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Time To Upgrade? You Bet!

OK, we all know the drill. You buy a fancy new computer, but as the months pass, you want (OK need) more POWER! If you do the upgrades yourself, you'll probably save some serious bucks, but what if you make a mistake?

Well, we have an awesome solution! It's a new program called How To Upgrade Your PC (2003 edition) and it's absolutely fantastic!

This 2 CD ROM set covers everything you need to know in order to upgrade (or repair) your PC. It uses both text and video to demonstrate exactly how any given procedure is done. It's one thing to read about how to replace a motherboard, but actually watching a video of someone doing it is the BEST!

I've had this software for a couple weeks now and I've already used it on several occasions to verify tips or answer questions. It's really well done and the amount of information is incredible. It's a must have for every computer owner!

Every topic is covered in complete detail. Even if you've never opened a computer case before, this software can guide you through any upgrade you'll ever want to do. It even has a detailed glossary to help with those hard to figure out terms!

It covers upgrading everything- processors, memory, motherboards, sounds cards, hard drives, CD/DVD/RW drives, video cards, modems, network cards, adding a second hard drive, and more. It even includes a parts guide that tells you what type of parts to get (plus what to avoid) and why!

Let's face it - it's not a matter of "if" you'll need to upgrade, it's a matter of when. After all, why spend thousands on a new system when you may be able to upgrade your existing computer for a fraction of that cost?

The price on this? That's the best part - it's only $14.97 (retail $29.95) with FREE US shipping! Plus, you have our satisfaction guarantee - if you don't like it, send it back within 30 days for a refund! Nothing to lose! Check it out:

http://www.worldstart.com/store/how-to-upgrade-your-pc.htm

PS - Think about this - most computer shops charge $75.00 hr for upgrades and repairs. For only $14.97, you can do it yourself! Limited quantities - get to the site ASAP!!

Computers 101

Q:
How do I add a picture to an email (not as an attachment)?

A:
First, you should make your picture a manageable size. More info on this can be found in our online Email Picture Guide...
http://www.worldstart.com/guides/emailpict.htm

Here's how to insert pictures with Outlook Express (Netscape Mail info is below)

1. First, Create a new message and make sure that you have Format set to "Rich Text (HTML)". From the Insert menu, select Picture.

2. A screen will come up that allows you to browse to the picture's location on your hard drive.

3. Find your picture, hit OK, and you're all set.

Note that you can set a few other options before you hit OK. Here's a quick rundown:

Alternate Text - This will be displayed in place of the picture if the recipient's e-mail client is not able to, or not set to, display pictures.

Under Layout - Alignment - This lets you set your text wrapping. For example, if you set it to Left, the image should appear on the left of the message with your text wrapping around to the right. It's actually kinda cool.

Border Thickness - If you would like to have a border around your image, set the thickness using this box. The units are in pixels, so 2 or 3 is usually a good size.

Under Spacing - Your horizontal and vertical spacing sets the distance the text is from the image. By default, there is some space, but you can increase that area by entering values (pixels) into these two boxes.

Here's how to insert pictures with Netscape 7.0 Mail:

First, start a new message by clicking Compose, click in the message area, then from the Insert menu, select Image.

You will notice several tabs that allow you to select and fine-tune the picture:

Location - this is where you choose your file from your hard drive. You can also type in an Alternate text that will be displayed if the image cannot be viewed in the recipient's browser.

Dimensions - Here you can set the width & height of the image or leave it actual size. This shouldn't be necessary if you sized it in your imaging software first. If you do use it, keep the Constrain box checked to insure the picture remains proportional.

Appearance - here you select your horizontal and vertical spacing to set the distance text is from the image. By default, there is some space, but you can increase that area by entering values (pixels) into these boxes. If you would like a border around the image, put a value in the Solid Border box (in pixels). Usually 2 or 3 is good. You can also Align the text to the image and use text wrapping.

That's the main stuff. There are some other options you may want to explore, but this should get you started.

Final Notes - If you are using an e-mail client other than Outlook or Netscape you'll find that most of the information above probably still applies.

~ Steve

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Tip of the Day

Add an Online Picture to an Email

Have you ever come across a cool graphic at a website and wanted to include it in an email? One way is to save the graphic to your hard drive and send as an attachment or insert it into the body of an HTML email (as demonstrated above). But that takes up space on your hard drive or in the email. So, is there another way? You betcha...but doing it will steal bandwidth from the website you are using the picture from, thus costing the website money. Therefore, the tip that originally appeared here has been withdrawn from this archived newsletter.

~ David

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

Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

Malin Space Science Systems

We ran this one a while back, but with our "big red neighbor" making its closest visit in centuries, I figured I'd mention it again.

MSSS (Malin Space Science Systems) designs, develops, and operates instruments that fly on robotic spacecraft. Why am I recommending this site for you to check out? Because of the wonderful Mars Images and MOC gallery.

This gallery has wonderful and beautiful pictures from Mars, and from the Mars Orbiter Camera. You can view images of Mars all the way from as recent as this month to as earlier as July of 1997. The pictures range from black and white to full color images. And there are other image galleries from specific Mars missions.

Enjoy!

http://www.msss.com/

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