Popup Descriptions
Have you ever sat and really thought about the little popups that are displayed when you select any item, folder, file name or desktop icon on your computer? Perhaps, this feature is disabled on your Windows XP computer, so you might not be able to experience this feature.
Well, either way, in case you’re wondering, Windows XP offers a fast loading, small sized window that appears over each… Continue reading
Q:
After you mentioned the new version of Adobe Reader in your security article the other day, I tried to download it, but it would not work. I have Windows 98. Does the new version not work with the older versions of Windows? Please help!
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You are not the only one who has run into this problem. We’ve been getting e-mails and phone calls left and right… Continue reading
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Can you please explain to us what mail merge is?
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That is an excellent question and you’re actually not the only one who has asked me that in a matter of a couple weeks. To be honest with you all, I didn’t know much about it either, so I figured it would be a good idea to check into it, for all of our sakes! So… Continue reading
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I know WorldStart usually only runs tips for the Windows operating systems, but I have a Mac and I was wondering if you could tell me about any applications I might want to look out for?
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Yes, you are right. We here at WorldStart usually focus more on the Windows operating systems and to be honest, we mainly do that because most of our readers use… Continue reading
Save That Stuff
How often do you order something online or sign up for something on a Web site? I’m guessing you do either of those quite often, because it’s just the way of the world these days. Almost every Web site you visit either has something you need to register for or they’re trying to get you to buy their products. It’s certainly not bad if you do this… Continue reading
Stuck Pixels
Do you have a new LCD monitor (or even an old one) that seems to have a “stuck” pixel on it? Let me explain a little more. It could be any point on your monitor that seems to always be a little brighter or duller looking than the rest of the colors. This isn’t uncommon, especially with brand new LCD monitors.
Why does this happen? Well, it’s… Continue reading
Windows Address Book
Have you heard of this term before? If not this exact one, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. The Windows Address Book is basically just another way to describe the address book a lot of us use in Outlook Express. Who knew?!
It is a component of all the Windows operating systems that anyone can use to keep a list of all their contacts. It’s… Continue reading
Q:
When I sit at my computer for too long, my back starts to hurt and my eyes go blurry, among other aches and pains. How can I change what I’m doing so that I don’t hurt so much when I’m finished using my computer? Please help!
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I’m sure this is a question that has been on everyone’s mind at one time or another. If the work… Continue reading
Odds and Ends
I was just searching online and I found some interesting articles about upcoming programs, etc. I figured for sure that most of you would be interested in them as well, so I thought I would do an “odds and ends” type of article for today’s Tip of the Day. Hope that sounds okay with everyone else as well. Here we go!
First, I’m going to talk about… Continue reading
Virtual Office
Starting a small home business has never ever been easier than it is right now. The Internet and the new technologies/services that have come along with it have made the picture so very rosy for someone who is just starting out. Of course, there’s no doubt that everyone would like a swanky office with nice looking gadgets and everything else, but let’s face it, most people aspiring to… Continue reading
Hotkey Shortcuts
Take a look at your keyboard. Do you see those keys that say F1, F2, F3 and so on? How often do you use those? If you are like most users, it’s probably once in a blue moon. Those keys are called hotkeys and today, I’m going to show you how to make those keys work to your advantage. I’ll do that by giving you the information you… Continue reading
VMWare: Virtual Machine
What in the world is this? Just the name of it sounds extremely confusing, but trust me, it’s really not. A virtual machine is almost exactly what it sounds like. A virtual machine is like a whole other computer that you can install on your already existing computer. To explain this more, imagine this program as an illusion. When you use it, you can touch it… Continue reading
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What is all this “Windows logo testing” stuff about? Please explain!
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Maybe you’ve already run into this and if you haven’t, you probably will sometime in the future. Either way, when it happens, you will get a message that says something like “Software has not passed Windows logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows. Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize… Continue reading
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Do you have any updated information on Windows Vista? I’m just curious about it and would like to stay informed throughout the whole process, until it is actually released. Any news would be very much appreciated!
