of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (that alone goes for $30.00)! Plus it's the 2003 version! Can you believe it?

# 3 - Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing - This is the #1 typing program on the planet. If you want to type better (don't we all? :-) then this is for you. It's really well done and really easy to work with. Stop hunting and pecking! Save serious time and become a fantastic typist! For $6.97, how can you go wrong?

# 4 - Calendar Creator 8 - What perfect timing! With the year just beginning, it's not too late to create your own calendars for this year using your very own photos! Create a gift friends and family will enjoy all year long! Even add your own important dates to it! Great!

# 5 - Body Works 6 - This is a long time favorite of mine. It's kind of like an interactive medical encyclopedia. View 3D rotating models (80 of 'em!), browse through high-resolution images, or expand your knowledge with multi-media presentations (those are really cool). It also features 100,000+ medical definitions and covers over 1500 topics. A must have!

# 6 - Family Tree Maker 9 (single CD version) - If you want to create a family tree, there's nothing better. This software is both easy to use and allows you to create very professional looking records and family histories. You should see the scrapbooks you can make! If you can't afford the 20 CD set, this is a fantastic alternative!

Whew, that's it. Again, these titles are only $6.97ea! Of course, US shipping is FREE and you have our 30 day satisfaction guarantee—if you're not happy with your purchase, just return for a refund. Nothing to lose! Here's the link for more info:

http://www.worldstart.com/store/697superspecial.htm

PS- Remember, we have our "Buy 3, get a FREE Mouse" sale through the end of this week (or while supplies last). So, get to the site and order today!

Computers 101

Q:
My son is a computer "wiz" and he has all his computers "over-clocked". What is over-clocking? Is this okay to do to my computer... I mean it won't hurt it will it?

A:
Overclocking is a popular way to get a little more performance from a system. It is often called pushing or speed margining. Sometimes you can force your CPU to run faster than intended, but it does carry some risks such as over-heating, so you should become familiar with all the pros and cons before you attempt it. You don't want all your crucial data going up in smoke!

Overclocking is possible because reputable companies are conservative in their speed rating. Chip manufacturers want to be sure that the chip will run safely at the advertised speed. Overclockers attempt to exploit this conservatism, sometimes successfully and sometimes not.

Attempting to operate hardware in a way that it was not designed to is very risky. Your PC's Circuit timing is very delicate and you can cause subtle problems by messing with it. The average person may not even notice the small performance improvements. You may get a 6-10% speed improvement, but will it make any difference?

If you use your PC primarily for games and graphics, then you might benefit from overclocking. However, I don't think overclocking is necessary or recommended for the average user. It should definitely not be attempted by a novice.

~ David

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Tip of the Day

What is the allure of keyboard shortcuts? Do they really save time? Why bother since my mouse is permanently attached to my hand?

I like to use keyboard shortcuts, especially if someone is watching me, because they make me look like a pro. With just a few key strokes I can leave a mouser spinning his wheel! Whatever your motivation, here are some web browsing shortcuts:

For Internet Explorer 6 and Netscape 7 (may work in older versions)

Internet Explorer ONLY

Netscape ONLY

~David

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http://www.worldstart.com/writers-guidelines/index.htm

Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

The Official World Rock Paper Scissors Society

The World RPS Society is dedicated to the promotion of Rock Paper Scissors as a fun and safe way to resolve disputes.

"We feel that conserving the roots of RPS is essential for the growth and development of the game and the players."

Practice with the "Online Trainer", learn Advanced techniques, and more!

http://www.worldrps.com/

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