Microsoft to extend Windows XP (again)"Microsoft will now make Windows XP Home available for what it calls ultra-low-cost PCs (ULPCs) until June 30, 2010 or one year after the release of the next version of Windows; whichever is later. Microsoft goes on to state that it "Heard from partners and customers that they want Windows broadly available for this new class of devices, because they want the familiarity, compatibility and support only available on the Windows platform." This has appeared several places on the Internet, from several different sources. What interests me about this is the "ultra-low-cost PCs". These are very interesting because I am sure these low cost PC's (Notebooks) will be popular to those of you that use your computers for basic email and playing a few games. They are very basic, but will do more than you might think. It looks like they are going to be priced from some where around $199 and up. I am gathering as much information about them that I can find and will reveal what I find in future newsletters. If any of you have information about them and would be willing to share it, please email me with the info.
Go Wireless
We all know that printers, scanners, the mouse and other hardware that is attached to our computers will not last forever. So when you replace them why not go with wireless devices. I don't know about you, but I have so many wires running from my computer, that it is difficult to tell what belongs to what. Check with your local computer store to find out what is available. We recently bought a wireless keyboard and mouse for Bobbi's computer at Walmart for a good price. Check it out, I think you will be surprised how resonable some of the printers, etc are.
Hear text read aloud with Narrator(Windows Vista)Narrator is a text-to-speech program (or basic screen reader) that is built into Windows Vista. Narrator reads menus without leaving the active window. Individuals who use Narrator will also find a more pleasant, natural sounding voice in Windows Vista. To activate Narrator, press the Windows key, the one with the flag on it and also press the U key. Then click on Start Narrator. While you are there, check out some of the other settings that you can use.
Resizing with Microsoft PaintAll versions of Microsoft Windows comes with a Paint program. This is a very useful program if you know how to use it. Here is one thing that you can do with it. I have said in the past that when sending photos in an email, that they should be resized smaller in order to send them. You will find the Paint program under Accessories on your All Program Menu. Here is how to resize a photo in Paint. With the program open, click on File at the top and select Open. Find the photo that you want to resize. Now click on Image at the top and select Resize. Now reduce the percentage for Horizontal and Verticle by 50% and click OK. You have now reduced the photo size by 50%, if you want to choose another size, just change the percentage the same for Horizontal and Verticle.
QUESTION: When using Wordpad, how can I keep the text from running off the right edge of the screen?
ANSWER: On the View menu, click Options.
Under Word wrap, click the option you want.
Note:
The word wrapping options only affect how text appears on your screen, not how the document looks when you print it.
To reinstall Windows games in Windows XP and 2000
There are several games that come with Windows XP. If any of these games have stopped working, you may have to reinstall them. Here is how ,Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
Click Add or Remove Windows Components.
Select Accessories and Utilities, and then click Details.
Select Games, and then click Details.
Uncheck all games.
Click OK on any open window.
Click Next on the Windows Component Wizard window.
When the process finishes, click Finish.
Repeat steps 1-8, this time rechecking the Games check box.
Our web site
Those of you who have not visited our web site for a while, might want to check it out from time to time. We have removed some old stuff and added some new stuff that you might not have seen. It is a good idea to check it every once in a while for things that we do not include in the newsletter. www.rverscomputerhelp.com
Funny Pictures and JokesMore chuckles, Thanks to those that have sent in funny cartoons and pictures, I will publish them as soon as I can. If you have any funny pictures or cartoons you would like to send to use in the newsletter, please send them. Take a look, www.rverscomputerhelp.com/funnystuff63.html
Rver's Computer Help Store
Don't forget about our store, there are lots of good bargains there. We have taken steps to make this online shopping safe and secure. Bobbi and I have used the store and were pleased with the whole procedure. Rver's Computer Help Store
Why join the Good Sam Club?The Good Sam Club is offering a special membership price. Go here to check out some of the benefits they offer as well. You can save money by staying at some of the Good Sam Club parks. www.rverscomputerhelp.com/gsclub.html
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