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Well, you’re in luck, because as a matter of fact, I do have some recent news on the whole Windows Vista phenomenon. Let’s take a gander at what I have… Continue reading
Microsoft Location Finder
Do you travel a lot? If so, when you go to places you’re not familiar with, do you have a hard time getting yourself (and your vehicle) back on track? Well, it happens to all of us at one point or another, so wouldn’t it be nice if you could find out exactly where you are at any given time, without having to invest in a satellite… Continue reading
Computer Batteries
After mentioning the three categories of computer batteries that are used, I thought you all might like to know the different names of some of them that you might be using for your PC. Interested? Then come along with me! Today I’m going to talk about the LI-ION, NICAD, LI-POLYMER, NIMH and SLA battery types.
First, the LI-ION stands for Lithium Ion. This type of battery… Continue reading
Building Your Own PC
Well, here we are at the end of our computer building journey. This last and final article will explain everything else you need to know to finish creating your own computer. So, with no further ado, let’s get started. You won’t want to miss this last section, trust me!
Part 13
Today, we are going to go over the process of installing Windows XP. Windows XP… Continue reading
Building Your Own PC
Welcome back! We’re down to the wire now. These last two sections of the series will finish up what you need to do to complete your computer building project. Along with that, I will sum up everything we’ve gone over. It’s been quite a lot of information to swallow, but if you print these tips out and take your time with them, you’ll be a computer… Continue reading
Building Your Own PC
Did you miss me?! I told you I was going to be back to finish up the last parts of building your own computer, so I hope I didn’t keep you hanging too long. If anything at all, I’ve probably given you some time to get caught up on things, so hopefully you’re now ready to move on and finish this thing up! Here comes parts… Continue reading
Battery Types
Did you know that there are three different types of batteries that can be used for computers? If you’re a computer owner who knows a lot about the little stuff, you may already know this, but if don’t or if you’re just interested, I’m here to fill you in! All computer batteries fall under three major categories: a backup battery, a bridge battery and a main battery.
The… Continue reading
Building Your Own PC
Ready for more on building your very own computer? We’ll get started in just a second, but first, I have good news for you today! I will be back next week to bring you even more information about completing this project. For example, we’ll talk about choosing and installing a hard drive and we’ll tie up some loose ends. So, make sure you come back next… Continue reading
Building Your Own PC
Are you ready for some more computer knowledge? I thought you might be. I’ve been getting some good responses from these articles and it’s great to know I’ve been able to help. Okay, let’s keep going, full force forward!
Part 5
Choosing the Right CPU
There are basically two main brands of processor manufactures: AMD and Intel. Both companies make really good processors and the performance… Continue reading
Building Your Own PC
Are you ready for another lesson on building your very own computer? I hope you enjoyed what we went over yesterday. Today we’re going to dive into even more, so let’s get started. You’re going to love it, I promise!
Part 3
Motherboards
There are hundreds of brands and thousands of choices! How are you to ever know which one is right for you?
In… Continue reading
Building Your Own PC
Part 1
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to build your very own computer? Well, if you’re interested in ever doing that for yourself or if you just want to learn about it, come with me on a computer journey and find out everything you’ve always wondered about! This is just the beginning of a four part series on this topic, so buckle… Continue reading
Saving the Newsletter
If you are an avid WorldStart newsletter reader (which I’m pretty sure most of you are), have you ever wanted to save it? Maybe we covered some topics that you really wanted to keep on file for later use. That’s all well and good, but what about all those advertisements we include on the sides of the newsletters? What if you don’t want to save those?
Well… Continue reading
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I’m in need of a new monitor for my desktop computer. What are all the differences between them and what should I look for?
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Oh, I love these sorts of questions! I like to give back to all you readers in your time of need. Obviously, the monitor is one of the biggest parts of a computer and if you’re left without one, you can’t do… Continue reading
Organize With Notepad
Do you use Notepad? Do you like to make lists for the things you need to get done throughout the day? Then this is the tip for you!
Okay, are you ready? This is a really cool trick! Did you know that you can use the Notepad application from Windows to write down any information you need to remember on a day to day basis? You know… Continue reading
