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You Wanted It! Now It's Here! 

We have Norton Personal Firewall 2003 in stock! Don't let a hacker destroy your computer's software, sabotage Windows, erase your data, and steal your personal info! Grab this MUST HAVE program now!

Why Norton? It's the #1 firewall software in every test I've seen. It keeps hackers out of your computer plus prevents programs from sending information from your computer covertly (i.e. it stops spyware).

OK, I know what you're thinking. You already have Anti-Virus software, so why would you need this? Well, that's like locking the driver's door of your car and leaving the rest open. Here's why:

You can (usually) outsmart viruses by keeping your software up to date, not opening attachments, being careful about what you download, etc. You should still have AV software (I do), but if you don't you may be able to stay safe by knowing how viruses work and how to avoid them.

However, keeping hackers out is another issue. It's a lot harder to keep your computer from being hacked into since it's somewhat out of your control. The best way to keep your PC hacker free is with the use of a firewall - and this program has, what I feel, is one of the best software firewalls on the market.

Oh, and for those who aren't worried about being hacked into - if an outsider does get access to your computer they can plant viruses, destroy files, steal personal information, render it inoperable, and more. Norton Personal Firewall blocks over 300 access attempts on my computer a DAY. Granted, most of these are automated attacks looking for easy targets, but why take a chance?

I personally know several people who have had hacking problems, and believe me - it makes getting a virus look like a day at the beach!

This version adds a ton of new features including ad blocking, pop up blocking, pop under blocking (where the pop up window comes in under your browser), visual tracking that uses a map to show you where the attacks are coming from, and lots more! This is the best version of this program ever, and may be the best software firewall anyone has come out with.

Want yours? Well, they retail for $49.95, we have them for just $19.97 with FREE US Shipping! Follow the link below and take a look at all this program can do for you - I think you'll be impressed!

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PS - This is a very limited quantity item right now. We're very lucky to have these and once they're gone, it may be a month or two before we get more. So, don't wait - get to the site right now!

MS Office 101

Exponents in Excel

Have you ever needed to use exponents in an MS Excel formula and not know how?

I mean, maybe you need to square the value of a cell, or whatever.

Wouldn't it be nice to know how to enter the power properly - it avoids the whole multiplying the same number over and over in your formula.

Well - to tell you the truth there's a couple of ways to accomplish your goal.

Let's say you need to enter 6 to the 3rd power.

The first way you can enter the power is 6^3. The first number is the base and the second the exponent.

The second option would be the formula

=Power(6,3)

Again, the first number is the base and the second is the exponent.

The numbers could also be replaced by cell references - really giving you a very flexible formula.

Here's to Excel flexibility!

Office Tip of the Day

Editing a Document in the MS Word Print Preview Window

Here's the scenario:

You just finished working on a masterpiece and you're in the Word Print Preview window taking one last look, you know, just to make sure it's perfect.

(For anyone who needs an explanation of Print Preview, check out the MS Office 101 in the March 21, 2002 issue.)

Then, suddenly, there it is… A mistake!

What do you do?

Close the Print Preview Window - taking you back to the document, where you fix the mistake and then what?

Go back to the Print Preview window to double-check the "look" yet again?

Sound like a lot of repetition?

Yeah - it did to me, too.

Is there a better way?

Yep!

Did you know that you are allowed to edit in the Print Preview window?

We could have fixed that little mistake right there while still looking at the print preview without all the back and forth stuff.

Want to know how?

Yes? (Yeah - I thought you'd say that.)

So here's the deal:

When you're in the Print Preview window, click on your document once to zoom in.

Now go up to the tool bar and click on the Zoom button.

Now move the mouse pointer back into the document. It should now be a vertical line instead of the magnifying glass.

Click into the document wherever you need to edit and make your changes.

You can turn the magnifying on again by using the Zoom button and then navigating through the document as before.

From there you're ready to print - or whatever you need to complete the masterpiece!

~ April