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WorldStart Tech Tips 02-07-2012 Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here!
Chrome Tab Navigation Shortcuts
Here are a few Google Chrome tab navigation shortcuts for the keyboard enthusiasts out there. However, these shortcuts aren’t limited to Chrome, as most will work in Firefox, and several in Internet Explorer and Opera. To navigate eight tabs or fewer, hold the Ctrl key while pressing any number 1 through 8, to open the corresponding tab (from left to right). Hold the Ctrl key and press 9, to be moved to the last tab on the right. Ctrl+Shift+Tab shifts to the previous tab. Or, the previous tab can be reached using Ctrl+Page Up (PgUp) To switch to the next tab, use Ctrl+Tab. Or the next tab can be accessed using Ctrl+Page Down (PgDn) In order to use the PgDn and PgUp keys on the numeric keypad, Numbers Lock (NumLock) may have to be deactivated. Ctrl+W or Ctrl+F4 will close the tab currently open. Once on the desired tab, navigate up and down the webpage with the arrow keys. For more mouse-free browser navigation suggestions, see the articles, Restore Last Tab and Go Back without a Back Button.
Mouses? We don’t need no stinking mouses! ~Kevin Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
TIRED of Struggling to Open Up Packages? From Food Items to Hardware and Everything in Between... WHAT'S WITH THE OVER-PACKAGING OBSESSION? Hard Plastic - Heat Sealed - Seems Like They Don't Want You to Have it!  THE STRUGGLE ENDS RIGHT NOW! The OpenX Opener is the "Tough Package" Destroyer... And it's Here to Save You TONS of Misery! NO PACKAGE TOO TOUGH!  Why Does This ALWAYS Happen?  Seems like everything you buy these days is unabashedly, 100% COMPLETELY over packaged! Doesn't matter what it is, either - from an MP3 player to various food products, if you buy it retail there's one certainty: it's going to be next to impossible to open! You've tried everything: scissors, pocketknives...firebombing...seriously, what's with the over packaging obsession these days? If these big companies would just start packing their products in a normal way, there'd be a LOT less waste, and a whole lot less frustrations... Newsflash: Nothing is Going to Change...BUT You Can Do Something About it! You NEED the Open X Package Opener!  This thing is GREAT! First of all, it's completely safe - let's get that out of the way right now. It's totally "idiot-proof" meaning that try as you might, you're not going to be able to cut yourself with it. That's the danger of trying to use a sharp knife to open a stubborn package - one slip is all it takes for a trip to the emergency room! Simple to Operate - Outstanding Results - Razor Sharp Precision! As you can see from the image, the OpenX sports two razor sharp blades, each completely safe, and each meant for different types of packages. No matter what's in front of you, from those stubborn CD or DVD packages to cardboard boxes and everything else in between, you'll have ZERO PROBLEMS getting it open! Just push the retractable button down and use the razor sharp blade for a SIMPLE solution - or use the slide blade for extra protection!  Retractable Blade: slide the retractable button down in the front, and out pops a pointed, sharp blade ready to easily slice through even the hardest of plastics. This is perfect for pretty much any type of package, from heavily packed cardboard boxes to those tough, thin packages of water bottles!Slide the button back up, and the blade disappears safely away inside the tip! No worries about an exposed, sharp blade - no worries about accidentally cutting yourself! This blade option can be used for literally any package - but there's also a specialty blade! Read on!  Slide Blade: this one is perfect for those over-packaged items that they heat-seal in a hard plastic package. These are IMPOSSIBLE to open - you and everyone else already know that! These are the absolute worst kind of packages, but guess what? They're about to be SIMPLE to open! All you do is fit the package into the groove, and let the blade do it's work! Take the work out of those stubborn packages the safe, easy way with this blade option! Amazing results - 100% simple and safe to use! There's no more frustrations, no more struggles, no more danger.... JUST PURE PACKAGE ANNIHILATION! So keep one (or two) around the house, keep one in the car, wherever! The OpenX fears no packages, and there's literally nothing it can't open! And when you see the deal you're about to get, you'll understand why this is the best value you'll find anywhere! Just $11.97 For a LIFETIME of Package-Opening Simplicity! Talk about a deal! Like it says above, the OpenX can be yours for just $11.97 with FREE US SHIPPING included! This outstanding deal won't last, so get yours today! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7171 PS: This is an extremely useful tool to keep around the house, and it works for everything! It's sure to be a hot seller, and we don't have a ton in stock, so get yours today before we run out for good! Need to Transfer Important Files From One PC to Another? OK...But How? Flash Drives? Ethernet? Emails? GOOD LUCK WITH THAT - SEE YA IN ABOUT 5 YEARS! Your Computer Won't Give Up Those Files Without a Fight! YOU NEED THE NEW TARGUS TRANSFER CABLE! SIMPLE to Use - ANYONE Can Do it! Just Connect Each End of the Cable to Each PC... AND DRAG AND DROP YOUR FILES - THAT'S IT!
