Safe Internet Shopping Reminder

Rvers Computer Help Newsletter 12-07-07

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Re: Poor Grammar

I would like to thank all of you that responded to the Poor Grammar comments that I made in last weeks newsletter. Many of you were very supportive, with some very nice comments. Also many responded with suggestions that I will certainly try. Bear with me, (or is it BARE with me), I just don't know !! (Grin) Anyway I am sure you know what I mean. Larry

Safe Internet Shopping Reminder
We have covered this in the newsletter and on the web sites before, but I think it is important enough to be repeated. Particularly at this time of year when we are all doing Holiday shopping. When buying online, make sure that when you get to the page where you pay for the products or give your credit card info, that you look for a locked padlock in the lower right corner of your monitor. Also look to see if the address in the address window at the top of the page starts with "https". You might see both of these or just one, either is okay. This tells you that you are ordering from a secure web site. If you do not see either of these, the locked padlock or the "https", I would not place the order. One other thing is if you are using Internet Explorer 7, the padlock might be located at the top of the page.

Web Site for Seniors (Update)
After I listed the web site for seniors in last weeks newsletter, I received an email from Debra letting us know of another helpful web site for seniors. It is called "A Place for Mom". You can check it out here. www.aplaceformom.com

Outlook Express Spell Check
If you have lost the spell checker in your Outlook Express, here is a free program that will give you back a spell checker. If you look under Tools in Outlook Express and notice that your spell checker is not lit or is grayed out, that is a indication that it is not working. This program will give it back. Check it out here, www.geocities.com/vampirefo

Windows Vista Tip
Those of you that have Windows Vista know that things are not located where they were in Windows XP. To find out where these things are located in Windows Vista, click on Start, Help and Support. Now click "Using Windows Vista", then from the next list click on "Windows XP vs Windows Vista Tips". There you will find much needed information about where things are located in Windows Vista.

Watching TV on your computer
I like to watch TV reruns on my computer. The ones that I might have missed when they aired the first time. Here is a web site that has many programs to choose from, it is all free. My favorites are the National Geographic shows and several of the TV shows such as CSI, Numbers and older shows like Starsky and Hutch. Take a look, I think you will like it. You must have a high speed Internet connection for this to work. Sometimes the shows will freeze for a few seconds, it seems the longer you watch the better it gets. www.joost.com

QUESTION: When I try to open Microsoft Word or Excel it takes a long time to open. What can I do?
Try this, with Microsoft Word open, click on Help at the top of the page, choose Detect and Repair. This sometimes works and sometimes not, if it doesn't fix the problem, then there might be a problem somewhere else on your computer that is causing the slow response. We can look for another solution if the Detect and Repair fails to fix the problem. Let me know. Larry

QUESTION: Help I can receive my mail, but can not send any is there a box I haven't checked or something?
If you are using Outlook Express or Windows Mail, the procedure is the same. Contact your Internet service Provider and get the POP and SMTP settings. It sounds like you have the POP setting correct, but the SMTP setting is not. Many times if you go to their web site, they will have step by step instructions for setting up your mail box. They might even provide a small download that will set it up for you.

Funny Pictures and Jokes
More chuckles I am running out of pictures and jokes, dig deep and help me out. 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/funnystuff46.html

Rver's Computer Help Store
If you are doing Christmas shopping, don't forget about our online store. There are lots of good ideas for gifts. 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

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.