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Worldstart Computer Tips 8-26-2010

Straight to the Scan

If you’re a Windows 7 user, what do you do when it’s time to scan something? Do you open the program that came with your scanner, fiddle with a bunch of settings, preview the scan and finally commit to scanning the item in question?

Sounds like there should be an easier way, especially if all you need to do is scan something for your records. It doesn’t need to be perfect; just good enough.

So let’s scan the quick way!

1.) Put your document in your scanner

2.) Click Start>Devices and Printers

3.) Now locate your scanner, Right Click on it, and choose Start scan

You’ll get this window (shown below) with some quick and dirty options like Color format, Output type and Resolution. If you’re in a hurry, just hit the Scan button.

After your scan is completed, you have a couple options. You can either hit Import in the resulting dialog box and Windows will put your scan into a special folder for imported stuff, or you can click Import Settings to manually choose a folder to save to.

And that’s all there is to it! After you hit Import the location your scan was saved to will pop up and you can double-click it for a preview!

Scan’tastic!

~Andrew

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A MUST HAVE FOR ALL LAPTOP OWNERS!

Laptop Overheating Problems - The Easy Cure!

Do you have a laptop? If you answered 'yes' to that question then this will be the most important message you have ever read...

FACT: If you have problems with your laptop overheating, it can be uncomfortable and quite possibly dangerous.

Solving an overheating problem with a laptop PC is very much like solving any other kind of problem. First you need to understand the cause of the problem and then in most cases the solution will suggest itself.

Laptops are extremely susceptible to overheating, so certain precautions must be made to make sure your laptop computer performs at its best all the time.

The most obvious symptom of your laptop overheating is discomfort while using the laptop. In more severe cases, the excess heat can cause the laptop to shut down, or might even damage the internal components or start a fire.

Some people have been burned by overheated laptops, so it's critical to address these symptoms as soon as they're noticeable, to insure that a more serious problem does not develop.

QUESTION: If you feel over heated would you to want cool off or stay hot? Well, I'm sure you'd wanna cool off - and the same is true with a computer. Normal core temperatures in laptops should range between 35 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius, give or take a couple degrees. If this reaches anything higher then your in danger.(

Enough Already! Here's The Solution!

The PremierTek Interlocking Modular Notebook Cooler Pad Is More Superior Than 97% Of All Other Cooler Pads Because: The pad is actually made up of six interlocking pieces, kinda like a puzzle, but easy to dismantle and put back together. This is a huge innovation in laptop cooling pad technology!

Here's Why: Obviously, all laptops are not built the same. The hot spots under your laptop depends on what kind of laptop you have. Most cooling pads have a small fan in the center, but the processor or hot spots are always more to the side.

With this notebook cooler you can move the fan directly under the hotspot, no matter where it is! The cooling pad modular design provides 100% effective ventilation and cooling of your notebook. This allows you to place the Fan / Ventilator module specifically where your notebook needs it the most, giving the ultimate cooling performance!

Also, USB cooling pads take up a USB port in order to run, but not this one! Well... It does plug into your USB port, but this cooling pad has a USB port built directly in it! So really you're not loosing a USB port at all! How cool is that?! (Not many cooling pads have this feature)..

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So maybe you've got a webcam and you like to use it for video chatting or taking photos of yourself - but what is the biggest problem with webcams? The quality!!!

It's nearly impossible to find a great quality webcam - with high resolution!! That's why I about fell outta my chair when I found this awesome webcam - for just !!!!!

This little guy produces a high resolution image with the exact same quality as a super pricey 5 megapixel digital camera!!!

No more blurry webchats, no more blurry webcam pictures...this baby's gotcha covered!! All your photos and videos will appear crystal clear!!!

If you've got a webcam, and it's less than 5 megapixels...you might as well kiss it goodbye!!!

Seriously - the quality of this 5 megapixel webcam is second to none!! You're gonna absolutely love how clear your photos and videos are with this webcam!!!

If you don't have a webcam - prepare to be spoiled with the best of the best!!!

All you gotta do is plug this baby in to a USB port, mount it to your computer and install the software and you're good to go!!