No Drivers - No Networks - Plug & Play to the MAX!
Transfering files is a PAIN. You could literally spend DAYS trying to get the files you want transferred from one computer to another. We're talking countless hours burning CD's, emailing files to yourself...or worse: trying to use a stupid ethernet cable to sync the two PC's together. This DAUNTING task is nearly impossible, and by the end of it you'll be ready to destroy that dumb old computer! Seriously, whether you just got yourself a new PC or your friend is over with their PC and you're trying to swap/share files...if you don't have the right hardware, you're in for a HUGE fight. Why? Your Old Computer Has ALL Your Files...And it's NOT Giving Them Up Without a FIGHT!  Your old PC, jealous soul that it is, has ALL of your old files - and it's not giving them up easily! Have you ANY idea how much of a frustrating, time consuming hassle this can be? Yeah...it's TERRIBLE!Of course, you don't have to have a new PC to experience this problem. Maybe you just have two computers in the house, and you need to transfer things from one to the other. Or maybe your friend is over with his laptop, and you need to get photos, media, or anything else from his PC to yours...good luck with that! You need a simple solution. And we've got it - A cable to unify the masses!  You NEED the Targus Transfer Cable - Almost TOO Easy to Use! Like a knight in shining armor, this slick little cable makes the entire process FAST and EFFORTLESS! You'll be SHOCKED by the speed, STUNNED by the simplicity, and THRILLED by the results!  If you can plug one end of a cable into a USB port, and the other end into the other computer's USB port, guess what? You're ALREADY AN EXPERT! Once you've got the two computers connected to one another, a window pops up and lets you drag and drop your files from one PC to the other - THAT'S IT! ZERO COMPATIBILITY ISSUES: This cable supports everything from Win98 to Win7 with ZERO PROBLEMS! "Fast?" NO. "Greased Lightning?" YES! Powered by USB 2.0, you'll be transferring files at 480Mbps! That's LIGHTNING FAST, and you won't believe how quickly you'll be up and running! The best part is, you can keep this cable and use it any time, any where, between whatever PC's you so choose! So whether you're buying a new computer, or simply want to transfer files from one to another, you're all set with this brilliant cable! Transfer EVERYTHING!  ALL of Your Documents - Every Last One! ALL of Your Photos - From the Great ones to the Embarassing ones! Your ENTIRE Music Collection - NEVER go Without Your Tunes! Movies...and ANYTHING else - you name it, Targus will Transfer it!You Won't BELIEVE the Deal! Today only, you can get this for just $12.97 and US shipping is FREE! Oh, and take it from me - once you get your hands on this bad boy you'll be patting yourself on the back for grabbin' it!! It's THAT good! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7285 A word of warning though - this was a VERY limited quantity buyout, so once these are gone, we can't get more. Don't get left out in the cold - GRAB this deal today or pay $14.97 soon (if there's any left)!
