Adding a picture to your background in Outlook Express

Rvers Computer Help Newsletter 3-02-07

(Please read the WARNING at the bottom of the Newsletter)

Adding a picture to your background in Outlook Express

Here is a short tutorial I made on how to add a background picture to your email from Outlook Express. There are other ways to add pictures to your emails and I will include them in up coming newsletters. You can see this one at www.rvinginfo.com/addingpicture.html
(I will add another tutorial on how to put a watermark in the email background next week)

Firefox Buttons
Those of you that use Firefox as your main browser might be interested in this. Here is a web site where you can download more buttons to add to your button menu. These provide shortcuts for just about anything you can think of. Take a look here for the download, Firefox Buttons

Lenovo Battery Recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers should use only ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller. Consumer Contact: Customers should contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 Battery Recall

Google Gmail
Until recently the only way you could get a free Gmail account was to be invited by Google. Now it is available to everyone. I have been using my account for some time now and really enjoy it. They offer some great features and a ton of email space. You can signup here, http://mail.google.com/mail/help/open.html

Turn on High Contrast (Windows XP)
High Contrast is designed for people who have vision impairment. High contrast color schemes can make the screen easier to view for some users by heightening screen contrast with alternative color combinations. Some of the schemes also change font sizes for easier reading. If you would like to try this to see if it helps, just follow these instructions.

Click Start
Click Control Panel
Click Accessibility Options
On the Display tab, under High Contrast, select the Use High Contrast check box. To turn off High Contrast, clear the Use High Contrast check box.

Computer term (Webcrawler)
A search tool you can use to find information on the World Wide Web. Webcrawler is a free service on the Internet. To use Webcrawler, point your Web browser to http://www.webcrawler.com. Webcrawler is an alternative to Lycos and Yahoo

(AD)Close out Software and Maps of all kinds
Nothing but Software is having a great sale on software. Maps.com has a bunch of maps including, Online Maps, Atlases, Antique Maps, Globes, Wall Maps, Travel Maps. Take a look, www.rverscomputerhelp.com/closeouts.html

Searching our web site for answers
At the bottom of our main page, www.rverscomputerhelp.com there is a google search box. In order to search just our web site check next to Search www.rverscomputerhelp.com. Type in the subject you are interested in and it will search our web site for anything pertaining to it.

Reminder to new subscribers
Important help pages that are updated periodically. If any of you have anything that you think belongs on these pages, please let us know.
www.rverscomputerhelp.com/articles.html
www.rverscomputerhelp.com/archives.html
www.rverscomputerhelp.com/computerstuff.html
www.rverscomputerhelp.com/tips.html
Also on our other RV web site, www.rvinginfo.com/tips.html

Carrot Ink, Discount Ink Cartridges
Check out these quality ink cartridges from Carrot Ink. Instead of paying the high prices for factory originals, save big with these quality ink cartridges. www.rverscomputerhelp.com/carrotink.html

4 Inkjet, Discount Ink Cartridges
Check to see what 4 inkjets has for their March specials www.rverscomputerhelp.com/inkjets.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.