This webcam even has 3 LED lights - so no more dim dark pictures!!!

Plus, there's a built in mic - so you'll be able to video chat with all your friends - hands-free - by using a program like Yahoo Instant Messenger!

Just install the software, select the webcam option, and have your friend on the other end do the same! Just like that, you can see and talk (or text chat) with each other! Is that cool or what? PLUS - since this is all done over the internet, you pay nothing for long distance! Zero - nada - zippo!

Once you try this for yourself, you'll wonder how the phone companies stay in business -this is the next step for sure! And did I mention it's like free long distance too? Just wanted to make sure :-)

If you're not using a webcam, you're only enjoying half the online experience you could be having! You've gotta give this a try, and for the price we have today, you just can't go wrong!!

And...

Just to compare...a similar 5 megapixel webcam could easily set ya back anywhere from $80 to $100!!! Yikes!!! But Have I ever found a bargain for you!!!

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Q:
Whenever I try to print something, the text comes out all smudged together and everything just looks distorted. What could be causing this and how can I fix it?

A:
As with all printing problems, this could be caused by a number of things. Below, I'm going to go over some of the main ones, along with a brief description of what you can do to troubleshoot and eventually fix it. Hopefully, at least one of them will give you what you need to get your printer up and running successfully again.

1.) Paper Issues: First of all, you need to make sure you're using the right kind of paper. When printing regular documents from a computer, you should try to always use the 8 1/2 x 11 standard paper. If you're trying to use a special kind of paper or an untraditional kind, your printer may not respond well to it. If they don't get along, your work will come out all smudgy or the text could be uneven. This even causes text to run off the side of the paper sometimes as well.

Now, this doesn't mean that you can't ever print with special paper, but you have to make sure of a couple things before you do it. First, make sure the paper is being fed into the printer correctly. You may have to move your paper tray over a little in order for the paper to fit. Next, simply be sure that the type of paper you're using is okay to use with your printer. Your printer's manual should have some information on what types of paper you can and cannot use. Basically, if you're only having trouble with one kind of paper, you can probably guess what the culprit is.

2.) Driver Issues: The second most common cause of bad printing is the drivers. If you're only getting unreadable text or strange looking characters, you probably have a bad driver. To fix this, you should look into and make sure you're using the most recent and updated drivers for your printer. If you don't, download and install them right away. You can find this information online by searching for your type of printer or you can read about it in your printer's manual as well.

3.) Print Head Issues: If your printer is only printing out fuzzy or blurry text or images, you probably have dirty print heads. Luckily, there are ways to check on this (at least for the most recent printers). If you look in your manual, you should be able to find some information on how to do a printing test, which will also lead you in the right direction to check and clean your printer's print heads. Of course, this method is different for every printer, so I can't really give instructions, but like I said, it can all be found in your manual. Also, if you use your printer on a regular basis, it's recommended that you do this at least once a year, if not more.

4.) Ink Issues: You knew this one was coming! If you haven't replaced your ink cartridges in awhile, this may be the base of your printing problems. This is especially true if you don't use your printer very often, because the ink could dry up. Each time you print something, there's usually an image that comes up on your computer screen showing you an estimated amount of ink that you have left. Pay close attention to that each time and be prepared to change it if the levels look low. If your printer doesn't do that, it will still notify you by flashing a light on one of its buttons. Either way, you'll be able to tell if your ink cartridge needs replaced. All of this is the same for the toner in laser printers as well. Again, if you haven't changed your ink or toner in over a year, you might as well get to it!

5.) Other Hardware Issues: If you have checked into all of the above suggestions and you're still having trouble with your printer, you may have a basic hardware problem. If this is the case, the best thing to do is contact your printer's manufacturer and ask them about it. Their contact information can probably be found online or in your manual. They might be able to recommend something else or even repair your printer for you.

Either way you look at it, printers are very important to our computing lives. Without them, we can never see our work on paper. So, I guess all I'm telling you is to take good care of your printer and if you run into a problem, try to get it resolved right away. You'll thank me later!