Eleanor writes: I went to do something the other day on my computer and it asked me for an “elevated prompt”. What is that? Hi, Eleanor! Thanks for writing. I don’t know how long you have been using your computer, but if it’s been more than 24 hours, you should have run across some type of security warning by now. That’s because with Vista came security requirements beyond the realm of imagination. At first I thought that Vista and Windows 7 were just pretty paranoid operating systems, but now since all of this bad ‘ware stuff, I have (kind of changed) my mind. Anyway, Windows prompts you for an elevated prompt (sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun) when it requires administrative – or elevated – privileges and you are not in a position (like king – Oops, I meant administrator) to carry out whatever task it is that you are trying to do. A Command Prompt lets you change settings, run programs, access files, etc. The thing is, a standard Command Prompt window (see screenshot below) only runs commands that don’t require Administrator privileges. A lot of troubleshooting depends on using the Command Prompt and you may have to be king – oops, I did it again – or an Administrator to carry those command out. Enter the elevated prompt. This is a standard Command Prompt window:
Obviously you don’t want to have to go running to an administrator every time you have an elevated command prompt request, so there are ways to get those privileges so that you don’t have to. The first (really easy) way to get an elevated – or Administrator – prompt: Go to your Start button and left-click. Then left-click on All Programs.
Now find and left-click on Accessories (right-side of the Start menu), and then right-click on Command Prompt. Now left-click on Run as Administrator.
For the heck of it, note the tops of each window. The standard command prompt window will have this at the top:
The Administrator (elevated) Prompt window will have this at the top.
The second (really easy) way to get an elevated (Administrator) prompt: Left-click on your Start button and then type in cmd.exe in the Search box. In the menu that pops up you will see Run as Administrator. Left-click on that.
You now have your elevated prompt.
Okay, Eleanor, there you go! An elevated prompt is simply a prompt at a king’s – excuse me! – Administrator’s – level. And using either method above will get you one. ~ Lori Cline Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here! Wireless Chargers for Mobile Devices Sometimes it’s great to have chargers that don’t need cables or power points. Here are two nifty wireless chargers that work great for mobile devices. Energizer Inductive Charger
It’s a cool wireless charging pad that allows you to charge your phone without cords using a universal technology called Qi (pronounced ‘chee’). You can charge two phones with it in addition to attaching any other device through the USB port, like a phone, headset, mp3 player, camera or GPS device. To confirm the charging, there are two LED lights pointing to each. The only downside? The iPhone and Blackberry Curve 8900 need a Qi Sleeve and Qi Door respectively, each costing additional $30. The charger costs $79. Get more over at Worldstart! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) Michelle from NH asks: Thanks for the great question Michelle. The Quick Launch toolbar is very helpful in accessing the programs you use the most. Fortunately, it is very easy to add programs to the Quick Launch toolbar. Click the icon of the program that you want to add to the Quick Launch toolbar and drag it to the Quick Launch toolbar. See how easy it is! You can find programs to add to the Quick Launch on the Start menu or on your desktop. Click the Start button and then click All Programs.
It's easy! Get the rest of this tip by clicking here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) Kurt, from Cincinnati asks: (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter. One of the things I love about technology is that there are so many different ways it can be applied. I really love that there are programs that let you create knitting charts online now. I found this one at Tricksy Knitter and thought it would be fun to share it with you. This chart maker is used to make color charts that you can print out, or share on your blog. Click either the color chart maker picture, or you can click the words Color Chart Maker (it’s a link, but I didn’t realize that until I came back the third or fourth time – I had just been clicking the image). Either way you go about it, you’ll be whisked away to the chart maker. You’ll want to name your chart. Just type what you want to call it into the name field, and then click the color you want to use to start with. The next step is to click the boxes that you want to fill in with that color. If you want to switch color click change colors and then pick a new color from the palette. Once you have your chart done, you can write instructions or comments in the comment area, and then at the top of the interface there is a box you can check to share your work in the chart galleries on the site. You can select the category you want to share it in from the dropdown box next to that check box. If you’d like to check out the galleries of chart that other people have submitted, just look at the left and under Color Charts you’ll find the gallery listing. The galleries are Animal Motifs, Robot Motifs, Word Motifs, Pattern Motifs, and +Add a Chart. (You can also access the chart maker via the Add a Chart link). If you want to print the chart you’ve made, make sure you save your work first, and then click the link “click here to print your color chart”. You can also save and then click the print button on the chart maker. You’ll have to register to print it out (in order to save your work) just provide an e-mail address and create a password and then click the Login or Register button. This is a fun way to create charts that you can use to spice up your knitting! http://www.tricksyknitter.com/pages/knitting-chart-maker.php ~Amanda Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?Send it to Amanda at amanda@worldstart.com
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