Speed up menu display (Windows XP)Microsoft Windows XP uses many visual effects to provide a rich, friendly interface. One of these settings allows menus to fade into view when you open them. This visual effect is so smooth that you may never have noticed it; however, the effect does cause menus to take a little longer to appear.
On a fast computer, this shouldn't be an issue. But on a computer that isn’t responding as quickly as you'd like, you can make menus display faster.
To speed up menu display
Click Start. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
Click the Advanced tab. In the Performance area, click Settings.
On the Visual Effects tab in the Performance Options dialog box, clear the Fade or slide menus into view check box.
Click OK.
In the System Properties dialog box, click OK.
Now when you click a menu, it will appear almost instantly.
Spybot-Search and Destroy
Those of you that already have Spybot Search and Destroy should start it up and check for updates. They have released a few lately and you should keep it up to date for security reasons. If you don't have Spybot Search and Destroy, I would recommend that you download it and run it to check for spyware, ads, etc that might have found their way into your computer. This is a free program and can be downloaded here, www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Find unclaimed property
(This tip was sent in by newsletter subscriber Jody) "One of my favorite websites is www.unclaimed.org where you can search for property that might be owed you from a state where you may have previously resided.
Not only have I discovered money from a long-lost insurance policy, I've guided dozens of my friends and relatives to the site where they found they, too, were owed money." (Thanks for the tip Jody.)
Windows Live FolderShareFolderShare is a free web service that allows you to automatically synchronize and/or share files in a given folder across multiple computers. It also allows you access to these files from any computer. You can sign up for it and learn more about it here www.foldershare.com/welcome.aspx
Have you got computer Questions??We certainly do not know all the answers, but we might be able to locate a answer for you. If you have any questions, email us at questions@rvinginfo.com
Windows Vista Calendar
Windows Vista comes with a really nice Calendar. You will find it under All Programs. There are many things that it can be used for, such as scheduling appointments, making notes, etc. I would not be able to list all the features here in the newsletter, but you can find all of them by going to Help and Support on your computer.
New Firefox Version 2.0.0.14 is ready
Those of you that use Firefox as your browser can download the latest version here,
www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox
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/funnystuff65.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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WARNING, the tips, tutorials and suggestions given in the newsletter and on this web site, are offered in good faith to assist with computer problems and help you enjoy the use of your computer. If the directions are not followed correctly, some of the tips or tutorials could cause problems with your computer. Use them at your own risk.
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