~Erin

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OpenOffice: Turning Words Into Art

Those of you who have experience with Microsoft Office should recognize the term “WordArt”.

It was that handy little feature that allowed you to take any text and really turn it into a piece of art.

If you're now switching to OpenOffice then you may have wondered a time or two if there is an equivalent feature available.

Of course there is... you just have to know what it's called:

and where to find it:

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An Ebay Buying Cautionary Tale

I think that most of Worldstart's users would agree that Ebay is an excellent resource for increasing your stuff. They have some great deals, and most of the sellers out there are reliable people just looking to make an honest dime.

But now I have a little cautionary fairy tale for you. DON'T let it happen to you.

Once upon a time there was a little boy named Randal who got a great deal on an older Dell Latitude D610 laptop. It cost him $50, but required a little work that he or his friends could do themselves. One of the problems with it was a completely dead battery, so Randal went to Ebay to find a battery. He found a six-cell Dell battery for his laptop for $29.99, with "free" shipping. On the Dell website, this battery costs $135.99! What a great deal, Randal thought, and ordered the battery.

When it took almost two weeks for the battery to arrive, Randal realized that it had come not from the US, but from Hong Kong. He also realized, from inspecting the battery that it was not Dell OEM, but some third-party manufacturer that didn't even list a company name on the battery.

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Kindle for PC

If you've visited Amazon.com recently, you've probably noticed advertisements for its new 'e-reader', the Kindle. An e-reader is a physical device that displays e-books and other information on its screen for your enjoyment. Kindle 'e-books' are often cheaper than their physical equivalents, and are usually 'delivered' in under 60 seconds. The only problem is that the Kindle costs upwards of $250! For those on a tighter budget, Amazon offers some solutions so you can start reading those books.

Kindle for PC

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Fun Tourist Attractions

Welcome to Fun Tourist Attractions! This website is devoted to giving you a glimpse into traveling, either before you book, or from your armchair with their Visual Tour Guide!

How does it work? Just click on one of the tourist attractions listed on the page from the featured pictures, or scroll down and select a location from the listing beneath them.

Once you’ve clicked on a destination, you'll be taken to its main page where you will find: Top Attractions, Good Attractions, and Popular Attractions. There is also a navigation menu for that destination on the left side of the page, it allows you to filter out attractions by: All, Cultural, Historical, Architectural, Restaurants, Active, Shopping, and Night Life. That makes it much easier for you to focus on what you want to do at a destination.

When you click into a specific location you will get pictures, a text description, maps, and even videos of the location. They even include recent blog posts about that location.

This site is a really useful tool for planning a vacation or just armchair travelling from your computer! Check it out today!

http://www.funtouristattractions.com/

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Here's the exciting part about this one! You know what the number one problem is with wireless mice? The stupid batteries ALWAYS die at the worst possible time! I hate that! Having a wireless mouse is fantastic, until it's late, you need to finish something up, your mouse is belly-up, and there's no "AA" batteries to be found. Well, these guys thought of that and created a backup plan - this has a retractable USB cord that you can plug in!

You read that right! Next time your batteries die, just pull out the retractable cable and plug into any free USB port and get right back at it! FINALLY - someone designed a wireless mouse with a brilliant backup plan! When you get new batteries, just retract the cord and you'll never know it's there!

With that said, the above problem is gonna be rare for you because this guy is a big-time battery saver! When this mouse is not in use, it will actually turn off, saving you tons of battery juice! Replacing the batteries will no longer be a weekly ordeal - these batteries you will you a LONG time!

In addition, this mouse uses amazing optical technology! You know what I hate about regular "ball" mice- they collect dirt and dust. Do you remember always having to dig out a Q-tip, take apart the mouse, and delicately clean out that area so it would "roll" correctly? DO you still do that?? Not with this guy - no cleaning necessary!

Now so far this mouse is sounding pretty awesome- but you gotta check this out too! This mouse has a fantastic three button design with a scroll wheel that acts as the third button! This type of design really provides the fastest, most proficient navigating ever! It's like driving a Lamborghini down the information super highway!

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August Wallpaper

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Enjoy!

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