Rvers Computer Help Newsletter 11-03-06
Buying a Digital Camera ??
Christmas is upon us, already you can see the commercials on TV and the department stores are setting up the Christmas sections of their stores. One of the most common gifts given at Christmas is digital cameras, but which one should you buy? I was in CompUSA the other day and the digital camera section was vast. Even Wal-Mart has a very large section for digital cameras. Here is a web site that has done extensive testing of the available cameras and provides reviews for many of them. To help you make your choice, take a look, it will really help you make a wise choice. www.rverscomputerhelp.com/buyingcamera.html
AVG Antivirus Program
Avg has a new version of their free software available, here is where to get it.http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5 If you already have version 7.1, you can upgrade to 7.5 here, http://free.grisoft.com/doc/28680/lng/us/tpl/v5
GPS Systems
We will have more on the GPS systems as soon as I gather enough information on the subject to make it worth while. Thanks to those that responded last week, but I still need more of you to respond so I can post the information for others to see. Use the email address at the bottom of the newsletter.
Using Mapquest
I am sure many of you are familiar with Mapquest, but did you know that you might not be getting the full benefit of it, unless your browser is configured for it. At this web site you can choose the browser you are using and it will show you how to set your browser to get the best out of Mapquest. Mapquest
Funny Cartoon Pictures
More chuckles If you have any funny cartoons you would like to send to us for the newsletter, please send them. Take a look, www.rverscomputerhelp.com/funnystuff8.html
Opening Microsoft Office files
Ever had someone email you a file that you could not open? I think we all have and many times it will be a file that requires one of the Microsoft Office programs. Here is a web site that allows you to download a converter to open these files. You will not be able to edit the files, but you will be able to read them. www.investintech.com/content/microsoftofficeconverters
Digital Camera Tip
Many digital cameras have a regular viewfinder and an LCD viewfinder. While the digital LCD viewfinder has its benefits, it can drain battery power. Turn it off when applicable and use your regular viewfinder for taking pictures.
Computer Term (AVI)
A popular file format that combines video and audio. To play AVI files, you need Video for Windows. Windows' CD-ROMs contain AVI files that the computer uses to display video images
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