Rvers Computer Help Newsletter 10-19-07

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Windows Vista Tip 2

The new Windows Vista has a program for transferring files from your old computer to your new computer. "Windows Easy Transfer" is a simple all-in-one way of transferring several types of data at once, Click here to read more

Firefox Blog (Mozilla)

Those of you that use Firefox as your web browser will be interested in this web site. If you don't have Firefox and you would like to find out more about it, this is a good place for you to go. The Firefox browser continues to gain ground on Internet Explorer and for good reason. It is safer to use, although as it gains popularity there are more attacks against it, but so far they have been able to handle them as they are discovered. You can take a look at this web site here, http://blog.mozilla.com If you are interested in downloading Firefox and giving it a try,  you can download it here, www.firefox.com

Web Site Articles Page

Many of you know about the Articles page at our web site, www.rverscomputerhelp.com/articles.htmlThis is where we usually display new articles and archive old one's. If you are new to this newsletter or might have forgotten about the Articles page, it is worth a look. You will find articles about many different aspects of using your computer.

Is your computer a friend or a dirty name??

I was looking through some of the articles that I have written over the past few years and ran across this one. Even though it was written a while back, it still applies to today's computer's. In fact there are a lot more compatibility problems with today's computer's. Take a look at it, heed the warnings that are there. www.rverscomputerhelp.com/article.html

Use a Web graphic for your desktop background

This is a simple little trick that you might have missed. Sometimes the most obviuos is the hardest to notice. When you are on a web site and you see something that you would like to make as your desktop background, just right click on it and choose "Set as Background". That's it, now you have a new background.

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.

  • 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.

    Library Book Search (WorldCat)

    Here is a web site that allows you to search for library books in your own area. You can even put the search on your computer if you would like to make the search more convenient. Although I found using this search a little confusing, after a while I got the hang of it. I was able to locate several books at my local library, searching author or book title. Give it a try, it can be very helpful. www.worldcat.org

    Rver's Computer Help Store

    Visit our online store, right now there are some Halloween things available there and very soon we will add more Christmas things. We have taken steps to make this online shopping safe and secure. Bobbi and I recently used the store to purchase some Bibles as gifts. We were pleased with the whole proceedure and we have already received the Bibles. 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

    Carrot Ink, Discount Ink Cartridges

    Check out these quality ink cartridges from Carrot Ink.   www.rverscomputerhelp.com/carrotink.html

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    WARNING, the tips, tutorials and suggestions given in this newsletter 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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