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Running Windows XP?

Wanna run it better?
Take advantage of new features?
Work faster?
Use less aspirin?

Then you're gonna love this!!

We have an essential program for anyone who has - or is going to have - Windows XP. It's called Professor Teaches Windows XP and it's really fantastic. It teaches you both the basics and more advanced techniques with a very friendly, easy to follow system.

We've offered a similar title in the past, but I think this one has even more topics crammed onto the CD! It's loaded with tips, tricks, advice, and plenty of how-to material. Even if you've never turned on an XP machine, this will have you running it like a pro in no time. I was pleasantly surprised with the number of tricks and ideas I picked up!

The lessons are fantastic. They use audio, images, and interactive simulations to teach you what you need to know.

A typical lesson will go like this - First you get an overview of the topic, then as the lesson continues, you work in a simulated Windows environment trying the various steps.

Rather than just watching a video, you are actually using your mouse and keyboard to "try" the technique. You practice it first, so if you do something wrong you're not messing up your computer. It's like going to computer class and having the teacher right next to you! It's fantastic!

What does it cover? Everything from the very basics to advanced PC health. I'd give you a full list, but there are over 400 topics in the index! Suffice to say, anything you'd want to do with Windows XP is probably covered! Just pick a topic and go!

I love the technique this program uses to teach. In my opinion, the simulated Windows environment is genius and I don't know why more "how to" type CDs don't do it. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn Windows XP.

The price on this is only $12.97 and US shipping is FREE! When you think about the expense of your computer and operating system, isn't it worth $12.97 to be able to make the most of your eXPerience? Get rid of the frustration and make your computer fun again. Give it a try, you'll be glad you did :-)

http://www.worldstart.com/store/professor-windows-xp.htm

PS - This was another overstock deal, so we only have a limited number of these. Once they are gone, we can't get anymore. This is bound to be popular, so please get to the site right now or you'll miss out!

Computers 101

Q:
What does the "send to" menu do?

A:
If you right-click a file in Windows Explorer or My Computer, one of the options you'll get from the resulting menu is "Send To". You can use this "Send to" option to send the file in question to another location, person, program, etc.

For example, one option is to send to, desktop (shortcut). You can use this option to create a desktop shortcut to the file your playing with. Nifty huh?

You can also use it to send a file to a 3.5 floppy disk, to an e-mail recipient, and more. It's probably one of the most useful, yet unused, features of Windows.

~ Steve

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Tip of the Day

Customizing Send To

OK, what do you do if you would like to send a file to a place that's not listed on your "Send to" menu? Or perhaps you want to eliminate an item on the "Send to" menu that you don't use. Well, you can (it's easy too).

1. Right-click your Start Button, Explore.

2. Head to the Windows\Send to\ folder (it's probably just above the folder you landed in when Explorer opened).

Special Note for XP users:
If you're using Win XP, you'll need to make sure you have your computer set to Show Hidden Files and Folders. You can do this under Explorer by hitting the Tools menu, Folder Options. Next hit the View tab. You'll see an option for "Show Hidden Files and Folders" there. Select that and hit OK. You'll be able to see the Send To menu under the Documents and Settings/USER NAME folder (The USER NAME is the name you use for your custom settings on XP).

3. To remove items you don't want listed on the menu, just delete them. To add items, just drag their shortcut to the folder (I drag them right from the desktop / taskbar). Note that you want to use your RIGHT mouse button to do this. If you drag with your left mouse button, you may remove the shortcut from it's original location. If you right-click and drag, when you release you get a handy little menu that lets you choose to copy, move, etc. Choose Copy.

As a quick for instance, I didn't have MS Word as an option in my "Send to" menu, so I dragged and dropped its little shortcut icon into the Send to folder. I now have the option of sending something to MS Word.

Please note that you can't use this menu to "force" a program to open a particular type of file. If you're trying to make Outlook Express open a DLL file, it just ain't gonna work.

You can also add a folder shortcut to your "Send To" menu, giving you the ability to send files to that folder quickly and easily. I know it's sounds a little complicated, but you'll see what I mean.

1. Right-Click your Start button, Explore.

2. Head to your Windows\Send to\ folder (it's probably just above the folder you're currently in).

Again, if you're using Win XP, you'll need to make sure you have your computer set to Show Hidden Files and Folders.

3. Use your RIGHT mouse button (yes the right one) to drag a folder to your Send To folder.

4. You'll get a menu that will give you several options, including one to create a shortcut. Select that.

That's it. If you would like to send a file to the folder you just created a shortcut to, right-click it and select it from the Send To list.

~ Steve

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Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

Yo-yo Universe

First of all, ignore the shopping links (unless you need a new yo-yo), this site was too cool to pass up. I love yo-yo’s and hope you all do too. You can get information on yo-you events, news, tips and tricks, chat, the pro spinner’s club, and information for you parents out there.

I love the tips and tricks section: you can learn how to do the moves, and if you have a question you can ask the experts. I think my favorite move is probably "Walk the Dog". What’s yours?

http://www.yoyouniverse.com/

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