Announcements

Networkin' Fun!

WOW! We had a fantastic response to our Professor Teaches Home & Small Office Networking offer yesterday. Our thanks to everyone who ordered.

If you missed out, there are still some left (although we are getting close to selling out). As the title suggests, this software teaches you how to connect your computers together in a network. Once networked, you can share files, printers, internet connections - even put an old computer to use as a "file server" (you can never have enough hard drive space, after all).

By using multimedia presentations, it explains to you in simple language all the concepts and techniques you'll need to create your very own network. Even if you've never picked up a network card, this software can take you from the basics up to more advanced techniques.

What I really like about the program is that many of the presentations let you "learn by doing". They give you a simulated Windows environment to try the steps and examples with - no messing up your computer while you learn! Even check your knowledge with quizzes!

This is a fantastic way to learn the basics of networking and I highly recommend it. Even if you're not ready for a network just yet, you may want to grab one of these for the future. If you already have a network, this software could be very helpful in either maintaining or making it better.

Oh, the price. These are only $12.97 and US shipping is free! It's a terrific deal - especially when you consider how expensive it would be to hire someone to come in and setup a home or small office network! Check it out:

http://www.worldstart.com/store/professor-networking.htm

PS - We are starting to run low on these and over the last several weeks we've been selling out on a very regular basis. If you want in on this one get to the site ASAP.

Computers 101

Q:
What does it mean to "configure"?

A:
That's one of those computer words that you see tossed about. It can refer to the set-up of your computer hardware: memory and devices. It can be your combination of software: operating system, utilities, and applications. It can also mean the adjustment of your software: options or preferences.

Many computer problems are caused by poor configuration and can often be solved with a little bit of adjustment. As I mentioned last month, always check system requirements for software and the "ReadMe" file to make sure programs are configured right for your system.

I hope that now you configure out what people are talking about when they say this ;-)

~ David

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Tip of the Day

Doc Scraps

Here's a cool one. With this tip, you can stick a "scrap" of information on your Desktop. You can then take this "document scrap" and paste it into another application - without opening it up (although it doesn't work on everything).

First, you'll need to use a program that supports OLE2 drag and drop. Programs like Word, MS Paint, Wordpad, Corel WordPerfect, and most other popular programs will support this function.

OK, now, here's how to do it.

Just highlight the text you would like to copy. Drag it to your desktop (don't copy it, just highlight and drag). A "Document scrap" will be created on the desktop for you.

You can make as many of these little "scraps" as you like. They can be text or images.

Here's a picture of one:

Oh, and you may want to right-click them and re-name them too - makes it easier to figure out which one is which.

To use these document scraps, either double-click them to open, or drag them to where you would like to have them inserted into your document (again, this only works with some programs).

A really cool use for this is if you use the same text over and over. For example, maybe you have some information you occasionally e-mail to people and find it annoying to be constantly opening up your word processor and all the associated copying/pasting.

Well, if you right-click the document scrap, and select "Copy" from the resulting menu, the info in that scrap is placed on the clipboard where you can paste into your e-mail message (again, not every program supports this). I use this little trick all the time to send out info to commonly asked questions.

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Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

CyberSleuth Kids

“An Internet Search Guide for the K-12 Student.” Is their slogan, but how good are they? Fabulous. With tons of links to information your student really needs. There's clipart to make those school projects a lot snazzier, learning software, educational tools like flashcards, math work sheets, and an online word search will help your child out.

For teachers there are at least 1,000 free lesson plans. You will find a search engine to help you and your students find the information they need. Sections are conveniently grouped and linked by subject, for instance, Art & Music, Health, History, Language Arts, and Media.

This site is a handy tool to anyone in school, bookmark this one today.

http://cybersleuth-kids.com/

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